johnu

Looking at the front fenders, there seems to be an extra lip. Is this a Japanese car? Looks like it from the side markers as well.
Thanks
John

jcorenman

Yes. Euro configuration (with side-markers) and front wheel flares are unique to Japan. Many show up in Canada due to the 15-year import rule vs. 25 years for the states. (And yes. they drive on the wrong side in Japan, but virtually all of the 928's -- and most fancy cars- are left-hand drive).

928GT8108

Most likely is from Japan. All the GTS model having the Front extra fender and rear mud flaps.

The below link GTS have a extremely low mileage:
http://www.carsensor.net/usedcar/det...ESTID=SMPH0001

Imo000

Not all are GTSs. Some S4s came with the front extra fenders and factory original rear GTS flares.

johnu

Does the fact that it is JDM make it less desireable/valuable?
What do you think it is worth (ballpark)? 60,000 miles, auto, very clean

Lizard928

JDM cars can be less desirable for sure.

Every one I've seen has seriously worn camshafts, and other really shoddy repairs. That is not to say that all will be like that. But some most certainly are....

hacker-pschorr

I thought they were all made in Germany?

johnu

Not the Japanese ones...they were contracted out to mitsubishi

johnu

Joking of course....

jcorenman

Terminology issue: JDM = Japanese Domestic Market, i.e. manufactured in Japan for the Japanese market.
These were imported into Japan, not JDM cars. But the risk is the same, as Colin said the basic maintenance is often neglected.

the flyin' scotsman

Ive worked on a couple of 928s that spent the formative years in Japan...........low miles (theres nowhere to go ) and over heated (lots of traffic) and as Jim mentions the usual missed maintenance.......

Imo000

I've worked on one for a while and it seem to have the problem of low miles and little maintenance. I have a feeling the Japanese, since they buy new cars more often the others, they don't feel the need to spend much on maintenance (other than what is required by the factory warranty)

Tom in Austin

Wierd cultural difference in how long people keep cars in Japan and how they maintain them. Summed up in this post:

"They have something called Shaken which forces you to get your car certified every few years. As it gets older, you need to do it every year and pay a ton in fees and repairs. Most people give up their cars after I'd say 6 years. It is an effort by the govt to force people to frequently replace their cars."

Beaker88s4

Seven years seems to be the magical number where most Japanese give up on their cars. It just gets too difficult / expensive to keep them running and is cheaper to get a new one. It seems mine was given up upon reaching the 7 year mark.

atb

Don't the Japanese cars utilize the air injection ports in the heads that are normally capped off?