OT: Land Sharks, What do you know about 928s Options

[gregrobbins]

I am looking for a daily driver with AC and automatic transmission (and I want it to be Porsche.) I posted a question last week about people's experiences with 968s and 986s (Boxsters). Had several suggestions that I too consider a 928.

So, for my reading on the web they appear to be:

1. Powerful

2. Roomy

3. Good traveling cars

4. Fairly affordable to purchase

So, what else do I need to know?

Again, thanks for your input.

[Flat VW]

QUOTE (jim912928 @ Jan 1 2006, 07:08 AM)

If you test drive a 4-speed auto understand that at a dead stop they start out in 2nd gear.  So it will feel slow to you.

Not to a 914 pilot! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)


Greg, as you may or may not remember Jim's pal, Matt, has one and he and his father do almost all their own work.


Matt does bemoan the gas usage a little bit, but he is a youngster and probably a little hard on the throttle. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif)

I have heard 9-11 mpg estimates from him, which sure sounds low to me,YMMV.

IMO this is a horse of completely another color relative to a 968 or even the Boxster, a very refined car with parts prices to match.

I have another pal, Terry (40 years old or so), who has one here in town that is very fine.

He shopped for about eighteen months till he found the right car and has amassed much knowledge and experience with these cars.

I will be happy to put you in touch with him if you so wish,


John (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif)

P.S. Happy New Year, Laurie and I are about to slip out for a little drive right now.

We are first gonna cruise by Phoenix College and see if Norte Dame's marching band is practicing there again today. She had bumped into them on the football field as she was jogging at the track there on Friday. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rock_band.gif)