I just fell bass ackwards into an '85 928S for very little money, 114k miles, serviced religiously until 2001, then it sat and amassed only 13k miles in the past 18 years. As you all have probably heard before, I've wanted a 928 since I was twelve and can't wrap my head around the fact that one is sitting in my garage begging to be refreshed. It's nearly complete and all original save the Alpine stereo, and it needs pretty much everything gone through.

Having just finished building a two-year Syncro Vanagon camper build (my 28th VW overall,) I was in need of a new project and cannot wait to dig in. I'm surprised and elated by the amount of procedural documentation available online; I'll start with fuel lines, tune-up, and grounds cleaning, then go from there. I've been assured that the timing belt was done at 100k but am leery of believing it without proof. I plan to eventually use it as a daily and save the Syncro for snow days.

Thanks in advance for any guidance and I beg patience; as a FNG to this world, I fully expect to be completely confused and frustrated at several points along the journey but that's what it's all about as far as I'm concerned. I don't play golf and go somewhat crazy without something to work on. I have TV's in my garage to watch football while I tinker, and I can't think of a better place to be than that. Cheers!

(And I guess the point of the post is that maybe the best 928 for a FNG is the one that checks all the boxes for you. For me it was originality and potential.)

 

joetiger,
Welcome back,and officially to the 928 world.
You car looks clean....but we all want to see more pics!
Looks like you followed the advice given and have a nice, documented car.
Also, change your profile or signature so everyone knows your general location in this world. You may find help nearby when you need it.
-Jason

 

FNG = F@cking New Guy, military term used in a lot of Vietnam War movies.

 

Hey Red Flash,
Thank you or something.
SPS1989

 

I have only read parts of this thread... The best advise I have for a FNG is to buy the car in the color and condition that turns your crank! If you have a bunch of experience wrenching, and the tools, you can buy any of them and a turn it into your hearts desire. If you have the cash and inclination, you can go big and grab a GTS or GT --- unless you dig the OB's and cool interiors of the late 70's.

I personally prefer the newer cars, but also would love an early original car with Pasha...

In the first world, a 928 can be your oyster... If you are appreciating 928's conceptually, aesthetically and mechanically plus considering getting into one, you have something big going for you!

Enjoy!

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SPS = Start Post & Split !

 

"Thank you" Red Flash.
Nothing here is strange. Busy with kids and surgery. Still looking for the right one.
SPS

 

SPS1989 - I have a nice '87 S4 Manual (red on tan). It has had over $10k of maintenance and work in the past 2-3 years incl. a repaint and just this week I re-dyed the entire interior, and I am relatively close in Houston, TX, you could drive it back to NOLA.
I'll let it go for $15k, pictures below.

 

^^^Why so cheap?^^^

 

I just have too many cars and trying to make life more manageable. This '87 is a great running car, I am hoping that the car can go to a great home. The longer I keep it, I will continue to fix the little things on it and catch-up on some maintenance.

 

id start with the body style you fancy first....then divided it into model specific years. Basically pre 87...or 87 and newer. The main visual differences being the front nd rear bumpers and the wing at the back.