Mike Frye

The wires are pulled out of the plug, they got caught on the mechanism under the seat. Just unbolt the seat and you'll see what I mean. Resolder or replace the plug.

Pfunde

did my 78........hard work and lots of lots of lots time spend....

soupcan

Damn that is nice, love the blue.

rixter

I say pick your poison, buy a car that needs mechanical or cosmetics but not both.. a 928 that needs both can be a very expensive proposition

eugkim

Thanks for the replies. In my situation, my youngest sons are 9, oldest 12. I'm not too sure they'll love the back seat, but this won't be the primary car when I'm carrying them. They also complained to no end when I went from an A8L (like a limo in the back) to a Cayenne.

I didn't want to imply that I'm looking to flip a 928. My primary interest is to have it for fun. However, I wouldn't mind having a car that shows like new. I'm looking at getting the most bang for the buck or a value buy. If a little work or money will get it there, great. I'm not looking for a reclamation project. If it's running well but needs some cosmetic work, I'd do that in the winter.

One situation I'd love to have is to get a 928, maintain it well, and not be saddled with a host of nagging, major issues. I've talked to 2-3 928-experienced people locally who are trying to dissuade me from taking the plunge because they had lots of problems. The 928 mechanic continues to claim that the newer ones won't have these problems. I already have a boat that, as they say, is a hole in the water that you throw money into. I'd prefer not to have another money pit. Is it an unrealistic hope to prevent this situation through a thorough update of potential problem areas (hoses, belts, etc.) at the start followed by contiuous, meticulous care?

I'm now to the point where I think I'm going to avoid any possible trouble by shying away from cars with obvious question marks. I already had a PPI on a car that probably needed 3-4k of work (TB/WP, MM, oil pan gasket, hoses, AC, belts) plus a decent amount of body work. It had previous body work as well. Pretty scary that it had a pristine Carfax. I batted around the idea of buying if he accepted a low ball offer, but I don't think I'll go for it no matter what. I'd have to buy sight-unseen, and I don't trust him enough to do it.

Maybe I'll take a step back and see how I feel in a month. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll hold out.

andy-gts

Through much painful experience I have learned to buy as much of a nice car as you can afford....we all like to work on cars but love to drive them even more and I purchased one in an much of a perferct condition as I could and have Never regretted it....go for it man!!!!

shmark

I second the notion of buying a nice car. You'll spend twice as much buying a "bargain" and bringing it up to standard, and believe me you'll still find things to spend and work on, on even the nicest car. That's part of the fun. I paid a premium for my current car to get one in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition, and particularly with full records from new. No regrets at all, best decision I could have made. I've been driving and enjoying my car for almost a year now and have still had plenty of "garage time" to enjoy too. If I had bought a car needing work, I would have spent considerably more and not had the chance to meet nearly as many people as I have.

bigmac

I have had mine for 3 years and 12K miles (now @ 50K miles). Just usual maintance done, T belt, fluids change, new battery. Love it. Good luck. Mac

cold_beer839

IcemanG17 has a very nice '88 S4 for sell. It needs nothing.

Do yourself a favor and buy it then win a trophy at your 1st show.

Marine Blue

+1 on buying the best car you can afford. I've done that twice and have been happy with the outcome both times.

JHowell37

I'd like to add to the "buy the best one you can afford" advice. Do that, but don't spend every dime on it because even the best ones will probably need some maintenance of some sort.

Marcquito

Beautiful!

Marcquito

^^^^^p.s.- Thanks for the new wallpaper image.

Fly Navy

Mine's for sale - and won't cost you $10K "to make nice"!

r/Mike

eugkim

In the last 24 hours, I've changed my mind 4 or 5 times. I went to sleep determined to hold off and reconsider next spring. The morning brought new feelings, and I've been on and off since. Right now, I'm interested.

I've considered it, but would prefer a 5 speed.

As above, is it a 5 speed?