2 cars to chose from: both $3500
02-15-2009, 01:39 AM
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I use Mobil 1 15/50 or something like that... The '83 is fine, not a powerhouse though for sure. The '84 - '86 EURO cars (when running and running well) had a list of 310HP but most estimates put it closer to 330! They were FAST! Made as much or more HP than an S4 and weighed 300# less! What was an '83 240HP or so...267ish lb/ft TQ? I don't have the numbers in front of me.
As for driving vs. shipping... You will have to find a shipper and just see what they will charge you... I personally like white cars and I like 928's in white... I think the GTS is the BEST of the white 928's and I think next is the OB cars, then the S, and lastly the S4's... that is all subjective though. Everyone likes different colors on different cars.
You can find an owners manual on ebay for very little money or probably buy one from any of the Big three (928 International, 928 Specialists, 928sRus). The "owners manual" is good but very limited. It won't help you do any kind of actual mechanical work on the car. It will just tell you what the various switches are for and what fuses do what... You can probably find PDF files of most of it online.
If you want "workshop manuals" that is a whole different story. They assume you already have a pretty high level of understanding of the car, but they will tell you EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about the 928... They are also very expensive. Are they down from $400 now guys, I have not looked in a long time.
Good luck!
As for driving vs. shipping... You will have to find a shipper and just see what they will charge you... I personally like white cars and I like 928's in white... I think the GTS is the BEST of the white 928's and I think next is the OB cars, then the S, and lastly the S4's... that is all subjective though. Everyone likes different colors on different cars.
You can find an owners manual on ebay for very little money or probably buy one from any of the Big three (928 International, 928 Specialists, 928sRus). The "owners manual" is good but very limited. It won't help you do any kind of actual mechanical work on the car. It will just tell you what the various switches are for and what fuses do what... You can probably find PDF files of most of it online.
If you want "workshop manuals" that is a whole different story. They assume you already have a pretty high level of understanding of the car, but they will tell you EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about the 928... They are also very expensive. Are they down from $400 now guys, I have not looked in a long time.
Good luck!
.... 20 $ ! 
example :
http://www.workshopmanuals.biz/porsc...ual%20928.html
02-15-2009, 02:05 AM
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I'd have a back-up plan, at least a support vehicle, if driving it home.
Clearly, making the trip depends on the condition of the car. We can't do much other than speculate with you.
At minimum you need to understand how to get it onto a flatbed if need be.
Clearly, making the trip depends on the condition of the car. We can't do much other than speculate with you.
At minimum you need to understand how to get it onto a flatbed if need be.
02-15-2009, 02:18 AM
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i have aaa but that only tows you for free up too 100 miles! I just sold my Saab after many problems. However, I could just take it easy on the highway and see how it goes. Is there a big difference going to a car with no traction,abs,etc?
02-15-2009, 02:25 AM
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I don't know. Have never been in one with traction control. If I were you, I'd be operating nowhere near the engagement point of that type of gear. At $3500 you best be ready for anything to happen, including major money expenditures in your first year. I'd be carefully nursing it home.
Its AAA and the like that you need to guard against. They just use local tow operators.
Its AAA and the like that you need to guard against. They just use local tow operators.
02-15-2009, 02:26 AM
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Send me the contact info for the 85 Euro by PM and I'll take that one.
Best of luck, tell us where you are pls.
Best of luck, tell us where you are pls.
02-15-2009, 03:51 AM
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^^^^^
Leaks of ANY kind but in particular look at the steering rack, front and back of the engine, trans/diff at the back of the car... If it looks pretty wet under there and does not look freshly washed (which would be a smart thing to do if you are selling a car that you know is leaky) then that could signal some big expenditures. That said, two of my babies have had leaky transmissions for YEARS! It is a hell of a lot cheaper to top up the fluid and buy rags to clean up the garage than to replace the trans or pull and repair... They shift just fine too so I just keep an eye on them (but remember they are NOT daily drivers for me) and top up when needed.
If the A/C is NOT working it will be pretty expensive to fix. Brakes are a piece of cake so if you need to replace rotors or pads that is no biggie at all...tires are an easy deal but don't drive on them if they are dry rotted or cracked.
