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1985.5 Porsche 944 Super Clean Adult Owned Guards Red/black W/ Lots Of Extras on 2040-cars

US $6,000.00
Year:1985 Mileage:120000 Color: GUARDS RED /
 Black
Location:

Pueblo, Colorado, United States

Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Transmission:5 SPEED
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.5L FUEL INJECTED I-4
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WP0AA0942FN451062 Year: 1985
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Porsche
Model: 944
Trim: PORSCHE 944
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: 5 SPEED
Power Options: Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 120,000
Exterior Color: GUARDS RED
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

FOR SALE: A very clean Guards Red over black 1985 1/2 Porsche 944. For the asking price, this is about as fine a complete and ready to drive classic Porsche as you'll find and is one of the nicer 944s out there. In case you didn't already know, the 944 has a near perfect geometry and weight distribution and is regarded as one of the best handling sports cars ever built. Google it, there are many great articles on this subject. It has minor issues, but they're the same issues any Porsche under $10,000 will have. 

944s usually come in one of two categories: the 0 mile $20,000 cream puff that you might see being trailered to the Concours and the 200,000 mile $3,000 used, abused and molested type you might see doing burnouts in the Taco Bell parking lot after school. This one is from that rare third category: clean, well cared for, usable and with reasonable mileage. This car has spent its entire adult-owned life garaged in Southern California and Colorado and is completely rust free. I'm selling it because I haven't enjoyed it in years anyway and recent financial issues are forcing me to pay off an old student loan- and because the license plate fees are due again and I don't want to pay them.

WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT THE CAR:
- Super clean inside and out
- 119,800 professionally maintained miles
- Unlike just about every other 944 in the world, this one has a front spoiler and fog lamps that haven't been destroyed by dips & parking blocks 
- Fresh ignition system tune up
- Passed strict Southern California emissions test with flying colors in 2007 and has barely been driven since
- Over 50% remaining on all brake linings
- Stationary race style headlamp fixtures, the factory pop-up lamps are included but will require touch up and installation (see photos)
- Battery is less than 1 year old and hasn't even been hooked up yet
- Tires only have about 100 burnout free miles on them
- 1985 1/2 designation makes it a 1985 model year with the 1986-1993 interior features, dashboard and gauges
- Rare factory option "Sport" front power seats with large side bolsters, like 911 Carrera models. The front seats have a fresh upholstery job
- Professionally installed short shift kit
- High power stereo system with hidden amplifier and brand new Blaupunkt CD deck with remote and Ipod port neatly hidden in center console 
- Removable/ tiltable power roof panel
- Very dark professional window tint
- Power windows
- Power mirrors
- Power sunroof/ removable roof
- Still has that new Porsche smell, believe it or not
- Factory cruise control that still works just fine
- Factory alarm option (key is missing)
- 15" "Phone Dial" wheels with locks/ key
- Hood and hatch struts still actually work
- Very tight suspension and excellent handling
- Original, unused spare tire, compressor and tools included
- Comes with clean, clear title, original headlamps/hardware, Hayne's manual, owner's manual packet in near mint condition and even an expensive official Porsche factory service manual on CD ROM
- Paint is still very glossy and is about an 8.5/10 (dusty in photos)
- Interior condition is a 9/10 

WHAT'S NOT GOOD ABOUT THE CAR:
- There is a 3" dent in the nose panel, not real deep or noticeable, but it drove me crazy. I was going to replace the panel with a new vented panel. See photos
- The sunroof is totally functional, but the switch is stubborn sometimes
- I would recommend replacement of fluids, they've got less than 100 miles of use, but haven't been changed in about 5 years
- The fuse/relay block got water intrusion at some point before I owned it and sometimes needs a good whack- usually not an issue, new blocks are available
- The transmission input center bearing makes noise when cruising without load. Its not an immediate problem, but will require replacement in the near future- a common 944 issue
- Factory A/C needs R134 retrofit to be practical and usable
- Glove box catch and light fixture are missing
- Hood latch needs alignment 

NOTE: in the close up photo of the right rear corner, it looks like a white wishbone shaped scuff near the side marker, but its actually only the reflection of a white step stool in the garage. 

