smshirk

I have run across what the owner calls an 86.5 with a 32v engine/auto. The car is in fair to good shape outside, interior very good with 76k miles. 3rd owner with the currrent having owned for 10 years. Some records owner does own mtce items. Are there some specifics I should check. Belts, water pump, etc done at 60k. Any estimate on value? I know i should get a PPI and i can probably drive the car several days weekend to weekend. Thanks for any input.

Shane

Depends on a lot of things, but a 86.5 with all or most maintenance done and most or all things working electrically, with paint in fair condition will usually run between $6500 to $9000. It would have to be exceptional to go beyond that.

smshirk

Thanks Shane. good news for me. i'm planning to sell my Fat boy and buy another pcar. The 928 is a model I've never owned and I have a thirst to try one.

bigs

I have previously owned an 86.5. As always, my disclaimer is that I'm not a wrench, but...

I'd ask who did the timing belt/water pump and make sure new tensioners were also installed.

Check for electrical issues. These tend to be fairly common on 928's and can sometimes be exasperating to chase down.

You might also have someone check for flex plate movement at the front end of the torque tube since it's an AT car. Too much forward movement of the flex plate can indicate impending thrust bearing failure which is a disaster.

Also check CV axles.

For an 86.5, 76K miles, with a fair exterior and very good interior - and presuming there are no obvious mechanical issues - I'd figure on paying somewhere in the neighborhood of $7,000 + or -.

And then plan on another $3-4,000 to spiff up items you'll discover after driving it a few weeks.

bigs

...Oh, and then, before long, you'll want a total re-spray. Then you'll want a new interior... Then a supercharger... Then, of course, you'll need wider rubber to handle the supercharger...

It's a disease!!! Ask me how I know!

Just giving you fair warning!

smshirk

Tell me about it. i've got at least 6k worth of parts in the basement for various Porsches. I have a couple of sets of wheels to get me started

Ed MD

You can call me, I'm in Acworth. At one point my next 928 was be a 86 1/2 auto. So I had researched a lot about that year. If tommorrow's not too late, after 7pm 678-290-7886h, 678 b576-5399c. Good luck Ed M

Kevin in Atlanta

Don't forget a pre purchase inspection from a wrench that is familiar with 928's. I can recommend one in Alpharetta if needed.

I think a well cared for 86.5 is the best of breed. I still miss mine.

928drvr86.5

An 86.5 with "All or most maintenance done" will have cost the owner close to that $6500 mark in parts alone over the last few years. Ask me how i know. I would say my 86.5 was in very good shape before i bought it from a friend five years ago, i can't imagine getting one that's a basket case. I tallied up my receipts last year after 4 years of ownership and before i bought the Fikse wheels, replaced the shocks/springs, and changed motor mounts, the total was easily over $5000. After all the crap i did last year, I am sure i am running close to the $10K mark. I will be burried in this car beofe i sell it at a loss like that.

928drvr86.5

Even though my car was in good shape when i got it, "little things" inevitabley go bad here and there ...and it adds up quick. The price of having a nice 928!

BrianG

Bigs....... what "tensioners" are you referring to?

tv

You get what you pay for, its that simple and the really good ones aren't for sale. But start with something ok and you could make it really nice.

Shane

Gee Ben, you should know by now you never ever tally up receipts, unless your putting her up for sale, and then only if you have a case of beer and a towel or two handy.

928drvr86.5

Now you tell me!