Guards Red 1990 S4 for sale
08-20-2007, 09:26 PM
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Bill,
I may take you up on your offer to take a look at the car on the rack. I am unfamiliar with auto 928's, actually the only 928 auto i drove was a complete dog, i assume they dont all drive the way it did. I would be curious to see what is leaking, if anything, how it shifts, and just a general idea of what needs attention assuming it could be looked at quickly. Not looking for a thorough ppi here, but since you offered.
I may take you up on your offer to take a look at the car on the rack. I am unfamiliar with auto 928's, actually the only 928 auto i drove was a complete dog, i assume they dont all drive the way it did. I would be curious to see what is leaking, if anything, how it shifts, and just a general idea of what needs attention assuming it could be looked at quickly. Not looking for a thorough ppi here, but since you offered.
08-20-2007, 10:06 PM
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To get the AT after 87 to start off in 1st gear, you have to move the selector to 2. If you leave it in D the car creeps away in 2nd gear - very doggy, although you can get it to downshift (if things are adjusted correctly) if you stomp on the gas pedal. Most people could not tell I do not have stick as I row the gearshift, although I can leave it alone when I need to and there's no extra pedal to have to fool with. I assure you the ATs are not dogs if driven hard.
If and when Rob wants to do a look-see on the rack, I'll be available.
If and when Rob wants to do a look-see on the rack, I'll be available.
08-20-2007, 10:15 PM
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how difficult would it be to check the thrust bearing play? I just sold all my engine stands and hoist, i wouldnt really want to do another engine out job. So come to think of it, thats probably my biggest concern. I would be willing to pay yout o check it out though, i just pulled the lower belhousing cover on my car and its annoying to have to pull those 2 rear bolts.
08-20-2007, 11:44 PM
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how difficult would it be to check the thrust bearing play? I just sold all my engine stands and hoist, i wouldnt really want to do another engine out job. So come to think of it, thats probably my biggest concern. I would be willing to pay yout o check it out though, i just pulled the lower belhousing cover on my car and its annoying to have to pull those 2 rear bolts.
08-21-2007, 12:37 AM
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Robs 1990 is a smoking deal.....once again I am "capt no bucks" so yet another great 928 deal slips through my fingers !!!!!
Do not let Robs price fool you......this car is a sweet bargin at $10K.....insane cheap at $7k.....but of course my wife didn't see it that way & I'm still recovering from the swift groin kick that followed after I "mentioned" it... :>(
This 928 will make a great daily driver as is.....plus the techart wheels + tires are worth quite a bit too!
Do not let Robs price fool you......this car is a sweet bargin at $10K.....insane cheap at $7k.....but of course my wife didn't see it that way & I'm still recovering from the swift groin kick that followed after I "mentioned" it... :>(
This 928 will make a great daily driver as is.....plus the techart wheels + tires are worth quite a bit too!
08-21-2007, 03:34 AM
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Whoot! How about I drive and you ride and the toy store stays open 
Circumstances with my health (arthritis & hip problems) are forcing me to sell my Porsches.
My Silver '89 928 is already spoken for and will be going to 928 International. It will be giving it's all so that others may live. My Boxster has already been sold, so that leaves my Guards Red '90 S4.
I will post some photos of the car shortly.
1990 928 S4 (Guards Red w/tan interior)
THE BAD
For the money, might make a great everyday driver or track car. Only $7000. As you can see, I am not trying to hide any of the car's problems. I am being straight-forward with these. The car is not a concours queen. I have priced the car as I have so that I think it would make a quick sale.
My email is sjshark2@ix.netcom.com
Thank you.
My Silver '89 928 is already spoken for and will be going to 928 International. It will be giving it's all so that others may live. My Boxster has already been sold, so that leaves my Guards Red '90 S4.
I will post some photos of the car shortly.
1990 928 S4 (Guards Red w/tan interior)
THE BAD
- (around 125K miles) Previous owner had gauges worked on, ODO reads around 25K miles (not correct)
- Slack in throttle linkage prevents car from achieving WOT (Bill B. said it is an adjustment requiring intake removal)
- Computer displays "Differential Control Off" (Bill B. had checked this on his computer/scanner and says that the PSD is actually functioning), most likely a sensor problem
- 18" TechArt (six spoke) wheels - rough (PO had them installed even though they are the wrong offset, the center caps would not fit... so he epoxied them onto the wheels), if refurbished, these would look great
- Flag mirrors look rough (same PO's love affair with epoxy on these) - mirror bras cover them up
- Fan shroud has been chewed-up by fans a bit
- Funky audio system (PO loved amps and placed them under the rear carpet and added a Bazooka sub)
- No documentation... sorry, has been lost
- relatively new Pirelli tires all around (tires were bought a few months before I purchased car)
- brakes - new rotors (brakes were done a few months before I purchased car)
- new battery (Die Hard) just installed
- will include a replacement fan & shroud setup (original type) as well as a new DEVEK twin electric fan setup (still in box)
- Bill B. had given the car a scan with his equipment and only the 2 items mentioned above (in the Bad section) came up
- also included with the car is a new 928 International Aluminum under tray (never been mounted)
- a complete set of 928 Workshop manuals (new, in box)
For the money, might make a great everyday driver or track car. Only $7000. As you can see, I am not trying to hide any of the car's problems. I am being straight-forward with these. The car is not a concours queen. I have priced the car as I have so that I think it would make a quick sale.
My email is sjshark2@ix.netcom.com
Thank you.
08-21-2007, 03:45 AM
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Hmmm... I'd love a set of TechArt wheels. They would fit the pattern here: Car from Stuttgart; rims from nearby (about as far as Weissach is from the factory). And I happen to be from that same area...
Next I'd have to save-up for that TechArt airbag steering wheel... Only $1400 or so at the current exchange rate (if they can still make those).
Next I'd have to save-up for that TechArt airbag steering wheel... Only $1400 or so at the current exchange rate (if they can still make those).
08-22-2007, 07:08 PM
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Hey gang,
First off, thank you very much for replying/looking at this thread on my former car.
Yes, former car. In amongst all of my emails, two potential buyers literally within minutes of each other had responded to my post. This was never an attempt to milk as much money as I could out of anyone, and in that spirit I accepted the first offer.
Thanks again for looking.
Rob
First off, thank you very much for replying/looking at this thread on my former car.
Yes, former car. In amongst all of my emails, two potential buyers literally within minutes of each other had responded to my post. This was never an attempt to milk as much money as I could out of anyone, and in that spirit I accepted the first offer.
Thanks again for looking.
Rob