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Old Porsche prices are crazy

Butch said:
I can't find a pic of the Carrera 3.0 that CJ referenced, but I still have this one. I prolly could not get much for it on the market because it is not stock. It has some other engine in it, like a 993, that decreases its value considerably.
Go figure.
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You juat have to find the right goofball. I'll give youb $500 for it right now!
 
Sharky said:
944s are neat little cars, but it's no 911 and who wants to change timing belts all the time?
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Or just the cost of parts.... for a car that wont outrun a Miata under 90 mph. :laughing I sold my last Porsche, the 97 924s and bought a used Miata while I saved money for my first house. The 87 924s had the 944 motor, chassis, and underpinnings with the old body/interior. Honestly quicker and more fun than the 944.

I know die hard Porsche fans will cringe, but the Miata was a better car IMO. Helped that it cost me pennies on the dollar when compared to any Porsche I purchased and owned. :dunno

While the 911 was definitely a different and memorable driving experience, its the only one I'd want again but not at these prices.

I remember a couple of Barfers who bought a 928 non running cheap and thought they got a great deal on a future track car. :rofl


Butch said:
er, one of them.
I dunno, bought it for 11K and sold if for 14k in a couple hours,
I kinda liked it because it wa much heavier than my other Carrera, which was pretty darty...

I stuck in my buddies garage when he was gone, didn't tell him, and he found it when he got home, keys and registration on the dash. I am just that kinda guy.
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Note to self. Leave Butch with a set of keys to my garage with address engraved on them. :twofinger
 
OaklandF4i said:
Or just the cost of parts.... for a car that wont outrun a Miata under 90 mph. :laughing I sold my last Porsche, the 97 924s and bought a used Miata while I saved money for my first house. The 87 924s had the 944 motor, chassis, and underpinnings with the old body/interior. Honestly quicker and more fun than the 944.

I know die hard Porsche fans will cringe, but the Miata was a better car IMO. Helped that it cost me pennies on the dollar when compared to any Porsche I purchased and owned. :dunno

While the 911 was definitely a different and memorable driving experience, its the only one I'd want again but not at these prices.

I remember a couple of Barfers who bought a 928 non running cheap and thought they got a great deal on a future track car. :rofl

Note to self. Leave Butch with a set of keys to my garage with address engraved on them. :twofinger
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BTW, I appreciate 914-6's...... and dont care if the motor isnt stock. :teeth
 
I DD a 944 turbo I bought for $5K. No its not as cheap to run as a Miata but then again it isn't a Miata, lol.

I use it for everything. Its my dog car. Its my grocery getter. And it still goes like stink. Faster than the 911 of the same era; will do 0-60 in about 5.5 seconds and tops out over 140. Handles better than a 911 as well.

Don't get me wrong, I still love my early, light 911 but for affordable, tractable, and useable the 944T fits my requirements pretty good. As far as timing belts go, I know a guy who can knock 'em out pretty easily :wink
 
+1 on 944 Turbos. If they're giving them away I'd take a 911, but if I'm buying and maintaining it, especially for a daily driver, I go for a 944T. Very comfortable and versatile cars.
 
littlebeast said:
911's are butt ugly little snakes.
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Butch said:
er, one of them.
I dunno, bought it for 11K and sold if for 14k in a couple hours,
I kinda liked it because it wa much heavier than my other Carrera, which was pretty darty...

I stuck in my buddies garage when he was gone, didn't tell him, and he found it when he got home, keys and registration on the dash. I am just that kinda guy.
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I want to be your friend :p
 
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I took a ride in a great condition '56 356 1600 Super Cabriolet a few months ago. Not a speedster but still a beaut. It's got a Super 90 engine that's smooth & strong. I've seen prices ranging from $126k up to over $200k for pristine.
 
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Already sold. Damn. Nothing a turn of screwdriver can't fix.
 
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