What Makes The Porsche 928 SO DANG COOL?? (Owner Interview)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ค. 2024
- The Porsche 928. I have to admit it, but I really don't know much about it.
The 928 has never caught my eye like the Porsche 911 does, and as a result I have really not paid it any mind.
Sure, I know the Porsche 928 was in Risky Business and Scarface, and I also know the 928 could be found on the posters hanging in the bedrooms of 80's kids all over the world, but I have not ever found it very intriguing.
However, when I heard this Porsche 928 owner go on and on about why he owns 2 and thinks they're a great investment and an important part of Porsche history, I decided that it was definitely time to do a Porsche owner interview on the Porsche 928.
0:00 Start
0:42 Porsche 928 owner interview set up
1:41 Porsche 928 production years and number
2:37 Overview of a 1987 Porsche 928 S4
3:15 Electrical (and other) problems with the Porsche 928
4:10 Why Porsche 928's are so funky
5:40 Porsche 928 "Manhole Cover" wheels
6:14 Owner describes the Porsche 928 driving experience
7:18 Porsche 928 appreciation potential discussion
7:29 Cassis Porsche 928
9:29 Porsche 928 sticker price when new
11:40 Porsche 928 vs. Porsche 911 comparison discussion
12:59 Outro
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i love these cars. My son is named Jake after jaek Ryuan from Sixteen Candles because he was so cool and his 944 was fantastic...and yes I own a 944 turbo...but had he not been named Jake he probably would have been named Joel from Risky Business because of how cool Joel was driving the 928!
haha that's cool!
@@stringer-ik1pc Oh god shut up
You need to drive the 928 to truly appreciate it. The stability of the car at high speed is nothing short of epic. I've driven a lot of cars and nothing compares to my 1987 928 S4 for long distance, high speed driving.
I bought one and did a fly-n-drive, so my first day with my 928 was starting a 700-mile road trip home - such a fun way to get to know the car.
Yes exactly! In my younger days I had the car up to over 260km/h on autobahn. It was unbelievable stable and the higher the speed the more the car seemed to stick itself to the ground. I wouldnt do that today but I still have the car 16years later and will probably never sell it.
Tony Montana in Scarface when he got in and turn on the pop up headlights was unforgettable. The 928 is truly a legend.
One of the BEST scenes ever was with the tiger 😂
Omg yes!!! It was a silver 928
I owned a 1987 928s4 automatic for many years. It was incredibly easy to drive and so much fun! Very fast and turned heads everywhere you go! Maintenance can be expensive but it's worth it!
I love that he did the Pascha interior on an S4! That is awesome! Looks fantastic! I have had 15 at one time and still have 5.
First Porsche I ever drove was my dad's bosses new 928 when I was 17 or 18. Made me a Porsche fan for life.
I've always loved the 928. Definitely on the bucket list.
A 928 was also also featured in a movie called The Hidden. The good guy used one to hunt down the bad alien guy who liked to drive Ferrari. Great movie!
I own a 1984 928s black on black, rare 5 speed. It has BBS wheels and the leather interior is in very good condition. I had it supercharged by 928 Motorsport in Wisconsin . Carl Faussett sent me the kit and instructions. It also has a straight pipe exhaust system. This car has incredible torque and almost impossible to stall . The dogleg shift is a little tricky to get used to at first. It handles beautifully with it,s passive rear wheel steering . So ahead of it's time !
Yes!!!! Thank you for posting this :) gives me so much more confidence in how to pull the connector apart and clean :)
Got myself a 1980 928S as my first car a few months ago. Working on getting it running with the help of a mechanic friend but even before I've driven it more than a few km, I'm kind of in love... The noise, the interior (especially the seats - talk about ergonomical!), the looks and of course those wonderful pop-up headlights! It's such an overengineered car - every little detail has been thought through. Most certainly a great car that will only appreciate in value if you take care of it. Can't wait to take mine out on the roads for real!
1 year later… hows the car holding up?
@@gooberboy599 It’s an old car, so things break. Had some issues with a poor fuel mixture due to a vacuum leak messing up the warmup regulator, but it’s what you have to expect with a 40 year old car. She’s a joy to drive on the weekends and I smile every time I fire her up or step on the gas.
Good video.
Just a correction. The "Manhole" wheel design wasn't exclusive to the 928. The 85-87 Audi 5000 S had the sane design.
Also, from my research, the 928 was never intended to replace the 911. Rather, it was to create a new car to satisfy the trend, especially in the US, of buyers wanting more luxury cars vs more raw cars like the 911.
