Speaking of low mileage examples...

[BRB-83-911SC]

Seeing harborman's car, and understanding his excitement and amazement at owning and driving a well preserved, slightly used 928 made me want to share mine - an 84 928S Euro 5-speed with 33,000 miles. Some of you may have seen my introduction on the other site back in November. I drove it home to Boston from Pittsburgh just after Thanksgiving - been tucked away waiting for spring since.... Here are parts of those posts:

It has 33,xxx original, documented miles. I have all service records from new, including the original title from the importer, and the original bill of sale.

I was attracted to this particular 928 for a number of reasons – 1 owner, low miles, unmolested all original, OB, 5-speed, extremely clean, Euro that was not mucked up during federalization (no hideous side markers, Euro H-4’s in tact, cats removed soon after federalization, although I wonder where the rear fog light went), etc. It has the M28/21 dual distributor engine and runs very well. I had the TB/WP service done before I drove it home, and I plan a few deferred maintenance things (brake/clutch fluid flush, gear oil change, rubber fuel lines, brake hoses, etc.) just for peace of mind. There are a few other things that need attention over time – rear hatch release (motor works, but doesn’t pop), rear wiper (disengages after ½ wipe), windshield washer pump seems dead, AC, occasional grinding of gears (suspect clutch adjustment or bleeding).

I couldn’t be happier! Driving it is like driving a new car. It’s a bummer that as soon as I got it home, winter has set in – I can’t wait for spring to detail it and tackle some of the little issues.
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After educating myself on the changes over the years, and US vs. Euro, this one had everything going for it in terms of what I like most - the "older style" front and rear end, the S spoilers, even the earlier seats with the cut out below the headrest. Euro specific, I liked the higher output 16v engine, the side marker turn signal repeaters, the H4's, and the fuel economy guage (silly as it is). The fact that it was one owner, nothing was hacked up, low miles (but driven consistently between 1,000 and 2,000 miles each year - not stored away for years at a time), and seems to have spent its non-driving time in a garage and under a cover, sealed the deal for me.
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So, while these low mileage cars *look* almost factory fresh, I do understand the fact that certain components "deteriorate" as a matter of time, regardless of mileage. Mine had the original timing belt, and even though it looked new, I did not risk driving it until it was replaced. And, I am sure there are 928's with 100k + miles out there that are in better shape than mine. Mileage is just one factor to consider - and low mileage can work for you and agianst you at the same time. Bottom line, these are awesome cars regardless of age, mileage, and appearance. Cheers!

Oh, link to more photos of mine: http://brbutler1984porsche928seuro.shutterfly.com/

[Fabio421]

Sweet!!! Very nice. Now all it needs is some spacers on the rear wheels and maybe a short shifter and it's good to go.

[MPDano]

Oh yeah!!!! Drive it like you stole it. I guess I am very partial to Black Interiors too.

[BRB-83-911SC]

Thanks Fabio - it has the factory option "415 Wider Rear Track" which I'm told are 21mm spacers, plus "474 Sport Shock Absorbers", Bilsteins.

[harborman]

Really nice!!!! You are lucky too, like me! Very nice car indeed!!!

[mitsy]

cool looking car ....

[chesireIsugaree]

YEah babv