[CraigR911]

Hello,

 

New to the forum but not new by any means (old)

 

I own a 1984 Targa and a 2009 Cayman S

 

I'm interested in a 968 but I have a lot to learn

 

 

Location: Tucson Arizona USA

 

Looks like this site has a lot to offer to us all! Thanks!!

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[az968]

There are a couple of 968 owners in Tucson and there was a car for sell there recently., I live in Prescott, let me know if I can help you.

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[Bulti]

Welcome!

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[Rap]

Welcome. Enjoy your search.

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[williamoss]

this is the place to learn where to buy them and for how much. Welcome to the site

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[flash]

http://www.968forums.com/topic/15065-92-...lable-now/

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[MCL968]

Just ran across this cab in Idaho:

 

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto...35721.html

 

Not a bad price for the mileage!

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[robadams56]

Welcome to the forum.  Take your time and find one that's cherry. Do a pre-purchase inspection.  There's plenty of information in this forum to guide you. 

 

What a nice way to round out your P-Car collection!

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[CraigR911]

Hello to all and thanks for the warm welcome!

 

I looked at a 1994 968 Cab today. Here's some notes:

 

1. 86,000 miles

2. Two owner car

3. Needs Tiptronic Damper/Flex Plate

4. Looks like it's never had a Timing Belt change

5. Fairly good condition

6. Convertible top frame is broken and won't open

 

 

Any words of wisdom?

 

I'll search around your awesome site for some guidance also.

 

Again, thanks for the welcome! Looks like a great site!!!!

 

Craig

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[Kaj Hallstrom]

I would pass on that one.

Timing belt, rollers, waterpump etc= $3000

Other items could cost you well up to $5000

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[MCL968]

I'm with Kaj on this one, unless the price was really, really low. The thought that the car could have traveled that far on the original belt is unbelievable, but some people are luckier than others. If it's a rare color, and you want a Tip, then it might be worth considering for the right price.

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[Rap]

Be patient and keep looking. Your car is out there!

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[CraigR911]

Thank you guys for the input.


I've done tons of work on my 84 Targa so I've been thinking I would like to find a lower priced 968 and do the work myself.


I looked around the site and it sounds like I could do the Damper plate replacement. I'm not sure about the Timing Belt, Water Pump, rollers and while your in there items.


Is the timing belt tension the tricky part?


Or, is all this too much for the shade tree mechanic.


If I had to pay a shop to do everything it would be out of my range for sure

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[flash]

if you don't have at least $20k to spend over the first 2 years of your ownership (including purchase price) then you should consider a different car.  no matter which way you go, (buy one and fix it, or buy one already done) that is the magic number for a cab.  i've been watching this for over 12 years now, and i have yet to see a real exception to that rule.

 

harsh reality, but it is what it is

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[az968]

PPI for sure. Flash speaks wisdom. $20+ for a cab any way you approach it, already sorted out, or you sort it out.


Decide what you want, coupe or cab, manual or tip, and seek the best you can find for your budget and willingness to do your own repairs vs a shoo. And PPI for sure.

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[Bulti]

The timing belt has a hydraulic tensioner, the balance shaft belt tension is to be set by a special tool but can be adjusted correctly without if you know how.

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[flash]

additionally, there are other special tools required to do a belt job.  for starters, there is the variocam pressurization tool, and the 2 dial indicators for setting the cams.  these are very important, if you want all of the power the motor has to give.

 

we don't mean to sound negative about the car.  we just want people to realize what is really involved in owning one of these.  the cars frequently get a bad rap, due entirely to people thinking it will be like a 944, and then find out the hard way that it isn't.  these can be great cars, but you have to know what you are getting into, be able to ascertain the true condition of the car before purchase, and then have the time, money and patience to deal with it.

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[CraigR911]

Thank you guys for all this valuable input! It's obvious I have much to learn! I think at this point I'll continue to search the site and see what I can learn. Thanks again for all the input. Greatly appreciated 

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