Faults:

The 1985 Porsche 928S is truly, PERFECT artwork in motion or standing still. Do not purchase one of these highly advanced & prestigious creations of automotive history if you have to worry about an expense of any type.

The 928S is exactly that.. A perfect automotive creation built between 30 and 12 years ago (respectively), by the highest regarded German engineers & craftsmen in the world... And what they made was TRUE perfection!

Enter the Porsche 928S 32V automotive masterpiece. Any and all automobiles will have issues & problems, especially 12 to 30 year old super cars due mainly to the owner's enthusiasm or lack there of.

Records of service & preventative maintenance, as well as vehicle history, are essential to purchasing one of these machines. Parts are expensive, but you will barely need them as long as you do what is required.

Finally, the true key to these phenomenal machines is your decision of who will do the necessary work when these infrequent times occur. My advice is that you don't use just any of the current & highly regarded Porsche Factory technicians (usually, younger & mainly experienced in 911s')... But that you do take the time to find a true Porsche 928 german Master Technician (as I have), who PRIDES himself on his work & knowledge of these masterpieces.

General Comments:

The GOLDEN RULE: The 1985 Porsche 928S 32V is the most perfect super car ever made... As long as you treat this piece of art with the respect to which it deserves... It will always find in its 5.0 Litre (Black Forest) soul to never fall from your GRACE!

Find yourself a well cared for example with all service records, & conduct the routine & preventative maintenance with the RIGHT 928S Technician/ARTIST, and I truly believe you will encounter a smile on you face every time you engage the ignition... For ALL FUTURE YEARS TO COME.

I personally have owned several immaculate Porsche models throughout the years and currently, 911's, 944's & 928S. With that prior knowledge & experience, it is with fair ease that I consider the 928S the king of its automotive domain.

STYLE, INTEGRITY, RELIABILITY, PERFORMANCE, LUXURY, & ITS UNWAIVERING SOUL & DESIRE TO PLEASE ITS DRIVER/OWNER.

Faults:

A/C leaks

O2 sensor lead shorted to exhaust heat shield causing near-fire behind fuse panel.

Lots of minor electrical problems - most fairly easy to fix.

Things that don't work and are not easy to fix (for me) - windshield washer system; rear hatch remote latch; seat heater; warning light that comes on every time I turn on the exterior lights indicating an exterior light is burned out; leather is cracked and shrunken in certain locations.

General Comments:

Great performance. Few new cars can match the way it drives. Engine and transmission are smooth and tight. Brakes, steering, suspension all great. Maintenance can be expensive and finding a decent mechanic who knows the car can be difficult.

Faults:

A few things have gone wrong, but nothing surprising from an 18 year old car. Some of the rubber hoses under the need replacing since they have hardened over the years and now have slight leaks. Nothing bad enough yet has happened to require a mechanic.

General Comments:

It's a wonderful car. It takes a ton of abuse and asks for more. It's by far the most comfortable car I've ever been seated in, especially on long rides. It has a great deal of front passenger leg room. The engine sounds very impressive and turns heads all the time. The styling of the car keeps those heads from turning back. It's not a drag-racer, but it drives smooth as silk over 100 mph. If you have the willingness to do your own preventive maintenance, this car will actually cost you less than a new family sedan overall.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing where regular maintenance is followed.

Timing belt went at 35000.

Valve cover gaskets leaked at 55000.

Seat adjustments went at 65000.

General Comments:

Car is an absolutly great handler.

Good on gas for what it is.

Replacement parts are absolutly absurdly priced.

Synthetic oil is best for this car.

Seats are great for long distances.

Tires for this car are costly as you will only get 35000 out of them period.