found a 1985 turbo cab with only 25k original miles. It's white with black leather and all original and in great shape. It's been professionally stored since 1990 and has a clean bill of health. I have to option to make an offer before it goes on the market.

what is this car worth?

 

anybody? anybody?

 

Go to Rennlist.com ans ask this question on their 930 Turbo section

 

With 25k miles, its not exactly a museum piece and neither is it a car that you can verify is in good running order. What do you mean by 'professionally stored'? Do you mean sitting with old gas etc in a warehouse somewhere? If its not humidity controlled environment, then someplace like Rochester will erode it while it sits in a garage. These cars develop major issues just sitting, so I would make sure it gets a full major service, replacement of most rubber pieces (belts, hoses & lines, suspension bushings etc), and runs like a top before making any offer on it. Get a PPI. Could be a money pit. Personally, I would probably avoid it, unless of course you just want to park it in your garage or living room and admire its lovely silhouette.

 

I more need the value assuming it's running, well sorted and less of a risk assessment.

Best I can gather so far is that it's a 30-40k car if all is well. maybe more at an auction with the right buyers bidding.

 

if it hasnt had an engine out service it will need it...seals etc...can be a 10-15g job

might need suspension...its very low miles but take into account the $ you will need to spend in order to make it right

 

Do you have any pictures of this beast ? Would love to see it

 

I should be able to get a few pics later this week.

 

take it from me, sometimes low millage and storage isn't always a good thing. i have a 85 930 and picked it up 5 years ago with 16K on the clock. had been in storage for many years. ended up spending way to much to get a "perfect" car back on the road.

 

thatsa great point, essentially what i was alluding to above

 

I've owned three very low mileage Porsches, (76 930, 84 911, 05 Cayman), and there is a downside to them. While low mileage is a great attribute, you erode the value every time you drive car. It made me think twice, at least, every time I drove one. Now I have 90k mile 930 with a fresh engine, and putting miles on it is no longer a concern.

So to be honest, while I like low mileage cars, I would only buy one again if I wanted a garage queen. And that ain't gonna happen because these cars are too much fun to drive.

Steve
86 930
89 535i

 

Provided that the car runs, that car with that mileage is worth 40k+... the car will probably need some elbow greece, but it looks like you found your gem.