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Originally Posted by bet
Also, what are upkeep costs like on these cars? I have a reasonably modest budget and want to be realistic about what I'm getting into. I know there is a strong aftermarket parts supply, is it safe to say you can pretty much avoid the dealer at this point on these cars? Any thoughts for the newbie are greatly appreciated!
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160k miles isn't much on a 928 that's had regular servicing and the required major services done.
However, if you don't do your own wrenching, the maintenance and upkeep to get it running nicely will be prohibitive.
At the cheap end, timing belt job is around $1100, up to $2k if the car needs new cam gears, oil pump gear/seal and tensioner rebuild (cam gears and oil pump gear are probably in need of replacement by 160k - mine were all worn at 150k miles).
If the intake is all original and unremoved, chances are you'll need new sensors, gaskets and vac lines - factor in about 10-15 workshop hours and $1.5k in parts depending on how much needs replacing (could be more).
Much as I love my 928 (am shopping slowly for a second one), I couldn't in all conscience recommend one to someone who was going to pay a workshop to do the work, unless dropping $10k in bills wasn't scary. The sad fact is that any work you pay or do yourself isn't going to add value to the car.
If on the other hand you'll be keeping a daily driver, and are willing to learn to wrench, then go for it - lots of support here and from local 928'ers in many parts, and these cars are beautifully made.
