Some advice!

[tony9704]

Hey all! Let me introduce myself. I am Tony from Wisconsin and I pilot an '88 911. I have a friend who is looking at a '83 928s model Porsche. I don't know much of these cars, but he is looking for some advice. any prepurchase wisdom to be shared? Anyone have any 0-60 specs on this years (310hp?) model? Any significant issues that should have been addressed over the years? Recommended things to check? Thanks for your time!

[Mrmerlin]

Your question about the 928S will depend on the engine code if its a USA or ROW (rest of the world) car

To find the engine code, find the top rad hose where it connects to the engine, go about 2 in. forward of the hose clamp and then 2 in. down under the hose, there is a small rectangular block with the numbers on it
For USA
M28/20 =83-84 928S Auto 3 speed
M28/19 = 83-84 928S 5 speed.. These engines give 234 hp


Now if you have a Euro engine ( ROW)
M28/12 = 80- 83 928S auto 3 speed
M28/11 = 80-83 928S 5 speed , These engines give 300hp

The Euro engines for 84 -86 give 310 with twin distributors and the early LH system
M28/22 =84-86 928S auto 4speed
M28/21 = 84-86 928S 5 speed

you can print off an engine code sheet at www.928gt.com find page 2 and then go to tips and links

[Danglerb]

928's don't have gearing that favors 0-60 times, think around 7 to 8 seconds on a US 83 with a 5 spd maybe half a second faster than the AT.

Without a full inspection by someone highly experienced in the 928 the cost of repairs are a roll of the dice between nothing and a serious $20k money pit.

My own standards before I pay for an inspection are, original paint in a condition I can live with given minor touch ups, recent serious driving history, repair history free of mickey mouse fixes, and a price to make it tempting, but first the car has to be tempting regardless of price or I don't even dig into it.

Shopping for a 928 by price is a recipe for doom.