should I buy this?
07-19-2004, 01:57 AM
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Dude,
Buy it, steal it, beg for it, pray for it but do what you must to obtain it. Weissach is a rare model. Does it have the luggage? If you don't buy it give me the number. I'll call my brother again
if he is still taking my calls.
Buy it, steal it, beg for it, pray for it but do what you must to obtain it. Weissach is a rare model. Does it have the luggage? If you don't buy it give me the number. I'll call my brother again
if he is still taking my calls.
07-19-2004, 02:10 AM
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If I don't buy it, I'll help someone else get it. Get it roadworthy- brake pads (if needed) and fluids, oil change and drive it home to where ever. I want it to get to a good home whether it's mine or not.
07-19-2004, 02:28 AM
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I think it's too cheap. You get what you pay for, so you should be looking for a more expensive example... Just kidding!
It sounds like a steal! Gosh, what are you waiting for?
It sounds like a steal! Gosh, what are you waiting for?
07-19-2004, 11:57 AM
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Carl,
Me wantee....if you pass - - - I'll buy it
Where is it located and whom do I call?
We all noticed how you skillfully took photos that did not show the license plate(s) of the vehicle(s). You Shark you...go get it!!!
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Tim
Me wantee....if you pass - - - I'll buy it
Where is it located and whom do I call?
We all noticed how you skillfully took photos that did not show the license plate(s) of the vehicle(s). You Shark you...go get it!!!
Best,
Tim
07-20-2004, 08:23 PM
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Got it checked out; found that the rack is tired, and upper control arms are worn in addition to the things I knew from before. Also still has original aluminum ball joints. Rough around the edges, but for a 22 year old car, I'm impressed. TB/WP is 2 years and 13k old w/ receipt from a known shop.
If the interior was junk, the original finish on the wheels was bad and it was not original paint, then I wouldn't do it. As is, a lot of deferred maintenance on the small things (which add up real fast). I'm going to try to do as much of the work myself, and I have the S4 to drive in the meantime.
Drove 100 miles in it, and it was great!!! Engine strong, smooth and tranny does what it's supposed to. Neglected some, but unmolested.
plus, he came down on the price some more which doesn't suck.
If the interior was junk, the original finish on the wheels was bad and it was not original paint, then I wouldn't do it. As is, a lot of deferred maintenance on the small things (which add up real fast). I'm going to try to do as much of the work myself, and I have the S4 to drive in the meantime.
Drove 100 miles in it, and it was great!!! Engine strong, smooth and tranny does what it's supposed to. Neglected some, but unmolested.
plus, he came down on the price some more which doesn't suck.
07-20-2004, 08:32 PM
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Originally posted by 928andRC51
plus, he came down on the price some more which doesn't suck.
plus, he came down on the price some more which doesn't suck.
Sorry, I'll go away now.
07-21-2004, 10:44 PM
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I was driving the car back to the owner after the ppi, and it was hard not to like it. The owner was surprized when I explained all of the things that needed maintenance, and the labor/cost of each. We talked money later on the phone, and $2800 for what it is (a good running/shifting 928 that doesn't need a TB/WP...and a Weissach with extremely good leather) plus the shop manuals complete. I couldn't say no. I also couldn't bear thinking that this car would still be sitting outside with no car cover, no tlc and no love. Very wrong, possible jailtime???
If I ever do sell it, I might not even lose money.
When I clean it up, I'll post some pics. It's not going to suck.
If I ever do sell it, I might not even lose money.
When I clean it up, I'll post some pics. It's not going to suck.
07-21-2004, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 928andRC51
I also couldn't bear thinking that this car would still be sitting outside with no car cover, no tlc and no love. Very wrong,
07-21-2004, 11:41 PM
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It is pretty sad the typical ignorance, cheapness and casual disrespect by many 928 owners. I am trying to start a "rennlister-to-bad-p.o." translation guide:
p.o. "I haven't had to do anything to it".
translation: "I have done absolutely no maintenance, and you will have to do it all".
p.o. "I'm looking for something sportier".
translation: "this car needs an alignment, shocks, brakes, a complete tune up and it runs pretty bad right now. And I'm not going to pay to fix any of it".
p.o. "Looks and runs like new".
translation: "It was new once, I was young once, and I told the truth once".
p.o. "Needs nothing".
translation: "It starts and doesnt catch fire, so that's pretty good-right?"
Don't get me started.
Carl
p.o. "I haven't had to do anything to it".
translation: "I have done absolutely no maintenance, and you will have to do it all".
p.o. "I'm looking for something sportier".
translation: "this car needs an alignment, shocks, brakes, a complete tune up and it runs pretty bad right now. And I'm not going to pay to fix any of it".
p.o. "Looks and runs like new".
translation: "It was new once, I was young once, and I told the truth once".
p.o. "Needs nothing".
translation: "It starts and doesnt catch fire, so that's pretty good-right?"
Don't get me started.
Carl