turboT Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 Not interested in young women. Girls & women don't drive 928s. It's a man's car. Not a hipster's car. Not a dink or yuppie's car either. Give it time. Them hipsters would love one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 Give it time. Them hipsters would love one of these Them hipsters spend too much on clothes , manscaping products and soy drinks to be able to cope with the manly demands of 928 ownership. 928s are for the discerning , cultured gentleman thug KGB, Fraz and D-banger 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 a rather pretty gentleman thug tazzieman and Mike737 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 Teledials at their best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 a rather pretty gentleman thug It must be fate.....my initials are CD. It must be a sign from the Porsche gods. turboT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 i'm amazed this is still listed, If I wasn't in the middle of moving house i'd have paid a deposit already (it's exactly what i want - stupid wrong timing)http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-928-1989/SSE-AD-3432395/?Cr=0Hmmmm, Whole lot of car for the money But a quarter of a million k's on a 928 has to be a recipe for disaster. Still, how much could you lose if you took a punt and enjoyed it until it shat itself? You'd probably lose less than the typical annual servicing cost of a 911. Runabout while my car is in the workshop.......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 recipe for disaster? on an engine that's renown for going forever? I'd really have to disagree. from doing research before purchase there are 'basket cases' out there, but they seem to have had electrical issues all their lives I can't see how it's much different from a similar vintage Mercedes Benz that would go well into 600,000kms without major issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 I tell you what's NOT for sale in Australia................... There are currently no 993 manual coupes (not counting the Targa) for sale. This is a drought not previously seen in the last few years that I have been following this market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 I tell you what's NOT for sale in Australia................... There are currently no 993 manual coupes (not counting the Targa) for sale. This is a drought not previously seen in the last few years that I have been following this market. well in that case 200 buys a 90k manual coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 But a quarter of a million k's on a 928 has to be a recipe for disaster. Mechanically it's been just run in - these can go huge km , so as a weekender it should last forever. The usual caveat - it's an old car and all old cars need love. I'd view it as I would a 964 - relatively complex , though a much cheaper entry point. Worn examples of both are expensive to fully restore ; the main point of difference is a 928 needs a TB/WP job every few years. If it's been well maintained , no dramas at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 Love the comments. No wasted words here: **NO WOVR - OIL LEAK - STARTS** WOVR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 WOVR? Written Off Vehicle Register (I think, sumfin like that anyway) Russ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 recipe for disaster? on an engine that's renown for going forever? I'd really have to disagree. from doing research before purchase there are 'basket cases' out there, but they seem to have had electrical issues all their lives I can't see how it's much different from a similar vintage Mercedes Benz that would go well into 600,000kms without major issueJust like anything maintenance is key.On the Mercs, the V8s of the era (SEC and S class, 6s are not much of a problem) can go forever but if you skimp on timing chain maintenance a new engine will be needed! A well known weak point of these engines is the chain guides, need changing regularly or they break down, chain slips and that's the end of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 a rather pretty gentleman thug I would Like it - but no likes left! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 a rather pretty gentleman thug Just nipped down to the local quarry to pick up a load of gravel. Practical cars, these 928s! Russ and Fishclip 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumble Posted 4June, 2015 Report Share Posted 4June, 2015 The mileage on the white car is not an issue. There is a club (in Germany?) for 928s with >1M km so this is merely a pup! Mine has about 235K mostly hwy/country kms on it. PM is especially important for these cars. 'The AC doesn't work' could easily turn into a $5K job - that's 30% of the purchase price! The wheels will be a problem if they are not genuine C1s. Mine had non-genuine 17" C1s (Italian Mille Miglia replicas I think) but with the wrong offsets. I changed them back to original 16" S4 rims with a noticeable improvement in steering. There are a lot of things that, if caught early enough, won't turn into a major drama, but if missed will be very aggravating to the hip-pocket nerve. The key is to have it serviced by someone who knows them inside out. Mine's been serviced exclusively by Buchanan Automotive. Bruce has a long list of weird things he checks every service which most mechs wouldn't even know about unless they specialise in the model. A 'normal' maintenance year is about $2K-$3K excluding consumables like tyres and so forth. A timing belt year is $5K+. I'm on my 3rd set of TBs/water pump in my ownership. Like most (all?) classic Porsches, there is a dearth of well maintained authentic 928s on the market. Love the photography of that black car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99TS3 Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 I tell you what's NOT for sale in Australia................... There are currently no 993 manual coupes (not counting the Targa) for sale. This is a drought not previously seen in the last few years that I have been following this market. I don't think it's ever happen since probably the 993 was released. I knew once the CTS 993 Carrera sold so quickly that the South Australian car would go very soon as well. No Turbos or manual coupes in sight at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 I don't think it's ever happen since probably the 993 was released. I knew once the CTS 993 Carrera sold so quickly that the South Australian car would go very soon as well. No Turbos or manual coupes in sight at the moment. Not to mention only 2 964's in total currently on the market (1 x tip & 1 x man). Seems to be a shortage of air cooled stock across the board............... D-banger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 well in that case 200 buys a 90k manual coupe 200 in the bank would be rather boring. Having said that, there are other exciting cars you could buy and still have leftovers in the bank. Every man has his price. So that is yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 200 in the bank would be rather boring. Having said that, there are other exciting cars you could buy and still have leftovers in the bank. Every man has his price. So that is yours. not that anyone would pay that (this month anyway) but a gt3 or 430 in the shed would certainly help ease the pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 I would Like it - but no likes left! Have a chat to your local moderator. I have negotiated 'infinite' likes. I just have to service russ's cars for the next 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslappy Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 Not sure if this one has been discussed. http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-3384198&Cr=15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 Not sure if this one has been discussed. http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-3384198&Cr=15 Carrera 3.0 owner's book, with a 2.7L engine??? Or does that book cover 2.7 & 3.0L? (edit : VIN indicates 2.7L , so not a Carrera 3.0) ; engine # correct for "77 sporto engine) Sportos are all the rage. It's got that aftermarket oil cooler scoop too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 The book covers both, I have the same for my 77 tazzieman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 5June, 2015 Report Share Posted 5June, 2015 $60k for a NB sporto...wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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