I read everywhere that the 911 is alot more fun to drive and you only really get a sense of the 928′s speed above 80 mph. Is this true? If you have driven both please help me decide.
first of all it depends if they are turbos or not aim for a porsche 1983 911 and if you can get it with turbo that would deffinetly go with that and you should most likely get more miles out of it and are you looking for speed in it
Get the 928S4 – it’s a powerful fun car to drive. Not quite as nimble as the ’83 911, but much quicker in a straight line, and nicer interior and ride. Also much less likely to spit you into a roadside wall backwards….
The 911 all the way. 1983 is the last year of the SC, a very good model, and it is likely to increase in value. The 928 is a luxury car, and never really took off. Values are flat on the 928, at best.
I’ve driven both, and own 2 911s, including a 1980 SC. Don’t get me wrong. I’d buy a 928 if I found one that was cheap enough and nice enough, but overall it’s car to pass up. Honestly, though, I’d probably buy a 944 before I bought and 928.
Go to your local newsstands and pick up a copy of Excellence Magazine. It’ll give you a good sense of the Porsche vibe, and typically includes use car value surveys.
I’ve driven both and currently own a 928S. The 928 will out perform the 911 all day long. It is also more comfortable on long trips. The 911, especially the SC, are great cars and fun to drive. They don’t handle as well, and are less forgiving in corners, but there’s nothing like them. That being said, they are both 20+ years old, and will require repairs. The 928 is much, much more complex, and almost everything cost 2-3 times as much as the 911. Everything. It will also require more preventative maintenance. On top of that, 928 just can’t sit in your garage (the 911 should really either). If you let it sit, it will start to leak, and the fluids will get messed up, and the next thing you know it’s back in the shop. They are both meant to be driven, but the 928 requires it.
If you want performance and comfort, the 928. If you just want weekend Porsche fun, the 911 will do. Although, in my opinion, the 928′s are just bad a##.
Two very good cars… though two very different cars. I am somewhat biased towards 911s, and have logged many more laps behind the wheel of various 911 models than I have 928s, though I do have experience here too (and do quite like the 928 models as well).
Which car you should be looking at will depend on what you want and expect. Though the two cars you mention were produced just a few years apart, the basic design of the 911 came about 20 years earlier than that, while the 928′s original design was still less than 10 years old in 1987.
The 911SC: This is a very reliable car, well built, solid, and quick if not downright fast. Like all older 911s they take effort and skill to drive quickly, but with the right driver they can be very quick (quicker than the 928S4 on some tracks). The car has alot of character, though is dated… you will either find this charming or annoying and that alone will tell you if you should be considering this car.
The 928S4: More of a GT car than the 911SC, it is larger, heavier (much much heavier)… but in that package is a more comfortable, more modern car that has alot more power. The overall package is less sporty than the 911 (key reason I’ve driven so few at track events is that they seldomly seem to turn up in this environment), but for driving on the street, they are a great package. And while I have taken many long trips in 911s, it would be hard not to prefer the 928 under such circumstances.
The 928 is a generally reliable car as well… but, there are a number of factors that can add up possible issues. First, 928s have not held their value the way 911s have… which ultimately means that many 928s have found there way into hands of owners that have not had the means to keep them up, as such, you are more likely to find a car with problems when looking at 924/944/914/928 models than you will with most 911s (though there are excellent condition 928s and poor condition 911s). Next, the 911 was produced over a long time, and with 20 years already behind it when the last 911SC came out, it was extremely well developed and was (and is) supported by a large after market in parts. The 928 was never developed to the degree that the 911 was (since it was never raced by the factory, and produced for less time), and it doesn’t have the after market support.
Take your time and drive a few examples of each, and get a feel for the cars and what they are like. Chances are, once you’ve done this, you will only be considering one of these models… once you get to that point, read up as much as you can about the specific model so you can select a good one (and still, even then, make sure you have a knowledgable Porsche mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection; the money you spend here could save you a vast amount down the road, as the saying “a cheap Porsche could be the most expensive car you ever own” has a strong basis in reality).
I had a 1979 SC Targa 911 3 liters…that was a great car, the 928 is much more civilised…
Be careful on the milleage and check the serial numbers. People tends to rebuilt Porsches 911 from bit and pieces…might look good, but can be a dog too.
Both cars will eat you alive in repair costs if you are not a mechanic…soooo…consider that first…the 911 is somewhat easier to repair …and parts are cheaper…the timing belt on the ’28 has to be replaced every 60 k….along with the water pump and rollers…2k for that….the air cooled 911 is WAY more fun to drive and general service can be done by an experienced owner…that isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty and read the manual….
Don’t buy either. For the best drive possible you need a 944 Turbo 250 BHP. Even the oik Clarkson says it would be on his list of the 10 best cars he has ever driven and that was published just last month. remember when these were new, say 1898 that they cost about £35K. You can get a very good one now for about £8K
I would only buy a car that is fun to drive. Who cares if you can feel a few more hp in the 928. Handling is where its at and the 911 is no slouch on speed either.
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well, ask yourself this question; how often will you be going over 80? i would go with the “more fun to drive”
first of all it depends if they are turbos or not aim for a porsche 1983 911 and if you can get it with turbo that would deffinetly go with that and you should most likely get more miles out of it and are you looking for speed in it
I suggesting getting the 83′ porche because it is a classic it has more value than the 87′ porche
Get the 928S4 – it’s a powerful fun car to drive. Not quite as nimble as the ’83 911, but much quicker in a straight line, and nicer interior and ride. Also much less likely to spit you into a roadside wall backwards….
