Shopping for my first 928

Hi everybody!

I'm currently shopping for a 928 which has been my dream car since I was a kid. Currently have my Corvette Stingray up for sale that I've really grown to dislike over the last 12 years.

I'd prefer an 87 to 89 with manual trans. I don't really have a budget and would like a very original prime example with less than 60K miles and all records. On the other hand I don't want to overpay either. I'm in the Chicagoland area and prices seem to be all over the place. Is there some type of accurate price guide and check list available?

I've also located what appears to be a beautiful 1982 Weissach edition with 40K miles. Supposedly mint original paint and interior. Also has the original luggage. It does have aftermarket wheels but the owner states it comes with originals too. From what I understand, this model had a nice factory bronze like window tint and the pictures are showing what may be aftermarket tint which would be the only issue so far.

Downside is that it's an automatic and a low HP year but I think I can overlook that for something this nice and unique. I keep going back and looking at the ad as I can't get this particular car out of my head. Love the color and interior.
Now the important question....is this edition really worth that much more than a standard 928? The owner has it listed at $12,500.
Other than appearance are there any other changes? I understand there are no performance gains but I have read there may be gear ratio and brake differences?

Thanks for any advice!

George

Welcome George.

There are endless debates about value and pricing. It seems to me that many fans are used to a state where the 928 is grossly unappreciated and so can be had for comparatively little money, but only if you look for a while. But on the other hand they complain about low prices. They enjoy buying low but want a high price/valuable/appreciated car

As you say, prices are all over the place, and many 'isolated' sellers believe their cars should be worth more - but then end up being unable to sell after many months. The odd car goes to a 'naive' buyer thru a dealer for a crazy price.

A pristine Weissach can command a premium (esp. with luggage - altho a new set is 'only' $1,100) but I think the consensus is not more than say +20%. But again, until and unless 928's become collectors cars and start to appreciate (which has been predicted for years but has yet to happen) then special editions won't have much additional cache either.

Charlie Sheen's 1994 928 FS (only 52392 miles) (Santa Clara)

Just a FYI that I ran across.

sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/2682746991.html


Here is a 1989 928 GT 5-speed on Craigslist. $9000 (No affiliation)
looks like it needs some work.

api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKe...jsonp_13208532198841



Ok here is 1 more

Has ONLY 11,000 miles on it.
Year 1990
Full camel skin interior (baige cream color)
Blue exterior color
seats four
Cleaned inside
full equiped sound system
stick shift
Call 724-816-6954 or 724-816-6540

pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/2670481434.html

928mac;6981 wrote: Here is a 1989 928 GT 5-speed on Craigslist. $9000 (No affiliation)
looks like it needs some work.

api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKe...jsonp_13208532198841

Be aware that not all '89 5 speed 928s are GTs, so the numbers should be checked, even confirming the motor code and transmission code. That is "if" it is being bought because it is thought to be a GT.

Looks like James had a hand producing this ad...

sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/ctd/2682746991.html

Thanks for all the replies and leads.

I'm in NW Indiana and within an hour of Chicago so 928s seem to be plentiful around here.

I'll probably be shopping around for a while unless I decide on that '82 which is a good candidate. I won't be going for a 90+ model...no offense to any owners here, but the restyled rear end just kills it for me.
Unfortunately I need to get rid of my '75 Vette to make room. I just listed it last night at what I feel is a reasonable price so hopefully it'll go soon. 12 years ago I chose it over a 78 Euro at about the same price. I'm at the point now that if it was a dog, I'd leave the garage door open in hopes it would wander off during the night and never return.

I know a 928 won't be a picnic to work on but I'm hoping Porsche used more logic in their creation than GM did with the C3. I think they started with a heater core and began building the car around it.