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Why is it that OB 928's don't have better resale value? They were supposed to be the flag ship for porsche and take over for the 911 series. They are an awesome car and a blast to open up so why don't they sell for more? I'm sure this has been hashed and rehashed at some time here on the list but I was just wondering? Jason

928drvr86.5

The cost of REALLY maintaining a 928 is very high, therefore many were not.

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More than the 911's and such? I thought that was just understood in owning a Porsche in general? Jason

928drvr86.5

Especially a 928. As you mentioned, this car was the flagship and although the cost of buying one has gone down the price for the parts to maintain it has not. I justify the hole in my wallet by the smile this car puts on my face everytime i drive it, and the attention it gets everywhere it goes.

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I agree. I get alot of attention in it. I think it's because I've got the only one in town. really sure:-) Jason

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Is the body any different on the 86.5 compaired to my 81. I like the way yours looks? Jason

shmark

If you think about it, very few parts on a 928 are interchangeable with anything else. Brakes maybe, some engine parts with the 944s, and a few here and there. Lots of stuff is just flat unique to the 928, suitable for a flagship model that cost a kings ransom new. Bad for one with a completely tanked value. There were what, 60k or so 928s made? Now look at the number of 911s, 944s, etc. made and see how much is out there. Just less availability/interchangeability means it's more money to maintain.

I'm not sure why the 928's value has fallen so far when similar cars from Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini have not fallen as badly. But that's good for us.

btw - any pics of that Trans Am? That was my dream car as a kid, flaming chicken and all. I wanted either the 6.6 or a turbo. Hey at least you can enjoy the cheaper parts on that car, right?

RicerSchnitzzle

It is more expensive to maintain an OB than an older 911. There are fewer vendors, fewer salvage parts, and fewer after market upgrades.

Also with most cars, when a manufacturer stops making a model, used versions loose value fast. Since Porsche still makes the 911, used models hold more value. Also the 911 has had such a long run it is now an icon.

Few who have driven an older 911 and 928 back to back would not admit the 928 is superior. Many a great car has gone extinct due to poor marketing.

For a quick perspective... a well sorted '85 928 will fetch $8-10K. A well sorted '85 Mustang GT will get you $1500, $2K tops. Comparing original prices, it seems in line.

Since so few 928s were made I do not see it ever becoming an icon or collector car, even if Porsche names the new Panamera coupe the "928". Since many new cars in the mid $20's give it a run for the money in performance, it's not a cheap alternative for power and handling.

Seems most of us have a connection to the shark others don't get. A relative owned one, risky biz, scareface, car mags, holbert record etc.. For now it means I can afford to play with the ultimate toy from my childhood.

In the end driving a shark may be like riding a fat chick, it cost less to get on, yet for those who ride it's every bit as much fun, plus the "vehicle" truly appreciates being driven.

928drvr86.5

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In the end driving a shark may be like riding a fat chick, it cost less to get on, yet for those who ride it's every bit as much fun, plus the "vehicle" truly appreciates being driven.[/QUOTE]

Here we go... cue the fat, lazy 928 jokes again.

PorKen

There's only a few, nearly invisible, differences, on the outside, if the '81 has the 'S-look' package. On the '86, the wiper squirters are heated/low profile, it has a third brake light, there's no antenna on the body (in the windsheild), and the rear jack pad hangs down (clumsily) below the weld seam.

It's all the stuff you can't see that makes the 86.5, 'the GTS of the original body style'.

Daniel Dudley

A lot of cars nowadays are as fast as an 80 928, and the five speeds are an aquired taste before the 85 model. Having said that, I would pay good bucks for a decent OB.

Seen any !???

9two8

Just for the record guys,.....what,s an OB,..?, please forgive my ignorance, but never heard that term before.

Regards
Ken

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Leon Speed

Somebody close this thread before the seize fire ends again..

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