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Hi all, dont post here much although i do read the posts all the time.
I used to own a boxster(boo hiss) for a couple of years but got rid of it about 2 years ago for various reasons but still had the porsche bug after that.
I got tipped off about a 944lux in August last year and as it was going cheap i bought it even though i knew it would need some work but it was a good price so i thought what the hell.
I stuck it in the garage and it has been there ever since as it has no tax and i wasnt sure when the belts were last done but i do start it regularly just to keep everything moving.
The intention was to sort it out as and when i had time and money but still havent really done much with it apart from sorting out little bits and pieces like getting the headlamps and wipers and electric windows etc working again.
After having a few sunny days recently it made me think i would like to get it sorted to get it out on the road but i know there are things that will need doing on it.
I wondered if there are any kind souls out there in the Birmingham area with greater 944 knowledge than mine who may have some time to have a look over the car and give me an honest opinion on it and what will really need doing on it and possible costs involved.
I would love to be out and about in it but have to be realistic about what it will take.
In return i will happily offer lashings of tea and sandwiches.
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers
Shaun

Author:	iputthebootin [ Wed May 13, 2009 2:02 pm ]
Post subject:	Bought a lux but dont know what to do with it?
Hi all, dont post here much although i do read the posts all the time. I used to own a boxster(boo hiss) for a couple of years but got rid of it about 2 years ago for various reasons but still had the porsche bug after that. I got tipped off about a 944lux in August last year and as it was going cheap i bought it even though i knew it would need some work but it was a good price so i thought what the hell. I stuck it in the garage and it has been there ever since as it has no tax and i wasnt sure when the belts were last done but i do start it regularly just to keep everything moving. The intention was to sort it out as and when i had time and money but still havent really done much with it apart from sorting out little bits and pieces like getting the headlamps and wipers and electric windows etc working again. After having a few sunny days recently it made me think i would like to get it sorted to get it out on the road but i know there are things that will need doing on it. I wondered if there are any kind souls out there in the Birmingham area with greater 944 knowledge than mine who may have some time to have a look over the car and give me an honest opinion on it and what will really need doing on it and possible costs involved. I would love to be out and about in it but have to be realistic about what it will take. In return i will happily offer lashings of tea and sandwiches. Any help is appreciated. Cheers Shaun

Author:	J.J. [ Thu May 14, 2009 8:05 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Bought a lux but dont know what to do with it?
Hello, I think thats a bit like saying how long is a piece of string. If you can put some pics on that might be a good start. Rust is probably the bigest problem for a 944. And the most expensive to fix. How much your prepared to get your fingers dirty too. If it doesn't look too bad & it runs I'd be tempted to trialer it to an MOT bay & see what the fail list is like! Done that before.

Author:	bazbarnett [ Thu May 28, 2009 5:07 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Bought a lux but dont know what to do with it?
iputthebootin wrote: Hi all, dont post here much although i do read the posts all the time. I used to own a boxster(boo hiss) for a couple of years but got rid of it about 2 years ago for various reasons but still had the porsche bug after that. I got tipped off about a 944lux in August last year and as it was going cheap i bought it even though i knew it would need some work but it was a good price so i thought what the hell. I stuck it in the garage and it has been there ever since as it has no tax and i wasnt sure when the belts were last done but i do start it regularly just to keep everything moving. The intention was to sort it out as and when i had time and money but still havent really done much with it apart from sorting out little bits and pieces like getting the headlamps and wipers and electric windows etc working again. After having a few sunny days recently it made me think i would like to get it sorted to get it out on the road but i know there are things that will need doing on it. I wondered if there are any kind souls out there in the Birmingham area with greater 944 knowledge than mine who may have some time to have a look over the car and give me an honest opinion on it and what will really need doing on it and possible costs involved. I would love to be out and about in it but have to be realistic about what it will take. In return i will happily offer lashings of tea and sandwiches. Any help is appreciated. Cheers Shaun Hi - I have a tidy (and shiny!) original 944 Lux 1982 road car, fully taxed mot'd and insured - have a look at it - its the 1st pic in the 944 specific gallery. I have small knowledge on the 944 but I could always come over to you with mine and we could do some comparisons etc, and I'll bring some important phone contacts to ring while I'm there to sort some idea on pricing.. I live in Bloxwich near Walsall so not that far from B'ham. Let me know what you want to do... Cheers

Author:	iputthebootin [ Thu May 28, 2009 7:33 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Bought a lux but dont know what to do with it?
Cheers Baz, i have pm'd you some details thanks. shaun

Author:	bazbarnett [ Thu May 28, 2009 11:18 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Bought a lux but dont know what to do with it?
Hi Shaun.. Just sent you a PM - I think?! Not sent one before... I'll ring you later today (Friday) and we'll see what we can sort out. Regards Baz

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