Newb Looking for Advice

[TheStache]

I'm new to here, never had a European car but have been in the hobby a while (mostly muscle cars) and have always loved 928s. I'm looking to get into one and saw a few deals out there, latest one I was considering is an '81 with manual trans. Any advice anyone can give me in terms of purchasing (things to look out for particular to 928s) and as far as owning/maintaining, or perhaps a link to another post or some other form of reference material?

My goal is to get one fairly reasonably priced, get it in good running shape, update the wheels and brakes from a late model Porsche as I've seen on here by a few people, and then maybe one day get a little crazy with the motor combo. Mostly I just want a driver though, something I can enjoy and drive to work a few days a week.

Thanks!

[MPDano]

You mean a deal like this?

$900 1983 US 928S The latest LEO928S

[TheStache]

Yeah I have been following that...just curious if there was anything else out there.

[MPDano]

Throw down some links to what your looking at and we can help you.

No maintenance records, then your going to be replacing a lot of things just off the bat.

Mine are both early cars, but I hear on the later ones theres a lot of talk about the Thrust Bearing. Plus the later cars are Interference Engines, which is one of the main reasons for holding back.

[TheStache]

Gotcha. Well I'm waiting for either my next paycheck or one of my cars to sell before I go look at it and hopefully pick it up...so I'll get back to you. But so far I know it has a new fuel pump and clutch which were just replaced. The interior needs some help, but I am told it runs/drives fine.

[Pete R]

There's no such thing as a "deal" with a 928, it will cost you one way or another On a new car with no history, I would do the timing belt (and related parts), replace all the fluids and run it, have some fun and see how it goes. Find a set of factory manuals, they will pay for themselves quickly. good luck

[TheStache]

Gotcha...so you get what you pay for. More money up front means better maintained and less money on repairs (hopefully)?

[MPDano]

Originally Posted by TheStache

Gotcha...so you get what you pay for. More money up front means better maintained and less money on repairs (hopefully)?

Exactly, hopefully.

[Danglerb]

Originally Posted by TheStache

Gotcha...so you get what you pay for. More money up front means better maintained and less money on repairs (hopefully)?

Not very often. With a 928 you have to have someone who knows the 928 WELL, take a look at the threads for BOTH of the cars Leo bought. Leo got the deal on the second car because he now knows much much more about a 928 than when he bought the first one.

Incredibly good and bad deals show up on 928's all the time, and unless you buy from a known seller, condition can vary alot. Without someone expert in the 928 looking it over carefully, as in a 3 hour on a lift inspection, you roll the dice.

Nobody with a nice well sorted 928 will sell it willingly, so 95% of the cars on the market are problem cars to one extent or another.

Take your time and make sure you buy what you want, not a project you hope to make into what you want.

[JhwShark]

You will certainly want to know what you are getting into...great advice on what you will, and it is the car.

And if you want to really explore or want to get into the weeds with what an inspection could entail at the deepest, review the PPI... PPI

[bwmac]

Originally Posted by TheStache

I'm new to here, never had a European car but have been in the hobby a while (mostly muscle cars) and have always loved 928s. I'm looking to get into one and saw a few deals out there, latest one I was considering is an '81 with manual trans. Any advice anyone can give me in terms of purchasing (things to look out for particular to 928s) and as far as owning/maintaining, or perhaps a link to another post or some other form of reference material?

My goal is to get one fairly reasonably priced, get it in good running shape, update the wheels and brakes from a late model Porsche as I've seen on here by a few people, and then maybe one day get a little crazy with the motor combo. Mostly I just want a driver though, something I can enjoy and drive to work a few days a week.

Thanks!

The more money you can spend on a car that has had most work already done, is the best way to go.

Its better to get something with most of the bugs removed.

10,000 to 15,000 gets you a well sorted car
there is a 15,000 supercharged one I saw on Rennlist for sale.
25-30,000 is near restored and maybe supercharged

Here is a link
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/928-forum/617241-1985-928-euro-for-sale.html