Vin

Hello friends,

2 questions for you,

I never paid attention to the VIN of my 928, but yesterday I noticed I had a letter instead of a number.
My VIN is WPOJB092XHS861477 and is the X
This seems odd to me.

I have my 928 for a year and it works well, no problem with.
I have the oportunity to buy one from a friend. This car (complete and same as mine 928 manual 1987) won't start and can't go on the road again. He ask me $4000.
sound like t he a good deal knowing that it is just for parts?
And do i need a a lot of parts, a complet car for parts.

Thanks for your comments. All are welcome

Hell if the engine and transmission and brakes are good it is worth $4k!

"X" is a place holder letter... Has changed over the years. The "8" after HS is the "8" in 928. Not sure why they split it up like that but they do. The "H" is the model year "J" is the letter for '88 (they don't use "I" or "O" as they might be confused with a number) and the "S" is place of manufacture (Stuttgart) and then the "6" is....crap, I can't remember and then in your case the car ID#/build number/serial number, whatever you want to call it is "1477". The Tech Spec books tell you all about what the VIN stands for.

pcar928fan;12589 wrote: Hell if the engine and transmission and brakes are good it is worth $4k!

In fact it is a chance or a risk, a gamble.
The car was working very well 5 years ago. then it was stopped since...
It is therefore 5 years it is arrested without driving.
No maintenance, it remains beautiful in appearance outside,very little rust. The inside is warp execept the 2 seat.

The engine, transmission and break stores well without work and without maintenance ?
The vehicle was outside only the 2 last years.

Very much a gamble. If you take the gamble, change the timing belt and all of the fluids, then try to get it running. We can give advice once you get to that stage.

Thanks wallyp, i will take the gamble, i will call the guy tomorrow.
That was my idea too rebuilt the engine and make it running to be prepair in case.
Do the same to the transmission if i can. All of that with no hurry because my 928 is running.

Sounds like a good buy. Can you show us any pictures of it before you buy it?

Brad