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joeli27 03-18-2013 03:47 PM
they are legit.... i bought a car from them 2 years ago.... they detailed the car before i picked it up...

GS8 02-14-2014 11:43 PM
Bump

Saw this

1982 Platinum Metallic Porsche 928 - $8,980 - For Sale, Finance Lease or Buy Car's Vancouver, BC - Bluestarmotors.com

And became tempted...

Already emailed Rob. I want to see proof of everything written, particularly the 'well maintained' part since that is what makes or breaks (literally) these cars.

thumper 02-15-2014 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by GS8 (Post 8417075)
Bump

Saw this

1982 Platinum Metallic Porsche 928 - $8,980 - For Sale, Finance Lease or Buy Car's Vancouver, BC - Bluestarmotors.com

And became tempted...

Already emailed Rob. I want to see proof of everything written, particularly the 'well maintained' part since that is what makes or breaks (literally) these cars.
that last part of the description is the same cut and paste catchall phrase they use on all their car adverts.

i've always been told to run away from 928's, and that top gear episode is still fresh in my mind... no offense but what are you thinking?!?

Peturbo 02-15-2014 09:12 AM
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GS8 02-15-2014 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by thumper (Post 8417114)
that last part of the description is the same cut and paste catchall phrase they use on all their car adverts.

i've always been told to run away from 928's, and that top gear episode is still fresh in my mind... no offense but what are you thinking?!?
I've been researching these cars for years and there are a lot of myths around them. They are actually very reliable IF the previous owner(s) did the routine scheduled maintenance. Now, of course, with a car of this age, that would be hard to know unless paperwork was provided.

Porsche built these with very high grade parts and higher build standards and even decades later, it still shows provided you get a good example.

Not saying I'm going to run out and buy this but I've loved them since I was a kid and sometimes I say YOLO, lol.

lowside67 02-15-2014 12:28 PM
Nothing gets me going like an early 80s "metallic oatmeal" coloured Porsche with an automatic and engine in the front...

white rocket 02-15-2014 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lowside67 (Post 8417289)
Nothing gets me going like an early 80s "metallic oatmeal" coloured Porsche with an automatic and engine in the front...
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psa95fae8f.gif

all jokes aside, I have purchased product from Rob and can vouch for the quality of it and how he conducts himself. Still though, with a car of that age the available paperwork, if any, will dictate it's value.

GS8 02-15-2014 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by lowside67 (Post 8417289)
Nothing gets me going like an early 80s "metallic oatmeal" coloured Porsche with an automatic and engine in the front...
Scarface and Gobots made me love the 928. The auto is more reliable and the colour is well....I've seen worse...

thumper 02-15-2014 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by GS8 (Post 8417333)
Scarface and Gobots made me love the 928. The auto is more reliable and the colour is well....I've seen worse...
let's not forget "risky business"... proof that 928's do not float.

supafamous 02-15-2014 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by white rocket (Post 8417320)
Still though, with a car of that age the available paperwork, if any, will dictate it's value.
The purchase price on any 928 is just a rounding error compared to the maintenance costs. That shouldn't stop anyone from buying one though.

GS8 02-15-2014 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by supafamous (Post 8417400)
The purchase price on any 928 is just a rounding error compared to the maintenance costs. That shouldn't stop anyone from buying one though.
Got the Carproof

2 Accidents (1 RF hit @ $3000 + 1 Comprehensive @ $3000)
1 Vandalism ($500)

^ I'd still consider the car with these in the mix

Service Report:

Valve Covers, Transmission, Power Steering Pump & Hoses all leaking oil.

I'd only buy this car if I needed lube for my fleshlight :heckno:

westopher 02-15-2014 05:54 PM
That literally sounds like a 3k car to me. Approaching 10k could get you a really nice 944 if you are interested in getting into a Porsche.
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westopher 02-15-2014 06:12 PM
1987 Porsche 944S not 944 Black on Black
Apparently they are even cheaper than I thought.

bcrdukes 02-15-2014 06:17 PM
Maybe it'll bounce back and appreciate like the aircooled 911SC and Carreras. :troll:

westopher 02-15-2014 06:36 PM
Well honestly mint examples will climb with cars like that as the shit ones die off. An automatic, leaky, 2 accident, "metallic oatmeal" (I love that BTW) classifies as a shit example IMO.

GS8 02-15-2014 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by westopher (Post 8417462)
1987 Porsche 944S not 944 Black on Black
Apparently they are even cheaper than I thought.
They are both steals in the used market which is why I'd rather take the V8 equipped Porsche. It's way more GT than sports car. I don't mind paying more for a car with higher mileage yet more documentation.

The sound alone...


:sweetjesus:

westopher 02-15-2014 10:23 PM
I'm sure if you wanted to get into a 928 there are plenty out there better than that one. I do love a nice 928 as well, but like I said, good examples of rare sports cars have shown signs of climbing no matter what they are. An accident free car is a very important part of getting into older cars like this. Buy nice and cry at the hit your bank account takes once, as opposed to trying to find a bargain and crying over multiple bank account hits trying to make an OK 30 year old german sports car into a nice one. There is nothing more expensive than a cheap german car.
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Originally Posted by GS8 (Post 8417636)
I don't mind paying more for a car with higher mileage yet more documentation.:
Definitely a smart way to look at it.

GS8 02-15-2014 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by westopher (Post 8417651)
I'm sure if you wanted to get into a 928 there are plenty out there better than that one. I do love a nice 928 as well, but like I said, good examples of rare sports cars have shown signs of climbing no matter what they are. An accident free car is a very important part of getting into older cars like this. Buy nice and cry at the hit your bank account takes once, as opposed to trying to find a bargain and crying over multiple bank account hits trying to make an OK 30 year old german sports car into a nice one. There is nothing more expensive than a cheap german car.

Definitely a smart way to look at it.
I agree with everything you say.

If I found one, it would only be a summer ride. Since buying my low mileage Regal back in July 2013, I've only racked up 2000 km and that's with 6 months of insurance starting in October.

The Porsche would be May to September at most. The G8 is my 'beater' lol.

thumper 02-16-2014 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by GS8 (Post 8417636)
They are both steals in the used market which is why I'd rather take the V8 equipped Porsche. It's way more GT than sports car. I don't mind paying more for a car with higher mileage yet more documentation.

The sound alone...

Porsche 928 S4 Sound - YouTube

:sweetjesus:
siren song...


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