bcdavis

It does not look like a bad car to buy, if you can repaint it, or deal with the stripes.
Also if you can get a good deal...
As someone mentioned, most of the engine "upgrades" were probably repairs.
The interior looks pretty cool, and the engine looks clean.
I think the painted gills are cheesy, but I have considered
real gills, such as on the early Z3s... But not painted...

The whole ad was pretty funny to read though.
It reminds me of how I used to think in high school.
But how old is this guy? 6 kids?
It's sad he has such a distorted view of his own car,
just to make up for his own insecurities... It's pretty weird...

Ferris B

I'm familiar with this car. I saw it undergoing all of its updates and paint schemes.

The work was done by Garrity and Dave @ Motorsport in SLC. Both know 928s in and out. The guy only owned the car long enough to have the work done. Want more information on the car? Call Motorsport @ 801-487-6733.

From what I saw, the car looked sweet (in the engine compartment) when it was done, and it needed the work: it was pretty rough when it came into the shop. He apparently got a good deal on it and knew what it needed when he bought it.

Garrity tried to talk the guy out of the paint theme but was unsuccessful.

BTW, no affiliation.

Gretch

This helps us all triangulate on exactly what it means to be a "sean car". Maybe tantamount to being a "richard head"...............

ErnestSw

What do youse guys know??
He probably has TURBULATORS in his intake AND exhaust!!

Gretch

Ahhhhhh......that would account for the extra 68 ponies........Sorry I was skeptical........

heinrich

Well I'd say this dude, judging by the work he's done, likely has MASS-turbulators in that puppy.

Ferris B

Yeah, I'm curious about that too. However, I understand it was a pretty good deal, and not all of the $15k was spent on stuff that HAD to be done. Plus, I recall that one of his daughters did something that also had to be repaired- Dave and Garrity would know.

Like I said, based on the mechanical work that went into it, it should be a pretty sweet ride for someone.

Plus, if you live someplace like Vegas where everything is extreme, the paintwork won't seem too obtrusive.

folding wing 5 speed

Yeah, since Iwanna dragged Motorsport's name into this I have to speak in their defense. I too have seen this car being worked on by my shop and have tried to politely contain my disgust. This is an example of bad taste and nothing less. Whatever Garrity and Dave have done I am sure is spot on in terms of quality. This is a Sean car not a motorsport car.

bcdavis

Hahaha!

Like I said, other than the ugly paint, the car is not a bad car, or a bad deal.

So buy it, and paint it... Problem solved...

folding wing 5 speed

Ferris-
dragged is too harsh and I apologize. You are doing the right thing to help rennlisters identify a good buy and make an informed decision. No hard feelings and I will try not to be so quick with my keyboard!

Ferris B

Actually Steve, I think that Dave and Garrity should take credit for the mechanical work because it looks to be as good as anything they've done. I know that they uncovered some issues that were pretty well hidden. From what I saw they were VERY thorough.

As I noted before, they tried to talk the guy out of the paint job to no avail.

I agree w/ bcdavis, paint it and it becomes a really great car.

By the way Steve- I was @ Motorsport yesterday to viddie the Koenig car and saw that you are having some major work done. I'd love to see the car when it's done!

BTW, Koenig = PUKE! Another Vegas-friendly car.

Ferris B

Thanks, I don't think I ever diparaged the work they did. In fact, my intention was quite the contrary.

Jim bailey - 928 International

Selling this car now for a down payment on land and planning on BUYING another 928 next year would seem to me to be a VERY expensive short term "loan". Piling money on a car is rarely an investment. When personalizing and making unique it can then be hard to find someone who shares your vision.

folding wing 5 speed

yeah Steve, lighten up!!! Ya know, when I first saw that car I fell in love with the color combo, especially the interior. And your right, Garrity and Dave pulled the manifold and really "cleaned" the engine up. I was drooling myself until the stripes and gills went on, and that is just cosmetic.
I like the Koenig for its uniqueness, but agree with you otherwise. But if I had been given the opportunity to steal it at some auction like the current owner, I would have in a heartbeat!
You should have plenty of time to keep checking out my car, there is a lot more to be done.

SharkSkin

Bad paint job, eh? While it's not my style, it's not too bad either. Don't make me go dig up the spider-man shark pics...