Why can't I find a good 5 speed 928 for 5-7K?
07-09-2010, 01:51 PM
#31
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how difficult would it really be to find another couple thousand dollars for the car you WANT!
07-09-2010, 02:20 PM
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Because there are none?
I'm buying a really nice 1983 5 speed today. 70,000 original miles. Cylinder 8 and cylinder #1 both have coolant in them, from "old" head gaskets. Car has been sitting for 3-4 years...not because of this, but because of a bad relay. We replaced the relay, got it started, and it put water into the heads, when the cooling system got pressure. Presumably the gaskets got "finished off" from sitting there. Who knows what we find when we remove the heads (?), but I don't think there has been water in this engine for 3-4 years.
Here's the point. Although this is a really nice car, by the time I'm done, I'll still have 10K invested. But it will be very fresh and in very good condition. Although the cars have low value, they still cost a bunch to fix. The pieces are still expensive. But when done, they are great cars.
I'm buying a really nice 1983 5 speed today. 70,000 original miles. Cylinder 8 and cylinder #1 both have coolant in them, from "old" head gaskets. Car has been sitting for 3-4 years...not because of this, but because of a bad relay. We replaced the relay, got it started, and it put water into the heads, when the cooling system got pressure. Presumably the gaskets got "finished off" from sitting there. Who knows what we find when we remove the heads (?), but I don't think there has been water in this engine for 3-4 years.
Here's the point. Although this is a really nice car, by the time I'm done, I'll still have 10K invested. But it will be very fresh and in very good condition. Although the cars have low value, they still cost a bunch to fix. The pieces are still expensive. But when done, they are great cars.
07-09-2010, 02:38 PM
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Thats cool.
Because there are none?
I'm buying a really nice 1983 5 speed today. 70,000 original miles. Cylinder 8 and cylinder #1 both have coolant in them, from "old" head gaskets. Car has been sitting for 3-4 years...not because of this, but because of a bad relay. We replaced the relay, got it started, and it put water into the heads, when the cooling system got pressure. Presumably the gaskets got "finished off" from sitting there. Who knows what we find when we remove the heads (?), but I don't think there has been water in this engine for 3-4 years.
Here's the point. Although this is a really nice car, by the time I'm done, I'll still have 10K invested. But it will be very fresh and in very good condition. Although the cars have low value, they still cost a bunch to fix. The pieces are still expensive. But when done, they are great cars.
I'm buying a really nice 1983 5 speed today. 70,000 original miles. Cylinder 8 and cylinder #1 both have coolant in them, from "old" head gaskets. Car has been sitting for 3-4 years...not because of this, but because of a bad relay. We replaced the relay, got it started, and it put water into the heads, when the cooling system got pressure. Presumably the gaskets got "finished off" from sitting there. Who knows what we find when we remove the heads (?), but I don't think there has been water in this engine for 3-4 years.
Here's the point. Although this is a really nice car, by the time I'm done, I'll still have 10K invested. But it will be very fresh and in very good condition. Although the cars have low value, they still cost a bunch to fix. The pieces are still expensive. But when done, they are great cars.
07-09-2010, 03:24 PM
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http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1830806832.html
Down to $7900 now.. better get it before Porken does
Down to $7900 now.. better get it before Porken does
07-09-2010, 04:09 PM
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Looks are not a big part of my 928 world. Clean, straight, fresh bits, always starts, never strands, eats 911's and most everything else, that's my 928 experience or what I work towards. I don't let my beasts sit, I drive the **** out of them, and being a little dull in the paint is a good thing to me. I'd rather have Kempf alignment numbers, fat tires, good shocks, and a twisty road. Putting a 30 year old back into shape to do that kind of stuff... priceless. So starting with a decent 5spd example for under 3k is a helluva bargain to me, just needs some bits, some labor, and some loud pedal.
07-09-2010, 07:26 PM
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Looks are not a big part of my 928 world. Clean, straight, fresh bits, always starts, never strands, eats 911's and most everything else, that's my 928 experience or what I work towards. I don't let my beasts sit, I drive the **** out of them, and being a little dull in the paint is a good thing to me. I'd rather have Kempf alignment numbers, fat tires, good shocks, and a twisty road. Putting a 30 year old back into shape to do that kind of stuff... priceless. So starting with a decent 5spd example for under 3k is a helluva bargain to me, just needs some bits, some labor, and some loud pedal.
07-09-2010, 08:38 PM
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Oi! Porken! Why are you still reading this? You should be on your way there now!!
07-09-2010, 09:00 PM
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I'm buying a really nice 1983 5 speed today. 70,000 original miles. Cylinder 8 and cylinder #1 both have coolant in them, from "old" head gaskets.
Saw this car today. Greg got himself a really nice car. Red/tan, no rubstrips, 5-speed, LSD, great paint, good clean/straight interior, only a few small fissures starting at the defrost vents. But who better to spend $10K on a $5K car?
07-09-2010, 10:24 PM
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Every now and again the stars align just right and you get one. then you keep it
07-09-2010, 10:30 PM
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These lower mileage cars that didn't get the coolant changed can be a real mess.
07-09-2010, 10:50 PM
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I just realized that I really didn't appreciate "Sexual Chocolate" as much as I should have! After Sean worked on it and I did a few little things that car ran great and was real fun to drive! Sure I still had to fix the A/C and do something about the interior but boy do I miss her now.
07-09-2010, 11:04 PM
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There are some deals out there on cars. You however must act quickly. You also need to have cash. Most people price a car at what would make them happy however often they will agree to be less happy. It is a negotiation no matter if they say firm price no lowball etc.etc. most when shown a big stack of 100 bills start thinking. Like the factory five I can buy for $17,500. The deals get bought quickly.
07-10-2010, 12:02 AM
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Well one thing is for sure if Greg ever decides to sell it, nobody in their right mind will have to worry IF the work that has been done, was done correctly.
My guess is that car is going to end up with some really nice one of a kind parts.
I think it is great that Greg got this car.
07-10-2010, 11:59 AM
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maybe you can...
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...lack-85-a.html
see if you can get someone in the area to look at it for you
see if you can get someone in the area to look at it for you