924 turbo?

[924turbo]

Hello.
Very new to this.

A bit of advice required if possible.
I have owned a 924s and 944 lux in the past, I have just been offered a 924 turbo and wondered what sort of price I should be paying for it.

Brief details are as below;
1980 924 Turbo
New MOT with no advisories
Painwork tired, poss re-sprayed req, no rust at all, sills are all good
7 owners
Dash cracked, drivers seat worn.
approx 180,000 miles
Recent overhaul of turbo and wastegate and gearbox (so I am told)
Mechanically spot on (so I am told again), just requires cosmetic attention.

What sort of money should I be paying, any advice (good or bad) appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[marlin]

With out proof of claims of work done, I would walk away. Does not sound like the car has been cared for that well [:-]

Ps:unless it's 250 quid []

 

[924turbo]

Think I could get it for just over £1000 !!!!
Might re-think this one then.

 

[CarreraRSR]

Here's a couple that have just sold on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280575357849&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_684wt_1141

This was up for £4k for the last two months or so

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310261512938&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156

And one which has been up for sale most of this year at £5500

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1979-PORSCHE-924-TURBO-BLUE-SILVER-SERIES-1-TAX-AND-MOT-/110602309297?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19c0694eb1#ht_1984wt_1141

With Turbos they can range from £500 to £5000. Good history and/or proof of recent work is paramount otherwise expect to be hit with high bills. There is no such thing as a cheap Turbo. Without seeing the car there is no way anyone can justify a valuation.

On average they are selling if running with MOT etc. for £1k to £2k. I think they will be appreciating as there are very few around worth throwing money at to keep on the road. Many are worth more in parts than salvaging. Many key parts are now becoming 'no longer available' at OPC's.

Get as well informed on the car as possible or bid low.

 

[924turbo]

Brill, thanks for the advice.
Looking at it now, I might let it pass and look for another good 924s or 944.

 

[CarreraRSR]

ORIGINAL: 924turbo

Brill, thanks for the advice.
Looking at it now, I might let it pass and look for another good 924s or 944.

Didn't mean to put you off!

The boost puts a smile on my face every time and I forget the costs in an instant. Wouldn't swap it............ Ah yes I would, a CGT or 968 CS, but then they are 3 times + the money.

 

[924turbo]

ORIGINAL: CarreraRSR

ORIGINAL: 924turbo

Brill, thanks for the advice.
Looking at it now, I might let it pass and look for another good 924s or 944.

Didn't mean to put you off!

The boost puts a smile on my face every time and I forget the costs in an instant. Wouldn't swap it............ Ah yes I would, a CGT or 968 CS, but then they are 3 times + the money.

Not a problem.
Thought it was too good to be true anyway, just needed someone to mention it to me !
Will keep looking for one with ALL the paperwork etc.
Thanks.

 

[geoff Ives]

Don't be put off by a cracked dashboard, all 924's have this. Damaged seats are also normal on most of the 924 series.

I have owned a 924 turbo (series2) for over 5 years and it is in constant use. I also own a 924S that is my wifes daily driver. I also own a 911S (1974) that I no longer use as I prefer the front engine cars.

The 924S makes the most sense but the Turbo is more fun.

If you continue to look for a Turbo I reccomend that you seek out a series 2 (most easilt recognised by the repeater indicators on the front wings. They are faster, more reliable and more economic than the series 1 cars.

Good luck

 

[vitesse]

ORIGINAL: geoff ives

Don't be put off by a cracked dashboard, all 924's have this. Damaged seats are also normal on most of the 924 series.

I have owned a 924 turbo (series2) for over 5 years and it is in constant use. I also own a 924S that is my wifes daily driver. I also own a 911S (1974) that I no longer use as I prefer the front engine cars.

The 924S makes the most sense but the Turbo is more fun.

If you continue to look for a Turbo I reccomend that you seek out a series 2 (most easilt recognised by the repeater indicators on the front wings. They are faster, more reliable and more economic than the series 1 cars.

Good luck

The 924S makes the most sense but the Turbo is more fun.

Have a look at the 964 Register postings re' Curborough & the Video from one of the attendees-fun in a 924S[]

Cheers,

Colin.

 

[CarreraRSR]

ORIGINAL: geoff ives


If you continue to look for a Turbo I reccomend that you seek out a series 2 (most easilt recognised by the repeater indicators on the front wings. They are faster, more reliable and more economic than the series 1 cars.

He he!, the old S1 v's S2 debate ....... which is faster? Are we talking acceleration or top speed here?

I'm on the S1 side of the fence ........ it has a bigger turbo, more lag, bigger boost when it comes in []

I will concede on fuel economy though.

 

[geoff Ives]

ORIGINAL: CarreraRSR

ORIGINAL: geoff ives


If you continue to look for a Turbo I reccomend that you seek out a series 2 (most easilt recognised by the repeater indicators on the front wings. They are faster, more reliable and more economic than the series 1 cars.

He he!, the old S1 v's S2 debate ....... which is faster? Are we talking acceleration or top speed here?

I'm on the S1 side of the fence ........ it has a bigger turbo, more lag, bigger boost when it comes in []

I will concede on fuel economy though.

Factory figures
Turbo 1 Turbo 2
0-62 mph 7.8 secs 7.7secs
Maximum speed 140 mph 143 mph

Now about reliability............. The trubo lubrication is far better on the second series particularly during cooling when the engine has been switched off.

 

[Bertroex]

Sorry to rain on your parade, Geoff, but I am also firmly in the series 1 camp. Have a looksie at these figures....

Bert

 

[CarreraRSR]

Thanks Bert, I was looking for that same pic last night, but could I find it!!

 

[geoff Ives]

Your figures are from motoring magazines. Mine are factory figures..[]

 

[Bertroex]

Yup, but we all know that the factory is rather conservative with their power outputs and their acceleration/top speed figures, as their position is that these figures are "minima" that each and every such car ought to attend.

Kind regards,


Bert

 

[geoff Ives]

ORIGINAL: Bertroex

Yup, but we all know that the factory is rather conservative with their power outputs and their acceleration/top speed figures, as their position is that these figures are "minima" that each and every such car ought to attend.

Kind regards,


Bert

That would be the same for both cars.

Geoff

 

[Bertroex]

But of course. In the same line of thinking, the the minimum for the S2 is a lot closer to its maximum, whereas the S1 maximum potential is significantly above and beyond its minimum.

Now, it might be interesting to see and compare gear ratio charts, as it might very well be that the S1 is doing well in the 0-60mph sprint by going into the red, whereas to attain 0-62mph, it might necessitate a shift and therefore "looses" acceleration tim in comparison to the S2.

Anyone fancies investigating this?

Best regards,


Bert

 

[geoff Ives]

What we need is a series 1 at the manx Tour in May... Then we could see.[]
There is a line of thought the 924 road tests were maggarged so that they would not detract from 911 SC figures.
Geoff

 

[CarreraRSR]

I'm happy to give mine a blast in May. Is that with or without the knowledge that there may be an intercooler going in over the Winter!!

 

[geoff Ives]

In that case you won't object to the nitrous pack I will put in mine..[][]