1984 Porsche 928 S review from North America
"High maintenance but fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering rack.
A/C compressor.
Torque tube bearings.
Transmission seals.
Transmission cooler lines.
Sparkplug wires.
Alternator.
Sunroof switch.
Brake light assembly.
General comments?
The car's handling and ride qualities are great.
This car also generates a lot of compliments from other people and looks good.
The only drawback to the car is the high operating costs. Due to the complex nature of the car, this is not for anyone on a budget. You should also be prepared for high insurance costs.
If you are not mechanical, shop bills can get sky high, and a lot of shops are not qualified to work on the 928. Be sure to check with the shop, to make sure they have a lot of experience with the 928, otherwise the mistakes can be expensive.
My best advice is, if you are considering a 928, make sure you have it checked out by a qualified mechanic, otherwise you can end up with a money pit and you won't enjoy the 928 like you should.
I still say the 928 is one of the most fun cars you can drive, and the looks of the car are great.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 25th September, 2001 |