No 928 - Will keep my Vette
03-11-2010, 10:38 PM
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I've owned an '87 S4 and currently a '93 GTS. Neither left me beside the road or required any high dollar repairs. They just need PM like any Vette will. Find one that is current on PM and you make it a lot easier on yourself.
Sorry if I never get to meet you in person, you know, all those Vettes just kinda blend in with background traffic. 928's, on the other hand, are a rare sight.
Sorry if I never get to meet you in person, you know, all those Vettes just kinda blend in with background traffic. 928's, on the other hand, are a rare sight.
03-11-2010, 10:41 PM
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Newer Corvettes are not easier to work on. I will wager it is more difficult to change the clutch in a new Vette than to change the clutch, water pump, and timing belt on a 928. The Porsche has a cover and coupler to make clutch removal easier. The Vett requires you to remove the bellhousing, torque tube, and transaxle. Most people lift the body and frame off the drive train.
03-11-2010, 10:41 PM
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03-11-2010, 10:59 PM
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I've got two GMC 2500hd 4x4 trucks, tough,dependable,rugged,*** kicking. I have pulled every type of truck: Toyota,Dodge,Ford, Fuso, even a chevy out of the ****. I love them, I wouldn't consider driving a different brand. That said.... when I decided to buy a toy car, I won't say money was no object, I looked at a bunch of different cars up to $40,000.00( 1990 or older only). I gotta say, I think the most cliche thing in the world is a 40 something guy in a vette. I researched about 20 different cars, types before I came to own a 928, don't think reliability,cost of ownership wasn't high on the list either. Shut the door of a 928, then a vette... solid... crap.Drive 10 miles down the road quiet... crap. Vettes are fast, they appeal to a big part of my redneck youth (I'm still a redneck,not so young). Unless it's been built in the last five years they just don't stop or steer at speed. All of them feel like disposable plastic. All of them rattle after 5000 miles. They are not built to last. I am, and I want a toy that will last me til I'm much older. I do spend a **** load of $$$$$$, but the only thing in the past year to leave me stranded in my own drive was a $9.20 ground strap. I even call that my fault, I have read Rennlist and I know better! The money I mostly spend is on stuff "I" need, or stuff I think my pride and joy deserves. The 928 died too young, the Vette has lived too long.
A C5 Z06 will go around corners, stop very good, just run and run and is very fast.
03-11-2010, 11:10 PM
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The 2 cars really are for different audiences. I thought about the 'vette and the 928 when I was looking. The technology in the 928 seemed to be a decade ahead of the 'vette, it had more finesse, and the ride comfort was hands down better. On top of that, I had a couple of young kids and new that I would be able to get the whole family into the 928 ... decision made.
I did worry about what I was getting myself into as far as maintenance, but I was soon amazed to discover the resources out there like this forum. If you hold out for a properly maintained sample, and continue on that path, the car is a joy. I have no reservations regarding the reliability of my 928 and will take it out of town for a trip without any worries.
I did worry about what I was getting myself into as far as maintenance, but I was soon amazed to discover the resources out there like this forum. If you hold out for a properly maintained sample, and continue on that path, the car is a joy. I have no reservations regarding the reliability of my 928 and will take it out of town for a trip without any worries.
03-11-2010, 11:20 PM
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I know this is going to make some of you mad....I've always wanted a 928 - I got pretty close to buying one until I checked out all of the repair stories and high bills associated with keeping them running. I know what you are thinking - "these are elite GT supercars and warrant the extra maintenance so that you can have all of the performance perks that they offer. " - The fact is that you cannot drive a hundred miles in a 928 without having something fail. Boom - there goes another easy $1000 (if I do it myself) and I have to tear out half of the engine compartment. Does anyone ever drive their 928 over 10000 miles without getting taken to the cleaners?
If a 928 was half as reliable as a Corvette then I would buy one. Let me ask a burning question: Why do performance cars have to be un-reliable cars? Just because a car is fast and performs - why does it need constant attention?
