[Alan in AZ]

Everybody can be right - so much depends on your definition of "Restore"

To some restore means getting everything functional and aesthetically acceptable....
to others it means a full on concours restoration - really better than new perfection.

To most it probably starts out with the idea of getting the car looking 'closer' to its original condition... and may include updating some things beyond that (wheels, tires, audio, etc). All are OK definitions - but which one is yours?

Paint - you can probably paint a 928 for $5K but to make it look like factory wil cost closer to $20K with new rubber and dissassembly - I know people who paid more than that ... You can do it yourself but you will never equal a Porsche quality finish at home.

Interior items that need to be replaced are hard to find and still likely to need work on finishes & color matching - few amateurs do this very well... $$

An engine rebuild to perfect condition is a very expensive proposition...

Replacing/refinishing tires/wheels and replacing suspension components - costs mounts fast. Top performance tires >$1000

All the little parts - splash shields, hoses, belts, broken accessories all mount up sometimes hundreds at a time.

Many functionality issues Dash/ECU/ABS/Airbag/PSD/Starter/Alternator etc can be expensive to fix however you go - and to do it yourself may not save any money by the time you buy tools and parts to figure out what is wrong...

Yes it is cheaper if you do the work yourself - but its still expensive...

Alan