umfan866

Been looking at a few local 911's and surfing the web. My latest thing
is getting a cab since I'm in the Bay Area. This one looks good, the
only problem seems to be lack of buyers nearby in Arizona. Comments?

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showt...highlight=1989
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1989 Carrera Cabriolet for sale in AZ (price reduced)
1989 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
VIN: WP0EB0919KS170294.
Grand Prix White with Marine Blue (dark navy) partial leather interior & top.
Current mileage: 98,400 miles.
G50 5-speed (hydraulic clutch).

Options Codes:
C02 (USA catalyst) 158 (original Blaupunkt radio[gone]), 348 (white-center Fuchs alloys), 439 (power top),
454 (cruise control), 490 (Hi-Fi sound package), 494 (stereo amplifier).

Standard Equipment:
A/C, PW, PL, PM, factory alarm (newer 964 style), int. wipers, fog lights, 16x6"&8" Fuchs alloys (only year 8's were standard).
Painted-crest wheel center caps.
Original top boot cover with storage bag.

Alpine CD player/changer, Blaupunkt amplifier, Infinity speakers (all in stock locations).

Maintenance:
New OEM top & rear window.
Rebuilt engine top-end @ 52000 miles on 6/1993 (to remedy common Carrera premature valve guide wear issue).
Clutch job & clutch release fork/shaft update (must-do for any pre-`90 G50) @ 80k miles.
New (updated) rear fuel rail connector line (3.2L must-do).
New front brakes (rotors/pads/fluid-flush).
Valves recently adjusted.
New A/C evaporator motor & relay.
A/C converted to R134a.
Fairly new tires.
New floor mats.
New external thermostat.
fresh oil/filter change (Mobil 1).
fresh plugs (Bosch Platinum).

Just had PPI from prospective buyer (Beck's Porsche):
Leakdown = 1-2% across all cylinders.
needs outer CV boots.
needs rear brake pads in next 5-6k miles.
A/C needs recharged (recommended back to R-12).

No smoke, starts right up every time.
Doesn't burn any oil.
Now offered at $19,500.
Located in the Greater Phoenix, AZ area.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Car Issues:
A few minor paint issues, but is still VERY presentable.
Small dash crack (has been repaired).

imcarthur

That car is well priced. He's a Pelican fanatic & it has had the right work done.

One for the short list.

Ian

umfan866

Thanks Ian,

I am happy you commented since you have a nearly identical car.
Hello from a fellow Canadian! I was raised in Waterloo, Ontario,
not far from Toronto (now living in the Bay Area). Great web pages
btw, please keep up the good work!

imcarthur

Umfan866

I have been watching this car since it went up for sale & I'm surprised no one has bought it yet. He started a little high but at $19.5K it is great value. I paid $18K for mine in August & I put $2K into it already. Eric's has had all the 'good' work done - valve guides, clutch upgrade, brakes etc. If I hadn't bought already, I would be talking to him.

Ian

pig4bill

See if he has a copy of his last smog test and compare it to the California requirements. Are those 50-state cars? If not, it's some hassle bringing it into the state.

M491

They are all 50 state cars. As long as it has not been modified, you should be ok.

Price seems to be in the ballpark. Paint issues and mileage make it not a $20K car - I think $18ish is about right for it. Valve guides being done is nice if it was done right.

umfan866

Well how would the Arizona car compare to this one, which is local and still for sale?

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...=1#post1794929

pig4bill

The Arizona one is obviously a better deal at the same price. The assumption is you can get some knocked off the local car. The only thing that seems dodgy about the Arizona car is the dash crack was repaired. You can do that? The a/c being converted to r134 is nice - that's probably over $1000 to have done. The most important thing is the condition of the vinyl, leather, and canvas. The Phoenix sun is brutal - I've seen vinyl lawn furniture burned brown by the sun in one afternoon.

M491

If you run a carfax on the AZ car, you'll see that it hasn't spent much time in AZ.

