Suffolk944
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Surely worth a punt at the price ?
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C202675/
Very Cheap (but promising ?) S2 for sale
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Surely worth a punt at the price ?
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C202675/
Not sure why, but I have never liked the all-grey interior of the late cars. I have seen (and sat in) a couple, and they have never appealed as much as the earlier blue or black or cream ones. Not sure why; perhaps they look a bit too 'executive', but to my eyes they are bland and plasticy .... (apologies for what may be a stupid observation - sorry!)
Oli.
Oli.
pauljmcnulty
Active member
I look at it another way. The parts that fail on our cars are usually down to age, and often lack of use, so a spare car isn't going to be a huge help. The big issue will always be bodywork, so an unusually sound shell will be worth keeping, whether it's on your current car and protected or laid up and protected.
The reason so many cars are being broken up is because they are worth more in bits. Largely interior parts, for instance a good set of seats sells for more than a rusty early Lux. Unless you're storing a spare car in a proper humidity-controlled environment then the desirable bits are going to rot away at a far faster rate than your £2K would be gaining interest in the bank. [8|]
Which is what I meant by keeping it in the dry.
However, the cost of those parts over time is going to go up much faster than bank interest as they become more scarce as the scrappers become older, doggier and ultimately the supply dries up, and more 'new' parts become discontinued via the manufacturers.
pauljmcnulty
Active member
Which is why I've been spending a lot of time over the last few years talking to suppliers about parts continuity.
Porsche have a system where they sell parts at the fixed price until they run out, hence armrest hinges being less than a tenner posted. When they run out, Porsche re-manufacture parts to original spec and add their standard profit, so some parts are a little, or a lot, more expensive.
If there is a strong community of owners demanding a supply of parts, there is an incentive for specialists to think about a limited run of parts. We have to accept that this requires group buying strength, and suppliers willing to commit to purchasing a large number of parts.
If there is a strong owners Club, and good relations with specialists, then there's no reason why parts shouldn't continue to be available at surprisingly reasonable cost. Sadly, the internet has led people to believe that they can be part of a community without actually committing to anything financially, so why should the specialists fork out huge amounts of money up front if all we worry about is the lowest possible price?
I defend the right for people to use this forum, or Tipec, without commiting to either Club. I would, however, want people who are considering long-term ownership to think about how much work goes on behind the scenes to ensure things like parts supply. And, whether either Porsche or independant suppliers will commit to re-manufacturing parts unless there is a proven market. Something we can provide with around a thousand Register members at the moment, but I can't see myself approaching Porsche, or anyone else, if I don't have a significant membership in years to come. [8|]
ukmastiff
New member
Finally got a reply from the chap yesterday who sounded a decent bloke. I arranged to view today and possibly buy but he had one viewing arranged for last night and ther chap bought it.
Vendor bothered to terll me straight away which makes a change these days.
Either some skanker from here [
] or a dealer I suspect.
Regards
Mas
Vendor bothered to terll me straight away which makes a change these days.
Either some skanker from here [
] or a dealer I suspect.Regards
Mas
Mas, Mas, I must tell you about this lovely S2 I just bought - a great companion for my current S2, and every bit as powerful! Nice chap sold it. Ever so polite he was; said he had quite a few other guys after it so I was sorry to have to disappoint them, but what a beaut! And it was just up the road from me in Ilford as well ...ORIGINAL: ukmastiff
... he had one viewing arranged for last night and ther chap bought it.
Either some skanker from here [
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]Oli.
Suffolk944
Moderator
ORIGINAL: James Ball
What are you doing back in the market for 944s again. I thought you had moved on
They always come back in the end ! [
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