Looks good value
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Could be a good car, even in red.
"Belts need doing but no noise yet."
Just as well, given that the noise in question would be the sound of all the valves banging into the pistons. But at least the belts work is a known figure to budget for.
Apart from that I would need to find out more about who did the corrosion rectification last year, and satisfy myself that it had been a proper long term rectification rather than a bog-up to sell.
"Belts need doing but no noise yet."
Just as well, given that the noise in question would be the sound of all the valves banging into the pistons. But at least the belts work is a known figure to budget for.
Apart from that I would need to find out more about who did the corrosion rectification last year, and satisfy myself that it had been a proper long term rectification rather than a bog-up to sell.
pauljmcnulty
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My only comment would be "underneath welded up extensively to remove rust spots". Might be poorly worded, or could have had a really good and thorough restoration, but worth finding out exactly what was done and why.
Assuming that checks out, allow a grand at least for the service and belts that are due (bound to need a water pump and timing chain and you'll have peace of mind for years) and it could be a bargain.
Assuming that checks out, allow a grand at least for the service and belts that are due (bound to need a water pump and timing chain and you'll have peace of mind for years) and it could be a bargain.
ukmastiff
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I'm not saying it wont be good value ( or sell quickly) as i bet it does ! but he mentions the belts are due ( or possibly overdue ) so thats 2900 straight away to be safe, not to mention a pump. I'd definately want it throughly checked re the 'welded up extensively' though as why did it rot so much, just as why did the top end go ?. I suspect its one of those that should definately be properly checked first by a specialist and 'may' end up a bargain but as its cheap someone will take a risk and snap it up quick without bothering [
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pauljmcnulty
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AKAIK the bridge spoiler was fitted from mid H-reg. Registration date doesn't mean a lot, as with the recession and the fact that the cars were ageing by 1990-plus they weren't selling fast. Plenty will have been sitting in a dealer for some months before getting registered, so you might find a bridge spoiler on a car registered earlier than another with a proper ([
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Looks good to me. If that metalwork is documented and a current inspection says that the known rot-spots are OK, I'd tuck £2250 in my wallet and haggle him to that. Nice one! belts etc are a given start up price for just about any 944 unless you have cast iron proof of recent renewal. Only other cost to factor in then would be the head gasket.
Diver944
Active member
The ad might be poorly laid out but it's mentioning all the right things for a 20 year old car with average mileage.
Apart from the 'needs belts' comment it sounds like a looked after example that's had money spent on all the known problems at this age - rust, fuel lines, top end rebuild, gearbox etc. Shame it doesn't mention if the clutch was changed whilst the box was replaced 15k ago
Schoolboy error to leave the 4 year old date date on the pictures though
Apart from the 'needs belts' comment it sounds like a looked after example that's had money spent on all the known problems at this age - rust, fuel lines, top end rebuild, gearbox etc. Shame it doesn't mention if the clutch was changed whilst the box was replaced 15k ago
Schoolboy error to leave the 4 year old date date on the pictures though
simkin911
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I think it looks good value. One point though, I wouldn't view it unless I was prepared to pay the asking price. The guys says "no offers". I'd be inclined to tell someone to "beat it" if I purposely wrote "no offers" and someone rolled up and made an offer. Just me. Perhaps I'm being naive? [8|]
Northern924
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North Yorks is a big place and a lot of coast line, mine came from Saltburn way and needed some floor welding, lot of salt in the air, a very thorough inspection should clear up whats been done though
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