OK... a friend has been persuaded to look at a Porsche 924 rather than a Mk I Golf! I think he is now convinced that it offers a better deal, but now need to get him aware of what cars are about, and what he needs to look out for to ensure he doesn't buy a pup!
Because of his budget, and fear of complexity/his ability to maintain, he is looking for a straightforward 2litre 924, not an S or a Turbo... in his position, I think this is a wise move. He has a budget of around £750, with a bit of room to manuover. Because he has seen our 924T Cab project, he would ideally like a red car with a linen (beige) interior - was such a combination ever available in a 924? I suspect he may have to find the right car irrespective of interior, and change it, which is where the downward flexibility in the budget is likely to come in. I believe he is mechanically more competant than he thinks he is (which is a lot better than the other way round!) and am certain he will maintain a car well, so an ideal candid for some-ones pride and joy... What he does have confidence in is polishing! He is, therefore, looking for something mechanically and structurally sound that he can polish up.
Unfortunately, at a recent event in our area, no 924s!!! So ideally it would be good if there is some-one relatively local to North Dorset with a 924 that would be willing to let him have a look, have a chat, and wet his appetite.
After that, he is looking for a 924. ideally red, otherwise a solid colour rather than a metallic I believe, mechanically sound, as mentioned budget around £750. Obviously, travelling isn't so much of a problem for the right car.
Comments of things to look out for (my first thoughts are battery tray), and what kind of car he can expect to get for that kind of money are welcomed.
Thanks all,
Tref.
Because of his budget, and fear of complexity/his ability to maintain, he is looking for a straightforward 2litre 924, not an S or a Turbo... in his position, I think this is a wise move. He has a budget of around £750, with a bit of room to manuover. Because he has seen our 924T Cab project, he would ideally like a red car with a linen (beige) interior - was such a combination ever available in a 924? I suspect he may have to find the right car irrespective of interior, and change it, which is where the downward flexibility in the budget is likely to come in. I believe he is mechanically more competant than he thinks he is (which is a lot better than the other way round!) and am certain he will maintain a car well, so an ideal candid for some-ones pride and joy... What he does have confidence in is polishing! He is, therefore, looking for something mechanically and structurally sound that he can polish up.
Unfortunately, at a recent event in our area, no 924s!!! So ideally it would be good if there is some-one relatively local to North Dorset with a 924 that would be willing to let him have a look, have a chat, and wet his appetite.
After that, he is looking for a 924. ideally red, otherwise a solid colour rather than a metallic I believe, mechanically sound, as mentioned budget around £750. Obviously, travelling isn't so much of a problem for the right car.
Comments of things to look out for (my first thoughts are battery tray), and what kind of car he can expect to get for that kind of money are welcomed.
Thanks all,
Tref.
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