why did you purchase the 928?

[mikeesik]

Why?

[AirtekHVAC]

Because I love it! Those sexy curves, the supple leather, the whorish moan of the throttle.......

[jzdu]

Just watched a rerun of wheeler dealers where they bought a 79. Makes me want a 928 to park next to my 911.

[AirtekHVAC]

Do it man!!!!

[cali4sun]

Why not?

[Danglerb]

There is nothing else really like a 928, plenty of similar in some areas, but nothing else has the whole package of style, performance, smell, and comfort for a TALL driver.

Combine that with total naivete on repair costs and middle age, bingo.

[Niles]

Originally Posted by jzdu

Just watched a rerun of wheeler dealers where they bought a 79. Makes me want a 928 to park next to my 911.

That show is exactly the reason I bought mine. They kept talking about an affordable supercar.

[Crumpler]

I have to confess, up front I got the car because the body lines are so awesome and the market was/is so soft.
After the fact, I realized how much car I got. I don't think I will ever not have a 928 from here.
It is the complete package as Danglerb said.
I also have TALL issues, and the car works for me. I do have about 10MM between my head and the roof liner, however, because of the sun roof.

[JK McDonald]

The 1st time I saw a 928 I fell in love with the car before I knew anything about them. The price was right but when I brought it home I discovered it was absolutely nothing like the 911's I had driven for years. After about two months of ownership I flipped it to a dealer after getting it running and looking pretty - and immediately regretted the sell.

Like many others, the car had really grown on me. I now appreciate the design and quality of the 928 more than ever and enjoy owning the car.

Michael

[XLR8928]

It's quite simple... The 928 is in a class of of one- totally unique, and unlike any other car i've ever owned. I'ts an exotic, that due to the myopic, and fickle nature of most of the driving public is unbelievabley reasonable to obtain. People like us , benefit from the poor taste, and ignorance of the general public. Thier loss, and our considerable gain.
-K

[Fsharp9]

I just posted a similar post on RL and got a few slams for asking the same question ...........tough crowd over there ! I just wanted to know what other peoples' reasons were considering all the non P Car options in the same GT category that are more generic,easier and less expensive/ specialized to fix or mod...............................But for me it was the body lines or lack thereof, it looks like nothing else on the planet, Plus the only time I see another one on the road is when the local 928 guys get together

[dtw]

-Wanted a 'modern' Porsche to supplement my archaic air-cooled 911 fixation with creature comforts like good AC, cruise that works, etc etc. but couldn't see spending $30K on an '02-'03 996 that is built like a Toyota
-Wanted a 32V V8 but also wanted a shark body. That confined me to '85-86 S3 cars
-Grew up in the 80s and the 928 made a big impression on me in 80s 'classics' like Weird Science, Risky Business, Scarface.
-Love that 928s are actually very DIY friendly for most jobs and upkeep costs can be reduced by 75-90% by saving on $95/hr shop time.

but mostly

V8 Porsche Powerrrrr

[neil30076]

Impulse!
I worked for a very well know and wealthy entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. I went one day with him in his 911 to a local dealer, and saw a 81Bambuis Beige 928 sitting there. By the end of the day i had bought it, and still have it. Plus a couple of others I picked up on the way

[laneyamps]

Loved them since I first saw them. Many years later I had the opportunity to get one, so, I did. Cool design, V8, and it's a Porsche. hehe What's not to like!

[Fixer]

Just look at that bambius beige 928. Wow.
There's your answer.

[Pete R]

because I have no real attachment to money and I'm not too bright

[Fsharp9]

Originally Posted by Pete R

because I have no real attachment to money and I'm not too bright

Hello My Brother !

[riber.bentsen]

because I have no real attachment to money and I'm not too bright

Amen!

[Fixer]

I kind of think the opposite about 928s.

My '83S cost $5000 and ran great w/ 61K documented 1 owner miles no major issues and all records from new. I think that is a bargain. The Clearcoat was failing on doors and rear bumper cover though and it needed odds and ends but what car doesn't?

Even if i were to spend $10,000 afterwards it would still be $7000 cheaper and faster than:

1983 porsche 911 sc

SCs are not more fun or more useful to me than my 928.

Find a nice one at a good price and you can't beat the 928 for Porsche value.

[newold928]

I got my by way of a trade i almost didn't do Glad i did it i was about to send it to the shop when my 1967 Mustang DD went down so i started to drive the porsche and haven't stopped i have had a few issues along the way and with all of your help and this forum she runs great now i just need some odds and ends.