Contemplating another 928..

[riber.bentsen]

This might be a crazy idea - but, I've had my first 928 for two years now, and it's sort of complete (a 928 is never a finished project, but I've narrowed down the list anyway).

My car is a manual transmission car, and while that is fun on spirited runs in the weekends or holidays, I live in the town center and it's heavy work maneuvering that beast around

So I started looking at 928's again and found this 1984 Euro Automatic. It's black, with the same color interior as mine but in better condition and full leather instead of fabric/leather. I'm thinking, remove all the good bits from the '84, install on much rarer '86 and put the almost as good bits from the '86 back in the '84. That way I'm taking stress off my rare 1986 and I get a daily driver out of the '84 that I don't have to worry so much about..

What do you guys think? Is two 310 hp Euros too much?

Here are some pics:









He wants $4.450, but with a little massaging I'm thinking $3.500 - $4000.

[MPDano]

If it were me, I would look into an S4 or later.

[stepson]

Everyone should have at least 2 928's.

The nice thing about having 2 cars that are virtually the same (the 86 Euro and the 84 Euro) is that you will have the knowledge from one car that is completely transferrable to the other car. (ie. TB jobs are exactly the same, and for the most part so is the rest of the car) You have driving expectations that will be identical for both cars, and it will be easy for you to tell if something is amiss with either one based on how the other drives.

[riber.bentsen]

Originally Posted by stepson

Everyone should have at least 2 928's.

That is one bold statement, yet very true. I wouldn't say I'm bored with my current car, but I miss the challenge it was at first. Also, this one has a few plusses in my book, like no side rub strips, sunroof (I think), full leather cabin with lumbar support, memory and heating, and S4 disc-wheels.


I might just flip it for the stuff I want (interior, wheels), give it a polish & new TB+WP and maybe earn a few $$.

[harborman]

Price seems reasonable, go for it! I have an auto and love it. If you drive in city traffic, you will like it even more. My hot rodding, bleach burn out days are out of my blood.

[MPDano]

We Spoke now "PULL" the Trigger! No more discussion, just DO IT!!

[riber.bentsen]

Originally Posted by harborman

Price seems reasonable, go for it! I have an auto and love it. If you drive in city traffic, you will like it even more. My hot rodding, bleach burn out days are out of my blood.

Since I'm 20 years old, mine aren't!

[924CarreraGTP]

1984 was a lower volume year for the 928. I have an 84 Auto thats a rare color and sits in my garage. I just bought an '83 that is becoming my street racer. I've stripped the back seats, spare, tools, and all of the floor mats and carpet except the drivers side. Next thing gone is going to be the A/C and all of its components. The car has a nice sounding 3 inch exhaust too. When I put the K&N in it, its really going to run. I've even pulled the windshield wipers off because they don't work, and I don't plan to do anything but race this car pretty close to home. She's gonna lose weight.

[Danglerb]

I feel pretty much the same about an automatic as I do a convertible, I don't see either as something I would want to put a lot of money into. Both are features I enjoy from time to time, and I just don't enjoy other minor qualities they might also have all that much.

If I am going to drive an automatic, I'd just as soon it was a nice comfortable cheap reliable car.

[riber.bentsen]

That's why I want both

A lighter, manual 928 on 17" Cup1's for spirited drives, and an auto on 16's with a sunroof for cruising and daily driving.

[stepson]

[QUOTE=924CarreraGTP;6296976]1984 was a lower volume year for the 928.QUOTE]

924,
What exactly do you mean by this? There were more '84's sold in 1984 than ANY other year except 1979.

[riber.bentsen]

Went to have a peek, and it is in very nice overall condition albeit a little neglected on the maint. It's done just 100.000 miles so barely run-in Trans is a little rough in the shifting but my only reference point is a 2002 Audi A6 so not really fair base of comparison. No record of fluid/filter change as well, so prolly just that.

I've taken mega pics, but the camera isn't cooperative at the moment.. What you guys think, should I take a stab at this beauty or run for the hills?

