Dtutt

Hi all,
I am looking at buying a 80 928. I have no experience with Porsches before but I do like to do my own work. I tend to get nervous looking at owning a German car because I know maintenance and parts can be a hassle. I want to make sure that doing work on something like a 928 can be manageable for a guy like me. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Wisconsin Joe

Read the "New Visitor" sticky. Tons and tons of answers to your questions.

Read through the forum. Go back a few pages and read threads which catch your eye. The common issues show up on a pretty regular basis. Maintenance isn't much worse than any other 35+ year old high performance car.

Where are you? You can put your location in your profile. Some places have more of a "presence" than others. Owners can be a "helpful" lot, willing to come over and offer assistance, encouragement or commiseration (depending on the situation).

Parts really aren't a problem. as long as you remember that this car cost as much as a small house when it was new. No matter how cheap you can get one for, parts prices will reflect the original purchase price. We are lucky to have a few very dedicated vendors who do an amazing job sourcing parts. There are a few things that can be difficult to find, but most of what you need to keep the car on the road is available with a phone call.

Dtutt

Thanks. Also update my location. In Anderson SC

CJ8 2 928

Please give more info. about car you are looking at..

Dtutt

Here's the listing: https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/6154824597.html

WyattsRide

Air Filter installed upside down. Don't buy this car!!

77tony

That car is going to need a lot of work. Maint, paint, interior=$$$. I'd be looking for a nicer example.02 T

mkriete

If you can work on your own vehicle, you should be able handle work on this car. That car will need a lot of work, as was stated above. It is a 37 year old car. It will have problems. We have great vendors who continue to supply our habit. I don't regret buying a 1980. The L-jet is simpler than the CIS ('78 and '79s) and the LH-jet ('85 - 91 IIRC). It is a non-interference engine.

if you find a nicer car and spend more now, you'll likely save money in the end. You'll miss the joy of all the projects though

medipedicman

I have seen this car in person and heard it run. You do not want this to be your first 928.

This would make a good to great parts car if bought right but I would stay away.

Wisconsin Joe

"Transmission needs rebuild" is not a good sign.

Parts for that are not easy to find. Or cheap when you can find them.

This thread:

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...o-i-clean.html

starts off as a question about the intermediate shaft (short shaft) in the clutch assembly and quickly evolves into a "rebuild the transmission" discussion. This is a good read on what you would be getting yourself into.

Not an entirely bad car, but I wouldn't suggest it to a first time buyer. You can do a lot better if you are willing and able to spend more (this is covered in the "New Visitor" sticky).

Dtutt

Hey thanks for all the help and advice. I really appreciate it. This is a great community. Going to pass this one up but will keep a look out for a better one.

Wisconsin Joe

You are pretty close to "Sharks in the Mountains." Its up in Banner Elk NC. There's a sticky at the top of the page about it.

If you can, go. You don't need to own one to show up. Just go and ask questions. See the cars. Find out what you are going to get yourself into. Learn. Meet some of these weirdos...

Well, maybe that last one isn't the best idea.

AirtekHVAC

Hey Dtutt...welcome. Come on up to Sharks this weekend if you can. You will see some great examples and meet some great folks. I'll be there.