Do you have to be wealthy to own a 928?
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Do you have to be wealthy to own a 928?
Hello Everyone - First timer here - I have always wanted a 928 but have been too scared to buy one because of the maintenance costs. This forum is cool because I am seeing lots of DIY articles that I didn't know existed. It is starting to sway my opinion about possible ownership. Do you think that most jobs are DIY and that the costs can be held down (somewhat)?
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Hello Everyone - First timer here - I have always wanted a 928 but have been too scared to buy one because of the maintenance costs. This forum is cool because I am seeing lots of DIY articles that I didn't know existed. It is starting to sway my opinion about possible ownership. Do you think that most jobs are DIY and that the costs can be held down (somewhat)?
In short, a 928 is a bad car to buy if you can think of bigger needs for that money.
There are a lot of DIYs. In fact, with this group, you can probably do everything you need to to keep a 928 running in top shape. However, maintenance is more expensive than an average car, and if there is a catastrophic failure, it can be very expensive. Having a shop maintain it for you is going to be very expensive, and that's assuming you can find one knowledgeable about 928s.
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If you do take the plunge you do need to find the best one that was taken care of and has been maintained. A low price is not the goal because you have to add the cost of repairs.
What the other posters have said is also a very large consideration.
You also have to be a pretty good wrench to begin with before tackling the learning curve of this vehicle.
But if you want one of the best darn rides you would be making the correct choice.
Just my opinion.
What the other posters have said is also a very large consideration.
You also have to be a pretty good wrench to begin with before tackling the learning curve of this vehicle.
But if you want one of the best darn rides you would be making the correct choice.
Just my opinion.
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The lower entry fee of some of the 928's means a higher yearly cost to bring it up to snuff. A well maintained car is a better purchase IMHO and you should expect to spend about $1,500/Year to keep it running properly.
I don't think they're any worse financially than any other high performance GT of the same vintage.
I don't think they're any worse financially than any other high performance GT of the same vintage.
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Crazy yes. Wealthy no as long as you buy one with your eyes open and plan on doing the work yourself. If you don't do your own work you wont be wealthy long. That's why these cars have been parked and forgotten. Thankfully we've found them now at good prices.
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The lower entry fee of some of the 928's means a higher yearly cost to bring it up to snuff. A well maintained car is a better purchase IMHO and you should expect to spend about $1,500/Year to keep it running properly.
I don't think they're any worse financially than any other high performance GT of the same vintage.
I don't think they're any worse financially than any other high performance GT of the same vintage.
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