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1988 Porsche 924 S ( Similar To 944 968 928 ) on 2040-cars

US $2,900.00
Year:1988 Mileage:124300
Location:

Oak Park, Illinois, United States

Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Advertising:

1988 Porsche 924 S

Mileage: 124300

Title status: Clear

Price: $2900

 

The Good:

This vehicle was purchased several months ago from the original owner

The previous owner used it as a daily driver for his wife so it was well maintained

Recent new battery

A/C works as do all other engine accessories

Higher-output 944-based engine compared to the earlier 924 non-S

Already a classic; this was the last year of production for the 924 S so it had more power than earlier S models

Suspension and other upgrades from the 944 model were installed from the factory

Excellent weight balance front and rear for superb handling

Extensive service records are available and to be included with the sale of the car

Tires are in great shape. They are mounted on the factory “phone-dial” wheels.

Comes with two Haynes repair manuals

 

The Bad:

Hood and trunk struts need replacement

There is some rust on the car, especially the rear valance and near the rear license plate

Paint is faded in some areas

Handbrake is in-operable

Wipers work but do not switch off completely sometimes.  I suspect a bad switch or relay

Cracked dash

Passenger window switch on driver's side is intermittent

May need timing belt/balance shaft replacement.  Previous owner said it was done but he did not have documentation to prove it

 

I am selling this car for my friend and coworker.  I can meet you in Oak Park, IL during non-business hours.  Feel free to contact me using the information below.

 

Email: bmw325[underscore]num99[at]Hotmail[dot]com

Call/text: 7O8 262 2O95

 

More information can be found here:

 

Here is a brief summary on these cars from Wikipedia:

 

“In 1988, the 924S' final year of production, power increased to 160 bhp (119 kW; 162 PS) matching that of the previous year's Le Mans spec cars and the base model 944 (itself detuned by 3 bhp (2 kW; 3 PS) for 1988). This was achieved using different pistons which raised the S' compression ratio from 9.7:1 to 10.2:1, the knock-on effect being an increase in the octane rating, up from 91 RON to 95. This made the 924S slightly faster than the base 944 due to its lighter weight and more aerodynamic body.”

 

Hemmings Motor News wrote a great piece on the car here:

 

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/08/12/lost-cars-of-the-1980s-porsche-924s/

 

This car is priced $700 below the fair market value for a condition 4 car to raise cash for a needed home-heating repair:

 

https://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vc=864351

 

The car is priced $3000 below retail for a below average condition car:

http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1988/Porsche/924S/2-Door-Coupe/Values

 

Build numbers:

http://books.google.com/books?id=SM89U1GRvDgC&pg=PA57&lpg=PA57&dq=924+s+build+numbers&source=bl&ots=KdNysku9kI&sig=nNzhZ6S57REqKMHteQ-yP9pLrAs&hl=en&sa=X&ei=lnAfU_PBAoSh2AWI1IDQAQ&ved=0CCkQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=924%20s%20build%20numbers&f=false

 

History:


MAINT
#WhereDescrDateMileage
3Renbergs GarageNew battery. New plugs. Fix sunroof5/3/200258,016
2Renbergs GarageReplaced timing and balance shaft belts5/15/200258,095
1Midwest EurosportReplacd rod bearings and connecting rod nut7/11/200789,592
1Midwest EurosportReplaced bent oil relief valve7/11/200789,592
1Midwest EurosportReplaced motor mounts7/11/200789,592
20Midwest EurosportRadiator hose8/1/200791,267
4Midwest EurosportRemove and replaced cylinder head and gasket2/13/200891,267
15Midwest EurosportAssessory belts replaced7/17/200891,267
19Midwest EurosportTie rod ends8/15/200897,590
18Ricks AutomotiveNew radiator & tires3/12/2009104,198
17Midwest EurosportFuel pressure regulator. 6/19/2009106,127
16Midwest EurosportOil.  Repaired back up light wiring.  Wipers5/17/2010106,853
11Midwest EurosportRehabbed A/C system10/27/2010106,853
6Midwest EurosportRetensioned timing and balance shaft belts. Oil2/23/2011106,853
8Midwest EurosportFront/Rear brakes. Front wheel bearings. Rim repair6/15/2011106,853
12Midwest EurosportRepaired heater/defroster11/4/2011106,853
7Midwest EurosportOil3/28/2012106,853
9Midwest EurosportBrake line and union8/21/2012106,853
10Midwest EurosportOil10/18/2012106,853
13Midwest EurosportNew radiator & tires11/5/2012106,853
14J&C CentralBattery12/11/2012123,518
5Midwest EurosportBrake bleed and inspection.  O-rings replaced10/15/2013106,853
SelfNew spark plugs3/15/2014123,850
SelfOil/Trans/Diff Fluid Replacement3/15/2014123,850

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