My Car for Sale...

[MartinRS2K]

Can't believe I'm doing this but 3 cars sat in the garage is too many as they just aren't getting used enough..... []

The hardest part was deciding which one to let go

http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=851742&mpage=1&key=󏼞

 

[Shark]

I wouldn't have asked for a penny less myself. A proper car there for the enthusiast and an appreciating asset for a lucky new keeper. These cars are going to the moon and they are on their way now, just like the air cooled stuff.
Can't be very many left now with mileage like that. I really hope you get your asking price. GLWS.

EDIT: that's a car for PistonHeads.. I would put it on there for a great response.

 

[MartinRS2K]

ORIGINAL: Shark

I wouldn't have asked for a penny less myself. A proper car there for the enthusiast and an appreciating asset for a lucky new keeper. These cars are going to the moon and they are on their way now, just like the air cooled stuff.
Can't be very many left now with mileage like that. I really hope you get your asking price. GLWS.

EDIT: that's a car for PistonHeads.. I would put it on there for a great response.

Thanks Mark

I'm not desperate to sell it (and to be honest I've just gone down into my garage to look at it and nearly pulled the advert) but I would rather it found a buyer on here or TIPEC first. If not I may put on Pistonheads

 

[Ewan]

Looks stunning, and every bit as good a 944 turbo as one is ever likely to find. And if it goes at that price, and fingers crossed for all us turbo owners that it does, you'll have doubled your money in 2 years, which is a nice investment even by Warren Buffett standards. Let's hope it's bought by someone that appreciates it.

 

[JaseGT4]

Stunning car. It would be interesting to know if you sell or have enquiries. I notice a few low mileage turbos up at a similar price on PH's.

Good luck.

 

[Shark]

Nah.. sell it on. You've got a sublime Silver Rose there, your 951 box is firmly ticked...two is just greed lol. That's another parking space for something else..

 

[MartinRS2K]

ORIGINAL: Ewan

Looks stunning, and every bit as good a 944 turbo as one is ever likely to find. And if it goes at that price, and fingers crossed for all us turbo owners that it does, you'll have doubled your money in 2 years, which is a nice investment even by Warren Buffett standards. Let's hope it's bought by someone that appreciates it.

With the money I have spent on the car since I bought it I will not be doubling my money if it sells, but will make a small profit. I have receipts for over £4000 plus the D90 wheels and tyres that I bought as the car came with 17" Boxster Twist alloys on it.

 

[JM1962]

Beautiful car and good luck with the sale. It must be a wrench but what made you choose to sell that one over the other?

 

[pauljmcnulty]

With the money I have spent on the car since I bought it I will not be doubling my money if it sells, but will make a small profit.

Given the cost of buying it, the interest the money could have earned in the bank, the tax and insurance, I can't see why you need to justify admitting to making what must be a tiny profit, if any! [8|]

Strange the question was asked. When classic cars have seen prices rising over the last couple of years like houses in the south east, we've all arguably "made" money on our car's rising values. I certainly won't be retiring on the money my car has made, and in reality the cost of buying and running it has far exceeded the increased prices good ones fetch.

Martin's seems almost the perfect 944. It needs a new expansion tank [], and a set of coloured centre caps would break up the mono-tone colour nicely with the original amber lenses. Later 944s look so good in Titan silver...

I like the reversible mods. You could easily remove the stage one kit and the new stereo if you wanted something more original but less useable?

 

[MartinRS2K]

ORIGINAL: pauljmcnulty


Martin's seems almost the perfect 944. It needs a new expansion tank [], and a set of coloured centre caps would break up the mono-tone colour nicely with the original amber lenses. Later 944s look so good in Titan silver...

I like the reversible mods. You could easily remove the stage one kit and the new stereo if you wanted something more original but less useable?

Thanks for the comments Paul []

I have a new expansion tank sat in the box, just haven't got round to fitting it yet and I also have a set of coloured centre caps, but personally I like the silver and black ones []

I was unsure stereo wise, but wanted a semi retro look with some modern functionality. The display is perfect and matches the dash and switch lights of the car.

 

[zcacogp]

That's strong money for a 944. but it does look like a very good one indeed. Have you thought about selling it though one of the classic auction houses?

Best of luck with the sale, and let us all know what it goes for.


Oli.

 

[MartinRS2K]

ORIGINAL: zcacogp

That's strong money for a 944. but it does look like a very good one indeed. Have you thought about selling it though one of the classic auction houses?

Best of luck with the sale, and let us all know what it goes for.


Oli.

Yes Oli it is strong money, but there will be no hidden bills here as the engine, body and interior are all 100%. It is original, with full provenance and only minor modifications from original that can be returned if requested.

