Anyone have a brick wall for me to bang my head against?
01-09-2010 | 12:19 PM
#46
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,391
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From: So Cal
Also, IMNMMHO(In My Now Much More Humble Opinion), I was afflicted a bit with a case of "buck fever". At the time I test drove the car, I really liked it, but still didn't make an offer, because I knew that even though I may have liked the ride, I needed someone with more expertise, and more importantly, more detachment. That's why the mechanic's PPI is so important. These posts did save me having to go through a rather expensive learning process.
Anyway, getting back on the horse:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Two-O...item19b91184c4
Opinions?
Anyway, getting back on the horse:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Two-O...item19b91184c4
Opinions?
01-09-2010 | 03:47 PM
#47
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 9,600
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From: Abbotsford B.C.
I doubt that the fender or hood have been replaced on that car, and unfortunatly on a 86 you dont know.
The reason is that if you look at the engine bay it becomes clear that the car was origonally black. (compair to Landseer's picture).
I do agree that the red car has a HORRIBLE paint job. To paint over the light surrounds, and the black trim is simply stupid! I am guessing that they painted over the quarter panel window seals too.
I think that this car is worth between $2500-4500 depending on the condition of a few parts. And if it has LSD.
But a properly sorted 5 speed is worth extra to me as the manuals are so much more fun!
The reason is that if you look at the engine bay it becomes clear that the car was origonally black. (compair to Landseer's picture).
I do agree that the red car has a HORRIBLE paint job. To paint over the light surrounds, and the black trim is simply stupid! I am guessing that they painted over the quarter panel window seals too.
I think that this car is worth between $2500-4500 depending on the condition of a few parts. And if it has LSD.
But a properly sorted 5 speed is worth extra to me as the manuals are so much more fun!
01-09-2010 | 06:33 PM
#48
Rennlist Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,210
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From: Y-Bridge City, Zanesville, Ohio
Dan Brindle has a nice PPI Checklist, too.
http://kondratyev.com/porsche
http://kondratyev.com/porsche/ppi/ppi.htm
Good luck with your (continuing, right?) search. You were right to step back for a bit and think and ask. Give yourself some time to follow this forum and eBay's completed listings. You'll be glad you did.
http://motors.completed.shop.ebay.co...c0.m283&_rdc=1
http://kondratyev.com/porsche
http://kondratyev.com/porsche/ppi/ppi.htm
Good luck with your (continuing, right?) search. You were right to step back for a bit and think and ask. Give yourself some time to follow this forum and eBay's completed listings. You'll be glad you did.
http://motors.completed.shop.ebay.co...c0.m283&_rdc=1
01-09-2010 | 07:08 PM
#49
Rennlist Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,373
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From: Patterson, Ca
Buying your first 928, on your own, is like going to court without an attorney. You're probably going to lose, but boy, are you going to learn some valuable but expensive lessons.
I've been a fan of the 928 for 30+ years, have owned three, and still have little confidence that I would manage to select a "good" one if I were shopping.
I've been a fan of the 928 for 30+ years, have owned three, and still have little confidence that I would manage to select a "good" one if I were shopping.
01-09-2010 | 11:54 PM
#50
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 28,724
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From: Philly PA
Colin I see that you may be correct about a color change, the hood was originally black as was the front pan by the hood latch receiver and they did a good job under the door jambs.
So this car has also had a color change. = Run fast
Another clue is the clamp for the wire harness above the right shock tower is missing as is the bolt that holds it and under this bolt area it looks black, though the fenders are painted with bolts installed
So this car has also had a color change. = Run fast
Another clue is the clamp for the wire harness above the right shock tower is missing as is the bolt that holds it and under this bolt area it looks black, though the fenders are painted with bolts installed
01-10-2010 | 12:34 AM
#52
Race Car
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From: Greensboro, NC
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...s-added-2.html
You could get it all sorted fast.