I believe it was a midwest car most of it's life, then SF, then AZ, or something like that. It's been around the country a bit, from what I recall.

umfan866

Does anyone have access to a CarFax for this car-- VIN: WP0EB0919KS170294 ?

ramp7tab

Here you go.

Year/Make/Model: 1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA

Body Style: CONVERTIBLE
Engine: 3.2L H6 FI
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: Active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Power sun / moon roof, 6-digit Odometer


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Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss


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This 1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (WP0EB0919KS170294) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported


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Truth-In-Mileage Check:


GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (WP0EB0919KS170294). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

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CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (WP0EB0919KS170294). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:


CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (WP0EB0919KS170294).

Date: Mileage:
06/09/1994 58,269
04/04/1996 60,285
04/12/1997 61,252
06/23/1997 62,000
02/06/1998 67,126
12/06/2002 91,773
04/29/2003 92,000
08/13/2003 92,092



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Ownership History:


CARFAX estimates that this 1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (WP0EB0919KS170294) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner No data No data
2nd owner 04/28/2004 Washington

Types of Owners:


This 1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (WP0EB0919KS170294) was checked for 8 types of registrations.

No Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported

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This 1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (WP0EB0919KS170294) has no recalls that still require repair.

Date: Source: Description:
12/27/2004 Porsche Cars North America No recalls open for repair

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CARFAX cannot calculate the remaining coverage for this 1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (WP0EB0919KS170294) because no original manufacturer warranty information was reported to CARFAX by its source.

Estimated start date of warranty: 06/09/1994
Last reading reported on 08/13/2003: 92,092 miles
Today's Date: December 27, 2004

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty:
Basic No data reported to CARFAX
Drivetrain No data reported to CARFAX
Emissions No data reported to CARFAX
Corrosion No data reported to CARFAX
Transferable No data reported to CARFAX
Roadside Assistance No data reported to CARFAX
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components No data reported to CARFAX


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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 16 record(s) for this 1989 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA (WP0EB0919KS170294).

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06/09/1994 58,269 Connecticut
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Easton, CT
Title #021711485
Title issued or updated


06/14/1995 Connecticut
Inspection Station
Failed emissions inspection


08/19/1995 Connecticut
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection


04/04/1996 60,285 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Leonia, NJ
Title issued or updated


04/12/1997 61,252 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Devon, PA
Title or registration issued


06/23/1997 62,000 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Paoli, PA
Title or registration issued


02/06/1998 67,126 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Philadelphia, PA
Title or registration issued


10/24/2000 Pennsylvania
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection


12/02/2002 Dealer Inventory
Delaware
Vehicle sold


12/06/2002 91,773 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Eastern Region
Listed as
a dealer vehicle


04/29/2003 92,000 Dealer Inventory
Sunnyvale, CA
Vehicle offered for sale


06/20/2003 California
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection


08/13/2003 92,092 Dealer Inventory
San Rafael, CA
Vehicle offered for sale


02/17/2004 Dealer Inventory
San Rafael, CA
Vehicle offered for sale


04/28/2004 Washington
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Duvall, WA
Title or registration issued
New owner reported


12/27/2004 Porsche Cars North America No recalls open for repair
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Failed Emissions Inspection
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New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.

umfan866

Wow, thanks for the report ramp7tab! Wow this car has been all over the country.
Sure shows you the value of obtaining a Carfax report! Thanks!

M491

Anyone seriously looking at cars should spring the few bucks for an unlimited carfax account.

It is a mistake not to do so. Yeah, carfax isn't perfect, but it is a valuable tool for a car buyer. I was able to cross off many, many cars by using carfax - saved me a huge amount of time and aggravation. Huge. I ran dozens of carfaxes. All for $20-something bucks.

Buying a car without running a carfax is very risky. Remember, when you go to sell the car, the next guy probably WILL run a carfax. If you bought the car without it, and it shows 18 past owners, that it has been run through the auto auctions 6 times, etc. etc. you will have a difficult time selling the car.

You DON'T want to unknowingly get stuck with a car with a dirty or undesirable carfax history.

Buyers, don't cheap out on getting a carfax account.