Everyone loves more accessible Porsche models like the 944 and 928. In my opinion, I think it’s similar to the comparison people make today, between the cayman and the 911. It’s interesting how unique the 911 is compared not only to other cars but even Porsche models going back 50 years.
Excellent video as always. Take care.
Just discovered your channel today... I own a 84 928s. Im enjoying your videos with your 911's. I live just outside of Asheville NC, Looking forward to more of your videos!
Welcome, and thanks for watching. Love your area of the state. That's where I take the 911's to REALLY, REALLY enjoy them. The roads around Little Switzerland, Fontana Dam, etc. are killer.
A thing to consider when buying a 928, if the condition of the drivers seat is tore up, the car most likely was not well cared for. Not in every case but 90%. But if the seat is in great shape that is a good place to start. If you were to ask anyone on Facebook under 928 docs or 928 owners you will find dozens of owners who can even help finding a nice 928. The Cassis colored car has a linen interior , I have only seen 2 that was not shot. This one has the wear and you can just barely see the drivers bolster were it's cracked and slightly damaged. Nice car but bringing a 33 year old car that can do 170 mph to a good driver takes some cash. The rear bumper is not stock, it is a GTS bumper and most would not change that unless original was damaged. In 1976 Porsche made 200 million dollars. That year they spent 400 million dollars engineering the 928. They invented the hidden bumper so to speak. One issue was the body and paint were 2 different paints. One for metal and one for rubber. They both match perfect and fade at the same rate.
Wow the pink color looks cool
Drove non stop excepting fuel & a steak in Dallas with my Brother to Englewood, Colorado from New Orleans, @ one point passed 31 cars above 130 mph, quiet, A/C, low stereo and normal conversation without a doubt puts the 911 including the vaulted 930 too shame as a high speed asphalt eater. Bought an M6 to return, found it to be a 500 mile car at best. 928 4 cam is the sweetest Porsche... Beats the new iteration of the Panamera to hell and back...perfection comes once...
928 is actually superbly made car just like 964 and 993. Over-engineered and it cost Porsche a lot to make and didn't really make that much profit for them. Very undervalued and those S4's are genuine bargains in the market. Buy them now!
Love this channel! No BS, pure passion.
I appreciate that!
Would you drive a 928? Let me know!
A 928?? That’s like asking a drunk if you want Another beer! 😁😆👋🏻
Always wanted one but maintenance nightmare stories have kept me on the sidelines.... 6 miles of wiring is a scary thing. But what a car. An 850BMW would be serious competition!
Good episode, thanks for posting it. Since I received a red Hot Wheels 928 in my McDonald’s Happy Meal in the early 80s, I’ve always wanted a 928! My first Porsche was a ‘85 944 and I loved her, so I can only imagine how cool it would be to own a 928. Today I own a 986S (04 Anniversary Edition), 955S, and a 991.1, but maybe if I find a 928 that won’t break the bank I’ll seriously consider getting one! Although I’d love to hear Dave Van Epps talk about the difference between an automatic vs a manual transmission! Thanks again!
i have a 95 993 and a 88 928 s4 stick. im happy
@@stereolababy we have similar tastes. I owned an 86.5 928S and for the last 15 years, a 95 993 C4 :) \
I love my 928’s too 🥳🥳
One in red and the other in dark blue. Both are S4’s. 😌😅
Love 928s ❤️🇳🇴🙏
Got a 1985 euro 928S. Nearly mint 95% 😀 last 5% is just small things that I can see, or knowe about.
White gold metallic , stick shift. Just a excellent car
Are you in the U.S., or Norway, or??? Would love to see your S2. I have a '84 Euro 5-sp.
Gullideckels came in three finishes, anodized, chrome (which has a light brushed finish) and platinum. His silver car has the anodized finish his pink car has the light brushed. The same forged light wheels were available as the 16 inch option on the contemporary Porsche 944S, the sixteen valve 944 variant.
Love the 928! Had a poster on my wall as I grew up along with the the Lambo and the 930. Been thinking of picking one up !
dont wait too long....the prices are going up fast! I bought mine 2 years ago.
@@zestydude87 loads in the U. K they're junk.
@Kristoff Gerhardt There's quite a, a lot in Germany too. At Belsen and Auschwis. 😃😃
Porsche 928 is My Late 1970s Early 1980s Dream GT.
nice clip, thx, i prefer the later 928 models, so everything with 928 S4 to GTS - best is GTS to me....
The Casis Red car probably had a rear end accident. The normal S4 rear bumper cover is NLA so you have to go with the GTS rear bumper cover. That is what that Casis Red car has. It has the bumper cover from the 1992-1995 GTS. I think the interior color on that car is actually called Linen, not parchment.
