Saved up a few sixpences and looking around for a 3.2 Carrera coupe,mid 80s, 915 box is okay. Most seem to have 200k on by this age and generally out of pomgolia, I can live with that, but seldom are they on here for under $35K and from what i have seen over the last few months they aren't selling and doesn't even seem to be any great interest (looking a view numbers, questions etc).
So, the question is, anyone see what price is a reasonable driving example actually moving at (cash money no trade-in)! or what do you think they are worth! given the age, ks and potential to be a very expensive fix if they decide to commit mechanical hari-kari
Cheers
sw20,
Feb 26, 7:46pm
Import your own from pomgolia. You could probably fly there and back, and ship one for less than you would pay here.
phalanax,
Feb 27, 7:37am
Why not spend the dosh on a 911t.lol
elect70,
Feb 27, 8:27am
Tend to hold pricemate sold his75 9112.7 for 21 G $2 years ago .Best toknow abouttheir mechanicalsnot cheap to fix.
mm12345,
Feb 27, 12:29pm
Hunter, Go and see the guys at Autothority Chch and/or Fixations for a run down.I'm sure they'll be happy to talk to you. What you've seen with them not selling fast isn't a new thing - it was exactly the same when I was looking a few years ago.Bottom line is that the cheap ones are probably dogs, the good ones are expensive, and you need an expert to identify what's what. Unless you want to keep it forever, bear in mind that it will not be easy to sell fast unless you want to drop a lot of $$. I'd expect that a really tidy late '80s 3.2 with G50 might be worth +$60k, you can probably get something which looks much the same for$30k, but after spending $30k improving/fixing it, it still might only be worth $30k. Be wary of UK imports.As well as dodgy service history and possibly tampered speedo, despite galvanised body, they do rust out from salt on UK roads.One I took for pre-purchase inspection, the mechanic knew exactly where to check, poked a steel rod straight through the front cross member and pan right next to where the front wishbone was attached.It looked perfect until he did that, not a bubble. stain, or anything visible on the underseal.Not just an expensive repair needed, but there was a potentially lethal safety issue which had been missed by all (including the seller) probably for years. Beautiful cars though.I still want one perhaps one day.
mm12345,
Feb 27, 2:24pm
That one's a bitzer from Germany, with the steering wheel on the wrong side. Why it's a bitzer is perhaps a pertinent question.Probably a write-off fixed up on the cheap with 964 panels, though some people do strange things
And nah - getting a 25 yo porsche, sight-unseen through an importer is not a good idea, except as a parts car perhaps.
mm12345,
Feb 29, 2:11pm
"Enthusiasts" tend to look down on cabs.Targas. perhaps.Personally I'd feel a bit conspicuous driving around in a 911 cabriolet - I don't think I'd enjoy it.I guess that driving a cabriolet rules out using the excuse that one owns a P car primarily for one's own pursuit of driving excellence and purity, as cabs don't handle as well as coupes, and are heavier, then that excuse - to the accusation that you didn't buy a Porsche to impress other people - becomes questionable. To put it bluntly, a 911 cab is a hairdresser's car - and much more so than other cars frequently given that moniker, as at least those were designed from the ground up as convertibles - and are more purposeful and pure in design and execution.(Except for the Audi TT, which is 100% gay and proud of it). If you want a Porsche convertible, get a Boxster.I suspect a Boxster S would be faster, better handling, easier and just as nice to drive, and possibly cheaper to keep on the road than an '80s 3.2 Carrera coupe.Not as nice by a long way - but that's just my opinion.
mm12345,
Feb 29, 2:11pm
"Enthusiasts" tend to look down on cabs.Targas. perhaps.Personally I'd feel a bit conspicuous driving around in a 911 cabriolet - I don't think I'd enjoy it.I guess that driving a cabriolet rules out using the excuse that one owns a P car primarily for one's own pursuit of driving excellence and purity, as cabs don't handle as well as coupes, and are heavier, then that excuse - to the accusation that you got a Porsche mainly or solely to impress other people - becomes questionable. To put it bluntly, a 911 cab is a hairdresser's car - and much more so than other cars frequently given that moniker, as at least those were designed from the ground up as convertibles - and are more purposeful and pure in design and execution.(Except forAudi TTs and Z3/Z4, which are 100% gay and proud of it). If you want a Porsche convertible, get a Boxster.I suspect a Boxster S would be faster, better handling, easier and just as nice to drive, and possibly cheaper to keep on the road than an '80s 3.2 Carrera coupe.Not as nice by a long way - but that's just my opinion.
esprit,
Feb 29, 2:23pm
Funny, I reckon that 98% of Porsche owners are buying a badge. The remaining 2% are very passionate and are definitely petrolheads, but sadly if you buy a Porsche for its driving dynamics, you're in the very very small minority.
mm12345,
Feb 29, 2:33pm
I agree, but you're exaggerating, as it's only 97.382%. My somewhat middle-aged neighbour has a 997 Carerra S.So not turbo, but 3.8, tiptronic (his one not the new dual clutch version).Despite not being the very fast model, only the moderately fast one compared to the basic run of the mill model, the power/acceleration of that thing is frightening (even to me) and essentially useless on any road in NZ.It would be a waste to buy one - then obey the law.Only enthusiasts should be permitted to have 'em - it's a shame they're so everyday ordinary around the leafy suburbs.
bellky,
Feb 29, 2:38pm
mostly image making status symbols sending all the wrong messages
(no offence)
hunter__,
Feb 29, 4:14pm
Only looking for a coupe myself, but interested to see how that cab sells as it is one of the few porkers that I have seen put up for genuine low reserve sale.
Would make a great night shooting wagon though, all round firing arcs!
MM, your comments are right on the mark, but head over to Pelican.com and tell them their cabs are for hairdressers, they spark up nicely if last week was anything to go by!hugely entertaining.
Cheers
bucephalus,
Mar 2, 12:42pm
If you want to get one in NZ contact Ian Nott of RS Consulting. He is a super keen Porsche guy (has a genuine '73 RS Touring) and knows the local market very well. He would be able to source you a great car. He's based in Auckland, and works at ANZ Bank, so you could get hold of him there. If I was buying a UK car I'd consider a 996 C4S - less pure, perhaps but more everyday useable. Good luck.
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