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Ok I admit it I’ve been a little preoccupied with these vehicles of late. Hmmm? I wonder if there’s twelve step program? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Anyway I’d been noticing a lot of advertisements for 924s, 944s, 968s & a few 928s listed seemingly pretty cheap from the low $2000 range up to the $6000 for some pretty nice looking examples. Done a lot of reading on the subject (even purchased some collector & guide books) I forced myself to take a look at a couple and while I like the layout of these front engine rear drive Porsches there seems to be no rhyme or reason behind the asking prices. With the exception of one or two – some are way over priced for what you get while others seem way under valued by the seller. But it seems there are some deals to be had if one knows what to look for. However if I take the plunge it’ll be after I do a little more research.
That said about the only real returning negative theme for these stepchildren of the Porsche family tree is that many fans of the breed tend to turn there noses up at them. Not unlike you see in MGB circles when some besmirch the later Rubber Bumper Bs. Most are aware that the venerable 911 has direct design roots back to Volkswagen and for a period there shared many of same parts off the shelf. But while the 928 was developed by Porsche, interestingly enough the 924 saw its start on the design tables at VW as well using Audi components.
I also like the front engine rear transaxle layout giving these vehicles an almost 50/50 weight distribution front & rear. Making it surprisingly balanced for a front engine vehicle when compared to its contemporaries of the day.
Oh well I haven’t committed to going this route and actually purchasing one. But I’ve learned a lot about the “other” Porsches and it seems that like my Rubber Bumper B they have an unfair & undeserved reputation.
Anyway I’d been noticing a lot of advertisements for 924s, 944s, 968s & a few 928s listed seemingly pretty cheap from the low $2000 range up to the $6000 for some pretty nice looking examples. Done a lot of reading on the subject (even purchased some collector & guide books) I forced myself to take a look at a couple and while I like the layout of these front engine rear drive Porsches there seems to be no rhyme or reason behind the asking prices. With the exception of one or two – some are way over priced for what you get while others seem way under valued by the seller. But it seems there are some deals to be had if one knows what to look for. However if I take the plunge it’ll be after I do a little more research.
That said about the only real returning negative theme for these stepchildren of the Porsche family tree is that many fans of the breed tend to turn there noses up at them. Not unlike you see in MGB circles when some besmirch the later Rubber Bumper Bs. Most are aware that the venerable 911 has direct design roots back to Volkswagen and for a period there shared many of same parts off the shelf. But while the 928 was developed by Porsche, interestingly enough the 924 saw its start on the design tables at VW as well using Audi components.
I also like the front engine rear transaxle layout giving these vehicles an almost 50/50 weight distribution front & rear. Making it surprisingly balanced for a front engine vehicle when compared to its contemporaries of the day.
Oh well I haven’t committed to going this route and actually purchasing one. But I’ve learned a lot about the “other” Porsches and it seems that like my Rubber Bumper B they have an unfair & undeserved reputation.
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