S2 Cab Prices

[944turboS]

Hi All,

We went to look at a S2 Cabriolet this morning & I would like some guidance on the value.

1992 on a J plate
78k miles OPC history to 67k (MOTs to support mileage)
2 owners inc present one
4 way electric leather Sports seats
Soundpack speaker upgrade option
Belts done at 48k (so need done soon)

 

[Fen]

Identical to the one I sold apart from speakers and with 114k less miles and a cosmetic bump on one wing and I sold for £5,750. OPC history means no chain / tensioner check (mine had only 12k on the belts and it had had cams and chain 45k earlier) - I'd keep back some money for that (including cams in wost case, call it £1,500). I see the car at about £7,500 based on what you've said but I bet it was more like £9-£10k as advertised?

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: Fen

I'd keep back some money for that (including cams in wost case, call it £1,500).

That will be without the labour on top.[]

 

[Fen]

Depends who you use. Cams, belts, service, £1,500 on the nose in May 2003 just after I bought my cab.

 

[Guest]

As usual, I'm obviously using the 'very' wrong people[]

 

[Fen]

I can give you his number but Devon is a long way for you and he's pretty busy with a 944 Turbo in the workshop right now []. To be fair he's ex-OPC and I think he can get the parts from the OE manufacturer direct rather than through Porsche paying a premium. He also charges £5 an hour more now than he did back then - so that's £30/hr now.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Fen but it is too too late!
To try and be of some use and not divert your thread, I have noticed (from having to read alot on the train to work, as my car is... hang on don't go there) that there seem to be quite a few cabs for sale at the moment. In GT Purely Porsche the fleet cab is for sale (still) which is a 92/J 68,000 miles for £11,495.00 In 911 Porsche there are four or so, including a Turbo for £11,500 which is also a J plate 77,000 miles. In fact just checked, there are two Turbos, the other is £13,500.00 85K. Cheapest is £8,495.00 '89 G plate.91K

 

[944turboS]

I think Tracey's boss just bought one of the Turbo Cabs & the other one the guy gets all coy if you ask for an indipendant check on it, some thing to hide me thinks !!!

 

[944turboS]

Fen,
The car is between what you see it as being worth & what you think its advertised for, so a reasonable contender I think.

 

[hotblack944]

A colleague told me he knew of someone with an S2 cab for sale £4K (sounded too cheap to me?). If you're interested, I can ask for more details... Let me know.

Cheers,

Jim.

 

[chrisdenton]

Graeme

I went through this exercise recently. I found whichever way I looked at it the end cost was the same. If I bought a car for £5k I would need to spend 3 or 4 to get it right, or spend £8-9k for something pretty straight. With hindsight I wish I'd paid out for a turbo rather than the S2 but thats only my personal opinion.

Good Luck

Chris

 

[Fen]

I'd tend to agree; an S2 cab is worth about £8k-£9k with the sort of miles most have so you either want one that has documentation to say the cams are good along with FSH or (better IMO) a nice one for at most £7,500 so you can sort the cams out yourself so you know it's done. A replaced clutch is the other biggie I'd like to see.

 

[951Torqing]

I also went through a cab selection process over a period of a few months checking prices/mileage etc (30+cars) most in range £5995 catD to £12950 apart from odd concourse @£16000! I set my limit at £10000 got a G plate (7th April 05) with 37000mls which had £4000 spent on it in last yr - new Hood, Wheels/Tyres. For mechanical peace of mind I took it to Hartech for Cat C & got a £2k+ bill to really sort it. Cam Chain Belts etc needs doing every 40000 to avoid needing Cams - also check Suspension (wishbones/ball joints/Brake Disks Steering Shaft). Considered 2 others at £8-8500 but may have needed £3/4000 spend ? - beware & check - if possible get an independant check or buy from a respected dealer with a warranty.
good luck
Clive