928 Euro-S vs 928GT Performance?
05-31-2018, 12:19 PM
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The S has the best engine sound and the engine likes to rev from 4.000 to 6.000 rpm. This behavior makes the car very pleasant to drive.
The S3, by comparsion is equal fast, but the different torque curve makes the driving boring . In comparsion it feels like a Traktor!
The S3, by comparsion is equal fast, but the different torque curve makes the driving boring . In comparsion it feels like a Traktor!
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05-31-2018, 01:22 PM
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928 man, Have you been watching the prices on the GTs? If that is in your budget, it would be my choice, with your money. A nice '89 did not reach its reserve on ebay this week at $32K. YMMV.
Good luck.
I used to live in Uniondale. Too cold up there.
Good luck.
I used to live in Uniondale. Too cold up there.
05-31-2018, 05:45 PM
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The ‘80 euro s that I’m thinking of has a bottom end from an ‘84. It’s a 5 spd with a nice modified interior, 2 seats conversion, with original seats included in the sale. Black/black-white scheme.
Bet you you can get it for $5k
Bet you you can get it for $5k
05-31-2018, 10:37 PM
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05-31-2018, 10:40 PM
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I have a 90GT which I haven't driven for 10 years. When I was driving it, and wanted to punch it the car was instantly responsive and plenty fast. I would go with the GT over any but the most clean and well optioned Euro S out there. As mentioned better brakes, the 90 and up has PSD which is incredible when driven hard, and the gear box is just fantastic. Price no object, get the GT. If there is a price diff and it's significant, have to decide based on money.
05-31-2018, 11:51 PM
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Well I have an 83 euro 5-speed. A while back there was a guy here with a 89 GT with exhaust mods, software mods suspension mods etc. My euro has an X pipe with Bilstein eibach coilovers and S4 brake upgrade. We were driving on the freeway and he couldn't lose me of his life depended on it. These cars are a lot closer than you think. The GT may 0-60 me a bit but rolling not a chance.
If you find a well cared for euro you'll have a great car.
P.S I do love the GT's more than the gts
A lot depends on the guy/gal in the seat.
Plus I like the look of the old body's more.
That's just my.02
Andy
If you find a well cared for euro you'll have a great car.
P.S I do love the GT's more than the gts
A lot depends on the guy/gal in the seat.
Plus I like the look of the old body's more.
That's just my.02
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06-01-2018, 03:06 PM
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I had a Euro S auto for a while, totally loved it. Great drive, didn't feel slow although brakes felt a bit underpowered for the weight/speed combination. I also love the early car feel but with 310bhp rather than 240..Had to sell it a while back and now have S2s which I haven't driven and a new to me 89GT which I have driven ~1000m. This car is a brute. To me it feels under geared so yes it's fast but I keep reaching for another gear only to find it's already in 5th. Certainly more demanding than the S which means you really need to be in the mood to get the best out of it. Like others here, when looking I would also factor in condition and recent use. Gets dull and spendy $$$/£££ trying to catch up with someone else's deferred maintenance. Much better to get something that has recent regular use, whatever the spec. Enjoy
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06-07-2018, 01:22 AM
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The long standing rule with Porsches is to buy the newest - well maintained Porsche you can.
That said, what is the purpose you are buying it for and what is your driving style? If you are going to want a performance enhanced car that you delete a bunch of parts from and add power and suspension - go with the older euro because the GT's are getting expensive and have rising collector status...
Right now I have 2 GT's that are very different from each other. One is a 1990 outlaw, lightweight blast to drive toy. The other is an original, one of one 1991 GT - US XX8 factory wide body, totally collectable nearly original car. The 90 is like dating a hot manic depressive stripper and the 91 is like marrying a beautiful woman of your dreams. Way different!
In hindsight, for the performance car, I should have gone with a solid, straight 80's car and played the delete game and built a motor and suspension for it. No harm to a collectable and all the fun.
If your are able to find, afford and maintain a nice GT, that is where the future value is and the factory performance is way up there. (For the record, I have not seen nightmare maintenance issues some people talk about...) If you find that nice euro and it fits your budget you still have a great car that you can go either way with.
I have driven a few Euro S's and they are lots of fun and a lot of bang for the buck! Enjoy the chase and welcome back!
That said, what is the purpose you are buying it for and what is your driving style? If you are going to want a performance enhanced car that you delete a bunch of parts from and add power and suspension - go with the older euro because the GT's are getting expensive and have rising collector status...
Right now I have 2 GT's that are very different from each other. One is a 1990 outlaw, lightweight blast to drive toy. The other is an original, one of one 1991 GT - US XX8 factory wide body, totally collectable nearly original car. The 90 is like dating a hot manic depressive stripper and the 91 is like marrying a beautiful woman of your dreams. Way different!
In hindsight, for the performance car, I should have gone with a solid, straight 80's car and played the delete game and built a motor and suspension for it. No harm to a collectable and all the fun.
If your are able to find, afford and maintain a nice GT, that is where the future value is and the factory performance is way up there. (For the record, I have not seen nightmare maintenance issues some people talk about...) If you find that nice euro and it fits your budget you still have a great car that you can go either way with.
I have driven a few Euro S's and they are lots of fun and a lot of bang for the buck! Enjoy the chase and welcome back!
06-07-2018, 07:13 AM
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Like Dave, I own both. When the EuroS was still a street car it had a screaming 5.0L CIS engine in it. A lot of fun on the track and street. The 90GT is a much more refined car. The engine and transmission work well together, especially when driven hard.
With cost not being the factor I would get the GT.
With cost not being the factor I would get the GT.
06-07-2018, 10:00 AM
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Like Dave, I own both. When the EuroS was still a street car it had a screaming 5.0L CIS engine in it. A lot of fun on the track and street. The 90GT is a much more refined car. The engine and transmission work well together, especially when driven hard.
With cost not being the factor I would get the GT.
With cost not being the factor I would get the GT.
How the heck are you? Hope all is well, wish you could have made it to SITM this year, we had a great group including some of the old gang!
Don't be such a stranger!
All the best,
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06-08-2018, 07:05 AM
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I just got the new classification from the historical car insurance. The car is a 2 -. This are german school notes. One is best and six is worst. Car has 189.000 km and is taxed with 27.500 €
The front seats are worn out and the paint has a few cracks at the front bumper.
Note 2 without these flaws is 33.500 €.
Note 1 is as good as new or better is 48.500 €