Folks,

I hope everyone is well and safe. I've always been a 928 fan -- every time I see one I love to hear the sound of the engine and watch it drive away. Now, I'm thinking about trying to make the leap to become an owner but have an initial serious obstacle: I've never driven one. I'm in the DC area and hoping a lock enthusiast might be willing to let me take a look at his/hers, discuss things to look for beyond the great information that's online already, local shops that have real 928 experience etc. Odd request I know but please PM me if willing, I'm a current 997 owner.

Thanks for the consideration.

 

I am in Baltimore for a few days. More than welcome to scope mine out

 

And you just missed the 928 Frenzy event a month ago. Check out the thread https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...27-2020-a.html


Do you have a specific car already in the crosshairs?

 

You will love the 928. I also own both (2 sharks actually) and while the 997 is a fun car, and I use it for the track, the 928 is a different kind of ride. They handle like sports cars, and cruise like no 911 (except for maybe these new ones). anyway, good luck in your quest to drive one. Has you come to Franzy, per Dr bob's post above, you would have had many to drive and compare. We are a pretty generous bunch that way. I remember I had to take my 997 two years ago. The crowd had a blast. Probably 5 or 6 people asked to drive it, and one of my buddies actually loved it so much, he later sold his shark and got a 997 (which he took to Frenzy this past fall).

 

I'm a three-time 911-er in DC also looking for a 928 for more than two years, now. Went to Frenzy last year and it sealed the deal. It WILL happen. The most generous bunch with ideas, free hardcore resto guides and offhand tips of any message board I've ever spent time on -- and I've spent a lot. (I guess we all have....) Now that you're connected with this group, you won't escape. It WILL happen.

 

PM Sent

 

Nothing odd about it in the least.

The 928 is a very unique car, let alone "Porsche".

Many are enthralled and captivated by how it rides and drives.

Some are disappointed. Earlier ones are somewhat underpowered compared to modern stuff. They are certainly NOT 'stoplight racers'.

The 'oddest' part about it is how many of us would be perfectly willing to accommodate this request, if we were close enough.

 

Dear Submariner. If you haven't check out The Marketplace. This is the place to ask questions as you have. The Marketplace is a good place to see what is available here. No guarantees, but sellers there tend to be more forthcoming on history than you will find at ebay or cars.com, or almost any indy used car dealer. There have been many, many discussions here re Old Bastids vs. new MY. Ask away.

 

Definitely drive before you buy, if you can.

In the city, the 928 drives/feels very heavy, especially compared to my 993.

At speed however, that's when the 928 starts to come alive where that heaviness at low speed is perfect for high speed cruising. It is not twitchy at all, unlike the 993 at speed.

And as mentioned earlier, it is not a particularly quick car.

 

^This. When I'm driving my 928 and it starts to feel really settled and comfortable, I know I've crept up toward a three-digit speed.

 

Someone commented a while back something to the effect of:

I drove a new Camaro at 90mph and it felt like I was going fast.
I drove my 928 at that speed and it felt like it was where it belonged.

I took mine to California back in 14, with my then 76 year old mom.
It had a shake above 90, so I kept it below that. But going across Nevada just below 90 was pretty cool.

Every once in a while, mom would look over at the dash and ask 'how fast are we going?'
She never was nervous or concerned. She said something to the effect of "If we were in my car, I'd be scared to death. But this car feels so solid, so planted, it feels like this is what this car is supposed to do. I'm not worried at all."

 

I just put a new set of tires on my GT and took a drive on the highway, it was smooth as glass, there was an open stretch and the faster I went the better it felt! These cars don’t come to life until around 90 and feel even more solid at higher speeds, but that was what they were engineered for!

 

General Comments on the product: Random thoughts: If you start making mods to power, suspension, etc., you may have bought the wrong car. Now my disclaimer is that this car has general appeal, styling etc., is and was designed at a tourer. It is great for that purpose, maybe none better for the price. Because it is a Porsche, it does have some speed and great handling capabilities, so as with any car, as it ages, the price comes down and it is attractive platform to modify for the track or as a muscle car. Be my guest, I have modified my GTS b/c is was a little slow, but mind you I never considered putting a blower or nitrous, but people do. And then they start stripping out leather and A/C to reduce weight.

If you want a track-car get a Cayman or 911. 0.02 cents.