EMan 928

2 years ago I bought my 1993 GTS 5-speed for $31k. This was Charley B's car. It had 70k miles on it. Since then I have pulled the motor and removed the heads to remove all of the carbon buildup. Then, decided to put in GT cams, stiffer springs, and lighter lifters. From there, new radiator, oil cooler,clutch, motor mounts, intake refresh, GB fuel lines, new injectors and all of the WYAIT stuff when you yank the motor. And, Greg Brown's stainless headers and exhaust. I'm guessing I will have 50k in the car when it is done(hopefully in May!!).

From an investment standpoint, might have too much into it to ever get my money out of it. But, for 50k, I think I'm going to have a great performing car. And, I've learned a lot along the way. My guess is that at some point down the road, I will break even.

Range Rover

^Given that it is a GTS, I'm sure that in a few years it will be worth well over $50K.

Nicole

well have to see how this applies to modified cars. Sometimes the collectors market is not so kind towards them.

Cheburator

If I did not tell you, there is no way you would ever know that my 1993 GTS 5-spd is running oversize pistons (100.5mm bores, hence 5.5ltrs), GT cams and JDS Porsche PEMs to enable Shark Tuning. The only way you would know is that the car is quite a lot quicker than a GT or S4 5-spd

And then chances are, a prospective buyer probably would not be put off by the use of Porsche parts anyway...

cobalt

That is a nice GTS I was considering buying it from Charley myself.

So I took my GTS out to Paul Miller Porsche yesterday for our local gathering of Cars and Croissants. Over 350 cars possibly closer to 500 too hard to count. Police eventually made us break it up. What I was shocked to see was how much attention the GTS drew. People would walk past Ferrari Scuderia's, 599's and all sorts of exotics to check out the GTS. Most were shocked to see how clean it was and several took my info and want to buy it. Numbers in the $50k range were thrown around but nothing firm. I have to admit it is tempting.

On the air cooled front I spoke to someone who has first hand info on some 3.6T's that recently sold for $180k and $190k and one in Europe that sold for over $200k. So the air cooled market is still on the rise. Although a friend just picked up a 5500 mile 964 cup car in pristine condition for half of its market value.

RKD in OKC

Noticed one the Barrett Jackson show this weekend generally car prices were climbing a bit this year from last year.

On the 964 cup, noticed the last few years the club racer set is moving from the 964 more towards the GT3.

Cheburator

Parts for the 964 are much harder to come by and at present the 996 is the ginger step child of the club racers - it is not fast enough to take on the 997/991, yet it is not cheaper to run... Hence you can pick up a 996 Cup car in the UK or Europe for $45k, while a Street 964RS will set you back $90k+, and a race one with good history is north of $150k...

F4GIB

I have a 98% 1995 GTS with just over 40K miles. I'd need in the $90's to part with it. There were only 104 made in the final year of the 928, all exported to the USA, probably less than 1/2 still running.

James Bailey

How could you possibly think that 50% are not running ??? Most people are unwilling to trash and give up on a $1,500 1980....let alone a GTS
And finding a used GTS engine is not easy which means FEW were wrecked and totaled....

soltino

Right, much closer to 100% than 50.

tino

danglerb

Anybody know when the first 928 was totalled?

Are we down to 50% for all USA 928's in general? Someplace around that figure maybe.

Weird circle of life, cars die to provide nice parts, and owners die to provide nice cars. Nobody willingly sells a nice 928, at least not often.

cobalt

Isn't this a members car? I remember a post regarding the shooting of the commercial.

I would put my GTS up against this any day I think he is being very optimistic an article and unique color combo will bring him a lot extra.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-928-...US_Cars_Trucks

jcb928

On that Ebay sale, The current autocheck does not show a new owner or activity of a transfer & no Ebay feedback was left for the transaction.

It could have been sold overseas or not registered or not really sold.

The Fixer

Here is a nice example to think about.

According to Hagerty's price guide:

A #1 1984 911 Coupe is valued at $44, 900 (there are VERY FEW #1 cars at all left)

Most excellent condition, low-mile 911s are #2 (+/-) and they are valued @ $30,700 according to Hagerty right now.

The ('84-'88) 3.2L Carreras are regarded as the best 911 experience by many,
I owned a 1986 Sunroof coupe for 13 years, they are loads of fun with arguably the best motor sound of any 911 ever. I can still find a very nice one well under $35k.

Mark Anderson just sold a #2 1984 928S for $40,000

I personally hope 928s stay affordable.
When car prices go nuts like the early 911s, it takes the fun out of it.
They become investments and are driven very little. (This saddened Ferry)
Guys you wouldn't want to hang out with own them.
No fun at all.

AnatolyL

Mark Anderson just sold a #2 1984 928S for 40K - that's really, really hard to believe...I apologize in advance for doubting.