Your thoughts please?

[dozzer]

Ok guys hands up I am an air-cooled nut and my P&J is tucked up in the garage but have always liked the 944 in particular the S2 and Turbo[]

I am considering an S2 as a daily driver in about three months time so thought I would take an early look at a couple around 3 "" 3.5k which sadly required a lot of work. I an not looking for perfection, have I been unlucky or do I need to look at something at 4 -5k.

I know it's no guarantee and would have a PPI, buy on condition etc. If I was currently in the market, the enclosed tick most of my boxes, any thoughts?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/977473.htm

 

[petrolhead944]

looks like the twin to my s2 very nice..i would spend £5000..to £5500 for a good one with service history...70 to 90 thousand miles..black or grey leather..

 

[Frenchy]

Looks and sounds right in a very nice colour,check the sills for rust and the bottom of the front wings,the camshaft drive is via one cam only then drive is transmitted to the other cam via a hydrualic (engine oil pressure) tensioner the chain which drives the "slave" cam passes over a nylon pad which wears and introduces slack in the chain this can damage the camshaft drive teeth and/ or jump sprockets if this work has not been done get it done should you buy !!
It is not a service item and it it is not a big job you could source the nylon slipper pad seperately a while ago.
The S2 has loads of torque and is a brilliant everyday user and surprisingly economical.

Though a good turbo will blow the doors off it []

 

[Alpine]

looks a nice one - no interior shots which is a bit odd, and I don't think blue was a limited run .......

 

[browser]

HI, I owned a turbo for 16 years and it never missed a beat,wish I kept it - but had no space,still I wanted to own a later car Boxster S for my early retirement.
Personally unless you were very lucky to find a turbo in great condition and price - I would go for an S2 for around £5k with full history,there is no better car for that money anywhere and a fantastic everyday car to own with great torque make them easier cars to own for daily use- if brought with usually care and attention /inspection, you will not be disapointed with running costs or insurance, preventive maintenance helps keep costs down,load of people to help and speicalists.
Good Luck.

 

[mik_ok]

It certainly looks the part in those pics and I'd be happier spending a little more on a good car ~ you don't have to spend a lot more and assuming you keep it good you'll recoup the extra when you sell.

Usual warnings about rust (as above), cam chain / cam sprocket condition, callipers and clutch.

Linen leather marks easily and shows its age far more than black.