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[KenC]

thanks for the help guys. I guess 930 slantnose are pretty rare because I can't find much on either site

Pretty rare is an understatement. And most of the ones you will see will be non-factory conversions.

Does any one have the # produced per year? I want to say 275 for some reason...

were there 911 slantnose porsches manufactured from the factory?

Yes, very few though. It's tough to find an original one. Most of the ones you'll see have been converted.

[OOMPH!]

wow, I knew they were rare but I didn't know they were that rare. How much do you think a conversion costs? Parts, labor, everything......?

[KenC]

I have absolutely no idea. My guess is not cheap at all, especially if you factor labor into it. If I remember correctly most of the conversion parts are Japanese. My Dad's friend is/was selling his '86 for $50k.

[jim89325is]

No way he'll get $50K for an '86, slant nose or not. As a matter of fact most slant noses are looked down upon because so many of them were faked during the whole '80's/Miami Vice days. (Yeah, I had to live through it :? ) Personnally, I think the slant nose absolutely destroys the look of the car.

Anyway, nothing even comes close to the Pelican Parts forums when it comes to Porsches. They also have a fledgling E30 board, along with many others.

And when it comes to old 911's, only the pre-74, non-impact bumper cars are really considered "old."

Jim
'89 325is
'72 911T (yeah, the "rare" one, with the oil filler on the fender. Only they'e not that rare. Bummer)

[KenC]

No way he'll get $50K for an '86, slant nose or not. As a matter of fact most slant noses are looked down upon because so many of them were faked during the whole '80's/Miami Vice days. (Yeah, I had to live through it :? ) Personnally, I think the slant nose absolutely destroys the look of the car.

Anyway, nothing even comes close to the Pelican Parts forums when it comes to Porsches. They also have a fledgling E30 board, along with many others.

And when it comes to old 911's, only the pre-74, non-impact bumper cars are really considered "old."

Jim
'89 325is
'72 911T (yeah, the "rare" one, with the oil filler on the fender. Only they'e not that rare. Bummer)

I'm aware that most are converted versions, however, if you'll read my above posts I stated that it was a genuine one, from the factory. It's Guards Red (the most coveted color) and it's in MINT condition. It actually had the whole front resprayed to get rid of rock chips. The look of the slantnose is a hit or miss with most people. I happen to love the look of the car; and it does WONDERS for aerodynamics and handling.

[jim89325is]

My assessment that he would not fetch $50K for a slant nose has nothing to do with my distaste for the design; it's merely an observation based on current Porsche pricing trends. In general, the slant nose option adds little or no price premium over a standard model, and pre-'87 Carreras rareley command $25K, even for one in mint condition. The '87-'89 Carreras get a bit more due to an improved transmission design, but not much. Heck, the 993's ('95-'99) are selling for $35K all day long.

That's not saying that your friend's car isn't a nice car; heck, the right buyer might come along and give him his asking price. The respray on the front does detract a bit from the value, however.

One more thing: I'm not trying to start a big debate here, just offering some thoughts. I follow the whole Porsche thing pretty carefully, since it's not only a passion for me but also a source of income. I manufacture some special parts for 911's, so it behooves me to keep my eye on trends in the Porsche world. I'd also like to buy an '87-89 Carrera in the next two years (the 325is won't last forever :( ), so I'm always watching prices on these models.

Cheers,
Jim

[KenC]

It's a 930, which will make the value go up a bit. I've seen the Slantnose 930 cabrio's go for well over $50k.

But anyhoo, this is an e30 forum :D .

Good luck on the '89 911. I really like them.

[vlad]

wow, I knew they were rare but I didn't know they were that rare. How much do you think a conversion costs? Parts, labor, everything......?

around 4-5Gs for the parts + a cost of a good paint job, all together it adds up to 10Gs for an excellent project (most of the time you have to get new wider rims/tires, replace all the gaskets, etc..)

[rwh11385]

my rooms has a boosted 951, his dad has a 92 911 turbo, and my 'lawyer' has a 98 Twin. Porsche turbo cars fucking rock...........I forgot to add my first sports car was a 72 911 still got it, its the pops toy now

:bow:

Some BMW drivers are P-car haters, but how can't you love the 911? GT2 is the shit. :D

When I retire, I'm going to be that old guy in the 911 turbo at the autocrosses.

[SlammedE30]

Nice 930's go for $40k+ all day long. and front-engined Porsches suck
-Ted

[Rob]

at least they make over 200whp :P

[jim89325is]

Missed the Turbo (930) part. :oops:

All bets are off. He might be able to get $50K.

-Jim

[KenC]

Missed the Turbo (930) part. :oops:

All bets are off. He might be able to get $50K.

-Jim

LOL, yeah $50k for a 911 haha. You were right about that one.

[MattE30]

My friend has a 951 that he totalled. His porsche brembo brakes failed, he he flew into a corn field at around 60mph if not more. He's rebuilding it now. They are really quick cars, but I think the rear is ugly (looks like a whale). 944/951/924 are the "poor mens porsches," if that's even possible.

[KenC]

944/951/924 are the "poor mens porsches," if that's even possible.

I'd cross out the 944 and the 951. But you're right about the 924 (although the 924S is faster than the 944S due to its aerodynamics.. no flares). But you forgot to add the 914 to the list (the actually had VW emblems in Europe).