That's about as thorough a description as I can come up with. Its not 100% perfect, but a very nice old Porsche at a reasonable price and the things it could use are relatively minor. I'm hoping to sell the car to a fellow experienced antique sports car enthusiast or collector who knows what it is, why it deserves respect, how to treat it and how to take care of it. Please, if you're not completely clear as to what it takes to properly care for a 30 year old Porsche, this probably isn't the car for you.

IMPORTANT
SALE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND LEGAL INFORMATION:

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, I WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER THEM QUICKLY. I AM ALSO AVAILABLE ON WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS TO SHOW/ DRIVE THE CAR OR MEET YOUR TRANSPORTER. BE SURE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE AUCTION END, AS ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY. YOUR BID IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT SUBJECT TO FULL LEGAL RECOURSE, eBay/ PayPal PENALTIES AND IMPLIES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL APPLICABLE LEGAL/ ATTORNEY'S FEES IF CONTRACT IS BREACHED. PARENT(S) OR LEGAL GUARDIAN(S) TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF BREACH OF CONTRACT IS COMMITTED BY PERSON(S) UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE. REFER TO YOUR STATE'S LAWS REGARDING LEGAL CONTRACTS.

CON ARTISTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO TRY RIPPING SOMEONE ELSE OFF. SEE ABOVE.

ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT: CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK, BANK CHECK, MONEY ORDER. The 10% minimum down payment may also be made through PayPal- VEHICLE AND TITLE WILL NOT BE DELIVERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS FULLY CERTIFIED BY ENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION OF COLORADO. THIS MAY TAKE A FEW BUSINESS DAYS

ALL FUNDS MUST BE FINANCED OR OTHERWISE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO BIDDING. IF YOU NEED FINANCING, GET IT BEFORE PLACING YOUR BID. I'M A GUY SELLING A CAR, NOT A SAVINGS & LOAN

10% OF FULL PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 72 HOURS OF AUCTION END. FULL PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS OF AUCTION END

THIS VEHICLE IS DESCRIBED AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE, BUT COMES WITH NO GUARANTEES, WRITTEN OR IMPLIED

THIS VEHICLE IS ALSO FOR SALE IN OTHER VENUES. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION AT ANY TIME IF WINNING BID OR "BUY IT NOW" PRICE IS NOT MET FIRST

BUYER MUST POSSESS HIS/HER OWN APPLICABLE INSURANCE, LICENSE, LICENSE PLATES, REGISTRATION, ETC. PRIOR TO OPERATING THIS VEHICLE ON STREETS OR HIGHWAYS AS PER BUYER'S OWN STATE AND LOCAL LAW

I AM AVAILABLE TO MEET TRANSPORTER ON WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS ONLY, BE SURE TO ARRANGE THIS WITH YOUR TRANSPORTER AHEAD OF TIME TO AVOID ISSUES LATER

BUYER TO PICK VEHICLE UP LOCALLY IN PUEBLO, CO OR ARRANGE FOR HIS/HER OWN SHIPPING FROM PUEBLO, CO ON A WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY ONLY. VEHICLE WILL NOT BE REGISTERED OR INSURED BY SELLER ONCE TITLE IS PASSED, SO BUYER SHOULD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE AND LEGAL VEHICLE TRANSPORT PRIOR TO TRANSPORTING OR DRIVING VEHICLE.

TO REITERATE A THIRD TIME,  VEHICLE/ TITLE WILL NOT BE DELIVERED UNTIL PAYMENT IS 100% CLEARED THROUGH MY BANK. THIS MAY TAKE A FEW BUSINESS DAYS. I NEED TO BE VERY CLEAR ON THIS, AS I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT IN THE PAST.

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