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pecivil · 11-01-2006, 08:21 PM

I have always had a secret desire to get a 928. It just looks SO ********************en.

Porsche V8. Nuff said.

But my mechanic also told me "Danger Will Robinson!!"

Boxster repairs = expensive

928 repairs = 2nd mortgage

Probably, I will still get one at some point.

Of course I have been telling myself this for 10 years.

A 95 GT. Low miles. Guards Red. Stick shift.

As a matter of fact, I saw one on autotrader the other day just like that with 21k miles.

Only 60K!!

FIG · 11-01-2006, 09:47 PM

GTS' aren't cheap in our neck of the woods either

clicky clicky

Brucelee · 11-02-2006, 05:11 AM

The ones we all crave still command a buck.

The ones the mechanics want us to buy are pretty cheap, at least in SOCAL.

redman12 · 11-03-2006, 09:14 PM

I also love old Carrera's, its so classic.

z12358 · 11-02-2006, 05:53 AM

The only thing I don't like about it looks-wise is the shape of the rear wheel wells. That straight line covering the wheel reminds me of a Citroen.

Z.

MNBoxster · 11-02-2006, 04:18 PM

Hi,

Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car Magazine has a feature in it's current Dec. '06 issue named: Affordable Exotics - 12 Exotics cheaper than a Camry. Based on a budget equal to a well-optioned Camry ($27k). The Porsche 928 is one of the cars they highlight. Here's what they say:

Magazine writers have been telling you to buy a Porsche 928 S for 20 years now. And you still don't have one, eh? Well, really, NOW is the time to buy one. Like the Ferrari 400, it was a car that sent out mixed signals in every possible direction. Was it a Sports Car? Was it for the burgeoning Grand Turismo market? Who knew?

Here's the shocker: Buy the Automatic. You'll save a bucket of money, get a real sense for the Grand Tourer the car's supposed to be rather than the Sports Car it was trying to be.

Later cars are better and S2s aren't as expensive as the GTS. Parts are still somewhat available, but you're going to pay for them. The Driveline is pretty durable, provided the owner has taken the proper preventative maintenance steps. There should still be a few original owners around. Pay more and buy one from them.

Engine: V8, 234-288hp
Top Speed: 155mph
Price New: $51,900 (1986)
Typical Cost Today: $19,000
Number Produced: 22,662

Ease of maintenance: ●●○○○
Annual Maintenance Cost: ●●●○○
Potential maintenance Cost: ●●●●●
Fun Value: ●●●●●
Investment Value: ●●○○○

I have a friend, fellow Esprit Owner (2 actually) who has an S2 (Automatic - made by MB btw) which he uses to tow his Boat. Another Lotus owner here has a GTS 5-speed (Euro-spec) which he bought new overseas, used there for several years, and then imported. They both love them and both say the car is pretty reliable and not expensive to own.

Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

pecivil · 11-02-2006, 05:08 PM

I gotta see a picture of a 928 towing a boat.

there is just something wrong with that. I wonder if the earth slightly spins off its axis when he does that.

MNBoxster · 11-02-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pecivil

I gotta see a picture of a 928 towing a boat.

there is just something wrong with that. I wonder if the earth slightly spins off its axis when he does that.

Hi,

Not at all. It uses a Porsche Towing Hook attached to the Frame members, designed for the car. Dave specifically got the car for this purpose and specifically got the Automatic because it has a Transmission Cooler, and the V8 has the power to pull the trailer. It's the only thing he uses this car for.

Dave is a pretty interesting guy. He's a GunSmith by trade and made a bundle patenting some sort of specialized Skeet Shooting Barrel (apparently it's the only thing the Pros and Serious Amateurs use).

He has quite a few cars to choose from. His daily driver is an Audi S4, he also has a 1978 Lotus Esprit, an '89 Lotus Esprit SE, an '05 Lotus Elise S2, and a 1917 Ford Model T, at least at last count.

I met Dave through his older brother, Bill, who used to race Datsun 240Zs with me back in the late '70s and was a former Air Force Pilot. Unfortunately, Bill was killed last year when his Beechcraft Baron crashed in a field in Kentucky, apparently out of fuel. You may remember this story because it made the national news. Bill left from Sioux Falls, SD to return to Mpls. from a business trip. Flying alone, with the Auto-Pilot set, Bill apparently suffered a massive stroke and was unable to move. The plane flew past Mpls., over Madison, WI where two Air Guard F-16s were dispatched to it and they followed it to Detroit, where a 2nd pair of F-16s took over and followed it all the way to Kentucky where the plane suddenly lost altitude and crashed in a remote field, apparently when the fuel was exhausted. Pretty sad...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

CJ_Boxster · 11-02-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

Unfortunately, Bill was killed last year when his Beechcraft Baron crashed in a field in Kentucky, apparently out of fuel. You may remember this story because it made the national news. Bill left from Sioux Falls, SD to return to Mpls. from a business trip. Flying alone, with the Auto-Pilot set, Bill apparently suffered a massive stroke and was unable to move. The plane flew past Mpls., over Madison, WI where two Air Guard F-16s were dispatched to it and they followed it to Detroit, where a 2nd pair of F-16s took over and followed it all the way to Kentucky where the plane suddenly lost altitude and crashed in a remote field, apparently when the fuel was exhausted. Pretty sad...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Wow that is sad, I wouldnt mind going the way he did with 2 F-16 as escorts.

deliriousga · 11-03-2006, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Engine: V8, 234-288hp
Top Speed: 155mph
Price New: $51,900 (1986)
Typical Cost Today: $19,000
Number Produced: 22,662

Ease of maintenance: ●●○○○
Annual Maintenance Cost: ●●●○○
Potential maintenance Cost: ●●●●●
Fun Value: ●●●●●
Investment Value: ●●○○○

Just a couple of things from the article. I guess they stopped at the 16V 1986 S2 because the 32V 1986.5+ S4 had 316HP and I believe they ended up in 1995 with around 350HP. Also, the parts are pretty readily available and mods galore, but if you can't work on it yourself, you will pay a boat load in maintenance. There are not many mechanics who know the 928 and you definitely need it. It's the only V8 model Porsche had until the Cayenne, and that's a different beast. I disagree with the automatic, but I've never been a fan of automatics in any car. The 5-speed is fantastic, and I love the the dogleg shift pattern.

Finally, if anyone really does consider getting a 928 send me a PM. I'll get you to the great forums and websites for the model. You can practically rebuild one from scratch with all of the stuff those guys have posted online.

Brucelee · 11-03-2006, 10:29 AM

There is a kit that allows you to drop any small block chevy in the 928. I always have my eye our for one with a bad engine.

I love bargains and speed. What a combo.

PS-the Ls1 and Ls2 corvette engine is cheaper, lighter and faster than the stock Porsche engine in these bad boys.

deliriousga · 11-03-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Brucelee

PS-the Ls1 and Ls2 corvette engine is cheaper, lighter and faster than the stock Porsche engine in these bad boys.

There was a guy at Sharks in the Mountains this year who has taken a 4.7 Vette engine and dropped it into his 928. Looks nice. I'll see if I got any pics of it for you.