Help - anyone know this Turbo

[andy watson]

Hi fellers, no not for me!

Had an enquiry today from the potential buyer, anyone know G390 YBU?

Red Turbo for sale at Shirley Porsche in Solihull

Any help I can pass on?

 

[andy watson]

Apparently the car was registered a Cat D, due to a small electrical fault / Fire behind the dash, anyone know of this happening before to a 944?

This happened earlier it's in life.

 

[pauljmcnulty]

Hi Andy,

Don't know the car, but on the face of it it looks nice. Trouble is, they all look nice in the pictures!

With the mileage and history it looks keenly priced from a specialist dealer as well. Of course, that history needs to be more than basic servicing, and recent belts/pump, a clutch, fuel and brake lines etc. will all be desirable.

That's until your second post, though. A "small fire behind the dash", earlier in it's life, must have been damaging enough to warrant the cat-d. It could be a positive thing: a new dash, lots of new wiring, new heater matrix, switches, trim etc. would be lovely. I'd want to see a lot of evidence of what was done, and I'd only ever pay that price for a cat-d if I wanted it as a long-term keeper. It'll be a problem selling it on, especially if it's after a short time, as people assume you've found a problem.

If it's rust-free, the paint is nice, and the history points to lots of money spent, it could well be worth considering, I guess?

 

[andy watson]

Thanks Paul, I will pass on that the car isn't known - so far, I have said pretty much the same to the prospective buyer who isn't new to Porsche ownership having just had a 924S written off after a rear end shunt.
He is well aware that the belts need changing as the car has been little used in the last 4 years.

Price wise, well yes maybe a bit high for a Cat D, but then prices for good condition cars are going upwards

I did say as long as he checks the sills out internally as he did mention a small rust spot on one of the sills externally.

 

[JagdHamster]

I know it's been for sale for a long time.

That might help him drive a better price.

Russ

 

[ChasR]

Andy if the gentleman has not gone down to see it I am happy to take a trip to Solihull so as to give my view on the car .

As for the car being a CAT D due to the dash fire it could have been down to anything. A poorly installed alarm (I have seen installers using bell wire for hooking the immobiliser into the car's circuits (on a bloke's RX-7 it took out two of his engines before he found the cause)) and even radio (mine IMHO was not that well installed previously until I rectified it). A dash, matrix, heater box etc. can soon scrap a 944 if there is no agreed value against it.

 

[andy watson]

Thanks Russ / Chas

I have passed on your comments, Chas thanks for the offer and I will let you know, he has been to see and drive the car but I have said if he needs another look you would be happy to tag along?

 

[ChasR]

'f Course I can .

 

[pauljmcnulty]

A dash, matrix, heater box etc. can soon scrap a 944 if there is no agreed value against it.

Yep, but the "earlier in it's life" comment is worth considering. A 944 turbo wasn't such a cheap car "earlier in it's life", so is it a recent thing or was it a more major claim when the book price was a lot higher? Not a deal-breaker, possibly even a good thing (as I said), but I'd want to see pictures of the damage, invoices for what was replaced, that sort of thing.

Remember, you pay for a car with history of a fire, and with a cat-d against it, with the certain knowledge that you will have to sell it. You need all the written evidence of a good repair, or you'll be struggling.

If you look really pessimistically, always a good thing with an old Porsche [&:], what we have here is a cat-d, with at least some rust evident, and needing belts which points to poor servicing. What's the odds that other major items won't be replaced, so probably budget on this needing a fair bit spending on it.

My instincts would be to look very carefully here? If you sell it as a car with "Superb History (17 Main Dealer + 4 Specialist's)", then shouldn't the belts be up to date? I'd expect to find a lot of issues need addressing, that perhaps weren't a problem 4 years ago.

That's a top-end price for a car with a black-mark against it. Everything else should be spot on IMO.

 

[MarkK]

Just a reminder that a friend and customer of mine is selling his 88 Turbo S it's red ,good condition and it has just had a few things fixed on it to prepare for sale ,it looks great and is very original.He is keen for it to go to an enthusiast,it will be going on Pistonheads shortly.His name is Martyn and he owns Danmar kitchens in West Mahling in Kent.
It is a proper Turbo S no sunroof and has black leather sports seats.
Just a heads up in case anyone is in the Market for a Turbo,reading this thread.

 

[david924s]

Rather than wait for details to go on PH do you have any idea of condition, service price etc or contact details?

 

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ORIGINAL: david924s

Rather than wait for details to go on PH do you have any idea of condition, service price etc or contact details?

 

[MarkK]

Hi Both ,01732848333 is his work number at Danmar Kitchens in West Mahling his name is Martyn Ives,he is the right kind of owner and anything it has needed it has had,including a nice fat maintenance bill recently,if you are on facebook contact him and he can send you pics of the car through that or email them,it is a nice example and the paintwork looked well cared for and bright when i saw it last.
For anymore details best have a chat with him i think he was looking for 11-12k as it is a nice one(give him a call to discuss),For a Turbo S to be red with full black leather sports seats is a nice rarity aswell rather than the usual pink check,some silver ones with black leather but they are quite rare too.He is a nice guy,very easy going,he loved the car but just wants a more modern toy now.