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1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet on 2040-cars

Year:1991 Mileage:99875
Location:

Manchester, Connecticut, United States

Manchester, Connecticut, United States

1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet. Last model year for the 944 and one of 563 total brought into the USA in 1991. Condition: Exceptionally good example of a well maintained and cared for 944. Car originally lived in California and then moved to Arizona. I purchased the car ~ 5 years ago with 95000 miles from the gentleman that owned it in Arizona. Interior is in very good condition with no rips or tears. leather seats are in great condition with no issues. All power options work as they should. Dash has a few minor cracks which is common with the 944. For a car that lived in Arizona the dash is in actually much better condition than expected. Carpet is excellent with no wear spots. All lighting works. There is some minor road rash on the rims that were present when I purchased the car. Rest of the wheel is very bright chrome in great condition. Stone guards (vinyl pieces behind wheels to protect paint have typical cracking. These can be peeled off and replaced with minor effort. Both rear tires are brand new with < 1000 miles and frt tires (225/40 ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport) have at least 60% tread life remaining. Mechanical: Car is in excellent mechanical condition. The following is a listing of what has been replaced in the last 1000 miles (have documentation): - Two new rear tires 255/35 ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport (original left rear tire had a cut in the side wall so I replaced both rear tires at the same time. ($750.00 for tire, mounting and high speed balance) - New Ball joints - New tierod ends - New front struts and springs - New rear shocks - New Zimmerman drilled rotors at all four corners - New brake pads - New engine mounts (both sides) - New oil pan gasket - New valve cover gasket - New balancer chain tensioner - Timing belt replaced at 75K miles by previous owner (receipt in documentation) - New A/C expansion valve - New clock lamp (typical 944 problem now fixed) - New directional signal switch Known items: Airbag light stays illuminated. This is due to replacing the directional signal switch. To remove the light it must be re-set with someone that has the original device to do so. I have not yet found a local person that can reset it Minor oil leak. Leak is minor and only appears if he car has sat for long periods. It is evident by a few drops on the exhaust manifold which creates a few puffs of momentary smoke. Does not do it all the time. The oil pan gasket and valve cover gasket replacement were the first attempts to resolve it. I had intended to add the leak dye to the oil and pinpoint it but just ran out of time before putting the car away for this winter. Leak is likely from the oil filter housing gasket. A new gasket kit is less than $50.00 on line A/C is not blowing cold as it should. It was diagnosed with a bad expansion valve which I in turn replaced. A/C was cold but I suspect there is a leak in the system which depletes the coolant. I suspect a schrader valve is leaking. Pluses: Very clean, original well documented car. Garage kept, no winters and thus absolutely no rust. Ex California & Arizona car. No accidents, no body work, original paint that is not perfect but is still very smooth and shiny. Excellent rubber on 18" chrome wheels, Strut tower brace and windscreen are each $500.00 add-ons. Top was replaced @ 10 years before I purchased the car. Strong engine. 50/50 weight distribution and sticky Michelins make this car a blast to drive. Have documentation of car history and original radio

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