09-13-2006, 09:47 PM
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81 924 should I buy?
Hi group,
just inspected a 1981 924,
It was in good condition considering it's age.
the interior was worn but complete,
the exhaust had a small hole so it sounded a bit like a tractor.
the engine idled a bit rough and could hear the tappets,
AC worked, elec windows worked, started first time, some panel damage around
the lower edges but no rust,
The owner says it has done 65,000 klms probably 265,000
any opinions would be great thanks
Paul
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09-13-2006, 11:52 PM
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81 924 should I buy?
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 05:47:34 GMT, "Paul Hosking"
<spam@mailcaster.com.au> wrote:
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Hi group,just inspected a 1981 924,It was in good condition considering it's age.the interior was worn but complete,the exhaust had a small hole so it sounded a bit like a tractor.the engine idled a bit rough and could hear the tappets,AC worked, elec windows worked, started first time, some panel damage aroundthe lower edges but no rust,The owner says it has done 65,000 klms probably 265,000any opinions would be great thanksPaul
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If he's not giving it to you, run away.
don
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09-14-2006, 10:54 PM
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81 924 should I buy?
Paul,
I see you're an Aussie; if the car if up for a bargain, it is a fairly
nice reliable car to drive, but if you plan to restore the car, it might
turn out to be an bottomless money pit. I will not go on what the guys
from the UK and US have say, cause these cars really have NO value over
there. I'm from South Africa and even run-down cars still goes for a
pretty penny.
But remember parts are EXPENSIVE.
Go onto your local AutoTrader site and see what they trade for and have
a chat on some of the Australian Porsche forums first before making a
decision.
Only my 2c worth.
Dirk Matthee
Cape Town
South Africa
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Hi group, just inspected a 1981 924, It was in good condition considering it's age. the interior was worn but complete, the exhaust had a small hole so it sounded a bit like a tractor. the engine idled a bit rough and could hear the tappets, AC worked, elec windows worked, started first time, some panel damage around the lower edges but no rust, The owner says it has done 65,000 klms probably 265,000 any opinions would be great thanks Paul
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09-15-2006, 12:22 AM
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81 924 should I buy?
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:54:28 +0200, UCT Staff Member - dmatthee
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Paul,I see you're an Aussie; if the car if up for a bargain, it is a fairlynice reliable car to drive, but if you plan to restore the car, it mightturn out to be an bottomless money pit. I will not go on what the guysfrom the UK and US have say, cause these cars really have NO value overthere. I'm from South Africa and even run-down cars still goes for apretty penny.But remember parts are EXPENSIVE.Go onto your local AutoTrader site and see what they trade for and havea chat on some of the Australian Porsche forums first before making adecision.Only my 2c worth.Dirk MattheeCape TownSouth AfricaPaul Hosking wrote:
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Hi group, just inspected a 1981 924, It was in good condition considering it's age. the interior was worn but complete, the exhaust had a small hole so it sounded a bit like a tractor. the engine idled a bit rough and could hear the tappets, AC worked, elec windows worked, started first time, some panel damage around the lower edges but no rust, The owner says it has done 65,000 klms probably 265,000 any opinions would be great thanks Paul
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Perhaps I was a bit too harsh, from the brief description you provide
a strong case could be made that this car was neglected as far as
maintenance is concerned. I would want to see maintenance records for
the car, and strongly recommend a pre purchase inspection to see
exactly what you are dealing with in terms of necessary repairs. In my
experience it is money well invested.
Let us know what you find about it the more information you provide
the more helpfull people can be.
Good hunting
don
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09-15-2006, 01:53 PM
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81 924 should I buy?
Don: I don't think you were too harsh. Odds are that a 924 of that vintage
will almost certainly cost more to restore than buying something much newer.
A much later 944 in good condition might end up costing less...and is a much
more civilized, higher tech vehicle. (I've had 914's, 924T, 944 and 944T,
911's of various vintages...and currently have a 996 Cabriolet. So...I've
experienced the good, the bad, and the really "ugly".)
Regards from Texas...
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On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:54:28 +0200, UCT Staff Member - dmatthee <dmatthee@EBEFAC.uct.ac.za> wrote:
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Paul,I see you're an Aussie; if the car if up for a bargain, it is a fairlynice reliable car to drive, but if you plan to restore the car, it mightturn out to be an bottomless money pit. I will not go on what the guysfrom the UK and US have say, cause these cars really have NO value overthere. I'm from South Africa and even run-down cars still goes for apretty penny.But remember parts are EXPENSIVE.Go onto your local AutoTrader site and see what they trade for and havea chat on some of the Australian Porsche forums first before making adecision.Only my 2c worth.Dirk MattheeCape TownSouth AfricaPaul Hosking wrote:
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Hi group, just inspected a 1981 924, It was in good condition considering it's age. the interior was worn but complete, the exhaust had a small hole so it sounded a bit like a tractor. the engine idled a bit rough and could hear the tappets, AC worked, elec windows worked, started first time, some panel damage around the lower edges but no rust, The owner says it has done 65,000 klms probably 265,000 any opinions would be great thanks Paul
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Perhaps I was a bit too harsh, from the brief description you provide a strong case could be made that this car was neglected as far as maintenance is concerned. I would want to see maintenance records for the car, and strongly recommend a pre purchase inspection to see exactly what you are dealing with in terms of necessary repairs. In my experience it is money well invested. Let us know what you find about it the more information you provide the more helpfull people can be. Good hunting don
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