Answer these questions about the Porsche 928.

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 04/15/2015 at 19:59 • Filed to: None

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Even if you don't know a single thing about the 928.

1. Do you think the 928 will go up in value?

2. Do you think that the 928 would get attention from others while parked or on the move?

3. Do you consider the Porsche 928 a classic currently?

PS9 > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:00

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4. Is there anything we can do to get Porsche to bring back the 928?

stuttgartobsessed > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:01

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Yes

Maybe

Some of them.

bob and john > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:01

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1: eventually
2: maybe...not from porsche guys, from more from ppl who see old 2-door sports car and wonder wtf it is
3: borderline.

TheHondaBro > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:01

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No

Yes

Yes

jkm7680 > PS9 04/15/2015 at 20:01

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Cocaine?

jkm7680 > TheHondaBro 04/15/2015 at 20:02

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1. That's good for my purposes.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:02

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Yes, no, maybe.

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:02

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1. H982 FKL

2. H982 FKL

3. H982 FKL

MLGCarGuy > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:02

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1. Maybe, if it's a rare trim like the GTS. The GTS (from the few listings I've seen) have shot up in value already.

2. I saw one this morning on the move. It definitely caught my eye. Not sure a normal person would notice.

3. Sure, it's odd enough of a car to be a classic.

jkm7680 > this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata 04/15/2015 at 20:03

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1. u wot m8

2. u wot m8

3. u wot m8

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:04

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1. Yes. Not an insane price rocket.

2. Yes, depending on where it is and what other cars there are.

3. I guess so, yes.

HammerheadFistpunch > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:04

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1. Any car will go up in value if its kept in time bubble stasis

2. Not old enough to be considered rare

3. No.

505Turbeaux > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:04

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1. yes, depending on the model. I think the early ones and autos are going to remain unloved beaters

2. What do you think? Of course

3. same as #1, but I still consider the unloved ones ok classics

MultiplaOrgasms > PS9 04/15/2015 at 20:05

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Step 1: Buy Panamera

Step 2: Beer

Step 3: Lots of cutting and welding things

Step 4: Blackjack and hookers

Step 5: ???

Step 6: Profit

RallyWrench > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:07

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1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes

And I know a lot about the 928. Good ones are increasingly hard to find. The early US 4.5L cars aren't very good, especially with the automatic. I suspect the valuable ones will be the '85-up 928S, S4, and later GTS. They are well engineered, fast, stable, and comfortable. Very cool, if complicated cars, and they're great to drive when right. I'd love to own one someday.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:09

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Yes. Yes, at least for me. No.

Although when it comes to this shape, my heart is with the 968.

Funktheduck > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:09

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yes

No. Most people will just assume old 911

Yes

McMike > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:10

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1. Do you think the 928 will go up in value?

Yes, but in good condition only. Project cars will bankrupt you. Ratty heaps will be parts-only.

2. Do you think that the 928 would get attention from others while parked or on the move?

Yes. It was a weird unique design back then, and it still is.

3. Do you consider the Porsche 928 a classic currently?

Yes. They were quality back then, and still are.

jkm7680 > RallyWrench 04/15/2015 at 20:10

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Lots of automatics for sure. Scares me lots because of the sheer amount of them.

PS9 > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:10

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Top Gear Falklands license plate .

Cherry_man1 > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:12

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No

Maybe?

Kinda sorta, you would Lump a foxbody in with it as well then.

Frenchlicker > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:12

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Too lazy and tired of DeLorean jokes to make joke.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:17

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1. A bit maybe. I don't believe you'll get rich off of one.

2. Maybe. But that will probably changed to a yes in 10-20 years.

3. Not quite yet. Give it another 10-20 years.

Alex from Toronto > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:17

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1. Yes, 5-10 years and it should go up.

2. No, unless an enthusiast sees it no one will pay attention to it.

3. High level trims right now, in a few years they all should get "classic" status.

RedPir8Roberts > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:17

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I think really good, well maintained 928s with less than 100,000 miles will go up in value. I don't think they garner much attention in today's traffic unless it's from fellow auto enthusiasts. I think it's a minor classic. Semi-relatedly, I was looking at these recently and even if I saw one for a good price and had the coin, the costs of repair and how goofy it looks with the headlights up would put me off. Buy maybe not completely, if it were the right color.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata 04/15/2015 at 20:20

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Argentina lost the war.

RallyWrench > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:24

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The transmission itself isn't really bad at all. It's a good old Mercedes 722.3 unit, and should last a long time if serviced every 30k. It's just not as quick as the manual, and takes away from the response. The smog-choked 4.5 is the real letdown, they're just slow, and the slushbox exacerbates the lack of power.

lone_liberal > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:24

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1. Sure. Of course the higher performers will go up more

2. Why would that matter?

3. I wouldn't call it a classic but I would call it cool.

jkm7680 > RallyWrench 04/15/2015 at 20:26

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That's why I'd rather go with the elusive manual. I'd rather not mess with a swap.

RallyWrench > 505Turbeaux 04/15/2015 at 20:26

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I'm not at all surprised that we gave the same exact answers.

jkm7680 > lone_liberal 04/15/2015 at 20:27

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2. Basically asking if it's considered "cool."

