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Originally Posted by sand_man
Are the engines themselves robust?
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They really are - most of them just rack up the miles with oil changes and regular maintenance. Timely replacement of the timing belt is rewarded, as is looking after old vacuum lines, fuel lines, and intake gaskets.
I've got an 'S3' 5-speed that I'll be putting up for sale soon, only because it is a bit of a lame duck since my 996tt has arrived on the scene. It is an amazing car - with some cheap mods, I've gotten a handsome bump in horsepower and an amazing exhaust note. With the 5 speed box, it is just a pleasure to drive. With 300hp on tap, LSD rear end, and the 5 speed, extensive hoonage is possible.
Shaun has already been warned on the potential perils of 928 ownership - he's going into this with eyes wide open.