hitbyastick

This is kind strange, but I had a dream last night that I had a 928. I have been eyeing them for years waiting for the right one to pop up somewhere. And also waiting on my bank account to reproduce, but that hasn't happened yet either. So now, I really want one. Damn it. The only one I could buy would likely be a lot of work and I'm guesstimating the maintenance bill would take my retirement fund.

By the way the car in the dream was a cream color, phone dial wheels, and tan interior. I didn't even know I liked that color.

Leon Speed

Just wait until you own one..then you'll never sleep again worrying about what might break next or what's still on your -ever increasing- todo list

Flott Leben

Too funny. Join the club. Your support group awaits you . . .

Ron_H

And I thought I had it bad..........!!

Have you driven one yet? More than around the block?

Don't worry about the money. I water and fertilize my account every month but it still isn't enough. Look for a sex crazed banker's daughter who likes to fix fast cars. (but don't look around my area, 'cause I'm still looking myself.) Or get a second job. I did that too. And it still isn't enough. I've thought about being a politician, (why work for a living), but I have trouble lying with a straight face.

Seriously, I have two suggestions: 1) try both a 16valve and a 32valve car and then decide; and 2) don't be fooled by initial price. You will pay for the performance no matter what, so find a well maintained car and pay for it fairly or you'll pay more later. No free lunch, etc....

karl ruiter

I have not really found owing a 928 to be much more expensive that a 914. I am guessing from your avitar that you have walked that road. Like the 914, when you own a 928 you are kinda on your own or at least in it with a group of friends. There are few mechanics who know what they are doing and you have to be createive about how and where you buy parts. Its not like owning a Ford where you could or would just take it to the dealer and say 'I don't know what's wrong but fix it'. Like the 914, especially if you like the early cars (which I would guess you do as they are the ones with phone dials), you should be able to get into a pretty nice driver for well under $5K. The early cars in particular are pretty trouble free, and the biggest issues you have to watch out for are paint and interior condition. There are a few jobs on the car that are a PITA, but not as bad as the 914 in that regard.

ew928

My faint memory recalls that Rog100, 928 enthusiast, fix-it-guy, parts vendor, had acquired an early 928 in cream color. Forgot the interior color. But the pics looked great.
Maybe the Texas/DFW crowd will chime in on how it looks in person.

That thar is some real expensive dreams.

Can't you just dream about a nice ice cream sandwich or a Snickers bar.

Rick3452

If you get one you will not be sorry. They are the best.. 10 year owner

Bill51sdr

You should just follow your dream, you have one of the best support groups in the world for 928's in the Norcal people Go for it.

Mike Frye

It won't be long now....Soon you'll be one of us.

It starts with the dreams, then you start actively searching the online auctions, you might hear about one and drive a bit to look at it. Then you might drop by a fun run when you know there's gonna be a 928 or two there, just to hear them run. You introduce yourself to the owner and he lets you sit in it. THAT'S IT, now you're hooked.

<waiting for the 'I'm a new owner' thread

dr bob

There's a great NorCal "support" group headquartered just a little west of you, and another just barely east of you. You are pretty much surrounded by fellow enthusiasts. Gather up with them and take a ride in a few so you can firm up your dream specs. As much as a pearl white OB haunts your sleepy time now, you may refine your thoughts with some waking-time real-world stimulation from other examples.

At the top of the first page there's a "read this first thread" that offers some guidance to purchasers. Spend the minutes needed to review that, and you'll quickly gain from the experiences of those who have passed this way before. If you have your own tools and are comfortable with them in your hands, you've also come to the best mutual-support network for DIY owners. Several 928-specific parts vendors are list sponsors, and will save you big-time over dealer prices on 928 bits. 928 International is local to me, and they save me regularly when they help with what to buy and what I don't need for my particular projects. They happen to offer used/recoverd/rebuilt parts as well as new. In your area, Devek in the east bay has been a good parts source in the past, but they seem to have dropped off the radar in the past year. They closed their service operation, and are doing more in the performance and 911-family businesses as the number of surviving 928's has gradually fallen.

So-- Get with the local group and get some seat time, and you'll quickly be an addict. That's not a bad thing if you have a way to support your addiction. Good news for most who treat the cars as hobby toys is that you can spend at your own pace. My recommendation is that you spend well at the start of ownership and reap the rewards of a good car forever. Alternative is a cheap-to-buy, expensive-to-own money pit that's never quite good enough to be a reliable driver.


Anyway-- You aren't crazy. At least no crazier than the rest of us here in the asylum. At least we are happy.

Leon Speed

Yes sweating starts now..you start to shake...can't think straight..only can think one thing....need.....to.....get.....928.....need.....to....have......bwaaaa hhh

hitbyastick

Haha you guys crack me up. I've owned my 914 for about 7 years now. It's got an engine rebuilt, suspension overhaul, some interior stuff and now I started to do a "no bolt left untouched elaborate paintjob". So I'm not opposed to wrenching, but it would be nice to own a porsche that I can get some seat time in. And believe you me, the 914 is not that comfortable on long drives. Sometimes it's hard to shake that "am I going to get there?" feeling.

I do have a technical question though. Do 928s have CIS injection or maybe the later ones have another system?

Bill51sdr

CIS in the early years, followed by L-Jet in the early 80's (I believe) then on to LH in '85 on.

heyjeffm

What's that you say, you're just beginning to have 928 dreams?
Aw heck you've got lots of time then... relax and shop around... but as soon you start hearing the voices... BUY, BUY, BUY!!!!!

shmark

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt, pants and empty bank account. And I'm going back for more. I love 914s (see my sig), would love to get another one, got burned by a 928 and loved it. Truer words were never spoken - buy a well maintained car and pay fairly, or pay later. I had a solid mechanical 928 that I would drive anywhere (and did) and it still cost me a fortune because everything else went to pot.

A 928 is a very different car from a 914 or a 911. 914s are lightning-reflex cars, so much fun to drive, and you're "on" whenever your driving - can be very tiring. 928s are the complete opposite - huge performance, supreme comfort, continent-crushing drivers. Drive one and feel like you're king of the world.

I'll let you know in about two weeks.