1989 928 S4 Automatic - $2.5k - project car

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22 Jan 2012 19:59 #7873 by srshaw3
1989 928 S4 Automatic - UNDER AGREEMENT - project car
I bought this because it needed a new home.

It didn't start when I bought it, but I have since started it, although it does not idle well. It is fairly complete, but needs mechanical work and paint (to resolve the paint damaged by sap on passenger side).

A prospective buyer checked with the prior mechanic (David Lloyd) and provided the following information:
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David Lloyd remembers this 89. He said the owner brought it into him when he bought it in 2006.
They went through the car and did the major services to get him started on the right foot.
He said later the car began to have some electrical issues they couldn't get sorted out and was causing the rough idle.
The owner got tired of putting money into it and parked it.
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Another prospective buyer reviewed the car and noticed the driver door seam to the front fender is not consistent, and there is evidence of some paint spray in that area, so there is reason to suspect body repair in the past.

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22 Jan 2012 21:42 #7879 by pcar928fan
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A freakin' steal!

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23 Jan 2012 07:26 #7884 by 928mac
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Wish I could help you out Stan. I'm sure someone will want it. I know Mark wanted an OB but he might take an 89.

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23 Jan 2012 07:46 #7885 by srshaw3
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Wish I could help you out Stan. I'm sure someone will want it. I know Mark wanted an OB but he might take an 89.


No rush, I am hoping to find a good home for it rather than someone who might take it apart.

You never know I could suddenly have too much time and be working on my cars again :)

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23 Jan 2012 09:23 #7886 by the flying scotsman
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If it runs does it drive, shift through all gears, stop etc etc?

what rear end does the 89 auto have......uber rare 2:64?

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23 Jan 2012 09:28 #7887 by srshaw3
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If it runs does it drive, shift through all gears, stop etc etc?

what rear end does the 89 auto have......uber rare 2:64?


I haven't done anything other than start it and have it run *very rough* for a few seconds.

928gt.com lists the possibility as 2.54 or 2.64 for the automatic. As the ROW manual is 2.54, I suspect the 2.54 would be ROW and so this U.S. '89 automatic would be 2.64.

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23 Jan 2012 09:49 #7888 by he_mech_usmc
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Stan,
If I was any closer...I would have it on my trailer...I wonder how long I'd be in the dog house for that one...

GLWS, looks pretty good, and at that price it is a steal

You can be a mechanic or technician...The choice is in HOW you fix it, not THAT you fix it.

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23 Jan 2012 23:25 #7896 by the flying scotsman
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Stan........pls see my PM

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24 Jan 2012 04:53 #7897 by srshaw3
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Stan........pls see my PM


I did not receive your PM, only one from another user....

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24 Jan 2012 08:26 #7898 by the flying scotsman
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Sorry Stan, I wrote and then rewrote an offer but the logistics would kill the deal.

Wont waste anymore time.

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24 Jan 2012 09:16 #7899 by srshaw3
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Sorry Stan, I wrote and then rewrote an offer but the logistics would kill the deal.

Wont waste anymore time.


I understand. I am looking for a tractor, if I find something in your direction that is the right opportunity, I will let you know, but I know it isn't likely.

I have a 640 Universal 4 wheel drive with a front loader.........now if we could magically make the swap happen :)

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24 Jan 2012 10:30 #7900 by 928mac
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Here is a Russion tractor, note the police lights.

Attached files [img]media/attachments/8072=893-RussianPoliceCar.jpg[/img]

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25 Jan 2012 17:03 #7915 by CavenBri
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Hi Stan,
I am in NH.
How many miles on the 89?
Thanks
Brian

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25 Jan 2012 20:29 #7916 by srshaw3
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Hi Stan,
I am in NH.
How many miles on the 89?
Thanks
Brian


I will try to get a jump pack on it this weekend and check the actual mileage, but I think it may be in the low 80s.

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26 Jan 2012 20:53 #7924 by smtcapecod
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Wish I was still in Mass with a bit of time and etc...might've traded the Euro for a new project..but current circumstances don't allow that scenario to unfold! Good luck, love that color combo, almost bought a GT like that down here...well almost is a stretch as it was double my self-imposed price cap...My resolve held..:rolleyes:

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26 Jan 2012 21:29 #7928 by srshaw3
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might've traded the Euro for a new project../QUOTE]

That would be quite a deal for me! :D

I know you weren't suggesting a straight trade.... lmao

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28 Jan 2012 11:14 #7954 by srshaw3
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A prospective buyer checked with the prior mechanic (David Lloyd) and provided the following information:
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David Lloyd remembers this 89. He said the owner brought it into him when he bought it in 2006.
They went through the car and did the major services to get him started on the right foot.
He said later the car began to have some electrical issues they couldn't get sorted out and was causing the rough idle.
The owner got tired of putting money into it and parked it.

