how is 928 ownership?
12-06-2007, 10:53 PM
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The biggest is the crank sensor, and the other is '85-'86 version of the ISV.
12-06-2007, 10:58 PM
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12-07-2007, 12:46 AM
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12-07-2007, 02:30 AM
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12-07-2007, 03:11 AM
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I love the comment about therapy-that is exactly why I bought one-to restore it and tinker away in the garage. Also wanted a 928 since I was 16 or so. Of couse, never ever thought I would be able to afford one, but living the USA made that happen. I own a 993 C4S and it is trouble free and essentially no maintenance except oil changes. Now I drive it on weekends and drive it rather hard but it is a durable stout vehicle that I got with just over 50K on it versus my 928 with over 97K to start. I have not owned by S4 long enough to really compare to the 993 but expect the same durability with proper maintenance and fixing small things before they become disasters. Afterall the 928 was the flagship and it is a Porsche so you can't go wrong. Use the experience to learn the car and do most of the work yourself.
12-07-2007, 10:16 AM
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I love the comment about therapy-that is exactly why I bought one-to restore it and tinker away in the garage. Also wanted a 928 since I was 16 or so. Of couse, never ever thought I would be able to afford one, but living the USA made that happen. I own a 993 C4S and it is trouble free and essentially no maintenance except oil changes. Now I drive it on weekends and drive it rather hard but it is a durable stout vehicle that I got with just over 50K on it versus my 928 with over 97K to start. I have not owned by S4 long enough to really compare to the 993 but expect the same durability with proper maintenance and fixing small things before they become disasters. Afterall the 928 was the flagship and it is a Porsche so you can't go wrong. Use the experience to learn the car and do most of the work yourself.
Every once in a while somebody will say something to you about it (usually a kid). They'll say they like it or it looks cool. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked what year it is and when I tell them they can't believe it. They think it's new (from a distance). I love this car and the more time I spend with it the more I love it.
12-07-2007, 02:41 PM
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Something about having a 928 has to make you SMILE either you get it or you do not . And do not try to explain it to someone who does not !!!
12-07-2007, 05:25 PM
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[Total Mileage: 38000
Owned Mileage:22,000 (mostly all racing)
Years owned: 6, 6 full race seasons
Annual Maint $$: 3 sets of brake pads per year, 1.5 sets of rotors, plus oil changes every 3 -4 race weekends.
Total Repair costs to date
after initial replacement of water pump, timing belt, plugs, cap rotor, the only thing that has broken was a factory defective set of cams. replaced 3 seasons ago with a used set of 85 cams for $700 total cost, and that really is the only thing that has broken since ive owned the car.
the new water pump was defective from the start, and when doing the cams, i replaced it with the timing belt and that pump was bad, so i replaced it.
So, once you do the major maintenance, there is very little that can go wrong with a 928. the street owners have seen more electrical gremlins than my car which is void of many of the electrical circuits .
however, i did own a 84 928 since 1987 and had over 170,000miles on it. because i didnt know how to work on it in the start, it was a little pricy to maintain. however, once i learned the basics, of how to do things and where to get parts (928intl), it was very cheap to own. then, it became a race car and was very cheap to race as well..
Owned Mileage:22,000 (mostly all racing)
Years owned: 6, 6 full race seasons
Annual Maint $$: 3 sets of brake pads per year, 1.5 sets of rotors, plus oil changes every 3 -4 race weekends.
Total Repair costs to date
after initial replacement of water pump, timing belt, plugs, cap rotor, the only thing that has broken was a factory defective set of cams. replaced 3 seasons ago with a used set of 85 cams for $700 total cost, and that really is the only thing that has broken since ive owned the car.
the new water pump was defective from the start, and when doing the cams, i replaced it with the timing belt and that pump was bad, so i replaced it.
So, once you do the major maintenance, there is very little that can go wrong with a 928. the street owners have seen more electrical gremlins than my car which is void of many of the electrical circuits .
however, i did own a 84 928 since 1987 and had over 170,000miles on it. because i didnt know how to work on it in the start, it was a little pricy to maintain. however, once i learned the basics, of how to do things and where to get parts (928intl), it was very cheap to own. then, it became a race car and was very cheap to race as well..
12-07-2007, 08:44 PM
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115K miles +/-
Owned 2 years
6k miles since owned
$2500 +/- in parts.
6th owner
Here's what I have done on mine
- GT Antenna (PO replaced w/non antenna glass)
- misc interior electrical fix's
- front CV boots
- allignment (this is the only thing that I have paid someone else to do)
- some new fuses and relays
- new plugs, wires and coils
- new exhaust, 02 sensor
- new filters
- new front spoiler
- flush and fill coolant
- oil changes
- changed out brake fluid to super blue
- flush and fill PS
- new accessory belts
- new headlight and bulbs
Still needs:
- Motormounts replaced
- TC play adjusted/checked
- AC clutch R&R
- Transmission flushed
- Intake Manifold refresh
- Driverdoor power lock and mirrors dead diagnosed and repaired
Just wish I had more time,
Michael
Owned 2 years
6k miles since owned
$2500 +/- in parts.
6th owner
Here's what I have done on mine
- GT Antenna (PO replaced w/non antenna glass)
- misc interior electrical fix's
- front CV boots
- allignment (this is the only thing that I have paid someone else to do)
- some new fuses and relays
- new plugs, wires and coils
- new exhaust, 02 sensor
- new filters
- new front spoiler
- flush and fill coolant
- oil changes
- changed out brake fluid to super blue
- flush and fill PS
- new accessory belts
- new headlight and bulbs
Still needs:
- Motormounts replaced
- TC play adjusted/checked
- AC clutch R&R
- Transmission flushed
- Intake Manifold refresh
- Driverdoor power lock and mirrors dead diagnosed and repaired
Just wish I had more time,
Michael
12-08-2007, 12:05 AM
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Totally true. I've found them to be expensive but actually no more expensive than my Corvette parts which surprised me. I truely enjoy the driving experience in the 928 far more than the Corvettes. The 928 I bought off Ebay was almost a complete bucket. Needed a lot of work but it's coming together and I already find myself wanting a second 928. The electrical on them is a major pain in the A$$. But other than that their a great/fun car. Jason
