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Looking for another 944 as daily over winter

andrew_churcher

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Hi All,

Its been a while since I sold the old S2 but am thinking that I want a cheapish car for the winter period and then to use as a car for a few track days when the weather improves next year. The 944 looks a good/fun option at current prices.

Some questions I have:

1. Is a budget of 2.5k-3k enough to secure a nice S2 in the current market with cash in hand? I have seen some nice ones sell privately and through Paul Stephens recently at 3.5k asking (possibly lower with an offer).
2. What would I need to pay for a decent turbo? Given I have had a S2 before a turbo would be a nice change.
3. Does anyone know of one for sale through the club within my budget?

My requirements:

1. Car will need to be parked outside on the street in London...so i actually dont want a concourse car...as it would pain me to see it out in the elements (note: this does not mean i am looking for a rusty shed however)
2. I want a car that has no rust...or very minimal corrosion at worst ( I dont want to be spending 1500 to sort both sills for example)
3. preferably sourced through this club or from a member who has looked after it as their P&J
4. All heating etc works or if car has aircond...prefer that it is working or if not....it actually only needs a regas
5. Car would be used during the week to pootle around London, maybe my missus will drive it every now and again, and as said....i wouldnt mind using it on a few trackdays to save my 964 from the abuse (though it will get out for a couple every year)
6. I am tall so the pre oval dash cars are out....I wont fit. I actually prefer the look of the turbo and S2.
7. I am based in London so preference is not to drive all around the country looking
8. Prefer a car thats had the belts and tensioners done recently and other oily bits like recent clutch, discs and pads etc. In the first 12-24mths I want to put petrol in it and drive it with an annual service at most....I dont want a resto project.
9. Extensive and complete service history
10. Seller who is open to an indie inspecting the car

I am currently on holidays so wouldnt be able to view any until mid to late Nov. By all means....send through details of cars though.

Appreciate your help guys...I know there are many rough cars out there so i am looking for help from this network to find me a few gooduns to check out.

This car looks pretty nice...anyone know this one?

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3356612.htm

looks clean....some small corrosion problems...but recent oily bits attended too

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3297569.htm

this looks nice in my fav colour...been for sale for a while though.....am i missing something? some key big jobs done

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3260160.htm

 
I can vouch for the last one. It is a nice car as I have done a bit of the work on it. Well worth a look.
Alasdair
 
I think expecting to get a really good, mechanically well tended and rust-free S2 with a budget of £2.5 to 3K, and still have cash left over after you have bought, is a tall order, unless you can find a forced seller who needs to get his hands on emergency cash in a real hurry.


 
This second one is mine

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3297569.htm

It is a very sound reliable car and you can view all my posts regarding it on this forum.
I welcome any inspection though there is rust, as described in the advert. Send me a PM if you would like to know more about it. I live in London N2
You would be getting a great car if you bought it :)


A discussion about the sale here

http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=655311&mpage=1&key=
 
there are some bargains out there.

This 944 was listed for 18 hours before it sold

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3332867.htm
 
They lack commitment Mark. I wasnt afraid to spend several hours on different trains to get to Edinburgh... [:D]
 
I thought so too, paid exactly the same for mine and wasnt in quite a good condition... has just had a bare metal respray, and belts but needed a few niggles sorting.

 

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