Porsche 928 vs Porsche 914, The good, the bad, and the ugly Options

[ninefourteener]

As many of you know, my roots are in early 70's and 80's GM muscle cars. Before the two 914s I've owned, I had a 34,000 original mile 1977 Pontiac Trans Am-400, 4spd. Before that, was a 1980 Chevy Elcamino, with a 396 BB stuffed under the hood. Before that was a 1981 Chevy Z-28.... and the list goes on.

I'm sure you can understand........ Although I love the 914, the open air roadster feel, etc........ I miss the horsepower.

With that............. I can't help myself from browsing through Ebay motors at the Porsche 928s. The "S"...... the "S4"...... some of them reaching well over the 300hp range. Many appear to be in really nice condition as well.

Someone wanna tell me why they are so cheap?

Wanna tell me why I shouldn't get one??

Keep in mind, I've never even driven one, and know nothing about them. I have no intention of racing my cars, only "cruising" in the Summertime.... but I like "distinctive" cars that you don't see too often...... and the 928 definately has my attention.

Comments? Suggestions??

[ninefourteener]

jim912928,

Thanks for all the helpful info. You definately told me what I needed and wanted to hear, no bs, nothing left out.

The basic jist of everything said (at least what I picked up), is that they are great cars, fast, fun to drive, and reliable........ if taken care of.

Here's my problem, I partially financed my 914, which is why I spent a little more than average ($7500), but it had a new engine, tranny, suspension, etc.. Obviously I cannot afford a 928 in the same condition.

I made a rule to myself to keep my "toy" cars between 6 and 8 thousand bucks (total cost including my cash + partial financing). If I sell the 914, I will undoubtedly make a few extra dollars to spend on another car. Perhaps I would feel comfortable going up to $9000.

But judging from many of the comments posted here, and after searching through ebay and the auto trader, to get one that I'd really feel comfortable with would cost me at least 13 or 14 thousand. I don't want a project car.... I want a car that I can pamper, drive in the summer, enjoy, and still make good money on when I decide to get something new. As many of you know, in 2 years, the only "repair" I've done on the teener is a new battery.

Well, I love my 914, but I don't have the cash to go doing a V-8 conversion. So I'm thinking I may wait till the end of winter and put it up for sale. I've seen less desireable 914s go for arounf 6K on ebay. I'd be happy with $6000.

My first choice will be a flared, chevy v8 conversion. If nothing comes along, I'm actually thinking about going GM again with an early 80's L82 corvette, or a late 60's BB El Camino... both are available in my price range, with a little searching.... I've been looking.

Of course, If a 928 that meets my specifications comes up, I'm going to be all over it. Here's to hoping (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)