1984 Porsche 928 928S review from North America
"An amazing ride. The nicest car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil leaks.
Wiring.
General comments?
This is an amazing car to drive. I bought mine for cheap, and have put tons of money into it. HOWEVER, now I know my car is tight and strong.
It handles like you are on rails, and at speed (I have had mine up to 227K), you can barely hear the motor in the drivers compartment.
There is an extraordinary amount of room. I have driven the Boxster & the Carrera and found them cramped (I am a big guy). The 928 has lots of legroom, headroom and seating room.
When you punch the gas there is a sense of utter exhilaration because the car just seems to take a deep breath and blast off like a bat out of hell - even if you were doing 140K at the time.
Mine is a daily drive. I put close to 200K on it per day. It has NEVER failed to start.
Some people like the 85 and onward, I don't. I like the styling of the earlier models - with the chinstrap spoiler; and the motor looks aesthetically a lot nicer.
I would absolutely recommend the car - but not if you are not prepared to maintain it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2005 |