1994 Porsche 928 GTS review from North America
"Expensive, but super comfort, performance and looks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed some electrical switch clean-up when I got it (just switch cleaner), although the driver's side mirror memory still doesn't work.
New clutch at 40,000.
Front wheel alignment vastly improved the handling & tire wear.
Fix engine oil leak/drip at 41,000.
General comments?
Great car! Best of all the 928's, huge engine output, great handling, beautiful & really comfortable too.
I had always wanted one - but it took ~4 years to find a late model in good condition with a manual transmission (one of <100 imported that year, with probably < 1/3rd being manuals).
Great driving experience, but a complex car with lots to go wrong (power everything) & anything that needs to be replaced/repaired is expensive.
Fuel consumption at about 14 MPG (US) makes this expensive as a daily driver (Europe!!), but it's so much fun it's hard to resist.
My dealer in Phoenix is actually very good - even with 928's - but still very expensive. Mostly I use good local specialist shops.
Part of the fun of owning one is joining the Porsche Club (of America), and getting together with other owners.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 11th May, 2001 |