OT: What's a 944 convertible worth?, my mechanic has a lien sale on one... Options

[neo914-6]

it needs approx $2k of head work, and is in rough to good condition
-seat tears
-top tears, falling apart
-dent in pass door
-small crack in windshield
-cracked drivers mirror

[jasons]

944 cabrios do exist. But, they are all S2's like my coupe. Similar to the 968, they have a 3.0L 16v motor. The biggest 4 ever put in a production car.

With all the stuff you listed it needs, I would try to get it for less than $3k for sure. 944 parts add up fast, especially on a 16v head.

A hot swap is a 944 turbo motor into the S2 cabrio body. They shared basically the same chassis(brakes, suspension, trans). But, Porsche never built a turbo vert, which makes it really cool. I bet you could snag a turbo motor for $2000-$2500.

[horizontally-opposed]

944 cabrios do exist. But, they are all S2's like my coupe. Similar to the 968, they have a 3.0L 16v motor. The biggest 4 ever put in a production car.

A hot swap is a 944 turbo motor into the S2 cabrio body. They shared basically the same chassis(brakes, suspension, trans). But, Porsche never built a turbo vert, which makes it really cool. I bet you could snag a turbo motor for $2000-$2500.

Actually, the Germans *did* make a 944 Turbo Cabriolet, but they never imported them for U.S. consumption. Was on the cover of Excellence back in 1990 or so.

944 S2 Cabrios are fairly common and can look great. I like them better than 968 Cabrios for some wierd reason. And they're one of those rare Porsches that I really like when they're dead stock. Factory 16s, stock ride height, etc. Friend has a black/black one and loves it. Has had it for 8-10 years and has been very reliable in the grand scheme of things. Good value/space/etc. when compared to a contemporary 911...

Powertrains are pretty good, clutch jobs are $$$, and the interiors don't wear to so well. Still not a bad choice. I'd see what kind of price you can get from your mechanic with everything mechanical fixed, then get an estimate for re-doing the rest. If you can get it "done" for less than a good car on the market, then why not? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

pete