87 and up... love them for some reason, Dog leg 5 SPD is neat, little rubbery but nice to get into gear, but I wonder why they made the gas peddles SO heavy, it's like pushing on a Brick. The heavy steering I can understand, last thing you want is to over over boosting power steering on the autobahn. Would love to own one. Grand Touring car (like my Challenger) that can hang Ten if it needs too lol
Excellent race cars! I have a 1984 s and a 1988 s4.
I have a 928 S4, S2 and 944 Turbo. Love my cars. Great video thank you
Glad you enjoyed!
I'm now 58 and my first love for Porsche was not the 911, it was the 928 and began in 1978 on a 7th grade field trip to the McCormick auto show. I've had three since the early 90's my first being a 80 euro automatic which I couldn't stand and sold for manuals. I prefer the late 70s non-body side molding limited slip manual.
It's all about the body style. Love it or hate it the front and rear end are totally unique.
Reminds me of my high school days, did like the 928 and love the pasha
It might be a case of what you got used to first. I am so used to driving the luxury feel of a 928 the first time I got into a 911 of the same era I was like " This feels like crap " I doubt it would be that bad the other way around. So if you "spoil" yourself with the feel of a 928 I think it would ruin the first-time experience of a 911. So if you want both Id recommend the 911 first so you can enjoy both when you have them.
Super Cars I feel like it’s really not an apples to apples comparison but rather a “hey I’m in the mood to be rowdy, I’ll drive my 911” or “I just want to cruise so let me jump in my 928”
@@Rennthusiast As someone who currently has 5 Porsches (1984 3.2 targa, 1987 928S4, 1988 944 turbo S, 2009 C2S, 2011 958 TT) and in the past has owned a ‘73 2.4T, ‘82 SC and a ‘95 993 I can say that each has its own character and high points. :-)
My dad had a brand new ‘73 911T and I would take it out (steal) in junior high school
Close to the first car I’ve ever driven I learned to shift on motorcycles
In my thirties my dad admitted that he knew I was taking out his car but he was so possessive he would have literally had to kill me if he played that hand
Big trouble was granted for much less than taking his out 911
No one drove his car but him 😅
As an owner of a early Platinum manual they are a true GT touring car and getting rare as time goes by
It’s the electrical gremlins you have to deal with even up to the modern GT😩
You have to Pasha the door card inserts!!
It was the later gts that came with that reflective strip
great design
Greetings So What's The Asking Price For Your Purple 928 ? Love ❤ To Buy It Let Me Know 👍
Picked up an 86.5 that needed lots of TLC, love it, and agree that it draws a crowd when the C&Cs are now filled with GT3s, Carreras, etc. I'm not a neun-elfer hater at all and would love to have one...but watch Magnus Walker's reactions to his recent 928 buys. The really grab you after driving them.
I haven't driven one myself but will make it a point to do so.
@@Rennthusiast love your channel BTW.
@@mrjones100 thank you 🙏🏽
Appeal of 928 is its water cooled and front engined, with a transaxle, so they handle like a normal car only better and the air conditioning works,
The 928 is the sexiest car ever made. If money was no object, I'd still perfer it to any exotic or muscle car ever built. It was love at first sight for me. I hope to own one some day. Thank you.
The shape of them is cool as hell and timeless. I'd almost have one over a 911.
yup
I love these! the Aston Martin of the 80s
Pity my 78 is not worth what the eighties Aston is, don' t think mine would fetch 10k whereas the Aston would probably be ten times that
Had a gold 81 like in risky business. Would get another one in black
True pure quality
1989 here. 125K miles. Dark brown leather interior. Memory seating. Finished in the very rare Coral metallic which was only available for that year. Original MSRP was near 75K That is $160,000 in today's money. Crazy.
168k that is yup
That’s a GTS rear bumper and reflector only made for the 92-95 GTS. I have to admit it really looks great especially in combination with the color shown in this video.
Plus the gts had a wider rear guards...so the side strip was somewhat shorter
I am surprised to see that the silver car with the Pasha interior hasn’t found a home yet. Great looking example with only 65k miles. Do yourself a favor and list it on BaT in the spring. It should do well there. The 87 model was also the fastest production car for its day with Al Hobert setting the “flying trap” record. That car is current being restored according to his son. Also, there were just over 61k examples made from 77-95. This was an extraordinary car when it debuted and is to this day the only sports car to win the car of the year award.
Found a new home today.
Congrats to both buyer and seller!
Love the interior of the silver bullet
If my 993 ever needs interior that is it.