If a 928 was half as reliable as a Corvette then I would buy one. Let me ask a burning question: Why do performance cars have to be un-reliable cars? Just because a car is fast and performs - why does it need constant attention?
03-11-2010, 11:26 PM
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Rad makes a good point- when I saw what you have to do to change the clutch on a C5,- I was incredulous! MAJOR disassembly required. Brendan may like that part.. 
Greg is right, though, the car does handle, accelerate and stop well..
Greg is right, though, the car does handle, accelerate and stop well..
03-11-2010, 11:53 PM
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Speaking of clutch replacement in a Corvette...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM3So0U1BMQ
This video proves that the perception of Vette owners being total dipsh*ts is completely unfounded!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM3So0U1BMQ
This video proves that the perception of Vette owners being total dipsh*ts is completely unfounded!
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03-12-2010, 12:07 AM
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I know this is going to make some of you mad....I've always wanted a 928 - I got pretty close to buying one until I checked out all of the repair stories and high bills associated with keeping them running. I know what you are thinking - "these are elite GT supercars and warrant the extra maintenance so that you can have all of the performance perks that they offer. " - The fact is that you cannot drive a hundred miles in a 928 without having something fail. Boom - there goes another easy $1000 (if I do it myself) and I have to tear out half of the engine compartment. Does anyone ever drive their 928 over 10000 miles without getting taken to the cleaners?
If a 928 was half as reliable as a Corvette then I would buy one. Let me ask a burning question: Why do performance cars have to be un-reliable cars? Just because a car is fast and performs - why does it need constant attention?
If a 928 was half as reliable as a Corvette then I would buy one. Let me ask a burning question: Why do performance cars have to be un-reliable cars? Just because a car is fast and performs - why does it need constant attention?
03-12-2010, 12:08 AM
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Most of you Guys have been good sports about this- it wasn't meant to be so serious though. I will always adore the 928. Newer Vettes are everywhere on the road and are indeed cheaper in some capacities. I would rather have a 928 period. A lot of guys on the Vette forum have had 928s and I can tell - have a great respect for them - tighter at high speeds - better materials etc. I have my lottery ticket ready for one 
03-12-2010, 12:11 AM
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Worf needs to jump in on this, god only knows how many track days they have put on their Z06, but it is a whole bunch of them.
One of the guys on the Corvette forum is winning SCCA races (I think that is what he runs) and his almost never breaks, still under warranty and has had 0 issues with the warranty, he even has it wrapped with race numbers, sponsors, etc, I mean it looks like and is a race car, but it is a stock C6 Z06 with better rubber on it.
03-12-2010, 12:14 AM
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Most of you Guys have been good sports about this- it wasn't meant to be so serious though. I will always adore the 928. Newer Vettes are everywhere on the road and are indeed cheaper in some capacities. I would rather have a 928 period. A lot of guys on the Vette forum have had 928s and I can tell - have a great respect for them - tighter at high speeds - better materials etc. I have my lottery ticket ready for one
03-12-2010, 12:45 AM
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I have had three Vettes. A 81, 86 and 91. They were a lot of fun and great bang for the buck. The quality is just not up to Porsche specs. Even brand new ones are plasticy. Sure they are fast, handle great but the BIG difference is pedigree, quality of fit and finish and materials and EXCLUSIVITY. No one turns their head for a standard vette. Sure a old split window, but they drive like crap.
I always liked the 928 for it's design, it's GT'ness, it's V8, it's pedigree and most importantly there are not 50k of 'em made a year. Maybe that many in 17 years at best. If you want cheap fun and no flair or panache get a vette. Don't fool yourself and think they are Honda's. They are on par with 928's in maint. So is any sports car.
I always liked the 928 for it's design, it's GT'ness, it's V8, it's pedigree and most importantly there are not 50k of 'em made a year. Maybe that many in 17 years at best. If you want cheap fun and no flair or panache get a vette. Don't fool yourself and think they are Honda's. They are on par with 928's in maint. So is any sports car.