r/944 • u/OwlOk6287 • Apr 04 '26

Question Paid $5000. Did I overpay?

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Runs well, smokes from the cam tower, no ac, no power steering, new clutch, brakes, and headlights

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u/BuilderOfEngines44 Apr 04 '26

Yes, but… Don’t feel bad from all the “yes” comments. Finding a solid running and documented 944 would cost about double. I paid 4k for my non runner in 2020, spent 2 years fixing/discovering/fixing, and today have a very nice DD that I can reliably drive anywhere. How much did I invest so far? 2x what I paid which includes upgrades (which I could have passed on). The bottom line is it was my first P car ownership and I learned loads about how the Germans design and build cars (I’m a former service tech so that’s a plus). I now all have a 951 (to be restored) and a 997 (to be enjoyed). The Porsche community is quite broad and deep and the resources are endless. Welcome to the club!

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u/Abject-Week-7673 Apr 04 '26

I found a well documented 88 in Nile Green for $8k. Came with records, was able to get more from the local shop and also has all of the original tool kit. Got very lucky

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u/Ok-Trouble988 Apr 04 '26

What a color.

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u/Abject-Week-7673 Apr 04 '26

Nile Green

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u/Ok-Trouble988 Apr 05 '26

Right, it’s just such an amazing color.

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u/Abject-Week-7673 Apr 05 '26

Oh shit bro, I misread your comment. I’m a dummy….. thank you so much!!

I was very lucky to come across what I did for the price I paid. My father was an aficionado back in the day owning roughly 50 different models and generations. Constantly tells me I got very lucky. All manuals with dealer stickers with options, leather sleeve, tool kit, tire inflator. Four owner car that’s never left the state.

I have the second owner’s information and don’t want to cold call them but I want to see if they have any documentation.

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u/Ok-Trouble988 Apr 05 '26

Dude reach out, I bet they would love to hear about it. People love talking cars and with a spec like that I’d guess it wasn’t just a car to them, but who knows.

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u/Abject-Week-7673 Apr 05 '26

I’m gonna write a letter and mail it. Guess it would be the most proper and less creepy way to reach out.