I may consider the auction route next year or if it doesn't sell I may just put it at the back of the garage for a couple of years and see how I feel then.

 

[zcacogp]

Exactly - it is as good a 944 as you are likely to see. (Be better if it was an S2, but you can't change that now! [])

If you get good money for it then it's good news for the rest of us owners. Best of luck with the sale.


Oli.

 

[pauljmcnulty]

I have a new expansion tank sat in the box, just haven't got round to fitting it yet and I also have a set of coloured centre caps, but personally I like the silver and black ones

I was unsure stereo wise, but wanted a semi retro look with some modern functionality. The display is perfect and matches the dash and switch lights of the car.

At the risk of getting away from "nice car at the right price"... [&:]

Top money, and you have a new expansion tank to fit? It's a silly thing, but the difference between a near-perfect engine bay in the photos, and a scruffy one: fit the new one and update the photo!

I'd prefer a newer stereo, others would want the original one. I wonder if anyone has any views on advertising the car as totally un-molested, or is it worth more with the sympathetic upgrades?

Only asking as I'm always wondering about originality over real world use? []

 

[MartinRS2K]

944's currently have a glass ceiling that people are frightened to break.

My car was £45,000 with extras in 1991 which was £3,000 more than a 964 Carrera 2 and look how much you will pay for a low mileage one of these now!!

Until people realise that the 944 is a quality car worthy of a higher price tag then it will always struggle to be respected and sold at these prices.

This isn't a price inflation exercise, as I really think my car is worth the price I am asking. If it doesn't sell (and markets dictate what the selling price should be) I will keep it. []

 

[MartinRS2K]

ORIGINAL: pauljmcnulty

Top money, and you have a new expansion tank to fit? It's a silly thing, but the difference between a near-perfect engine bay in the photos, and a scruffy one: fit the new one and update the photo!

I'd prefer a newer stereo, others would want the original one. I wonder if anyone has any views on advertising the car as totally un-molested, or is it worth more with the sympathetic upgrades?

Only asking as I'm always wondering about originality over real world use? []

Paul, the engine bay is totally original which is why I have not fitted the expansion tank yet. I didn't want to put a brand new tank in (which may make it look like a restored car). the original Panasonic stereo was removed long before I got the car so I went for a plain quality stereo that had useable functions.

I think it is an unmolested car with subtle upgrades []

 

[Ewan]

Given that I must have spent circa £25k on servicing/repairing/renewing my 951 over the last three years, and ended with car arguably less good and with more miles than this one, I'd say it's good value even at the full asking price.

Fitting a new expansion tank no more takes way from originality than fitting new tyres, brakes etc. Everyone understands that things age and wear out. The new expansion tank in mine is one of the (many) renewals that make me happy. Go on, get it fitted!

 

[zcacogp]

ORIGINAL: pauljmcnulty
Only asking as I'm always wondering about originality over real world use? []

That's an old chestnut that will never be resolved. True originality would mean the car is on the original tyres, original suspension and probably original brake pads. They would all be worn out, but original.

From there, there is a spectrum of 'unoriginality' all the way to hyper-modified with lots of bits changed. Different degrees of 'updating' appeal to different people. Modifications that are easily reversed (radios, wheels, tuning kits) are best if the original parts are offered as part of the sale, IMHO.

Modifications which involve irreversible change to the car are a different kettle of fish. I'd avoid cars with them on if buying, but that depends a little bit on the modification and a lot on the taste of the potential purchaser.


Oli.

 

[pauljmcnulty]

That's an old chestnut that will never be resolved. True originality would mean the car is on the original tyres, original suspension and probably original brake pads. They would all be worn out, but original.

Hi Oli,

I don't think that's true. An "original" car will, of course, have had the factory oil replaced at least once? [8|]

Normal service items don't count towards being "original", but after-market stereos or Boxster wheeels do?

 

[zcacogp]

ORIGINAL: pauljmcnulty
I don't think that's true. An "original" car will, of course, have had the factory oil replaced at least once? [8|]

Yes - I am playing devil's advocate a little bit. But what sort of oil is used; the original dino-grade or something synthetic? The latter isn't the original spec ...

There is a fine line where originality is very debatable (hello Sc0tty!) Fitting KW suspension when the original stuff wears out - is that still 'original'? It's an improvement, surely.

What about some 968 suspension bushes because the original 944 ones aren't available any more? How original are they? Some brake pads made by a different manufacturer? Sports seats in a car that wasn't originally supplied with them? K&N air filter? Shall we start the debate about N-rated tyres now, or later?

How far you go before you cross 'the line' caries from person to person. Clear indicators offend some but others think they are a good idea. A Promax chip in an S2 is a modification. but in the spirit of the original car; I don't consider it to be original and I suspect many here won't either, but is is desirable.


Oli.