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has anyone looked at this Porsche?
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Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!Join Date:Posts: 64857
Haven't seen it, but is the early (underpowered) 4.5l engine and the undesirable 3-speed auto gearbox. That said, the asking price seems very reasonable indeed for what it is!
Ad is 62 days old and says "More photo's to follow" but I guess they never followed
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Haven't seen it, but is the early (underpowered) 4.5l engine and the undesirable 3-speed auto gearbox. That said, the asking price seems very reasonable indeed for what it is!
Ad is 62 days old and says "More photo's to follow" but I guess they never followed
Yeah it's tough to find a decent early one, they didn't get a 4 speed box until 84 I think. Would love to save a trip to Roscommon if it hasn't been looked after, they can cost ridiculous amounts to put right.
But I'd love a 928 with a €56 tax disc 0 -
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Interesting looking cars in the background - ZX, W123, RR Classic......
The RR is for sale too it seems
http://www.donedeal.ie/vintagebikes-for-sale/rangee-1977-zv-restoration-lifts/54538680 -
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Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!Join Date:Posts: 64857
I'll be in the market for one soon, is there anything in particular to look out for on the 928 ?
You really need to start reading up on them, but in general these cars are mechanically strong and sound. Engine is indestructible and so is the 4-speed ZF autobox (not the 3-speed box that's in the OP). Very little to go wrong with the pop-up headlights. All of them were fully galvanised with several body parts made of aluminium (doors, bonnet), so rot (from rust) is unlikely
Early 4.5l is underpowered (240BHP), but of course all '79 and older cars are NCT exempt. If you don't mind the NCT, then an S (300BHP) can be had on vintage tax. S2 (310BHP) - up to '86 don't have the trickier electronics that the 32V S4 (from '87) has
Electrics are the main weakness in all cars. Just too many advanced electronics in an aging car is not a good mix
BEWARE, BEWARE. Many 928 are not original, they are a mish-mash of different generation wheels / interiors / spoilers etc. I'm very far from a purist / perfectionist, but on a 928 the non original details just look wrong to me. Car in the OP is one of the exceptions and looks very original!
Import one and you could be hit by a massive VRT bill, beware!The fuel gauge!
As the old saying goes "It'd pass anything on the road bar a petrol pump!"
It really isn't that bad, Do-more
Around 20MPG is what I got most of the time - not bad at all for a 5l V8 car with over 300BHP
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Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!Join Date:Posts: 64857
Funny you say that. Mine has been off the road for over 4 years (sitting on my drive) and although the sitting up isn't doing the car any good, the interior is in very good condition indeed. No damp anywhere. No leaks through the sunroof. And the car is over 27 years old now
I would be very, very wary of a damp car. All relays and fuses in the 928 are located in the bottom of the passenger side foot well. About the lowest point in the interior of the car. Crazy place to have electronics.Lotus Elan turbo for sale:
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