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Forum: 996 Forum
02-13-2009, 01:10 AM
Replies: 8
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Posted By sailfast5

It should go for about $12-13K - but he's asking...

It should go for about $12-13K - but he's asking $15, but not interested at that price. Dealer probably bought it for $10K and wants a quick profit.

I'm just trolling near the bottom for a...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-13-2009, 01:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By sailfast5

I don't really need a problem car, I will...

I don't really need a problem car, I will excercise patience, remain paranoid, and continue to enjoy the hunt from my priviledged position as a buyer in this strange market.
Appreciate the input...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-12-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By sailfast5

I think you are both right, this calls for a good...

I think you are both right, this calls for a good second opinion. Attempted to do so but seller (small dealer) won't let car off of the lot.... sounds like its time to walk?

FYI, that diagnosis...
Forum: 996 Forum
02-12-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 558
Posted By sailfast5

996 trans. symtom analysis request

These are the symptoms of a 1999 C2 with 64K miles I'm interested in and need some help with fast:
"When you put the clutch in, the transmission is quiet. When you let it out in neutral there is a...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-17-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 37,528
Posted By sailfast5

He's got it on Ebay and right now the bid is...

He's got it on Ebay and right now the bid is $6,800. I can see a total investment on my part of no more than $15K so I've got some room to work with.

The guy (a mechanic) bought it for his...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-17-2009, 01:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 37,528
Posted By sailfast5

I learned that the dealer said it would $16K to...

I learned that the dealer said it would $16K to fix, so that sounds like a total rebuild. I'm looking into a replacment engine.
I think my Bugeye was a 61? First time I drove it the master cylinder...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-17-2009, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 37,528
Posted By sailfast5

Further info is: Engine was shut down...

Further info is: Engine was shut down immediatly, but has now just sat for 5 weeks, water is in crank case ( "the oil doesn't' look as bad as a vanilla frappe" to quote the owner - & I'm so...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-17-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 37,528
Posted By sailfast5

Do you mean $14K as is? Add 10K to that and I'd...

Do you mean $14K as is? Add 10K to that and I'd be almost above its current market value based upon what I've been reading her lately.
Forum: 996 Forum
01-17-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 37,528
Posted By sailfast5

The Porsche Dealer estimated it would be $16 to...

The Porsche Dealer estimated it would be $16 to fix! I found a used engine with 50K miles (same as the old one) for only $5K; a swap out should be a reasonable alternative? Will that make this a car...
Forum: 996 Forum
01-17-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 37,528
Posted By sailfast5

Blown Head Gasket repair costs

Kinda interested in a 1999 996 project car that supposedly has a "blown head gasket" that requires an engine replacement. Really? Porsche dealer alledgedly made this analysis.

What are we...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-13-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 645
Posted By sailfast5

Cory: Belay that! I just talked to the owner and...

Cory: Belay that! I just talked to the owner and he sold the car yesterday for 50K, just what I was going to offer. sometimes you have to move fast. Thanks again for your offer, Bryan
Forum: 911 Forum
12-13-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 645
Posted By sailfast5

Speedster inspection

Cory: sorry about the delay; I'm in NE and we got whacked by ice storm that took out my internet. Yeah, if you don't mind, go have a look at her. The owners name is Seper and he is at 214-552-6803....
Forum: 911 Forum
12-10-2008, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 645
Posted By sailfast5

Speedster 1989 in Dallas

Is there anyone in the Dallas area that would be willing to check out an 1989 Speedster for me? I'm interested in an "eyes on the ground" view because the pictures ... and the owner are not telling...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-09-2008, 06:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,990
Posted By sailfast5

Black speedster

Congrats on you Speedster. Did you do a PPI on it? I don't think I would worry about an extra $5K if its what you want. I think when this recession is over these are going to go up nicely in value....
Forum: 911 Forum
12-09-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,990
Posted By sailfast5

Speedster sold recently

A 29,ooo mile black one just went for $52,100 Sunday from Fredricksburg, VA. It looked very clean. Looked like a good buy to me. Rather a Porche than loosing equivalent in the stock market right...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-09-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,990
Posted By sailfast5

Projected use of Speedster

Keep it in a garage and keep the miles down for future sale. Mostly for investment. I lost more in market recently than one of these is worth so would rather have tangibles I can occasionaly drive...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-09-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,990
Posted By sailfast5

Speedster low miles

There is red one with tan interior that has about 12K miles on it and looks spectacular. It was on Ebay recently and did not meet its reserve. Buy it now was about 65K. Its in Conn. and the onwer is...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-06-2008, 06:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,990
Posted By sailfast5

Victoy motorcars in Houston claims they are...

Victoy motorcars in Houston claims they are moving Speedsters in the mid 60's range. In fact they are probably going after the Dalls car asking 56K and will no doubt resell at these higher prices if...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-06-2008, 06:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,990
Posted By sailfast5

I agree. There is one in Dallas asking 56K, with...

I agree. There is one in Dallas asking 56K, with 47,000 miles I'm inetrested in. Another is on ebay and has met its reserve and sits at 52K which looks immaculate and has 29k miles. Should go for...
Forum: 911 Forum
12-06-2008, 01:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,990
Posted By sailfast5

1989 Speedster values

I'm in the process of evaluating "89" Speedsters and see "asking" prices from $52 to $73K. Believe its a buyers market right now, so anyone got any ideas of what they are really worth right now?...
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