Low Mileage 3.2 Value?

[911addict]

Rohan,
I think the 965 gives a good mix of that 930 rawness, but more modern manners (ie. improved suspension and less lag) with the 2wheel purity. I do in fact use it as an everyday driver, a bit less tiring than my previous 3.2's.

 

[ClubSport 911]

Will have to make it to one of the porsche events soon.

Hi there Rohan - nice to see you around on the forum. We'd love to have your car on the CS display for the upcoming Eynsham Hall meeting as it looks to be a genuinely interesting event. If you are keen on attending, then please send me a mail off line, becase as we are now past the 4th Aug deadline, I'll have to find another way to get you past the gate guardians ! []

Kind regards

Steve

 

[wormand]

Possible can of worms being opened here: If your car has never been to a garage does that mean that the car doesn't have FSH?? Do you think that the lack of a 'fully stamped up the book' might have an affect on the value of the vehicle. Advise given to people buying Porsches of any type are told to make sure the car has a full service history - perhaps it might put some people off, but I think condition is more appropriate with a car of this age. I have been to see many a 911 with so-called FSH to find out upon closer inspection of the service book that they have been serviced late or over the recommended mileage intervals. I think most adverts include FSH just to attract potential buyers, because the lack of it could have a major impact on the number of viewers and possibly the selling price. Any thoughts??

 

[oliver]

ORIGINAL: wormand

Possible can of worms being opened here: If your car has never been to a garage does that mean that the car doesn't have FSH?? Do you think that the lack of a 'fully stamped up the book' might have an affect on the value of the vehicle. Advise given to people buying Porsches of any type are told to make sure the car has a full service history - perhaps it might put some people off, but I think condition is more appropriate with a car of this age. I have been to see many a 911 with so-called FSH to find out upon closer inspection of the service book that they have been serviced late or over the recommended mileage intervals. I think most adverts include FSH just to attract potential buyers, because the lack of it could have a major impact on the number of viewers and possibly the selling price. Any thoughts??

That thought went through my mind when I read the "never been near a garage" comment. A thorough documented history does add value.

The first concern any purchaser might have would be verification of the mileage. Hopefully, the old MOTs from 1992 onwards should be sufficient, showing a steady incremental change in the mileage.

Most people would expect a Service Book, ideally stamped each year by an OPC, (and accompanying invoices), to show that the oil, brake fluid and other regular inspections had been carried out. But, if you are never going to sell it, then it may not matter.

 

[bones]

Can't say that a stamped service book from an OPC would impress me (maybe a reputable Independent though), the only work I let OPCs carry out on my 911 where an absolute mechanical disgrace, with older cars a stack of bills, condition and your nouse should be what tells you whether it's a good deal or not.

 

[rmurphy5]

I agree with bones on the official dealer, with all marques that i've owned a good independent has always been more enthusiastic, knowledgeable, accomadating and careful with my car.

As for the mileage, its pretty obvious when a car has done such low mileage. the difference between 20 and 30 maybe hard to discern i agree.

Regards,

Rohan