My cherished 994s2 is going to have to be sold :-(

ghost · Jul 27, 2015

I have too many cars (inc. 3 Porsches) so the 944s2 is going to have to go. I've put heart and soul (and much cash) into this car during my 5 years of ownership, but it's time to move her on to another caring owner. Will be putting G247ABW up for sale this week. With the recent full body re-paint and OPC (Porsche Silverstone) 12K service inc. belts, water pump, she probably the best she'll ever be and I don't want to add a single mark or stone-chip. Wondering what price I should advertise for? Your thoughts? https://flic.kr/s/aHskgpgoMQ

pauljmcnulty · Jul 27, 2015

Too good to sell!

I'd be thinking £15K minimum with the work done to it. Possibly more, but as always anything over 100K miles (wrongly) puts some people off.

What do you others think?

zcacogp · Jul 27, 2015

£15k would be very strong money for an S2. Very strong indeed, but if the market is going up then have a go. How quickly do you want to sell it?

The more money you get for yours the more everyone else's is worth, so the more the merrier!

Oli.

ghost · Jul 27, 2015

Blimey £15,000 would be perfect! I was hoping for more that £12,000. Here's what's been done to it...
Restoration work list for Porsche 944 S2 (G247 ABW) (Last Update: 01-Jul–2015)
The mileage when bought on 08th April 2010 was 146,100 miles

Work done by last previous owner [/b](in 12 months from 141,745 miles to 146,100, when I bought it):[/b]
(I have receipts for all work carried out by Maxted Prill)

Replace front brake discs and pads
Replace rear brakes
Replace rear driveshafts
Replace rear wheel bearings
Replace anti-roll bar drop links and bushes
Replace gearbox oil
Replace cam, balance, PAS and alternator belts + associated tensioners, idler gears
Full service (oil, filters, spark plugs) at 145,009 miles
Replace fuel filter and connecting fuel pipes
Replace sunroof seals and edge protector

Work done since April 2010 (during my ownership):[/b]
Major mechanical work and servicing carried out by either Hillcrest Specialist Cars or a Porsche OPC

Repair/refit rear view mirror to windscreen
Repair n/s electric wing mirror, motor connector
New Bosch 100% brighter bulbs
Replace wiper blades; front and rear
Refurbish instrument cluster - modified chrome rings, repair light prisms
Replace gearstick, bearing shell, rubber boot and leather gaiter
New rear hatch seal, hatch pins, locks and struts (genuine Porsche parts)
Replace broken heater slider knob
Replace engine bay light unit
Repair brake master cylinder screw-cap sensor
New complete clutch kit, release bearing and fork repair
New windscreen and seals fitted
Replace fuel lines - complete OEM Porsche kit
New Radiator and hoses (genuine Porsche parts)
New set of tyres. Michelin
New heavy duty (Bosch) battery
Replace rubber door window scraper seals on both sides
Replace door seals; driver and passenger sides (genuine Porsche parts)
New Bluetooth/USB/iPhone head unit
1. New front speakers
Replace broken Cabin-Air intake cover (upgraded to latest version)
Repair interior clock screen (new LCD)
Replace cracked interior facias
Refurbish Leather seats
Complete body re-paint (including rust removal, treatment and wheel-arch welding)
1. Refurbish Design 90 wheels
Replace faded number plates (naming the original suppling dealer)
12,000 mile service (at 152,450 miles). Oil change, Brake Fluid change
1. Belts changed - Cam, Balance, Water Pump, Power Steering
2. Replaced Water Pump

pauljmcnulty · Jul 27, 2015

Strong money for one with that amount of recent work? Assuming it's all work done to a good standard of course, I can't see you buying an average S2 and doing all that work to it for £15K.

It's also a good spec car to start with. The best of the 944 range without doubt [

], in a good colour inside and out, with sports seats, on the right wheels: it's lovely.

I tihnk you have to value restored cars, with all the evidence to support the work done, at the top of the market. Otherwise people won't restore them!

ghost · Jul 27, 2015

All the major mechanical work listed above has been done to a very high standard. The car has a full service history file with receipts and a fully stamped service book going back to its first registration in 1990. I have a Porsche COA and the car checks out with all the options listed at the time of sale (apart from the Sony radio I fitted, but I do have the original Panasonic unit in a box).
Thanks for your help with valuation - I'm going to advertise it for £12,500 and see what happens.

Frenchy · Jul 27, 2015

TBH i think you are nearer the mark at 12.5k Paul Ruddy has just sold his mint and i mean mint S2 with low miles at circa 14k the car was better than new outside and underneath, the interior looked to be about 12 months old.
The car was in timewarp condition with low miles and a very comprehensive history with work done that was really not necessary but Paul was fanatical, some of you will have seen the pics on here, it was better when seen in the metal..............................stunning !
Good look with the sale, are you sure you want to do that !!

Mikebarry202 · Jul 27, 2015

Great looking car, good luck with the sale. Someone will have a bargain, even if it costs them - does that make sense?

are they turbo seats with the larger side bolsters? Great to see the point of the shield on the wheel hub centres pointing towards the valve. That's got to be a clincher regarding attention to detail! ??

Mike

pauljmcnulty · Jul 27, 2015

I thought Paul's was under-valued at that price. You just couldn't buy an S2 for £5K, or even £10K, and get them to this standard without investing far more in the end.

Unless you are DIY-ing it just add up the list of recent work on Marcus' car? £15K alone? Perhaps far more. I haven't seen it, so basing my comments on the advert only, of course.

ghost · Jul 29, 2015

Thanks for your comments and advice. I really don't want to sell, but i need the space as I've just acquired a 1974 911 2.7 Targa project car that's been in a barn since 1994. Currently, my 944s2 is in classic car storage (Historit in Bicester) which is costing me a small fortune every month. If I had the space I'd keep it as it's in fantastic condition and I've put my heart and soul into it over the last 5 years. :-(

Joss Walker · Jul 31, 2015

If space is the main issue then have you thought about different storage? may seem a little obvious to ask but for the last few years I have had an external car cocoon that circulates air and I think it works well.