Dettagliomd Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 Just been to see a nice 2002 986s. Car is generally tidy and has a new roof with rear glass, good tyres, good brakes, clean bodywork, replaced suspension all round etc. In terms of price for the car we are at around £3750. Car has just under 160k and has dealer stamps up to 2020 - owner serviced himself (he says) this year. 2 issues. Main issue is strong smell of coolant in the car. Aux belt is squeaking every now and then in low gears at low speed only and my suspicion is the water pump needs replacing. I know the cost of the part but not the labour. No coolant on garage floor but owner admitted he’d had to add 1.5l of coolant before I turned up. The drivers window does not drop when the door is opened. Believe this is a simple sensor/switch. No idea of part/labour cost. can anyone advise on likely costs? I’ll be using a good independent. I’m based in Kent. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 I think I would be inclined to ask the independent who would do the work, if he is decent he should be happy to give a ball park particularly for the water pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dettagliomd Posted March 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 I would but I need to make a decision before Sunday… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Dettagliomd said: I would but I need to make a decision before Sunday… There are plenty of other cars out there... Edited March 18, 2023 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dettagliomd Posted March 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 Cheers. I appreciate that. But I like this car. Just looking for a steer on costs as I’m sure others have addressed these issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Dettagliomd said: Cheers. I appreciate that. But I like this car. Just looking for a steer on costs as I’m sure others have addressed these issues. Fair play. Driver's window could be a Microswitch. Recent water pump discussion here, will depend on what the Indy uses obvs but ballpark re the part... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificjuha Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 Coolant smell could well be that the coolant reservoir is leaking in to the trunk - water would not show at the trunk carpet, but under the trunk subfloor panel against the metal floor. The coolant reservoir is approx 500€ and the work is fairly fiddly to do, so I'd assume costly if not done by your self. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) A quick quote from Click Mechanic for my car indicates that it will be £492. No idea how accurate this is but may give you a rough idea. Edited March 18, 2023 by jonogt6 Typo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 You might get it a bit better priced from a Porsche indy, but not a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dettagliomd Posted March 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 Porsche are not too bad as 986 benefits from historic status. I checked the trunk and it was dry as a bone. Did not check trunk subfloor panel. really appreciate all the answers and information. Think. I’ll push the price a little and take it on the chin. It’s a really nice car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 Just now, Dettagliomd said: Porsche are not too bad as 986 benefits from historic status. I checked the trunk and it was dry as a bone. Did not check trunk subfloor panel. really appreciate all the answers and information. Think. I’ll push the price a little and take it on the chin. It’s a really nice car. Sounds to me like you’ve mentally bought it. Good luck , hope it’s what you want it to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ken Posted March 18, 2023 Report Share Posted March 18, 2023 It sounds cheap for what it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codfanglers Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 Cars are usually cheap for a reason and any 20 year-old car you don't know will be a gamble. Assess the owner as carefully as the car! At £3750 it's priced to sell, could be ok and a cheap car if it's easy to fix, but with 160,000 miles it's already had a good run. Not one I'd want to hand over to an Indy straight after buying it to put right expecting it just to need a pump. His bill could easily grow to the point where you will have spent more than buying a 'more saleable' car with a lot less miles on the clock. Only you know how much you want that particular car. If you really want it, point out everything you see is wrong, how much you think it will cost to put right and offer him what you are willing to pay for it. Bet he wants your money more than you want his car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 Turning into an episode of Snog, Marry, Avoid 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dettagliomd Posted March 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 I offered £3250 but think coolant tank needs replacing too. So another £500. on balance I think I’d rather spend the extra £ and get a well sorted one. My instinct is a) the mileage is very high and b) the car has been looked after but not loved. On that basis and with the benefit of everyone’s kind input, I’m out. I have found a nice car for around £10k and that what I’m going to buy. Cheers everybody. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbie Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Dettagliomd said: I offered £3250 but think coolant tank needs replacing too. So another £500. on balance I think I’d rather spend the extra £ and get a well sorted one. My instinct is a) the mileage is very high and b) the car has been looked after but not loved. On that basis and with the benefit of everyone’s kind input, I’m out. I have found a nice car for around £10k and that what I’m going to buy. Cheers everybody. Probably a good decision, it would be irritating to end up spending £££ on it and it still only being worth £4K because of the mileage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Dettagliomd said: I offered £3250 but think coolant tank needs replacing too. So another £500. on balance I think I’d rather spend the extra £ and get a well sorted one. I have found a nice car for around £10k and that what I’m going to buy. So glad that we’ve saved you money 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: So glad that we’ve saved you money Although £10k for a 986 is quite strong, would need to be almost perfect. Have you jumped too far the other way @Dettagliomd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dettagliomd Posted March 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Time will tell. I have yet to see the car but based on vids and description/correspondence with the dealer, it appears mint and is having rear suspension done as part of the MOT. The only thing not done is the IMS but the car has 75k so assume ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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