Tips for buying a 928
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Buying checklist
(original article courtesy of 928.org.uk)
The following checklist represents in large part all the items that an
informed buyer should check on any car they are considering buying. Some
of these items will be less important to you than others, but knowing what
needs replacing or repairing will put you in a stronger bargaining
position if you are interested in the car.
Shop around
We would strongly recommend that if you have doubts about any of the
mechanical aspects of a particular car, that you walk away from the car.
Contrary to what many dealers will tell you, the 928 is not yet a rare
car, so there is no reason to compromise on condition.
Drive more than one
If you are considering buying a 928, we suggest that you drive as many
928s as you can which will give you an opportunity both to compare the
different models, and to find out what a good 928 looks and drives like.
We would also be delighted if you wished to come to one of our Frenzies
during your search for your 928, which will give you the ideal opportunity
to see and talk to the owners of a wide range of 928 models in an informal
setting.
Colour and value
In the end your choice should come down to colour and value for money,
and not to condition. Remember you will have to look at it on the drive
for years so don't get something you cant stand. That includes the
interior. If you can’t afford a good S4, then start looking for an S2
rather than get a bad S4.
The engineering of the 928 makes them one of the best sports tourers
available but also means that they need regular and timely maintenance to
keep them in good condition, both before you buy the car and after.
The Porsche 928 was from its very beginning a precision-engineered car
that could more than double the legal speed limit at a time when many
standard road cars couldn’t reach 100 mph and that performance depends
on the precise functioning of all the components. You wouldn't expect to
be able to run a Ferrari on Hyundai money so why would you therefore
expect to run a 928, which is just as much of a performance car, any
cheaper, simply because it’s relatively cheap to buy? That said, if you
buy a good one, you should not have any surprise bills for a long time.
Independent check
When you have found your ideal 928, then we strongly recommend that you
take the car to a 928 specialist for a pre-purchase check. If there is no
928 specialist close to where you live, then all of the official Porsche
dealers and many of the independent Porsche garages offer pre-purchase
inspections, which will give you a further insight into the condition of
your prospective purchase. Also, ask the specialist to give you a costing
of all the remedial work they find during the inspection, which will give
you a good idea of some of the costs involved in restoring and maintaining
your purchase in full working condition. You will have a list of all your
projects for the next year. Don't expect any 928 to be perfect. Check with
the landshark list whether problems found are common and easy to fix or
nasty and expensive.
Precautions
If you buy from an enthusiast, chances are the car will have been well
looked after, and you will have the comfort of a stack of service bills to
know what has and has not been done to the car. When buying a car
privately, it is a good idea to assess the owner. Have an informal
friendly chat with the seller (or with the last owner of record if buying
from a dealer), to discover what type of person they are. Be wary of
someone who will only meet you in, say, a car park or who can only be
contacted on a mobile telephone number.
928 Australia, Pre Purchase Assessment Form.
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this comprehensive check list to assist in the purchase of your
prospective 928. CLICK on the icon to view or RIGHT CLICK and 'save
target as' to save. (with thanks to
928.org.uk for the original document)
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