my first 928
12-02-2018, 11:13 AM
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my first 928
ladies and gents:
have owned 9 porsches, including a 968, but not a 928.
need more space than 911 so thinking of 928
rumor is that they are a money pit but notice that pricesd are going up so someone likes them.
.
so two questions;
which years to consider
what items should have been dealed with by prevoius owners? clutch. timing belts. water pumps? etc.
appreciate your helping me.
ed
have owned 9 porsches, including a 968, but not a 928.
need more space than 911 so thinking of 928
rumor is that they are a money pit but notice that pricesd are going up so someone likes them.
.
so two questions;
which years to consider
what items should have been dealed with by prevoius owners? clutch. timing belts. water pumps? etc.
appreciate your helping me.
ed
12-02-2018, 11:22 AM
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Others will chime in, but the first thing you need to do is read the NEW VISITOR? sticky (yep, ,the whole thing). Then you'll be able to ask more specific questions and get much more specific answers. And I hope we will be welcoming you to the tank soon!
12-02-2018, 12:16 PM
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Welcome Horsecreek, as Martin points out first learn about these machines by reading.
Put your location down so local owners will see it posted.
Put the checkbook out of sight.
Dont be in a hurry to buy the first one you see.
Read the sticky on cars for sale thread frequently.
Find a local owner that will let you go for a ride in one or 5 different machines for that matter.
Figure out what model you like and what options you want,
then you will be ready to focus your search .
Put your location down so local owners will see it posted.
Put the checkbook out of sight.
Dont be in a hurry to buy the first one you see.
Read the sticky on cars for sale thread frequently.
Find a local owner that will let you go for a ride in one or 5 different machines for that matter.
Figure out what model you like and what options you want,
then you will be ready to focus your search .
12-02-2018, 02:08 PM
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It’s a terrific car. Whether to get one or not, and how to choose one, depends on you! Do you have money? Live near a true 928 mechanic? Prepared to do a lot of work yourself? The support for learning how is excellent here. Make sure your research reveals the significance of these two names: Roger and Dwayne.
A cheap car will need everything and be generally crusty and horrible. Some people enjoy working on those, and they are a noble cause. A really good example can almost be a turn-key driver. Through dumb luck, mine was a non-crusty car that only needed work that I was able to learn to do.
A cheap car will need everything and be generally crusty and horrible. Some people enjoy working on those, and they are a noble cause. A really good example can almost be a turn-key driver. Through dumb luck, mine was a non-crusty car that only needed work that I was able to learn to do.
12-02-2018, 04:46 PM
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Not to beat anyone up, but this is asked every month. Learn to search here. The short answer is : 89 GT, and $45K, but that is just my prejudice. It may come down to $$, miles, color, transmission. Go to a local GTG, introduce yourself, get a ride in the various MY.
Go to 928oc.org. There is a list of MY with the improvements from 79 to 95, engine specs, etc.
How much can you spend. How much can you wrench. Garage space. How tolerant is your signif. other?
Welcome to the tank.
Go to 928oc.org. There is a list of MY with the improvements from 79 to 95, engine specs, etc.
How much can you spend. How much can you wrench. Garage space. How tolerant is your signif. other?
Welcome to the tank.
12-02-2018, 04:49 PM
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Hi Ed,
Where are you located? Im from Long Island New York, will be more then happy to point you in the right direction. Have a great support team here on the Island. Feel free to reach out to me for advice.Best advice is to buy the best one you can afford and one that has service records thru its history.Unless you can wrench it yourself and like and have the time to work on it yourself.I have been on both end of the spectrum, buying early 1978 - 1981 models that needed rescuing to buying and owning newer models mostly S4'S and GT'S.Great community here on Rennlist with a wealth of knowledge,Best of luck with your search.
Regards John
Where are you located? Im from Long Island New York, will be more then happy to point you in the right direction. Have a great support team here on the Island. Feel free to reach out to me for advice.Best advice is to buy the best one you can afford and one that has service records thru its history.Unless you can wrench it yourself and like and have the time to work on it yourself.I have been on both end of the spectrum, buying early 1978 - 1981 models that needed rescuing to buying and owning newer models mostly S4'S and GT'S.Great community here on Rennlist with a wealth of knowledge,Best of luck with your search.
Regards John
12-02-2018, 05:57 PM
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78-79 with 5sp.
89-91 S4 or GT.
92-95 GTS
Condition can come all the way from bare, rusty chassis to concours. Just like any other car, regular mx items should be up to date. If not, subtract from price to address.
NO Porsche service center wants to see your 928. And that is a good thing because they are all clueless.
89-91 S4 or GT.
92-95 GTS
Condition can come all the way from bare, rusty chassis to concours. Just like any other car, regular mx items should be up to date. If not, subtract from price to address.
NO Porsche service center wants to see your 928. And that is a good thing because they are all clueless.
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12-02-2018, 06:50 PM
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Drifting
To narrow this down quickly, what is your budget for the car?
12-02-2018, 06:59 PM
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78-79 with 5sp.
89-91 S4 or GT.
92-95 GTS
Condition can come all the way from bare, rusty chassis to concours. Just like any other car, regular mx items should be up to date. If not, subtract from price to address.
NO Porsche service center wants to see your 928. And that is a good thing because they are all clueless.
89-91 S4 or GT.
92-95 GTS
Condition can come all the way from bare, rusty chassis to concours. Just like any other car, regular mx items should be up to date. If not, subtract from price to address.
NO Porsche service center wants to see your 928. And that is a good thing because they are all clueless.
12-02-2018, 07:01 PM
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First, what is your total purchase plus 1st year budget? No, really, what is your absolute max number?
Subtract $5k.
This is your purchase budget.
If money is no object, buy newest and nicest.
Early cars have a softer ride than later.
Euro’s have a firmer ride than US.
Learn about thrust bearing failure.
and remember, they all “ran when parked”.
Subtract $5k.
This is your purchase budget.
If money is no object, buy newest and nicest.
Early cars have a softer ride than later.
Euro’s have a firmer ride than US.
Learn about thrust bearing failure.
and remember, they all “ran when parked”.
12-02-2018, 08:36 PM
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Gents,
thanks for the influx of info; greatly appreciated.
I will delve more deeply into the resources you recommend.
Fortunately number a super Porsche mechanic among my friends so i have a resource available.
As things progress, if they do, I'll keep u posted.
ed
Montana
thanks for the influx of info; greatly appreciated.
I will delve more deeply into the resources you recommend.
Fortunately number a super Porsche mechanic among my friends so i have a resource available.
As things progress, if they do, I'll keep u posted.
ed
Montana
12-02-2018, 09:43 PM
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My 2 cent's is the 87. Porsche pretty much got everything right and produced the perfect GT Tourer. It was still analog and IS the only Porsche that has the distinction of holding the Bonneville land speed record for fastest production car that year. 78-79 is a close second.
12-02-2018, 10:37 PM
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Hi Ed - I’m Ed too, formerly from Montana (I lived in Bozeman for a number of years). I drove 2 sharks across the country to Montana. And that state is the best place to own one of these cars, with the wonderful roads (just keep a pocketful of 20’s handy). I have an early one, 5 speed. Feels more light and nimble than the late ones, but I love them all. There are a couple of nice 928s in the Billings area. Reach out to the local PCA Absorka Region, and meet those folks. I sold my 86.5 locally when I lived out there. It was a sweet iris blue metallic. Good luck with your search.