Does anyone know this 1986.5 928S
02-10-2010, 09:44 PM
#46
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The crankshaft endplay measurement is important. It would point towards condition of the thrust bearing more than a squeaky TT would.
On the other hand, if these are experienced guys and the have reason to connect rear impact with compression of the driveline for some reason, ie, more observations than we have here...
Flip side: buying an inexpensive one with such issues would be my objective. Right? Lets say we confirmed low numbers for end play. It drove and tracked well, shifted well. Then, the purchase might be very good at sub $4K, better at sup $3k. $1000 to $2500 parts and a hell of a lot of spare time labor working alone in the garage at night --- bam --- a cool car to drive. Would want very nice interior and body for that to work.
On the other hand, if these are experienced guys and the have reason to connect rear impact with compression of the driveline for some reason, ie, more observations than we have here...
Flip side: buying an inexpensive one with such issues would be my objective. Right? Lets say we confirmed low numbers for end play. It drove and tracked well, shifted well. Then, the purchase might be very good at sub $4K, better at sup $3k. $1000 to $2500 parts and a hell of a lot of spare time labor working alone in the garage at night --- bam --- a cool car to drive. Would want very nice interior and body for that to work.
Since I do not have the time (or space) for the work I need to find one that is well-sorted.
Thanks!!!
Michael
02-10-2010, 10:05 PM
#47
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By the way, I quoted that line to the guys at A. Bauer and they were laughing.
02-10-2010, 10:16 PM
#49
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02-10-2010, 11:26 PM
#51
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02-11-2010, 12:09 AM
#52
Burning Brakes
I dunno... I bought my 86.5 two years ago (150k miles) for under $5k, 5 speed transmission (see my avatar) and it was in much better shape than the eBay car seems to be in. It did need a new WP/TB immediately, though.
02-11-2010, 12:24 AM
#53
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One thing to be aware of with rear-hit cars, possibly including this one.
If the hatch is misaligned, open it up, take the tool panel off, and check the floor of the hatch area behind the tool panel. Sometimes there's a wrinkle where the hatch area has buckled, and it usually means the chassis is not quite straight any more, as the force was enough to transfer through to the unibody.
Given the issues, I'd say this car is likely a 4k car, even allowing for good interior and being 86.5. Thats quite a lot of mechanical expense going by the labour charges.
If the hatch is misaligned, open it up, take the tool panel off, and check the floor of the hatch area behind the tool panel. Sometimes there's a wrinkle where the hatch area has buckled, and it usually means the chassis is not quite straight any more, as the force was enough to transfer through to the unibody.
Given the issues, I'd say this car is likely a 4k car, even allowing for good interior and being 86.5. Thats quite a lot of mechanical expense going by the labour charges.
02-11-2010, 03:51 AM
#54
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$5k max. you must take every estimate of cost to repair update maintenance and X 2. You will discover things to replace WYAIT. Probably needs the fuel lines replaced as well. Save your money and get a really well sorted car for $10k from member of this forum that has a documented history. I keep think about rperry's S4 that sold for $10k. Great, well owned and cared for car.
Sorry and pleased you did not buy this car. Sorry because I know what it is like to think/hope you have found "the" car and then discover through a ppi that is not the 'one'. Hang in there Michael.
Sorry and pleased you did not buy this car. Sorry because I know what it is like to think/hope you have found "the" car and then discover through a ppi that is not the 'one'. Hang in there Michael.
02-11-2010, 07:46 AM
#56
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$5k max. you must take every estimate of cost to repair update maintenance and X 2. You will discover things to replace WYAIT. Probably needs the fuel lines replaced as well. Save your money and get a really well sorted car for $10k from member of this forum that has a documented history. I keep think about rperry's S4 that sold for $10k. Great, well owned and cared for car.
Sorry and pleased you did not buy this car. Sorry because I know what it is like to think/hope you have found "the" car and then discover through a ppi that is not the 'one'. Hang in there Michael.
Sorry and pleased you did not buy this car. Sorry because I know what it is like to think/hope you have found "the" car and then discover through a ppi that is not the 'one'. Hang in there Michael.
02-11-2010, 07:49 AM
#57
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I think the TB/WP were the ONLY things sorted out in wear 'n' tear maintenance items...
02-11-2010, 02:29 PM
#59
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So after I tell the guy all the problems he "lowers" the price to me to "$9000" I told him good luck with it on eBay. The shop estimates $3000-4000 in repairs needed in the next few weeks.
Thanks everyone-I walked away.
Michael
Thanks everyone-I walked away.
Michael