RE: The Brave Pill: Porsche 928 S
Discussion
t boxes of today.dictys said:
Slightly misinformed, as spare parts are still available from Porsche classic department plus various international seller. As a person who has restored one and driven many miles in its various iterations, it is a better drive than a similar year 911 and is perfectly capable of vast distances at high speed. It can be a little noisy but handles surprisingly well, particularly the latter models.
As I agree that you can get the spares easily, they are sometimes on the expensive side. it is a lot older, very complex machine which is even more likely to go pop compared to the maser, manual gearbox or sunroof rebuild are eye popping, at least in Germany...Additionally it is the 3-speed auto, which isn't the most responsive option and overall as I really like the first gen looks, it still is a harsh motorway experience.
Agree that some are nicer steers than comparable 911s, especially the later GT and GTS, they are actually Porsche's only clean sheet design ever without any compromise and it shows in the hewn from solid feel.
Any near 40yo car is going to need a spot of maintenance and parts are still available, if pricey. But it was never a cheap car. In addition to other comments it’s worth noting how these can be used as an everyday car in all weathers they’re comfortable and docile with plenty of go to keep up when needed. These weigh around 1500kg, which can’t be much different to one of today’s hatches - Golf R stuff.
And I think that’s a great colour - these do look good in blue, though Amazon Green remains my favourite.
And I think that’s a great colour - these do look good in blue, though Amazon Green remains my favourite.
Very nice colour, mines a boring silver 928S. Very good all original body/paintwork and mint interior, only 65K from new, LHD imported from Germany 10 years ago but been off the road for the past 8 years. Brakes/suspension, steering have all been refurbished and am currently waiting for the engine to be put back after an oil pump failure. Reground crank, bores honed (no bore wear), new piston rings and heads both stripped and rebuilt. The engine bay was also thoroughly cleaned with the engine out and the engine i also had chemically cleaned and any steel parts repainted in the correct satin black or silver. Re the cooling system, new rad and uprated water pump.
Lovely looking car which im hanging onto..
Lovely looking car which im hanging onto..
When I was living in Houston Texas there were always bargain priced 928s popping up on CraigsList.
Many were basket cases, but if you had a bit of space I guess you could buy a couple and use one as a donor car.
Checking it today I see one bodged up 1985 928S for which somebody is asking around US$6K and a mint looking 928S4 for US$22,500. So it looks like values are picking up over there too.
Many were basket cases, but if you had a bit of space I guess you could buy a couple and use one as a donor car.
Checking it today I see one bodged up 1985 928S for which somebody is asking around US$6K and a mint looking 928S4 for US$22,500. So it looks like values are picking up over there too.
Last two years driven a 928 GT. Very different car to the normal lazy 928 V8. Spiky cam, different heads, manual gearbox and other tweaks to make it quite focused. More performance less autobahn cruiser. Drove a brand new S4 in period in late 80's and didn't like it. The GT is much better. It's done 200,000 miles and the engine is as strong as when it rolled out of the factory. I would wholeheartedly recommend any version. The caveat is don't expect to run them without spending a substantial amount of money. Although this is similar to any 80's 911 Porsche. I've owned two classic 911's in the past and they are similar costs on maintenance. Additionally another issue is support. Practically all independents don't have the experience to work on them & I have found official Porsche centre too are nervous to work on it for the same reason. They don't have the expertise. Great car for Le Mans trips and the like. This car will surely be snapped up in a matter of days.
Zumbruk said:
Luvverly, I'm in.
My only minor quibble with them is, having driven a friend's 928S4, is that you can't see a single damn part of the outside of the car from the driver's seat, which must make maneuvering ... interesting.
I'm afraid you missed an opportunity. Pop-up the headlights and you have both a tremendous driving view and front parking aids My only minor quibble with them is, having driven a friend's 928S4, is that you can't see a single damn part of the outside of the car from the driver's seat, which must make maneuvering ... interesting.
A clean sheet design, resulting in one of the greatest cars ever built, buy, drive-fast, admire the ability and dynamics.
I don't expect to ever own a better car, easy to work on, over engineered, indomitable in twin turbo guise.
The ability of the car is utterly wasted in Australia with our draconian speed rules.
I don't expect to ever own a better car, easy to work on, over engineered, indomitable in twin turbo guise.
The ability of the car is utterly wasted in Australia with our draconian speed rules.
A clean sheet design, resulting in one of the greatest cars ever built, buy, drive-fast, admire the ability and dynamics.
I don't expect to ever own a better car, easy to work on, over engineered, indomitable in twin turbo guise.
The ability of the car is utterly wasted in Australia with our draconian speed rules.
I don't expect to ever own a better car, easy to work on, over engineered, indomitable in twin turbo guise.
The ability of the car is utterly wasted in Australia with our draconian speed rules.
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