For the first time in 8 years

[swindler]

...I don't have any form of E30

Thinking of buying a Porsche 928...wise??

[Ianb]

If you do go for the 928 I recommend the auto. I had a manual and the syncro's were trashed which destroyed the enjoyment of what really was an epic car. ( s2 4.7 v8 ). Aparently the syncro issue is common on these.

[pacerpete]

928s were sorry aggro turdz when I was playing with them 15-20 years ago . I cannot imagine time has been kind , especially as they have been nigh on worthless for so long

[swindler]

Ha yes Pete but they are sooo cheap compared to say a 964 and I think cooler. Don't think the later ones rot??? If it all goes pear shaped I wonder if they break well...

[swindler]

Oh and yes auto, I don't know of any other model where the manual/auto value difference is so big, almost double. Suppose the E34 540i is similar

[pony]

If you get a Porsche 928 go for the Porsche 928 GTS Coupe with Porsche Manual Gearbox.
Collectors item.

[bss325i]

If you get a Porsche 928 go for the Porsche 928 GTS Coupe with Porsche Manual Gearbox.
Collectors item.

Why do state the brand before the component?

It's not going to have a toyota gearbox is it?

[rh306]

If you get a Porsche 928 go for the Porsche 928 GTS Coupe with Porsche Manual Gearbox.
Collectors item.

Why do state the brand before the component?

It's not going to have a toyota gearbox is it?

I just double checked in case it was a Getrag unit, but Pony is bang on the money the Porsche 928 does have a Porsche Manual Gearbox

[maxfield]

Our assistant manager at work has just bought a manual 928, he got rid of his auto for it. He loves them, but then he is a bit sad.

Can't see the fascination myself.

A 964 turbo is a proper Porsche

[rh306]

..later 928s are a bit track-day saddo aren't they? Fighter pilot style hands free kit, Porsche branded clothing etc... Needs to be an early one

[aimlessrock]

a buddy of mine is restoring a 928s and he always belly aching about the cost of the parts”¦they are not my cup of T.

what about a 944?”¦

[pacerpete]

944s are sad, period. At least for the 15 mins of the year when it works and there are no ominous noises / smells / warning lights , a 928 is a pleasant interesting turd

[pukar]

You could watch a wheeler dealers which did a 928. Occas useful info, they had an early one in bronze and I agree the early ones look much better....didn't scarface have one?

[bss325i]

He did!

With machine guns and scanners.

[Andyboy]

In 1989 I had an X reg 928S Auto in Mocca brown with Pasha chessboard trim.

[Gert_8]

Green 928 went past my office this afternoon. Looked very nice and pampered.

[bigbird76]

Brings back memories

I used to drive a black 928 every Saturday when i was a kid down the local arcade. (Chase HQ)

Could never catch the blue Ferrari though

Nice cars.

[hennared323i]

944s are sad, period. At least for the 15 mins of the year when it works and there are no ominous noises / smells / warning lights , a 928 is a pleasant interesting turd

Thus spake Zarathustra

[Speedtouch]

In 1989 I had an X reg 928S Auto in Mocca brown with Pasha chessboard trim.

You must have been a right Yuppie back then, what with your Jag XJS V12 as well...

[swindler]

Well a 2 hour drive to see my first one, a supposedly nice low miles S4, was abortive:


Overspray on every rubber seal/grommet. Every one.
Barely a light without a crack/hole
Kickdown MIA
Rattley top end at idle
tempremental electric windows
wilted door cards
A quite exciting pull to the left, accentuated by braking.

Are these going to be more hassle than I bargained for???

On the plus side the noise is sexual, and the car felt very planted. If I can find a good 'un I'll bite.

[Simon13]

If you get a Porsche 928 go for the Porsche 928 GTS Coupe with Porsche Manual Gearbox.
Collectors item.

Why do state the brand before the component?

It's not going to have a toyota gearbox is it?

e39's and e36's had general motors automatics at one point

[Speedtouch]

Nowt wrong with the Chrysler Torqueflite, so I've heard.

[Andyboy]

In 1989 I had an X reg 928S Auto in Mocca brown with Pasha chessboard trim.

You must have been a right Yuppie back then, what with your Jag XJS V12 as well...

And a black RS1600i as well as various Escorts, Metros and Sierras on the pitch.

[bss325i]

If you get a Porsche 928 go for the Porsche 928 GTS Coupe with Porsche Manual Gearbox.
Collectors item.

Why do state the brand before the component?

It's not going to have a toyota gearbox is it?

e39's and e36's had general motors automatics at one point

Indeed they did but the point is, Pony always stated brand for component ie,

BMW E46 M3 with BMW manual gearbox and BMW M differential etc etc.

[Speedtouch]

In 1989 I had an X reg 928S Auto in Mocca brown with Pasha chessboard trim.

You must have been a right Yuppie back then, what with your Jag XJS V12 as well...

And a black RS1600i as well as various Escorts, Metros and Sierras on the pitch.

Now, a proper Yuppie wouldn't have mentioned such common-or-garden tosh, lest it lower their Binatone!

[jonnyfartpants]

Forgot the porka we both know where there's a lovley 5 with your name on it!!