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More sorted car doesn't mean the same thing with a 928 as most of us accustomed to domestic cars think. Outside of the handful of pampered low mileage garage queens all 928's are something of a restoration project, just not in the sense of needing paint. Factory paint can be in great shape, and its crazy expensive to get a car repainted with similar quality, so a car that needs paint is not a good choice for restoring. Exception being spot issues, if area repair meets your quality standards.
Some of the non clear coat paints will buff out from even nasty looking oxidation, but the general rule don't buy a car without paint that suits you with only minor work.
Regards model year, you have to buy the one that you can't resist. If you don't love the body style, early or late model, love the color, love the interior, love the way it drives, the first time the car tests your affection it will be on ebay or CL.
Yes the newer models are frequently more expensive, especially in nice condition, but if you want a wide rear car with a wing and a 32v engine, owning a nice early car won't scratch that itch. That may mean restructuring budget or details on the car, like buying a late model with a bad motor, then spending labor to sort the motor.
My preference is for the early body, pre 87 models, with the added quirk I really hate the sunroof since I am tall. I have a US 83 non sunroof, and a Euro 85 with a sunroof, both 5 spds.
Sounds crazy, but you need to think about all the combinations and decide what you REALLY like, then be flexible and go with the first "nice" car that suits you.
First step, put your rough location into profile or sig and go to some of the local get togethers, this is the start of the season. Meet some people, look at some cars.
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