DOMINION

Ok so, some time back I expressed my interest in a old school Porsche.
So I called this guy that has a add in the paper about a 5 speed 1979 924 Porsche. He said it runs great. He said if you buy it I would repaint it. I.M.O. it just needs a new paint job cuz the hood is kinda faded lol

What I found out about the car;
Guess I should look into the Audi Engine yeah?

So I'm going to look at it today. The guy is asking $1,500.00 O.B.O. I'm going to low ball him $1,300.00
I dont know. What do you guys think? what should I look out for? and what are the pros and cons?

I found this pic online of what this model looks like

Not bad!

Thanks guys!
-Gil

CTrx8

iTrader: (2)

that's a 928. i had a 924 and it was nothing but trouble with the fuel pump. i sold it for $1500 back in 1995 but i guess it can only depreciate so much from there. the body is much closer to an SA/FB RX7 or a 944 without the wide body flared back.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_924

LostAngel

Yep, that looks like a 928 to me. I have an '87 924S

LostAngel

Hah! I'm running into that problem too! Did yours keep randomly stalling in warmer weather? Mine ran GREAT in the cold winter...but since spring...bleh. I am replacing the DME relay (fuel pump relay) this week...as that is a known part that goes bad.

CTrx8

iTrader: (2)

yeah and the worst part about it was that i lived in NM so it was always warm. had to finally get rid of it since it was stalled more than it ran.

LostAngel

Man i'm glad I'm not the only one. With the exception of one time, it has always started right back...but it just sucks. Hopefully that DME relay fixes it...aside from that it's been a GREAT winter car for me.

DOMINION

Dam you google!!!
Ok so if thats a 928, post pics of what yours looks like so I can see
or is this it?


Whats the fix for the fuel pump issue? and how much is it to replace the DME relay or fuel pump relay?

Thanks!

JRichter

Depending on the condition of the 924, I would at least try to stretch to a 944 for a little more money if possible if your dead-set on a an old school Porsche. I believe Porsche added their own engine (a 2.5 I4?) and upgraded and improved many things when evolving the 924 to the 944. I thought the original 924's VW/Audi engine was always problematic - maybe it's just the fuel pump?

CTrx8

iTrader: (2)

i'd say go for the 944 or better yet, get yourself an old 7.

canaryrx8

iTrader: (3)

shoot, you might be able to find a 928 for a couple grand more, who needs a 4 when you can have a V8?


Way off topic and definitely more expensive, but if it was me and I wanted an old school Porsche I'd try hunting down a 959 or 935.

DOMINION

I dont have a couple more grand? unless you got some for me

JRichter

Lol, wouldn't we all. What's a 959 going for these days? 500k to a million?

Ike

Depends on which batch. If a 959 from the second batch were to come to market I bet it would fetch over 1 million.

I'm not sure if Canary was joking or not, but if he wasn't he either needs to brush up on his Porsche knowledge or is far to wealthy to be driving an RX-8... Also, the 935 was not a road going car though it was based on the 930.

DOMINION

Cant find one thats in good shape or that even runs dam kids got there hands on them and jacked them all up

911SC

Do NOT buy this car.

kartweb

The 924 was just plain junk.

The 944 is much better, but little things like steering system leaks will take lots of nickels and dimes.

The 928 is awesome probably the second best touring car ever built. Plan on using a stout wheelbarrow to tote the nicles and dimes that one will cost.

A second Gen RX7 is a good choice.

DOMINION

K thanks by

Think I might get a 1st gen for $400
Thanks

YaXMaNGTO

Seriously. The 924 is a worthless and unreliable car.

911SC

I traded my Fiat X1/9 for a 1979 924. Traded that for a 1983 RX7. All bought new.
Believe me, buy that $400 RX.

LabDad

If you don't have a couple grand extra then don't bother with a Porsche. There are few things more expensive than a cheap Porsche.

FWIW: previous owner of a pristine '89 944 Turbo and waiting for prices on used Caymans to come down.