Tim88

Hey everybody,
Going to Detroit to buy a 1988 928 S4. I am in Atlanta and unfamiliar with Detroit. Any suggestions where to take the shark to get checked out by a knowledgeable mechanic?! Thanks for any help you can offer. By the way, I am a newbie with the 928.

Thanks Tim

Mike Simard

You have a mechanic and 928 owner in your neck of the woods! Look for username Blown87, he has a shop stuffed full of Porsches

Sharks

I had a PPI done for a car that I sold last year in Farmington Hills. Jeff Jones ownes Automotive Techniques (248) 615-8964 and works mainly on Porsche vehicles and is a trusted source of 928 inspections. I think he charges $200-$300. His web site: http://www.automotivetechniques.net/

Let us know when you are heading up here. We may be able to arrange to meet you and give you the Detroit Area Owners thoughts on your purchase.

Big Dave

Agree on the Jeff Jones recommendation. I've heard nothing but compliments...but he is expensive, and very busy.

AO

When are you coming? I'm in the Detroit area and can maybe help you with some of the more esoteric items on the 928 (like the computer, etc.)

As for a reputable mechanic, I would say Munks Motors in Waterford or possible Fred Lavery's Porsche (Dealer) in Birmingham would be good choices. Both are expensive, but should give you a descent Pre-purchase inspection.

One other possibility is Jeff Jones at Automotive Techniques in Farmington, MI http://www.automotivetechniques.net/

Edit: See what happens when you start composing and people walk into your cube...

chaadster

Tim,

Welcome, and tell us more about the car, where it's located, and your plans. As Mark said, we can probably offer some support to you.

If you're closer to Birmingham, the guys at AutoEurope seem to be conscientious and know their way around a 928, but, I've only used them once. We've got a good shop in Ann Arbor, too.

telidor99

In Atlanta I highly recommend Rylands inc.
Hes near Dobbins Airforce base in Cobb
He races 944 and 928s.
(770) 951-9305

The mechanics before him I found were...painfull.

Tim88

I plan to be in Detroit on the 24th of July. The car is an '88 928 S4 with 82k miles. 3rd owner and says no leaks but the engine has a "moist" spot. Paying 15K if all seems o.k. I owned for a very brief time a '87 S4, but not much experience with it before forced to sell it. Thanks for all the feedback. I will give you updates.

Ed MD

Jack Swint, Porsche factory-trained master technician, He's the shop foreman at Hennessey Porsche in Atlanta, 770.643.6100 and he's a 928 owner. I've been very impressed with his expertise, very personable and reasonable/fair. He did the PPI for Gaijin, and Risky Biz, and he's currently working on my Silver S4...the first time in 19 years and 5 Porsche that I've taken a car to the dealer for any work. Ed M

Tim88

I made contact with Jeff Jones at Automotive techniques. Nice guy...He says he will help me out. Again, thanks for all the recommendations. By the way, my name tag may not reflect it, but I am a member...and plan to be hear a long time!

slider172

Look up Blown87. Gregs shop is just 15 minutes from Fairburn.I wouldnt say its stuffed full of Porsches, but he is close by , works on european cars,and owns a 928 himself.

RSKY BIZ

Tim,

I couldn't agree more w/ Ed MD...
I met Jack Swint for RSKY BIZ's post-purchase inspection, (which followed a PPI in AL) before I undertook a 1K mile drive to DFW with her...
He said he wished he could be my 'service guy' for RSKY... I wished the same.

So much so, that when I had master cylinder issues in MS, I seriously contemplated having the car transported BACK to ATL... to him.
Because it was 500+ miles in the backward direction, I opted differently, but he gave me phone support just the same.
IIRC, btw, his shark has 240K+ miles on it!

Good luck with your shark endeavor...
If / when you do make your 'catch'... give him a call and stop by...
*no affiliation... *fee-free!

Oh, and, welcome to the Shark-O-Phile Dysfunctional Renn Family!

Kim

H2

Rylands is a great shop. I used him for a PPI and he was absolutely spot on!

Harvey

dpritch

I'll have to agree with RSKY and Ed, I have been beyond pleased with the work Mr. Swint has done for me. Its also reassuring that he does drive a 928.

I saw a light blue OB 928, and a wine red 928 s4 w/white leather interior and wood console there today, anyone from here?

_dan

Tim88

Can't thank you enough for the great recommendations! I will need to get some advice regarding the AC. Apparently it is not up to speed. I am going to have Jeff Jones give it a look during the PPI. Also, there is a crack at the base of the windshield, which supposedly was addressed and no longer spreading. I can't deal with cracks! Any suggestions on new glass for the front windshield? Another issue is the sunroof motor. It "needs help" to open the sunroof as well. All and all still sounds like a solid car...If the PPI goes well...it's coming home