May be finalizing a deal on an 84 928
11-25-2007, 11:22 PM
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May be finalizing a deal on an 84 928
Im going to drive about 3 hrs tomorrow to check out an 84 the was listed on ebay. It has very low mileage and looks really nice. Can anyone give me some advice on what to look for or examine while Im there...also, are 84s less reliable than the later 928s? Thanks all, and I hope to get back into circulation soon. thanks
here is the link for those of you who haven't seen it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...192136217&rd=1
here is the link for those of you who haven't seen it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...192136217&rd=1
11-25-2007, 11:50 PM
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In one very important respect, '84 and earlier have a distinct advantage. If the timing belt DOES fail, all you need to do is line up the gears, put on a new belt, and drive. I had a tensioner falure, and assumed I had valve to piston contact since one cam gear was nearly 45 degrees off. It turned out to only need the tensioner and a new belt. 
I have had mine for five years, and I have found it to be a reasonable driver with proper attention to basic maintinence. I just did the driver's door handle and door lock today, that is one serious PITA, but no worse than other years.
I would love a nice newer example, but I sort of like the older front end, and after five years, I have grown attached to my particular car. It would take a catastrophic falure of some kind to make me look for another, and then I think I would look for a nice 86.5
my .02
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I have had mine for five years, and I have found it to be a reasonable driver with proper attention to basic maintinence. I just did the driver's door handle and door lock today, that is one serious PITA, but no worse than other years.
I would love a nice newer example, but I sort of like the older front end, and after five years, I have grown attached to my particular car. It would take a catastrophic falure of some kind to make me look for another, and then I think I would look for a nice 86.5
my .02
Paul,
'84s
11-26-2007, 02:09 AM
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check the FAQ at the front of this forum i think there is a checklist posted do a search for things to look for when buying a new 928 , .. If your not sure of what your looking at it would be VERY wise to have a friend thats familiar with this car to atleast act in your behalf as a extra set of eyes, goodluck
note if you have never driven a 928 then it would be wise to test out a few so you start finding things to look for such as rattles leaks, and driveability issues, budget about half of what your paying for the new car and you should be set for maint
note if you have never driven a 928 then it would be wise to test out a few so you start finding things to look for such as rattles leaks, and driveability issues, budget about half of what your paying for the new car and you should be set for maint
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In one very important respect, '84 and earlier have a distinct advantage. If the timing belt DOES fail, all you need to do is line up the gears, put on a new belt, and drive. I had a tensioner falure, and assumed I had valve to piston contact since one cam gear was nearly 45 degrees off. It turned out to only need the tensioner and a new belt.
I have had mine for five years, and I have found it to be a reasonable driver with proper attention to basic maintinence. I just did the driver's door handle and door lock today, that is one serious PITA, but no worse than other years.
I would love a nice newer example, but I sort of like the older front end, and after five years, I have grown attached to my particular car. It would take a catastrophic falure of some kind to make me look for another, and then I think I would look for a nice 86.5
my .02
Paul,
'84s
I have had mine for five years, and I have found it to be a reasonable driver with proper attention to basic maintinence. I just did the driver's door handle and door lock today, that is one serious PITA, but no worse than other years.
I would love a nice newer example, but I sort of like the older front end, and after five years, I have grown attached to my particular car. It would take a catastrophic falure of some kind to make me look for another, and then I think I would look for a nice 86.5
my .02
Paul,
'84s