Porsche Enthusiasts Club Forum

Hi All,

Been lurking around this forum ( and Rennlist) for a couple of month or so, and have always loved Porsches especially the 964 and 928. I have known a few people over the years run a 964 every day with only an acceptable amount of cost/drama and was wondering how many of the 928 owners on this site use their sharks as everyday transport?

I currently run a 17 yr old Merc SL, so am at least partly used to older cars' electrical gremlins (I too now own a multimeter!), expensive parts and poor fuel economy. The 928, however, seems to be in a different league altogether complexity-wise...Shock and Awe are what I experienced when I explored the 928 workshop manuals!

One of the Rennlist posts lists a set of criteria that predicts a miserable ownership of a 928, and I remember 2 of these were:

Making the 928 yr only drive

Not being pretty handy with a set of spanners

What do you think?

I do about 5k a year and am not entirely clueless with electrical fiddling...could a half decent one be my only car?

Cheers everyone,

Paul

P.S. Brett if yr reading this, do you know anything about the S4 at Bournemouth Motors for 5995?

Hi Paul

First mine is a daily driver.....for 5 years now....

No mechanical problems AT ALL !

The engine , tranny etc are basically bulletproof...

Electrics ARE fun lol, good job you own a Multimeter...but its never anything drastic, its usually stuff like electric boot release, or windows or rear wiper etc etc...

I didn't know about that S4 (got a link ?)...but I will happily go look at it for you if you wish ??

All the best Brett

Hi Brett,

thanks for replying. That sounds quite encouraging...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/200939342382477/sort/priceasc/usedcars/make/porsche/model/928/quicksearch/true/adid/200939342382477/postcode/so155hf/page/2?previous=%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fusedcars%2Fpostcode%2Fso155hf%2Fmake%2Fporsche%2Fmodel%2F928%2Fquicksearch%2Ftrue%2Fadid%2F200939342382477%2Fsort%2Fpriceasc%2Fpage%2F2&anchor=advert200939342382477&logcode=p

This is the car near you (if the link has worked), should the adjustable 'racing' suspension and lowering be ringing alarm bells? I only wondered if you knew the car because it's local to you and seems interesting...

Cheers,

Paul

Hi

This is what THEY say....

2 Doors, Automatic, Coupe, Petrol, Grey. Full Porsche Service History, Just Serviced, MOT Until May 2010, Cambelt Changed, £1500 GT Split Rim Alloy Wheels, S4 Bodykit, Full Black Leather Grey Piped Sports Interior, Upgraded Sound System, Clifford Alarm & Immobiliser, Onboard Computer, Upgraded GT Dash & Steering Wheel, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Full Racing Adjustable Suspension, Lowered By Porsche 2.5ins, Front & Rear Double Piston Calipers, Had Engine Compression Test (no cracks)Head Light Washers, Electric Windows & Mirrors, Electric Sunroof, Call Jay on 01202 391 889 for More Details www.bournemouthcarsltd.co.uk, £5,995

This is what "I" say lol....

Cambelt changed WHEN ?

Split rim wheels damaged (the one in picture, others may be worse)

S4 Bodykit... <<< lol standard S4...

Cannot see dash but id bet its standard S4

Interior looks ok but as usual they cleverly did NOT show the drivers bolster, it WILL be ripped (£70 ish to replace)

ALL S4 and 86 S2 have adjustable height suspension (nothing to do with Racing)

Lowered << lollll that looks higher than most S4s i have seen and my S2 is a LOT lower than that on standard suspension adjustment...

All S4s have 4 pot Brembos

So, either they do not know much about 928s or as usual with dealers they are a bit prone to exaggeration

Its also a bit overpriced....by around 2k

Happy to go look at it for you if you wish though ??

All the best Brett

Hi

Oops forgot to add...MILEAGE is conspicuous by its absence....

All the best Brett

Nice one Brett – have got a couple of days off next week, will go and have a look for myself and check the mileage, history and overall condition. I suspect, like you, that it is overpriced, but if I really like it or can do a deal, I will perhaps take you up on your kind offer to inspect it.

Cheers

Paul

Agree with Brett, most of that blurb sounds like 'traders exaggeration' and I doubt if they've got a clue how to service it. I'm popping into JMG tomorrow so might take a peak if I've got time.

Andy