New Member Looking to Buy his first 928
08-19-2016, 02:08 AM
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Nice find! I'm also local -- split my time between Vancouver, WA and the Seattle area.
I also have a mechanic that I'd recommend if you ever want to go that route, although he's a bit of a trek from you (Washougal). He worked on my 928 for the original owner for many years, including major stuff: (full top end refresh, trans repair/replacement) and smaller stuff too (timing belt, water pump, maintenance). I have seen two other 928s in is shop when mine was there -- including a twin turbo. He also works on some interesting domestic stuff too. He's a stand-up guy and does great work. PM me if interested and I'll pass on his info.
Enjoy your Shark! They are fun cars.
I also have a mechanic that I'd recommend if you ever want to go that route, although he's a bit of a trek from you (Washougal). He worked on my 928 for the original owner for many years, including major stuff: (full top end refresh, trans repair/replacement) and smaller stuff too (timing belt, water pump, maintenance). I have seen two other 928s in is shop when mine was there -- including a twin turbo. He also works on some interesting domestic stuff too. He's a stand-up guy and does great work. PM me if interested and I'll pass on his info.
Enjoy your Shark! They are fun cars.
08-19-2016, 05:35 AM
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Looking forward to following along in your adventure. Congratulations on your purchase. Looks like you found a good one from here. Love that color. What is the interior color?
Brian.
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08-19-2016, 09:01 AM
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Excellent! I'm excited for you, congrats. We need more pics.
08-19-2016, 11:37 AM
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Ok you got one !!! take it slow and carefully plot out what you do from here. Typically it needs a couple grand or so of upkeep per year so if it was neglected for 4-5 years there really is probably $8,000 to $10,000 of repairs needed to be a truly reliable daily driver ready to take off on a 1.000 trip with no real worries.
I really like them but seems like a ton of maintainence even for a former club racer?
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08-19-2016, 01:21 PM
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08-19-2016, 02:09 PM
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08-19-2016, 04:08 PM
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Sometimes I don't get statements like this...(and please don't take this wrong and assume I'm picking on you personally, but we see this statement a lot)
For instances...
Looked at a 69 Chevelle, roller, no glass, body 50% done mostly in primer, but still rough in spots, 396 BB/auto.
Asking 10K...sold within minutes.
Car probably needed another 40/50K to make it right/nice.
So, my point is...most of these 928's that need extensive maintenance/repairs are in the thirty years old class. The amount of money to make them right/nice again is going to be comparable to this 47 year old Chevelle. The object is to spread the mount out over a period of time...and buy the best example you can afford and hide as much as you can from your wife (no...that last one will get you killed...or worse yet...divorced...lol). 10K over five years is only a couple hundred a month, barely a new car payment in comparison.
Now, if you want immediate gratification...you have to pay more up front. But, not always...good deals appear from time to time.
So, jump in...the waters fine!
Brian.
For instances...
Looked at a 69 Chevelle, roller, no glass, body 50% done mostly in primer, but still rough in spots, 396 BB/auto.
Asking 10K...sold within minutes.
Car probably needed another 40/50K to make it right/nice.
So, my point is...most of these 928's that need extensive maintenance/repairs are in the thirty years old class. The amount of money to make them right/nice again is going to be comparable to this 47 year old Chevelle. The object is to spread the mount out over a period of time...and buy the best example you can afford and hide as much as you can from your wife (no...that last one will get you killed...or worse yet...divorced...lol). 10K over five years is only a couple hundred a month, barely a new car payment in comparison.
Now, if you want immediate gratification...you have to pay more up front. But, not always...good deals appear from time to time.
So, jump in...the waters fine!
Brian.
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08-19-2016, 04:22 PM
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The other myth that bugs me is that they're "hard to maintain." I'm no expert mechanic, but with the help of folks here, support from our vendors and lots of patience, I'm managing. Sure, some of the work is cramped, but it's no comparison to any modern car where you have to have specific computer equipment to diagnose ANYTHING. Besides, what better way to get to know your car than to take things apart, fix them and put them back together?
08-20-2016, 12:55 AM
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Its got a blue leather interior with a few issues. I made an appointment with A&P Specialists to go over the car to see what the status is. That will give me a good baseline of what to work on. First thing I want are factory service manuals either printed or digital so anybody let me know their recommendations. Thanks and the journey begins!
08-20-2016, 01:30 AM
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The other myth that bugs me is that they're "hard to maintain." I'm no expert mechanic, but with the help of folks here, support from our vendors and lots of patience, I'm managing. Sure, some of the work is cramped, but it's no comparison to any modern car where you have to have specific computer equipment to diagnose ANYTHING. Besides, what better way to get to know your car than to take things apart, fix them and put them back together?
The 4 cars I worked on most in my life is a 1977 VW Scirocco GTI, 1985 Camaro Iroc-z, 1998 C5 Vette and my present 1980 Porsche 928S (still have the Camaro in Sweden). The Scirocco was a much simpler car to work on but the Camaro and Corvette I found to be on the same level as the 928. My other 2 Hondas, CRV and Jazz (Fit), is much more complicated than the 928.