The 911 all the way. 1983 is the last year of the SC, a very good model, and it is likely to increase in value. The 928 is a luxury car, and never really took off. Values are flat on the 928, at best.
I’ve driven both, and own 2 911s, including a 1980 SC. Don’t get me wrong. I’d buy a 928 if I found one that was cheap enough and nice enough, but overall it’s car to pass up. Honestly, though, I’d probably buy a 944 before I bought and 928.
Go to your local newsstands and pick up a copy of Excellence Magazine. It’ll give you a good sense of the Porsche vibe, and typically includes use car value surveys.
I’ve driven both and currently own a 928S. The 928 will out perform the 911 all day long. It is also more comfortable on long trips. The 911, especially the SC, are great cars and fun to drive. They don’t handle as well, and are less forgiving in corners, but there’s nothing like them. That being said, they are both 20+ years old, and will require repairs. The 928 is much, much more complex, and almost everything cost 2-3 times as much as the 911. Everything. It will also require more preventative maintenance. On top of that, 928 just can’t sit in your garage (the 911 should really either). If you let it sit, it will start to leak, and the fluids will get messed up, and the next thing you know it’s back in the shop. They are both meant to be driven, but the 928 requires it.
If you want performance and comfort, the 928. If you just want weekend Porsche fun, the 911 will do. Although, in my opinion, the 928′s are just bad a##.
the 911 is the way to go. i heard a 928 S4 breaks down a lot .
so i think you should buy the 1983 911.
Two very good cars… though two very different cars. I am somewhat biased towards 911s, and have logged many more laps behind the wheel of various 911 models than I have 928s, though I do have experience here too (and do quite like the 928 models as well).
Which car you should be looking at will depend on what you want and expect. Though the two cars you mention were produced just a few years apart, the basic design of the 911 came about 20 years earlier than that, while the 928′s original design was still less than 10 years old in 1987.
The 911SC: This is a very reliable car, well built, solid, and quick if not downright fast. Like all older 911s they take effort and skill to drive quickly, but with the right driver they can be very quick (quicker than the 928S4 on some tracks). The car has alot of character, though is dated… you will either find this charming or annoying and that alone will tell you if you should be considering this car.
The 928S4: More of a GT car than the 911SC, it is larger, heavier (much much heavier)… but in that package is a more comfortable, more modern car that has alot more power. The overall package is less sporty than the 911 (key reason I’ve driven so few at track events is that they seldomly seem to turn up in this environment), but for driving on the street, they are a great package. And while I have taken many long trips in 911s, it would be hard not to prefer the 928 under such circumstances.
The 928 is a generally reliable car as well… but, there are a number of factors that can add up possible issues. First, 928s have not held their value the way 911s have… which ultimately means that many 928s have found there way into hands of owners that have not had the means to keep them up, as such, you are more likely to find a car with problems when looking at 924/944/914/928 models than you will with most 911s (though there are excellent condition 928s and poor condition 911s). Next, the 911 was produced over a long time, and with 20 years already behind it when the last 911SC came out, it was extremely well developed and was (and is) supported by a large after market in parts. The 928 was never developed to the degree that the 911 was (since it was never raced by the factory, and produced for less time), and it doesn’t have the after market support.
Take your time and drive a few examples of each, and get a feel for the cars and what they are like. Chances are, once you’ve done this, you will only be considering one of these models… once you get to that point, read up as much as you can about the specific model so you can select a good one (and still, even then, make sure you have a knowledgable Porsche mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection; the money you spend here could save you a vast amount down the road, as the saying “a cheap Porsche could be the most expensive car you ever own” has a strong basis in reality).
I had a 1979 SC Targa 911 3 liters…that was a great car, the 928 is much more civilised…
Be careful on the milleage and check the serial numbers. People tends to rebuilt Porsches 911 from bit and pieces…might look good, but can be a dog too.
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Both cars will eat you alive in repair costs if you are not a mechanic…soooo…consider that first…the 911 is somewhat easier to repair …and parts are cheaper…the timing belt on the ’28 has to be replaced every 60 k….along with the water pump and rollers…2k for that….the air cooled 911 is WAY more fun to drive and general service can be done by an experienced owner…that isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty and read the manual….
Dawg you have 2 get the 1983 cause older cars are da bomb
911,
its alot mor efun like u said
and its nicer =)
id like one
Don’t buy either. For the best drive possible you need a 944 Turbo 250 BHP. Even the oik Clarkson says it would be on his list of the 10 best cars he has ever driven and that was published just last month. remember when these were new, say 1898 that they cost about £35K. You can get a very good one now for about £8K
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Thanks for the small essay Paul. Wow. Just summarize your opinion next time please. No one is going to read that.
I would only buy a car that is fun to drive. Who cares if you can feel a few more hp in the 928. Handling is where its at and the 911 is no slouch on speed either.
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
The Zune concentrates on being a Portable Media Player. Not a web browser. Not a game machine. Maybe in the future it’ll do even better in those areas, but for now it’s a fantastic way to organize and listen to your music and videos, and is without peer in that regard. The iPod’s strengths are its web browsing and apps. If those sound more compelling, perhaps it is your best choice.
If you’re still on the fence: grab your favorite earphones, head down to a Best Buy and ask to plug them into a Zune then an iPod and see which one sounds better to you, and which interface makes you smile more. Then you’ll know which is right for you.