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Hello all. I am new to the forum. I just purchased a 1994 968 blk/blk coupe with 8,485 miles on her. Although I do not have her yet (I reside in FL and the car is in Denver), I already began asking questions in the mods forum, thank you all for the detailed responses.
I have pics of her in my album I just created if anyone is interested. i bought her unseen, of course with an inspection and the numerous photos I had them send me, I felt i made a wise choice.
I also own a 1994 BMW 850ci with 20,000 miles on her. She is blk/blk as well. I will add photos of her this week as well, as I am entertaining the notion of selling to free up more money to mod out the Porsche. i am an active roadfly member as well.
I look fw to conversing with you all, and I happy to be on board.
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WOW thats low miles!! Welcome!! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
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Ego I have been watching that car for a while now I was not sure they would ever sell it at the $29K they were asking. I think you got yourself a great example!
Welcome to the forum!
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Yeah, I thought they were way too high ($29,998) as well. I offered them $22,500. They came back at $23,900 and we settled on $23,500. I am sure they were turning down higher offers intially, its great what a little time and desparation can do for a buyer(the prior owner is going through a divorce)
Its a little late in the game, but I was reading about pinion(sp) failure. What exactly is that?
Cheers-
EC
PS Eric, I enjoyed your 968s site as well....sweet ride.
[quote name='SANDOVAL' date='Feb 20 2005, 07:20 PM']Ego I have been watching that car for a while now I was not sure they would ever sell it at the $29K they were asking. I think you got yourself a great example!
Welcome to the forum!
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$23,900 I think you got a great deal! Please let me know if you need anything.
Eric
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[quote name='ds968' date='Feb 20 2005, 10:24 PM']Welcome !! 8,500 miles is unreal - what a deal !
Haven't looked at the mods or technical segments yet to see if anyone answered your question on the pinion bearing, but it's a failure which some 6sp 968s
( including mine ) have developed, repairable for around $ 2k, give or take 10%. The tell tale sign is a sound very close to that of a jet engine taxiing on the runway, audible mostly above 40mph, in gear or when coasting in neutral.
Don't give it another thought until ( AND IF ! ) you'll ever hear it. Chances are you won't - in spite of the hoopla surrounding the issue, the cars affected by such are still in the great minority of 968s.
Enjoy it !!
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Thank you, I am glad to be on board.
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An original condition car with that low of miles... WOW!
If I may, I would suggest considering leaving the "mods" part out for a while. These are quite nice cars right out of the box.
There are very few in original, extremely low-mile condition. I would consider treating it as a collector car and lean more towards original-condition-preservation mode. This may be the best way to protect your investment.
Just a thought.
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Dave S., '92 968 Midnight Blue 145k+ miles
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I second Dave's post..it would be a shame to modify such a rare low mileage car.
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Jay
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WOW! What low miles!
The good news for you is that I have 144,000 on my 93 and it's still humming along as happy as the day she was created...
Enjoy many (s)miles!
Michael Sorbera
aka San Antonio Silver Bullet
2002 VW Beetle TDI
2004 Nissan Titan Crew Cab
2004 Cherokee 33ft Travel Trailer
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
1993 Amazon Green 968 Coupe (sold)
2002 Speed-Yellow Boxster (sold)
1987 Slate Grey 944 Turbo (sold)
1987 Guards Red 944 (first Porsche - sold)