As noted a half way presentable paint job will run you close to $3000 and interior fixes can EASILY top that. If you were to go with a full on custom Champagne interior that would probably be in excess of $10k installed... Just saying, keep your eyes open and understand what you are getting in to.
I love these cars and am not unhappy about any money I have spent on them, but it has not been a cheap hobby for me... though per mile ownership (if you take out cosmetic stuff) has been very reasonable.
Good luck!
Leaks of ANY kind but in particular look at the steering rack, front and back of the engine, trans/diff at the back of the car... If it looks pretty wet under there and does not look freshly washed (which would be a smart thing to do if you are selling a car that you know is leaky) then that could signal some big expenditures. That said, two of my babies have had leaky transmissions for YEARS! It is a hell of a lot cheaper to top up the fluid and buy rags to clean up the garage than to replace the trans or pull and repair... They shift just fine too so I just keep an eye on them (but remember they are NOT daily drivers for me) and top up when needed.
If the A/C is NOT working it will be pretty expensive to fix. Brakes are a piece of cake so if you need to replace rotors or pads that is no biggie at all...tires are an easy deal but don't drive on them if they are dry rotted or cracked.
As noted a half way presentable paint job will run you close to $3000 and interior fixes can EASILY top that. If you were to go with a full on custom Champagne interior that would probably be in excess of $10k installed... Just saying, keep your eyes open and understand what you are getting in to.
I love these cars and am not unhappy about any money I have spent on them, but it has not been a cheap hobby for me... though per mile ownership (if you take out cosmetic stuff) has been very reasonable.
Good luck!
02-15-2009, 11:30 AM
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thanks for the info. would you happen to know the locations of the specific things to look for. I'm new to 928's so I apologize about all the questions. I mean after I drive it and if it goes well I will probably just take my time on the highway going home versus the shipping.
02-15-2009, 01:31 PM
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Post # 4 has a lot of information on what to look for when buying a 928 https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...irst-post.html
02-15-2009, 02:59 PM
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I've never been unhappy with White over Black. It will grow on you. White paint is very easy to maintain and touch-up, as is the back interior. Shined up outside and cleaned up inside, it looks great.
02-15-2009, 03:05 PM
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Here's a post that will be ignored, but in two years you will think back and say, "Damn, wish I had listened to that Charley guy".
You don't say what your mechanical experience is, or your intentions regarding doing your own work, but assuming a limited involvement in either or both cases I would highly recommend taking advantage of the current soft market and find yourself a well sorted S4 auto in the $8,000 to $10,000 range. Over the next two years it will save you $10,000 and provide you with 1,000 more hours of "driving" time.
You don't say what your mechanical experience is, or your intentions regarding doing your own work, but assuming a limited involvement in either or both cases I would highly recommend taking advantage of the current soft market and find yourself a well sorted S4 auto in the $8,000 to $10,000 range. Over the next two years it will save you $10,000 and provide you with 1,000 more hours of "driving" time.
02-15-2009, 05:34 PM
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Charley, is absolutely correct...
RE post #25: If you really don't know "where to look" for leaks then I would suggest this might not be the car for you. I was pretty clear... Front and back of the engine, steering rack, rear transaxle. If these words have no meaning to you then move along, a 928 is NOT the car for you...
RE post #25: If you really don't know "where to look" for leaks then I would suggest this might not be the car for you. I was pretty clear... Front and back of the engine, steering rack, rear transaxle. If these words have no meaning to you then move along, a 928 is NOT the car for you...
02-15-2009, 08:13 PM
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my dad is the one who will do most of the small repairs. He knows porsche's pretty well after having about 5 of them over the years. Obviously I would like a late model S4 but here is my situation. My 2000 Saab 9-5 was giving me too many problems as of late and it actually just blew a radiator so I sold it. My ideal budget at the moment is 4k or under. I will earn much more money in the summer in order to maintain it but it doesn't seem like that bad a deal. I know I have to put money into it but hopefully it will turn out ok.