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These used to be seen often, but like many cars have almost disapeared. A 928 was The type of car that the phrase " Break fast in Calais, dinner in Nice " really suited ( Bmw originally used it for the 3.0 CSL )
A young friend had a new B or C plate S2 auto in maroon, circa 1985, a brief high speed passenger blast in it late one night through East London has never been forgotten , I was very impressed.
I very Nearly scratched a long itch for one of these last year, ( a white S2 and then a blue S4 ) but inreally wanted a manual, which are not common, any one own or running a 928 at the moment ?
A young friend had a new B or C plate S2 auto in maroon, circa 1985, a brief high speed passenger blast in it late one night through East London has never been forgotten , I was very impressed.
I very Nearly scratched a long itch for one of these last year, ( a white S2 and then a blue S4 ) but inreally wanted a manual, which are not common, any one own or running a 928 at the moment ?
I bought a 1994 GTS about 6 weeks ago, and I am loving it.
A very well behaved animal, it can happily pootle around town and then unleash hell at the push of a pedal.
Very comfortable, I did two 200 mile business trips in it last week with just enjoyment and no stress. Even my wife, not known for her interest in cars, loves it.
Don't hesitate. Buy on condition, not mileage and don't avoid the more prevalent autos, which really suit the engines.
ps - get onto the 928.org.uk list quick, and also look at the cars for sale on there, which are mostly enthusiast owned.
A very well behaved animal, it can happily pootle around town and then unleash hell at the push of a pedal.
Very comfortable, I did two 200 mile business trips in it last week with just enjoyment and no stress. Even my wife, not known for her interest in cars, loves it.
Don't hesitate. Buy on condition, not mileage and don't avoid the more prevalent autos, which really suit the engines.
ps - get onto the 928.org.uk list quick, and also look at the cars for sale on there, which are mostly enthusiast owned.
js68 said:
Sold mine 5 years ago for 2k - biggest mistake I ever made. They are fabulous cars, beautifully made and perfectly balanced. You won't regret it. Scratch away I say.
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I had one just like that over 20 years ago. Iirc, the reg was CLO918Y, a 928S Auto. It came straight after a V12 XJS and was similarly fast and juicy but a bit handier to drive. I thought the ride was a bit harsh though.[url]|http://thumbsnap.com/Qu8aDrQ1[/url]rallycross said:
They are great old things I sold my 944 turbo Se which had been tuned to close to 300 bhp and replaced it with a 928 S4 which was a terrific car, like a big 944, shame they stopped making front engined RWD Porsches back in 95. A current model 928 would be a fantastic Gt car.
They still make front engined rear wheel drive cars now. Some Panamera's are read wheel drive. Completely understand if you've blocked this abomination from your mind however 
I've got a 928 S4 i've had for about a year. Spent £1800 on it to get it through it's last MOT, torque tube bearings, headlamp motor, rear brake light wiring.
It's a fantastic machine and quite different to my 964 but it's equally as appealing as a road car.
Keep thinking about selling it but they're only going one way it seems. Need to start using mine more.
It's a fantastic machine and quite different to my 964 but it's equally as appealing as a road car.
Keep thinking about selling it but they're only going one way it seems. Need to start using mine more.
Bought for a trans-european dash to the Czech Republic via the Nurburgring, we went on home via Stuttgart.
Only a 4.5 litre (non interference engine this though, takes the pressure off a bit) but comfy , fast enough for 100mph cruising where
permitted officer ( indeed I was stopped by an unmarked Merc on the Autobahn who when pushed admitted he just wanted to have a closer look at
the car!) and waved at by dozens of people as I drove along. Get lots of nods of appreciation in the UK by those who know their cars as well
and they get addictive, just bought another 4.5 but manual box for the ultimate Gentleman's thug express!
Only a 4.5 litre (non interference engine this though, takes the pressure off a bit) but comfy , fast enough for 100mph cruising where
permitted officer ( indeed I was stopped by an unmarked Merc on the Autobahn who when pushed admitted he just wanted to have a closer look at
the car!) and waved at by dozens of people as I drove along. Get lots of nods of appreciation in the UK by those who know their cars as well
and they get addictive, just bought another 4.5 but manual box for the ultimate Gentleman's thug express!
iSore said:
I had one just like that over 20 years ago. Iirc, the reg was CLO918Y, a 928S Auto. It came straight after a V12 XJS and was similarly fast and juicy but a bit handier to drive. I thought the ride was a bit harsh though.
Think mine was originally on a X plate - will check as it owned from new by a well known specialst car dealer and was featured in a history of Porsche book which I still having kciking around somewhere. Funnily enough the harsh ride is the reason it went in the end - got a bit tiresome on the motorways. Replaced with a 1999 BMW 840ci - lovely and a much better cruiser but not in the same league overall.
I was coming back from the Ring in my 1979 manual once, on the day of Euro 2008 finals. Long story short, my mates had abandoned me and I was very, very late for the last ferry. I spent a whole hour between 120mph and 140mph.
Best part was, the car was running with no battery as it was in the front passenger footwell next to me! I had to get from Nurburg to Calais without letting the engine stop, which I did. Everything seemed to work fine. I don't think you could do that on a more modern 928.
Joel
Best part was, the car was running with no battery as it was in the front passenger footwell next to me! I had to get from Nurburg to Calais without letting the engine stop, which I did. Everything seemed to work fine. I don't think you could do that on a more modern 928.
Joel
neutral 3 said:
These used to be seen often, but like many cars have almost disapeared. A 928 was The type of car that the phrase " Break fast in Calais, dinner in Nice " really suited ( Bmw originally used it for the 3.0 CSL )
A young friend had a new B or C plate S2 auto in maroon, circa 1985, a brief high speed passenger blast in it late one night through East London has never been forgotten , I was very impressed.
I very Nearly scratched a long itch for one of these last year, ( a white S2 and then a blue S4 ) but inreally wanted a manual, which are not common, any one own or running a 928 at the moment ?
I bought an S4 auto back in 1993 and loved it, the design was flawless, the exhaust note was intoxicating and it handled like a dream, being a proper four seater it was practical, it had a reasonably spacious boot, the back seats dropped down for the skis or Ikea flatpack stuff, amazing visibility - yes you could see out of the thing, and it was stunningly economical for a 5 litre V8 at about 21mpg if driven at a reasonably modest pace. And it was sodding fast when the pedal was pressed to the floor. Good for 170mph.A young friend had a new B or C plate S2 auto in maroon, circa 1985, a brief high speed passenger blast in it late one night through East London has never been forgotten , I was very impressed.
I very Nearly scratched a long itch for one of these last year, ( a white S2 and then a blue S4 ) but inreally wanted a manual, which are not common, any one own or running a 928 at the moment ?
I bought another S4 auto last year which reinforced what I first enjoyed about this car, it is as laid back as you could ever want when not in a hurry, but when you press the pedal to the metal it turns into a full blown thug capable of crushing just about anything on the road. Everything is just so right about the design.
Prices of Porsche 928s have been pretty poor over the past few years which has resulted in many poor condition 928s being scrapped, thankfully Porsche 928s in good or excellent condition are now rising quite dramatically since collectors around the world now appreciate what an astonishingly undervalued supercar this is.
If you're remotely interested in picking up a bargain I would suggest now is the best time to do so before the warmer weather arrives and sports car prices start to rise.
As for me and my 928 S4, well it is immaculate and on SORN in a heated garage. I start it up once a week to ensure everything works properly, and am looking forward to putting it back on the road in May when the weather is better.
Seriously I cannot think of one other car that will put such a smile on your face.
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