I've located at 1990 928 GT (only avail. with 5 speed) in Colorado Springs where I live. I realize that this model is relatively rare and am interested, but it does have some real and potentional issues. VIN is WPOJB0920LS860517. It is white with Saddle interior.
I've looked it over twice now, once with a more knowledgable friend. We both agree that the body and paint appears original and very good with light oxidation and dirt except for damage to the drivers door edge. It appears that the door edge hit an obstruction while backing up. Glass and rubber trim is very good except for half dollar sized impact crack on windshield.
Also, no information is available about the car, last owner is said to be "out of the country". Dealer says it has sat somewhere for a couple of years before being flatbedded to their lot. Battery is dead and does not accept a charge. Dealer doesn't want to do anything about replacing the battery. Dealer says mileage is 65K but title says "mileage excempt". Dealer says this is because Colorado DMV considers mileage too low for year. Dealer says shift linkage is "broken or disconnected' and cannot drive.
Interior is dirty, especially drivers seat, floor and door trim panel. Rest of interior has surprisingly little wear except is dusty/dirty as if it was never cleaned in 65K miles/18 years. Brake and clutch pedals are missing rubber covers, no big dealy but curious. No dash cracks, rear cargo area and seats little to no wear.
Dealer says to have the car flatbedded to Porsche mechanic for inspection, which I heartily agree, except that they don't sound too interested in selling the car except that the price is $6500 "firm".
Okay, some questions:
1. This car has the electronic odometer display which I obviously cannot see without battery power. Is there a way that the electronic display could have been tampered with to reduce the mileage number?
2. On the manual trans linkage what could be broken that does not allow engagement?
3. Can the drivers door edge (aluminum) be repaired?
4. What would you do to check out the car? How much would you spend to getting it running before making a decision?
I see this model in the 15K to 25K price range in very good to excellent condition so the asking price even with the unknowns is appealing. I am not a stranger to aquiring "fixer uppers" and would be willing to spend twice the asking price.
I realize the car will take thousands to bring it up to spec. I know that a timing belt/tensioner/waterpump replacement should be done immediately.
Wheels lips are curbed/rashed and one is broken and one would require welding. So wheel restoration or replacement is a given.
Am I crazy to take this on for the price?
Thanks,
Mark
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