Kicking around buying an 84 928 S looking for advice
10-12-2010, 10:54 AM
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The last two like that I pulled from MA, with some (major) help from the underground railroad that saved them from their owners.
Avatar 85 car, for one. Sub 2K.
I don't disagree with the appeal and desireability of well-kept 928's.
Just that if they can be made driveable they are on such a strong platform that even a stripped one is an exceptional vehicle.
Parting them can certainly be appropriate, but bringing them back is a tremendous kick.
Avatar 85 car, for one. Sub 2K.
I don't disagree with the appeal and desireability of well-kept 928's.
Just that if they can be made driveable they are on such a strong platform that even a stripped one is an exceptional vehicle.
Parting them can certainly be appropriate, but bringing them back is a tremendous kick.
10-12-2010, 11:08 AM
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For heavens sake, aren't we talking about having fun here?
For me, I envy the first guy but respect the second guy. Its just a steekin hobby, so whatever...Bruce
10-12-2010, 11:10 PM
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Don't do it. 928s are cool looking and that's about it. Get a 951. They handle better and can easily be made to be faster than a bloated U boat that's more aerodynamic in reverse.
10-12-2010, 11:49 PM
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You are not a ex city council member are you?
10-13-2010, 12:02 AM
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Just caught this thread - hello fellow Montanan - I've had an 84, an 86.5 and now a 78, and I've done a fair amount of wrenching on my own. the 84 is a good car, and $1200, if as described, is a good price.
I'm just down the road from you, and if you want, I can look at the car with you (depending on where it is located), and give you some idea about what may be involved in bringing it fully up to snuff. You can come by and check out my car too - the 78 - Bluemax.
As a mechanic, you won't be overwhelmed with the mechanics of the car, especially since you've worked on p-cars. The 928 has many unique attributes as opposed to the other varients, but I doubt you'll get lost on it. You don't need many special tools either, but a couple are good - such as the timing blt tension tool, flywheel lock, alignment bolt, and a couple others that can be borrwed or bought. This board is priceless as well (plus a few other choice links).
Keep us posted on the quest, and let me know if you want my help (for what its worth:-).
I'm just down the road from you, and if you want, I can look at the car with you (depending on where it is located), and give you some idea about what may be involved in bringing it fully up to snuff. You can come by and check out my car too - the 78 - Bluemax.
As a mechanic, you won't be overwhelmed with the mechanics of the car, especially since you've worked on p-cars. The 928 has many unique attributes as opposed to the other varients, but I doubt you'll get lost on it. You don't need many special tools either, but a couple are good - such as the timing blt tension tool, flywheel lock, alignment bolt, and a couple others that can be borrwed or bought. This board is priceless as well (plus a few other choice links).
Keep us posted on the quest, and let me know if you want my help (for what its worth:-).
10-13-2010, 12:10 AM
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It will out run my 87 with out a doubt.
10-13-2010, 12:14 AM
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1200 for an 84 that runs? Sold! if it were me. But then, I can invest the labor to install the parts to get it back to where it was in 1984. If you're paying for labor... pass. Figure 1.2k original investment plus 4-6k in parts to get it in fresh, stock condition. Price goes north from there depending on your taste. I've had my 84 for a dozen years now and it's been a real solid beast, 300K+ miles and counting, largely due to driving the **** out of it every chance I get...
10-13-2010, 12:33 AM
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One. and it was a hell of a good example
Alrighty. Bring one out to HPR this weekend, we'll see what happens. not a blown 928 of course. and No, I'm not Lart.
However I do enjoy stirring the pot a little bit
Oh, by the way, Anything you can do, I can do better!
However I do enjoy stirring the pot a little bit
Oh, by the way, Anything you can do, I can do better!
10-13-2010, 01:06 AM
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Are you talking stock 951 vs a stock 928? what years? 87 vs 87? 89 vs 89? bye bye 951.... All the 928 needs is a wider front tire, and its handling is very very similar to the 951. Excellence just did a writeup and comparison with a 951 and a 928. The author picked the 928.
10-13-2010, 09:21 AM
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Love my 84. Car is perfect nad the ride is great. This is a true GT touring car. When we do treks, I use the 928, comfort and ride beat knocked around any time. Funny, my bud drives my 951 beast on the treks and I drive my 928. The difference, he flies and I cruise.