Alfalfa Romeo > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:45

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1. Eventually

2. Mostly, no

3. Yes

505Turbeaux > RallyWrench 04/15/2015 at 20:52

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haha not at all

vwbeamer > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 20:56

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1. they will go up, but keep up with inflation. It's not an investment, but you could buy one and resell it fr what you got in it or a small profit.

2. Yes

3. No, cool car, but is over shadowed by the 911.

Cool story, my friend bought one with a blown engine for $700.00 and swapped in a SBC. Because every car should have a small block chevy. Also body work is out the ass because of the aluminum construction.

If you want attention, buy a fiberglass dune buggy. i had one and chicks loved it!

Your boy, BJR > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 21:12

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Yep

Mbdurham > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 21:22

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yes

Yes definitely I had a 89 s4 in 1998 and it definitely got attention

Yes

Textured Soy Protein > jkm7680 04/15/2015 at 21:53

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The newer ones with manual transmissions are already getting kinda expensive. A good low mileage GTS will go for over $50k. GT some are also that much, start around $35k. Manual transmission S4 is still relatively affordable but lower mileage and better condition can approach $30k.

Stef Schrader > jkm7680 04/16/2015 at 01:39

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Yes, yes, and yes. I see more people into them now than I ever have. I guess they're moving from "crappy old car" to "desirable classic."

MonkeePuzzle > jkm7680 04/16/2015 at 09:57

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ONLY if you get the right seats for it

Meatcoma > jkm7680 04/16/2015 at 12:45

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1. The 928 will go sideways in value.

2. The 928 will get attention from dogs, they love to pee on the tires. When the 928 is on the move, it will get attention from tow trucks looking for easy money.

3. The 928 is classy without being classic.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > jkm7680 04/16/2015 at 13:47

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Hmmm, tricky to say. It's juicy and complicated and overshadowed by the 911. I doubt it will go down, but i also doubt it will rocket up in value...

As a car enthusiast i would, but joe public probably wouldn't give it a second glance if they didn't k ow what it was.

Nope, not a classic. That's for 60s to late 70s cars. Anything between then and modern cars is 'retro', including the 928 :)

wiffleballtony > jkm7680 04/16/2015 at 20:27

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No, No and No

Fritz371 > jkm7680 05/01/2015 at 19:48

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Yes to all. You have to be a driver to appreciate them. And, I mean anyone who grew up with Cad-Allards, Ferrari’s and Porsches. My 1985 Euro 928S dyno’s at 370 hp. It has an automatic transmission that has been going strong since 1990 the year I bought the car. I have 147,000 miles on it and I had the heads off at 133,000 miles to increase the compression ratio. The car burns less than a quart of oil every 2000 miles. The car is revolutionary in its design and materials used in its construction. With its passive rear wheel steering it will out corner almost any new sporty car. It is a true sports car in that it can be raced successfully against any other sports car made. Notice it is not a sporty car. This is a car designed my engineers not sketch book artists.

jkm7680 > Fritz371 05/01/2015 at 19:51

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Great story! Thanks for the information, as you know it’s getting noticeably harder to find one that hasn’t been abused or properly maintained. But the performance and styling cues that the 928 has are hard to resist. Very underrated cars for sure.

jkm7680 > RallyWrench 10/12/2015 at 13:55

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I’m resurrecting this thread because I have questions and you seem to possibly have answers.

I’m looking into a 1986 model, bad body but solid everything else. It’s a 5-speed car with 120,000 miles that was imported from Germany in 2008. Will this be a good investment? Thanks.

RallyWrench > jkm7680 10/12/2015 at 14:51

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How bad are we talking for the body? Once corrosion gets past the (very good) factory galvanization, things can get expensive to put right. The mileage is a little high from a value perspective, but assuming it’s been well taken care of, it should have good life left in it. German market cars in general tend to get run much harder than ours do, but they also tend to be better maintained.

I was just looking into it to remind myself of some of the gray-market differences, and it doesn’t look like the European market got the 32V engine until 1987, whereas we had it in 1986. The 16V Euro-market engine was still good for an extra 20hp or so. Less complication + more power= win, in that case. The Bosch injection is really reliable, and parts for it aren’t as expensive as the older K-Jet stuff. Being a Gray-market car, there will be some things that are harder to find, but it’s all out there. If you don’t have an major mechanical failures, I think you’ll be unlikely to lose money on it long-term. Just don’t expect stratospheric and unjustifiable value increases like the 911 has enjoyed.

jkm7680 > RallyWrench 10/12/2015 at 14:57

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Cracked paint, no rust anywhere and a few dings and bash marks ever so often on the paint. I’m fine with doing bodywork myself though, it would be a somewhat restoration. It has been well serviced and taken care of, done by an Indie Porsche mechanic ever since the car was imported. My exact thoughts about the maintenance though, Germans do take very good care of their cars generally.

It was legally imported though through the Military. The owner had to make it US compliant before importing it though, it’s a perfectly legal car which is a good thing.

As far as price goes, the owner is asking $6,000 for it. I’m thinking more of $4,000 because of the rough interior and exterior. Apparently, the only thing that doesn’t work is the rear windshield wiper.

Thanks for the advice and I’d like to hear more, haha.