1978 928 Vaule please

[aluminum]

" Value 1978 Porsche 928 "
Hello Forum : I am in Idaho and unexpectedly found a 1978 Porsche 928 .
What do you think is the Value of this Car.
I have tentatively offered $1,500 and the Guy said hummmm
From What I have gathered so far
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Car 1978 Porsche US Model >>> 180 K Miles
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Paint is Good but a repaint job light Blue
Body is straight
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5 speed Manual said to work well and shift smooth
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I am told Car motor runs well
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motor looks original / Cis Fuel lines to each cylinder
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Water Pump I am told leaks so I expect it well need a front end refresh
( timing Belt / Pump / Crank oil Seal / Check Camshaft seals )
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Seats look Good but are recovered Black Vinyl or possible leather
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Dash Cracked / Pod cracked
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Wheels 16 inch phone dial's polished look good
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Interior > now this bothers me Value wise I think but may be wrong
Door Panels are good but look to be like 1983 / 1984 Door Panels
and the seats not being original however in good shape
* As I remember 1978 has plaid pattern door panels as well as the seats ? any one sure on this ?
I am thinking the car if it runs good / sound's good / Shifts good is worth $2,000
however the front End refresh I value at - $500 so I came to $1,500
It also needs a fuel Pump humm about $75 for a used one
what do you think everyone if you care to please reply

[Pete R]

Figure the front end of the motor refresh (timingbelt ect) at more like a $1000. He should have jumped at $1500. Personally I wouldn't pay more than that for a 78. I would be inclined to spend more on a newer car. You may have $5k in that car before you know it if a couple other things are worn out.

[stepson]

Originally Posted by aluminum

It also needs a fuel Pump humm about $75 for a used one

Pete is right. That TB/WP job is a lot closer to $1000 for the parts.

Also putting a used fuel pump on a 928 is like practicing to bleed.

[aluminum]

Thanks for reply :
this would be my 3 rd front end refresh and I have never had a failed part problem yet now going on 4 years

928 Remanufactured Water pump 92810601511xa3e
Our Price: $135.00
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928 New Mechanical Injection belt 92810515700ii17
Our Price: $27.00
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OR a DAYCO Belt >> 928-105-157-00-M19
$21.00
now Rollers if needed are extra and 1 may be needed perhaps
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Oil Seal $ 9.29
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Rollers ( Tensioner main roller ) are costly like $80

so $251.29 with a Tensioner main roller
Labor well I don't charge for my Labor on my own car
but do figure it into the value of
" Cost of Car estimate " related to the Value of the car .
I know a lot of people would only say buy brand new and I well simply say
The water Pump is made from a OEM Original Porsche Core ( made by Porsche )
with plastic type impeller ( can not damage Block )
Seal > German
Belt German or Goodyear for example are very cheap
I well also say I have NEVER Had a Failed Part that I am quoiting
Used Fuel Pump ? I get them guaranteed to work or money back and they test them when I buy them before my eyes.
My 80 has been running one for years now . It pumps the fuel with no leaks simple as that .

All that aside the Question is what is this 1978 Porsche 5 speed Worth Running fixed ( front end of refreshed ? ) driving normally OK
I am thinking $2,500 to $3,500 because that's what I see them selling for
so at $1,500 + some $300 in parts = $1,800 and My Labor
so Its not really worth it unless the car is worth at least $3,600 in my Book
Thanks for reply's
Yes $1,500 is high I think also as I only Paid $300 for my 1980 for example ? But could sell the 1980 as is with bad paint for $2,500 10 times in 20 days in Las Vegas or Bay area central CA. > Just talking Value

[Danglerb]

I would never buy a repaint except for parts or use a rebuilt water pump, so why would my advice on value be of use? Never buy a 928 based on price except as parts. Buy what you really like, pay what it costs to be happy.

[spooledx2]

Hello. Where are you in Idaho? I'm in the Boise area if you need someone to help you look at it. If you need any info or help don't hesitate to contact me 208-863- triple seven four.

Ramon

[stepson]

Originally Posted by danglerb

i would never buy a repaint except for parts or use a rebuilt water pump, so why would my advice on value be of use? Never buy a 928 based on price except as parts. Buy what you really like, pay what it costs to be happy.

+928

[Dean_Fuller]

If it were an interference motor I would not use a rebuilt water pump but on a NON interference I don't see a big deal with it.

A well done repaint would be better than bad original paint IMHO. People who like and care for their 36 year old cars will want it to look as nice as possible and that means a repaint most of the time. Bad original paint means they don't care what it looks like...and probably don't want to spend money keeping it running with correct parts....again IMHO.

As far as value......people loose $10K on brand new cars every day...why would $2K one way or another on a 36 year old Porsche really bother anyone if its a car you want?

[aluminum]

Originally Posted by spooledx2

Hello. Where are you in Idaho? I'm in the Boise area if you need someone to help you look at it. If you need any info or help don't hesitate to contact me 208-863- triple seven four.

