Tempting Porsches #7
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Here's the latest findings that tempt me to go out and find some cash to buy.
Tempting Porsche #1
"Get Your Sweetheart a Porsche This Year!" At least the ad title was catchy. I'd love to find a 928S or 928S4 to buy some day. This one is tempting because even with the crapola pictures, it still looks promising. What doesn't look promising is 32749 miles on the odometer (something's wrong there) and the pimp daddy wheels someone decided to put on the car. Here's what the ad had to say:
Shiny Black 1986 Porsche 928 – Super Condition – First reasonable offer drives her home!
Price: $3,800
Tempting Porsche #2
This one may be one of my "ultimate" dream Porsches. Kind of an old meets newer type of thing. I love the 944s, primarily because those were popular when I was growing up. The 968 benefited from a bit more thump from the engine, an updated interior, and styling that brought in some of the 911 characteristics while maintaining the 944 feel. This car isn't a screaming deal, especially with 175k miles on the clock, but could be cool if it was well maintained.
Great Looking and Well Maintained Porsche 968
Recently replaced parts include: radiator, waterpump, thermostat, timing and balance belts, flyweel, clutch, battery, front suspension parts including struts, wheel bearings, tie rod ends, caster blocks, etc. Last year the car was hit (not too hard) in the driver's side fender, which was replaced. I took the opprtunity to have the entire front end block sanded and re-sprayed to remove rock chips that had accumulated over the years.
All maintence records and receipts available. Car has approx. 175k miles and a recent leakdown test by Sunset Porsche gave results that were "better then great" without even accounting for miles (5% variance across all four cylinders, and very small leakage = rings and valves still tight). Interior is clean and in good condition. AM/FM Cassette with 6 disc CD Changer.
Not too shabby. Price is $11,500.
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Russ said:
Red > Black anyday
links? Where do you get these listings?February 6th, 2009 at 8:47 am -
Ryan said:
I'm finding most of these on Craigslist.com these days. Different places around the nation, but both of these happen to be in Portland. Some great deals out there. Now's the time to buy!
February 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am -
brian said:
There was a white '03 Targa up at the FWC lot a couple weeks ago. What ever happened to it? That was a very sweet ride and it never hit your website. Did it sell off line? Do you have a lot of cars that sell before they ever hit the showroom?
February 15th, 2009 at 6:38 pm -
Ryan said:
I was just in Freeman's a couple of days ago and didn't see the 2003 Targa on the showroom floor. I did, however, see one over at the lot where they do their car prep and service. Not sure what year, but it was a white Targa…newer model. That might be the one. They had quite a few cars over at that lot that I hadn't seen before. Maybe it will be hitting the showroom before too long.
February 16th, 2009 at 12:58 am -
Casey W, said:
I have a 944, and i chose it over the 968 mostly because of the headlights. I'm not a big fan of the round headlights on this body style. on the 911 round headlights match the curves, everything flows together. however the 944/968 and more rigid cars with lines that seperate the curves. which is one of my favorite details of these cars. I do like the stationary headlights that i bought aftermarket for my 944. the flip ups had to go after my relay kept failing on me.
April 18th, 2009 at 5:39 pm -
Brad said:
The 928 does look promising as you say, even with the rough pictures! Can always count me as a 928 fan.
May 15th, 2009 at 6:44 am -
Phil S said:
Thinking about those painful 928 bills
May 19th, 2009 at 8:21 pm -
Jeff W said:
That $3800 price tag is actually pretty tempting. You could have some fun in that car at a cheap price.
May 21st, 2009 at 8:17 am -
Phil Schneider said:
The 968 would be nice but I'd always prefer the 911 or
928.June 2nd, 2009 at 8:06 pm -
Andy said:
why do you torment us with these awesome deals?
June 6th, 2009 at 11:10 pm -
maria said:
928 looks nice.can always replace wheels!
June 11th, 2009 at 9:51 am -
lar said:
don't think 968 got the respect it deserved.nice car in every way.
June 17th, 2009 at 10:50 am -
Jeff W said:
Yes, this does show that there are actually good deals out there and you just have to search for them and then bite the bullet and just buy it. You are guaranteed to have fun once you own one.
June 18th, 2009 at 8:55 am -
Stephen said:
I would go with the first one, but take it to a mechanic for a check-up before you buy.
July 4th, 2009 at 11:08 am -
Stephen said:
I don't believe I would ever purchase a 912, 914 or a 944
July 6th, 2009 at 8:59 am -
maria said:
really liked 914s as a kid.still do.
July 21st, 2009 at 11:39 am -
mitchell said:
the 968 is rare. i think id go with that one.
July 26th, 2009 at 6:56 am