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29 Jan 2012 13:20 #7965 by srshaw3
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Another prospective buyer reviewed the car and noticed the driver door seam to the front fender is not consistent, and there is evidence of some paint spray in that area, so there is reason to suspect body repair in the past.

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02 Feb 2012 21:13 #8084 by srshaw3
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So the short story is that I took a deposit on the car tonight.
The longer story is the buyer started a facebook chat about my facebook advocacy of Ron Paul. The deal was made shortly thereafter. :D
The buyer is a prior 928 owner and will revive the car!

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02 Feb 2012 21:34 #8085 by pcar928fan
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NICE! I like Ron Paul too btw, but most of his foreign policy ideas are WHACKED OUT! There is no such thing as isolationism these days! This world is global (if that is not redundant enough) and he does not seem to understand that... Do we need ALL the bases that we have in foreign countries? Probably not. Do we need to give BILLIONS and BILLIONS to other countries? Probably not. But I fear RP would just cut it all off if he could and that is NOT the way to go... Anyway, maybe Rand Paul will be ready to rock soon...I think his foreign policy ideas are a bit more mainstream and I think he is still the fiscal conservative that his father is...

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02 Feb 2012 21:47 #8086 by the flying scotsman
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...and I was going to suggest bringing it to Kansas :(

not sure of the political reference? but sure its of US importance to mention

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03 Feb 2012 04:24 #8087 by srshaw3
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NICE! I like Ron Paul too btw, but most of his foreign policy ideas are WHACKED OUT! There is no such thing as isolationism these days! This world is global (if that is not redundant enough) and he does not seem to understand that... Do we need ALL the bases that we have in foreign countries? Probably not. Do we need to give BILLIONS and BILLIONS to other countries? Probably not. But I fear RP would just cut it all off if he could and that is NOT the way to go... Anyway, maybe Rand Paul will be ready to rock soon...I think his foreign policy ideas are a bit more mainstream and I think he is still the fiscal conservative that his father is...


Wanting to have free and open trade with all friendly countries is not isolationism. While wanting to force all other countries in the world to adopt our culture is empire building, and I would argue is a form of isolationism. Our foreign policy has *not* produced the purported results for decades. We *have* caused other countries to fear and despise us. I am fond of the map showing dozens of US bases on both sides of Iran, with a comment along the lines of "we claim they are threatening us?".

Don't be fooled by the industrial military complex that wants the US to continue spending to sustain them. We should be a country of peace, setting an example, not a country of war, persisting invading sovereign countries.

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03 Feb 2012 04:26 #8088 by srshaw3
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I suspect it will be seen at the Frenzy in the future, as one of the past organizers is the purchaser.

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04 Feb 2012 07:24 #8097 by linderpat
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I'm squarly with Stan on this one. Nice looking car btw.

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07 Feb 2012 19:28 #8131 by Proton_Ice
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So the beauty is gone or still available ?

Thanks.

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08 Feb 2012 00:39 #8136 by srshaw3
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So the beauty is gone or still available ?

Thanks.


it is sold and waiting to be picked up.

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06 Mar 2012 18:23 #8423 by michaelathome
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It's at it's new home.

Lots of cleaning and fixing to be done for sure.

Michael

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06 Mar 2012 20:51 #8425 by martinss
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It's at it's new home.

Lots of cleaning and fixing to be done for sure.

Michael


Looking forward to the transformation - good luck

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09 Mar 2012 08:22 #8446 by srshaw3
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Michael emailed that he has started on the project, advising"

"Replaced the battery, through some fuel stabilizer in it and some fresh gas and it started right up. Run's a little rough but not bad. Nothing an injector cleaning and MAF won't fix."

and

"Lights on when they should be off and vise verse. That is easy stuff for me. AC seems to work both front and back. Nothing so far can't be sorted."

and finally

"Everything will get sorted in time."

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09 Mar 2012 16:03 #8447 by pcar928fan
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SWEET! Another save!!! YEE HA!

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17 Mar 2012 21:26 #8515 by michaelathome
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In the process of fixing stuff now.

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18 Mar 2012 17:47 #8519 by pcar928fan
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AWESOME! That is great!

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