[tychain99]

79's were the most popular year? is that a plus or minus when looking for 928's

I have an 80 right now, love it, just found a black on black 79 for 600 bucks. Garaged its whole life, black on black auto, no rust body is fine, all electrical works, the interior needs a little tlc

the guy said it did not run, I talked him down to 6 hundred, it had been parked for 2 yrs, he put a battery in it and it fired up!

it is going to cost me 200 to get it towed , so 800 bucks and i will have a running 928 here by the weekend.. that is a pretty ligit deal correct?

[Danglerb]

Originally Posted by tychain99

79's were the most popular year? is that a plus or minus when looking for 928's

I have an 80 right now, love it, just found a black on black 79 for 600 bucks. Garaged its whole life, black on black auto, no rust body is fine, all electrical works, the interior needs a little tlc

the guy said it did not run, I talked him down to 6 hundred, it had been parked for 2 yrs, he put a battery in it and it fired up!

it is going to cost me 200 to get it towed , so 800 bucks and i will have a running 928 here by the weekend.. that is a pretty ligit deal correct?

Not the most popular, the highest production, generally the 79 is the least popular, cheapest model year.

$600 for a running car sounds good, interior isn't that hard or expensive to fix. Good original paint would make it hard to resist, but despite starting right up, plan on spending serious coin getting the PM up to date. I recommend you flush out the fuel system before running it anymore.

Don't leave the rear wheels on the ground if you tow instead of flatbed.

[tychain99]

PM?
It will be on a flat bed, i dont have to worry about , I imagine the tires are likely spent, but i have an extra set of wheels and tires that were on my other 928 when i first got it

which years are more desirable, ? i might be able to turn this car for a profit and perhaps hunt out another decent deal if i had a better idea what years bring better money etc.. I have not owned cars for that long, I just started playing around with them when i got my other 928, but i have the fever now. What other things are worth doing to these cars? Obviously a 30 year old car might be thirsty for some kind of updating. any ideas, advice or suggestions appreciated.

[Danglerb]

Preventive Maintenance, replacing fuel hoses prior to the fire etc. Average 928's need between $5k and $10k of catch up work done.

Most value to least value, GTS, GT, S4, 85/86 32v, Euro S, 83/84, 80/82, 78/79. 5 Spds have a premium over automatics, low mileage big effect on value, and the rest is condition and details.

A couple people have made money buying and selling low mileage very nice cars, but you won't make wages on average cars, most are $10k away from being $5k cars.

[tychain99]

I got ya thanks for the input. It is nice to be able to ask questions on here and get reliable answers. I obviously am a little new to the car world, Not totally clueless, but it is much appreciated to get quick answers from other enthusiasts.

[Dean_Fuller]

Originally Posted by riber.bentsen

Went to have a peek, and it is in very nice overall condition albeit a little neglected on the maint. It's done just 100.000 miles so barely run-in Trans is a little rough in the shifting but my only reference point is a 2002 Audi A6 so not really fair base of comparison. No record of fluid/filter change as well, so prolly just that.

I've taken mega pics, but the camera isn't cooperative at the moment.. What you guys think, should I take a stab at this beauty or run for the hills?

Those seats look great! I would be very tempted to do what you are talking about. An auto in city traffic is great....but I like my auto anyway.

[pcar928fan]

Originally Posted by stepson

Everyone should have at least 2 928's.

Hell 2 is barely even getting started on a 928 collection!

[pcar928fan]

Originally Posted by tychain99

just found a black on black 79 for 600 bucks. Garaged its whole life, black on black auto, no rust body is fine, all electrical works, the interior needs a little tlc

the guy said it did not run, i talked him down to 6 hundred, it had been parked for 2 yrs, he put a battery in it and it fired up!

It is going to cost me 200 to get it towed , so 800 bucks and i will have a running 928 here by the weekend.. That is a pretty ligit deal correct?

nicely done!