928drvr86.5

Maybe there is something wrong with your abdominal muscles? My '96 Chebby S10 throws me in back in the seat as well, albeit for only about half a car length after launch. The S10's bench seat doesn't have the luxury feel of the 928 either. Maybe he should look at getting an S10.

928drvr86.5

$15K should buy a VERY nice 32 Valve 928 by the way.

animal8526

15K could also scare up a real nice earlier euro S. my baby keeps up with S4's and GT's all right. not at all ranges, but she holds her own. ask Zues. and his shark is chipped and crossed.

bd0nalds0n

You might get a good example that's caught up on all the preventative maintenance, but when something breaks, it will almost certainly be more than the 951. There's another thread going right now that's an homage to the "education" you get by owning a 928. Tuition can be pricey.

danglerb

Anything with a clutch does that, what I am talking about is when the turbo kicks in about 3k its like a cam coming on, only stronger. Its fun.

I agree, with $15k a nice 32v is what I would look for.

928saregreat

Wolf Pack said " Just need to figure out a way to buy it and not let the wife know about it. Any Ideas?"

Some guys are better at hiding things from their wives than others, I would guess that since your asking for ideas in a forum as public as this your probably not very good at it. Rather than make a bad attempt, get caught and be in the proverbial doghouse why not simply come clean with your plan to buy and sell, who knows maybe she'll want the 951 and you can keep both.

Certain things on the 928 are defintely easier to do than a 951 maintenance-wise, the clutch for example. However overall I think the cost is roughly the same, but it really depends on the car you buy and whats required to get it up to spec. Good luck I think you'll really enjoy the 928. I'd try to hold out for a 5-speed so you can really compare the difference between the two cars they really have different personalities.

Mark

danglerb

Hmmm, I know a great way to get a new Vette is to tell your wife you are thinking of buying an old porsche, and pretty soon she will say why don't you just buy a new Vette.

Maybe if you start talking about buying an old boat to restore ...

928saregreat

danglerb said: "Maybe if you start talking about buying an old boat to restore"

...In the yard next to the house...

Mark

jcb928

Here is my break down on a 928S4 Vs 951

Speed,

0-80Mph they are about the same (chipped 951)
80Mph up- 928 is faster

Stability at high Speed- 928 is more stable.

Interior- 928 is nicer inside and has a better build quality. 944 has more head room and the 928 is wider.

Handling- 944 Turbo is lighter and handles better.

Cost per mile- 944 Turbo's are cheaper to run and parts are less expensive. I would say 40% less.

Looks- I like both but my S4 receives 3 x the compliments my 944 Turbo did (Both guards Red)

If you want to meet halfway in S.Dakota I will trade you my 86 928 5 speed

I miss my 951 but I still like 928's a little bit more.

SharkSkin

That 15K could get you a $5K 78/79 with low compression & decent cams plus 2.75:1 final drive, $6500 for a stage 2 supercharger plus control regulator, and you'd be close to 300RWHP(a bit more than an S4) in a lighter, more reliable car. Plus you'd still have $3500 to catch up on maintenance, put some new shoes on, etc.

AO

928's can snap your neck back. Mine does!

danglerb

Will you take $15k for it?

AO

If you add another $15k, I will, but it won't pass CA smog in its current form.

928drvr86.5

Andrew, how you likin' the new shoes?

Kevin Michael

Very nice 5 spd. supercharged 928 s4's can still be had for less than 20 g's.