Newer car (2001+) that is most like the 928?
05-19-2016, 10:30 AM
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Aston DB9. Rear seats are just about as useless as in 928 but they are there. Most are automatics like late 928 but manual was available up to 2012 IIRR.
05-19-2016, 11:50 AM
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There is nothing that exactly matches the 928, but a 6-Series BMW comes the closest IMO and is well within your $50k budget.
That said, why do you need a newer car? Your budget will allow you to buy the best of the best S4 or a VERY nice GT. The GTS is overpriced for what it is and would diminish the value to use as a daily driver. Excellent condition well maintained cars pop up here on Rennlist from time to time that would make great and reliable daily drivers and won't depreciate at all. They will likely go up in value gradually.
With $50k you'll have plenty left over for maintenance and repairs. You could even go a bit crazy and mod it. Add a supercharger and a Corvette 6-speed transaxle conversion to a nice 5-speed S4 and you're still under $50k with modern power and up to date drivetrain in a classic 928 shape.
If I had $50k to spend on a car I'd be shopping for a clean 928 to mod, not something newer trying to recreate the original Porsche GT car.
That said, why do you need a newer car? Your budget will allow you to buy the best of the best S4 or a VERY nice GT. The GTS is overpriced for what it is and would diminish the value to use as a daily driver. Excellent condition well maintained cars pop up here on Rennlist from time to time that would make great and reliable daily drivers and won't depreciate at all. They will likely go up in value gradually.
With $50k you'll have plenty left over for maintenance and repairs. You could even go a bit crazy and mod it. Add a supercharger and a Corvette 6-speed transaxle conversion to a nice 5-speed S4 and you're still under $50k with modern power and up to date drivetrain in a classic 928 shape.
If I had $50k to spend on a car I'd be shopping for a clean 928 to mod, not something newer trying to recreate the original Porsche GT car.
05-19-2016, 02:10 PM
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Theta, this has been exactly my thoughts from the beginning, why settle?
05-19-2016, 02:40 PM
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I think that the 928 drives a lot like an older corvette... at least like a C4 for certain, and the C5 had lots of improvements over a C4. That's just my own personal experience though. Heavy steering at slow speeds, low to the ground, hatchback, double wishbone suspension, etc....
I bought an 85 Vette (C4) back in 89 and put 150k miles on it in the 8 yrs I owned it. The 928 drives very similar to it as a good friend of mine remarked.
I can't help thinking that the C4 was very much based on the 928...
For modern cars I also can't help but think the Nissan 350Z was inspired by the 928 as well (especially the a** end and the overall styling).
Just my 2 cents...
Frank
05-19-2016, 03:47 PM
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Similar lines as the 928 and Aston Martin DB9 with a reasonable price (and still unusable rear seat) would be a 2009 or newer supercharged Jaguar XK or XKR (500 hp) or F type. You can find good examples for under $50K with a quick search. Even a convertible if you want.
XKR and F type look like an updated 928 to my eyes; i.e., very GT, powerful engine, good handling. If I was to sell my 928, this is were I'd look for best "bang for the buck". Clarkson and Hammond on Top Gear love to flog the XKR and F type with power oversteer...looks like fun if you don't have to pay for the tires!
XKR and F type look like an updated 928 to my eyes; i.e., very GT, powerful engine, good handling. If I was to sell my 928, this is were I'd look for best "bang for the buck". Clarkson and Hammond on Top Gear love to flog the XKR and F type with power oversteer...looks like fun if you don't have to pay for the tires!
05-19-2016, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Vilhuer
Aston DB9. Rear seats are just about as useless as in 928 but they are there. Most are automatics like late 928 but manual was available up to 2012 IIRR.
05-20-2016, 07:41 AM
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Early DB9 really is what 928 used to be. With +50k miles its 40-50K euros in Europe. So its geting cheaper to buy than GTS on those countries where car registration tax is non existent on modest. Fuel consumption is about same and service also. Jaguar XKR is half price alternative but existence of cheaper XK8 makes it less interesting.
05-21-2016, 10:12 AM
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Well, there are several of us who have owned, (or do/did own) 928's that have purchased the AMG model of the Mercedes 2003+ roadster (SL55). In the case of my 2003, both the previous owner and I had owned 928 GTS's before purchasing it.
They have greater acceleration, outstanding cornering, and a ride that is somewhat better than the 928. Negative is no back seat, and no hatch. However, a solid hard top that converts to an open air car in 15 seconds when the weather is great is a positive. Just took it out for dinner last night and friends who had never seen it raved about it's looks and 'convertibility'. Prices are in the 25K to 40K range for excellent 2003-2006 cars. However, just like the 928, you want to be sure it has been well cared for by any/all previous owners. Deferred service can become VERY expensive if you must have a dealer make repairs!!
Complexity of service is equal to, or perhaps greater than the 928. The hydraulic suspension MUST be serviced (although MB did not specify it - kinda' like the timing belt on the 928!). Fair to good Forum for support and information, but not NEARLY as good as THIS forum for the 928.
They have greater acceleration, outstanding cornering, and a ride that is somewhat better than the 928. Negative is no back seat, and no hatch. However, a solid hard top that converts to an open air car in 15 seconds when the weather is great is a positive. Just took it out for dinner last night and friends who had never seen it raved about it's looks and 'convertibility'. Prices are in the 25K to 40K range for excellent 2003-2006 cars. However, just like the 928, you want to be sure it has been well cared for by any/all previous owners. Deferred service can become VERY expensive if you must have a dealer make repairs!!
Complexity of service is equal to, or perhaps greater than the 928. The hydraulic suspension MUST be serviced (although MB did not specify it - kinda' like the timing belt on the 928!). Fair to good Forum for support and information, but not NEARLY as good as THIS forum for the 928.
