Could this be a Turbo S
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Tbh, I wouldn't lose sleep over those little bits.
The rusty wing could be an issue, but if the wing bottoms haven't been done yet it will be a job needing doing anyway.
Poor front bumper fit, no doubt in 26 years the bumper has been off at least once.
Wing sticker - oe or not, these are down to personal taste and may have been removed.
Of course - all of the above may point to accident damage, but it wouldn't put me off going to take a look if I was interested. Hopefully it sold to an ethusiast and we'll hear all about it on here shortly
The rusty wing could be an issue, but if the wing bottoms haven't been done yet it will be a job needing doing anyway.
Poor front bumper fit, no doubt in 26 years the bumper has been off at least once.
Wing sticker - oe or not, these are down to personal taste and may have been removed.
Of course - all of the above may point to accident damage, but it wouldn't put me off going to take a look if I was interested. Hopefully it sold to an ethusiast and we'll hear all about it on here shortly
Monkeythree
New member
I had a text message from the seller last night confirming that he had sold it. I thought it was decent of him to get back to me as an interested party and let me know the outcome. Honest guy probably means it's an honest car. I'm a bit gutted that I wasn't able to move faster and nip in and buy it.
simkin911
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It could be an entirely honest car (and seller) but still an absolute money pit. I'm not convinced at all it was a 'steal' at £4500... But if someone were specifically looking for a turbo s project then this may have been ok. It wasn't so long a project silver rose cost £750 on these forums.... (Ok, not regularly but it did happen!).
Monkeythree
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True. I think that's the gamble at that kind of price for any 944 model. Sub £2k you know it's going to be a stinker. Above £8k you would expect it to be pretty much perfect. Anything inbetween could be a rough diamond or mutton dressed as lamb. All IMHO of course!
I'm looking for a Turbo project and my thinking was that with this car being somewhat of a rarity, the risk/reward gets skewed towards being worthwhile. I've got no doubt that it would take some money to get it how i would have wanted it but given the work already done and from what the seller told me over the phone, i think this one was a good basis for a really nice car.
I'm looking for a Turbo project and my thinking was that with this car being somewhat of a rarity, the risk/reward gets skewed towards being worthwhile. I've got no doubt that it would take some money to get it how i would have wanted it but given the work already done and from what the seller told me over the phone, i think this one was a good basis for a really nice car.
I offered him the asking price with a deposit by bank transfer and the balance when the car was collected after he swapped out the number plate.
He seemed an honest guy, car has got some rust issues, bottom of NS wing and ns wheel arch has rotted through in a small area. Car has also been resprayed but this now needs attention.
Pretty much standard but for the wheels. He called yesterday to say it was sold to a dealer for £5k. A good buy even at that IMO.
He seemed an honest guy, car has got some rust issues, bottom of NS wing and ns wheel arch has rotted through in a small area. Car has also been resprayed but this now needs attention.
Pretty much standard but for the wheels. He called yesterday to say it was sold to a dealer for £5k. A good buy even at that IMO.
edh
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I doubt it is that much of a bargain.. There's still a very small market for these cars. I also remember what I was quoted for the silver rose that eventually found its way up to Cumbria..which was a much nicer car, and ultimately more collectible IMO.
Can't remember if this one was spectacularly low mileage or even sub 100k. It's all too easy to chuck 4-5k at these cars unless you're very handy.
Suffolk944
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Just hope that whichever dealer has bought it does what ever work it needs properly and doesn't just give it a quick polish, take some fancy photos and sell it on to some unsuspecting individual for an extortionate amount.
Saw such an example parked up at Promax the other week (black S2) bought from a "well known" dealer north of the border. The dealer had delivered it there as the new owner wanted Promax to check it over...they did so and their consequent advice was to scrap it....[&:]
Saw such an example parked up at Promax the other week (black S2) bought from a "well known" dealer north of the border. The dealer had delivered it there as the new owner wanted Promax to check it over...they did so and their consequent advice was to scrap it....[&:]
MartinRS2K
Active member
Yes the one I bought last January was and is an excellent car and had done just over 100k miles with plenty of history and a solid body plus some nice tasteful mods. It has been to Germany this year as well as a few shows.
The seller struggled to shift the car for over 6 months and I eventually bought it and gave not a great amount more than this car has been sold for.
It goes to show that 944 prices are on the up slowly and good cars will soon be selling in 5 figures soon.
The market can't be that small if it sold within a few days, and had people queueing up to buy it - surely?
As I said, for me, if that was a genuine car needing a little work, it was a good price imo.
But I speak as someone who works on their own cars wherever possible, so I can avoid the big bills most of the time (other than parts costs).
I've been watching Turbo prices for the last couple of years and I would say that in general you would have to spend £5k for anything decent, let alone a Turbo S.
A Turbo S for £750? At today's prices I wouldn't expect to get much more than a shell for that and I like a bargain, lol!!
There's this one for sale as well guys
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C567400#
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C567400#
MartinRS2K
Active member
So what reason did Promax give for it needing to be scrapped??
MartinRS2K
Active member
This was bought by Alisdair (Kulerzak) and sold to my friend less engine, M030, CS wheels and a few other bits for £500.
The shell is now mint and waiting to be re built into a 944 Club Sport ..... I know there was never a 944 Club Sport but basically it will be a 944 version of the 968 Club Sport with manual windows, no rear seats etc. [
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This was bought by Alisdair (Kulerzak) and sold to my friend less engine, M030, CS wheels and a few other bits for £500.
The shell is now mint and waiting to be re built into a 944 Club Sport ..... I know there was never a 944 Club Sport but basically it will be a 944 version of the 968 Club Sport with manual windows, no rear seats etc. [
Yes - I think I know the one, you posted some pics of his progress? Looked like it was coming along nicely.
But as above, this doesn't really compare to what was being offered here, as it was basically a shell that needed welding (like most 944's that haven't had any, lol!).
Sounds like you had a good buy with your Turbo S Martin - I paid £4500 this summer for my 'vanilla' 220 Turbo and I felt that was a good price in todays market, but everyone has different ideas of what is the going rate for 944's.
George Elliott
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car sold, gone, no longer available (for MORE than advertised - which I do believe as its a good way to close a deal, and not too costly)
to a dealer (who will add value to the car as a means to put bread on the table)
interest in a genuine 944 turbo S....?
I think it speaks for it's self eh?
as some-one said, they are moving towards 5 figures
George
944t
35 posts
3 days
car sold, gone, no longer available (for MORE than advertised - which I do believe as its a good way to close a deal, and not too costly)
to a dealer (who will add value to the car as a means to put bread on the table)
interest in a genuine 944 turbo S....?
I think it speaks for it's self eh?
as some-one said, they are moving towards 5 figures
George
944t
Shark
New member
Get your facts correct before you make assumptions. That car was sold for £3500 as a project needing all sorts of work, some paint, clutch and release bearing, belts, servicing, shocks, fuel/brakelines etc etc.. a project. It was advertised as spares or repairs with faults listed. Guy wanted it delivered to Promax, they condemned it.
..as expected.
I didn't buy the car in this thread by the way..
pauljmcnulty
Active member
So hard to know what's going on without seeing both sides, hence this forum's rules on commercial ads, and naming-and-shaming.
It's great when both points of view are posted, so thanks. It's rare that this happens, though,which is why we try to avoid it.
As Promax haven't replied, let's leave it here? [
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