Ramon

Thank you for your offer !!! yes I am in Boise visiting my brother
Went today and is no power to the fuel pump . Car runs with fuel added
Looked closer at the car and Its Very straight . Seats are in great condition front and rear Jump seats .
Do you own a 928 already at present .
At Silver Lake area car nearby . People in Boise are so nice and friendly

[aluminum]

Originally Posted by Dean_Fuller

If it were an interference motor I would not use a rebuilt water pump but on a NON interference I don't see a big deal with it.

A well done repaint would be better than bad original paint IMHO. People who like and care for their 36 year old cars will want it to look as nice as possible and that means a repaint most of the time. Bad original paint means they don't care what it looks like...and probably don't want to spend money keeping it running with correct parts....again IMHO.

As far as value......people loose $10K on brand new cars every day...why would $2K one way or another on a 36 year old Porsche really bother anyone if its a car you want?

Thanks for reply
Yes this is what I was thinking also >> Revisited the Car today and shift linkage is nice and tight ( seller a friend of my brothers says it shifts smooth up and Down > all gears just fine except it like's to be at full stop for Low Gear ( 5 speed )
Body is very straight with few exceptions . Paint is better then my first look
( wiped the car down with cotton rags )
Motor sound good with limited running until runs out of gas / no power to fuel pump on my meter at all / Jumped power to pump direct and still no Pump Running at all
Lowered my offer to $1,300 because of the feedback here but mainly because of expected electrical repairs .

I see a few OT Reply's about what parts to use lol ( IE : New or
RE Manufactured but that's another Post / Topic .
for the money this is a nice car I hope I get it however I am seeing a few out their . Car has no rust I could find like around the Rear hatch

[19psi]

If all you have is a power issue to the fuel pump...you can't go wrong at that price.

[19psi]

Originally Posted by Dean_Fuller

If it were an interference motor I would not use a rebuilt water pump but on a NON interference I don't see a big deal with it.

A well done repaint would be better than bad original paint IMHO. People who like and care for their 36 year old cars will want it to look as nice as possible and that means a repaint most of the time. Bad original paint means they don't care what it looks like...and probably don't want to spend money keeping it running with correct parts....again IMHO.

As far as value......people loose $10K on brand new cars every day...why would $2K one way or another on a 36 year old Porsche really bother anyone if its a car you want?

Agree with everything you said, except for the "IMHO".
Your entire post is common sense FACT.

[spooledx2]

Originally Posted by aluminum

Thank you for your offer !!! yes I am in Boise visiting my brother
Went today and is no power to the fuel pump . Car runs with fuel added
Looked closer at the car and Its Very straight . Seats are in great condition front and rear Jump seats .
Do you own a 928 already at present .
At Silver Lake area car nearby . People in Boise are so nice and friendly

Aluminum: yes I own 5 of them lol. 2x1979's (One auto and a 5speed track car in progress), 1980(project), 1983 S auto (parts car), and a 1986 S auto (Daily driver).

Ramon

[aluminum]

Originally Posted by spooledx2

Aluminum: yes I own 5 of them lol. 2x1979's (One auto and a 5speed track car in progress), 1980(project), 1983 S auto (parts car), and a 1986 S auto (Daily driver).

Ramon

Hello Tks for re reply so you know what your talking about no doubt I well let you know if we don't come to terms .
OT do you by chance happen to have a Good instrument cluster circuit foil / board
( Printed circuit ) for a 1980 I think 1979 to 1981 well work all the same
or a complete Instrument Cluster . Looking for one that works . Have the gauges but the printed circuit board is bad > no gas gauge / speedometer and such . ( I Have a 1980 US Model also )
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I have some 80 or close to 80 " body parts " some in Norther ca and some in Las Vegas . Doors / Hood / Bumpers .
the 78 here in ID is worth fixing as the windshield is perfect ( perhaps replaced )
and not a rusty in the usual spots > a solid straight body / 5 speed should be good / linkage feels excellent / rugs good / drivers manual good condition a car taken care of with receipts inside the car . DASH is cracked however but not lifted so easy to Cap .

[tlister67]

You better get it before Ramon finds it!

I am over on the east side of idaho. It seems like the car is a great deal. I would think you could find a spare cluster pretty easy and transfer parts. I bet you could even fix the traces with some patience.

Hope you get it!

[aluminum]

Originally Posted by tlister67

You better get it before Ramon finds it!

I am over on the east side of idaho. It seems like the car is a great deal. I would think you could find a spare cluster pretty easy and transfer parts. I bet you could even fix the traces with some patience.

Hope you get it!

LOL + 928 Your right on track
My Brother who lives in Boise served meals on Wheels for 12 years in Boise and met this Private Party who has the car . It is not advertized ! he has about 10 car's and one happens to be the 928 . I just happen to have my Trailer with me .
I shall call the Person this AM to get a Final from him one way or another I hope
I figure if the car is not as " Described " to me running wise no problem I can always get my money back from the car / Parting it or just sell as is