How much should I offer him?
Thread Starter
4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
How much should I offer him?
I was wondering how much I should spend on this 1982 Porsche 928, it hasn’t been on the road since 2002 and was last started up in 2014, since then it has sat on this trailer out in the elements, there is not too much rust underneath as much as I can see and the interior looks in fair condition. Tell me what y’all think
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 31,233
Likes: 4,220
From: Philly PA
Welcome to the shark tank,
before you do anything you should read the visitors thread at the top of the page,
It has a FAQ in it and will give you a terrific guide on the these machines,
It takes about 4 days to read through.
It will also guide you to what your expectations are and what your looking for,
and what your resources are to procure a 928.
Without this info your stumbling .
from the picture it looks like a parts car
And you should not be in any hurry to buy it yet.
Good Luck on your path
before you do anything you should read the visitors thread at the top of the page,
It has a FAQ in it and will give you a terrific guide on the these machines,
It takes about 4 days to read through.
It will also guide you to what your expectations are and what your looking for,
and what your resources are to procure a 928.
Without this info your stumbling .
from the picture it looks like a parts car
And you should not be in any hurry to buy it yet.
Good Luck on your path
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 5,952
Likes: 325
From: Kaukauna Wisconsin
What is the local junkyard paying for cars?
Around here, scrap prices (everything, not just cars) are way down.
It's a US 82. That's the 'least loved' and lowest valued version.
Just from that one pic, you will need to spend a LOT of money to get it back on the road and 'reliable'.
And a WHOLE LOT MORE to get it to 'nice'.
All for a car that will be worth a fraction of what you put into it.
It's a really classic example of the idea of '$15k away from a $10k car'.
Some of this is covered in the "New Visitor" sticky that was noted above (there's a 'sticky' section at the top of the forum list)
Read through it and you will understand somewhat more.
Around here, scrap prices (everything, not just cars) are way down.
It's a US 82. That's the 'least loved' and lowest valued version.
Just from that one pic, you will need to spend a LOT of money to get it back on the road and 'reliable'.
And a WHOLE LOT MORE to get it to 'nice'.
All for a car that will be worth a fraction of what you put into it.
It's a really classic example of the idea of '$15k away from a $10k car'.
Some of this is covered in the "New Visitor" sticky that was noted above (there's a 'sticky' section at the top of the forum list)
Read through it and you will understand somewhat more.
Rennlist Member
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 515
Likes: 248
From: Omaha
Is that rust or mud along the rocker panel (in front of the rear wheel)? It looks like bubbling rust with a light covering of mud to me. If you have to add rust repair to the "To Do" list, you're in for a very large bill to get this one back to respectability.
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 5,952
Likes: 325
From: Kaukauna Wisconsin
One more indicator that it's a parts/scrap car.
Sad, but reality often is.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
What is the local junkyard paying for cars?
Around here, scrap prices (everything, not just cars) are way down.
It's a US 82. That's the 'least loved' and lowest valued version.
Just from that one pic, you will need to spend a LOT of money to get it back on the road and 'reliable'.
And a WHOLE LOT MORE to get it to 'nice'.
All for a car that will be worth a fraction of what you put into it.
It's a really classic example of the idea of '$15k away from a $10k car'.
Some of this is covered in the "New Visitor" sticky that was noted above (there's a 'sticky' section at the top of the forum list)
Read through it and you will understand somewhat more.
Around here, scrap prices (everything, not just cars) are way down.
It's a US 82. That's the 'least loved' and lowest valued version.
Just from that one pic, you will need to spend a LOT of money to get it back on the road and 'reliable'.
And a WHOLE LOT MORE to get it to 'nice'.
All for a car that will be worth a fraction of what you put into it.
It's a really classic example of the idea of '$15k away from a $10k car'.
Some of this is covered in the "New Visitor" sticky that was noted above (there's a 'sticky' section at the top of the forum list)
Read through it and you will understand somewhat more.
Rennlist Stories
The Best Porsche Posts for Porsche Enthusiasts
9 Features and Characteristics That Only Porsche People Understand
Verdad Gallardo
I've Written 500 Rennlist Articles: Here's How Porsche Has Changed Along the Way
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Unnecessary Porsches Ever Built (And Why We Love Them)
Verdad Gallardo
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C vs 718 Spyder RS: 10 Categories, One Winner
Joe Kucinski
This Builder Is Turning Heads With Its Slantnose 911 Creation
Verdad Gallardo
Porsche 911 GT3 Artisan Edition Pays Homage to Japanese Culture
Verdad Gallardo
Porsche Reveals Coupe Variant of the Electric Cayenne With a Fresh Look
Verdad Gallardo
10 Porsche Colors That Have More Personality Than Most People
Verdad Gallardo
Guntherwerks' Final Speedster Creation Is the Ultimate Porsche Restomod
Verdad Gallardo
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,302
Likes: 367
From: Bucks County, PA
All good advice here. I myself rescued a car that was far too gone and know the labor and expenses that go along with such an endeavor. With that said, the days of the 500 dollar 928 are long gone. Even the 1500 ones are long gone. So if you have the room and the skills, you can have a lot of fun for $500.00. If the car turns out to be a bust, get another one and use this one as parts. I am not telling you to dive right in, but at $500.00ish dollars, hard to go wrong. Just be realistic about the condition and your skills
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,198
Likes: 2,994
From: CT & FL
Seems to be a run on these types of inquiries.
What do you want to do? Fix it and drive it? make money? sell parts? Procure a dozen more like it and make "928 Henge" ? Your intentions will help set the price.
What do you want to do? Fix it and drive it? make money? sell parts? Procure a dozen more like it and make "928 Henge" ? Your intentions will help set the price.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 16,271
Likes: 82
From: Stockton, CA
I would be VERY afraid. Its highly likely that there is a infestation of mice etc that probably destroyed huge parts of the wiring harness that is difficult at best to work around when in good condition.
The saying "buy the nicest 928 you can afford, that has been cared for" always rings true. Even if you do all of your own work it will costs thousands of dollars to get to solid driver status plus the paintwork.....and possible rust.
The upside. The L jet automatic 928's are VERY reliable when cared for, at a lower performance point vs the Euro or later 928's.....
I would offer whatever you think the trailer is worth......IF you want to invest $10k into the car
The saying "buy the nicest 928 you can afford, that has been cared for" always rings true. Even if you do all of your own work it will costs thousands of dollars to get to solid driver status plus the paintwork.....and possible rust.
The upside. The L jet automatic 928's are VERY reliable when cared for, at a lower performance point vs the Euro or later 928's.....
I would offer whatever you think the trailer is worth......IF you want to invest $10k into the car
Thread Starter
4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 4
Likes: 1