Doug De Mauro likes to shit on the pop up headlights, which baffles me.
If you want to go on a long cruise in great comfort, style and speed a 928 is unbeatable!
I got my 1986.5 928S for $6500 6 years ago, very clean and ran great. Now I can't even find a 928 for less than $20K. S4 models go for over $35K. GT and GTS models from $50K-150K.
yup and will keep going up
I like the 928 better than the 911. Now the 911 are longer wider looking more like the 928. If the 928 continued it would have been a modern supercar.
yup 100% well said so true so 911 ended up being like 928 lol sorry even bigger longer than 928 lol haha that is the irony of it.
I have 2. I rebuilt the fuse panel in my 928. Not a problem to fix
I did mine and it is not hard - that was over 20 years ago and no issues
I in California been working on my 928 then I would stop I'd lose interest now back working on it again. Hard to find someone to knows what they're talkin about on the 928
Freaked me out the first time I saw the wooden fuse box and the funny European fuses. It's a weird car in every way
Yes!
I crashed mine into a stopped van at a light and slid down it from rear to front like a knife (I liked to speed and brakes didn’t bite)
The van looked totaled but it hadn’t moved an inch as I sliced through the sheet metal skin like a hot knife through butter
I barely had a small wrinkle in my front corner all my lights were working and fully intact you could not tell what that car had been through at all
I've loved the 928 since Risky Business and I was 6 when the movie came out. Back then I couldn't understand why my dad wanted a 911 over the 928. Now I know why. But I would still love to own one someday.
The BMW e31 8series is better at high speed comfort and stability, I own both, a 1991 928gt and a 1995 840ci. The 928 was magnificent but you feel is was conceived in the 70's. Very reliable cars, built to last, not like today s Porsches.
@@bogdanbosoi1483 they were not reliable.
Always puzzled why Porsche never turbo-ed the 928….imagine a twin-turbo 928 with 400plus factory horsepower…
Very cool... too expensive hard to find parts though.
Great point!
The guy being interviewed doesn’t know much about these cars. The reflector on the rear bumper is from a 92+ GTS model. The comment about driving experience is only correct for an automatic car. The 5-speed cars drive very differently. It’s hard to compare them to 911’s, these drive much more like a newer Mk4 Supra.
Thanks for the clarification AMRennsports. I knew it wasn't available on an '87, and specifically pointed out that I didn't consider myself a 928 expert on the year to year changes. I've owned an '89 automatic for 6 years and Will asked to interview me from any owner's perspective, and someone who enjoys the cars. I appreciate your willingness to point out your superiority and let those commenting drink from your your vast fountain of knowledge.
I bought a white car with red interior, it was owned by a family friend an hopefully I’ll get it back to super condition.
What’s that lavender color called?
Cassis red metallic
928 and 968
Looks like it's going fast just sitting there!
Are they still for sell?
I’m sorry, but I am not sure.
I looked hard at the 928, 850 and a Muscle car,all for the same dollars, I went with a Muscle car, the Euro cars maintenace issues just scared the hell out of me.
I'm not a 911 fan, but I still know a lot about them.....you ain't a car guy if you don't know some things about the 928, especially if you're a Porsche fan
Ok, Tommy. 👍🏼
Love these cars. Are they for sale?
They were when this video was published awhile back.
Your buddy needs to buy me
1st gen tail lights are so much more beautiful
I've always loved the scalloped tail lights. To me the 928s has the most beautiful rear end I have ever seen on a car
Man I hate the manhole cover style wheels. How much better will the car look with CUP II or turbo twist wheels?
Unique car the 928 serious style ahead of it's time back in the 70's only Porsche to get European Car Of The Year
The 928 S4 came out in 1986. My dad had a 928S2 when new and later a 928S4. That strip is from a 928 GTS era. They are a better car than the period 911. The period to 1987 911 did not offer ABS the turbo did not offer 5 speed. The 911 had poor balance and steering wheel that did not adjust it did not even have power steering. The 928 had a higher top speed than an 1987 911 turbo. If was buying one now would opt for a 911
Hombre, habría que ver como seria un 928 actual
I doubt very much they "predate" you mate! lol...they were around until 1995 and I'm guessing you were at least in your 20s then
😂 I was thinking more about the year of mine: 1977.
I am interested in buying one. Please Contact me!!!
911 ended up being like 928 lol sorry even bigger longer than 928 lol haha that is the irony of it
The Porsche 928 reminds me a lot of the Lexus SC-400 = curved jellybean shape, with a V8 up front, and rear-wheel drive. The only difference is that the Lexus doesn't won't bankrupt you in high repair costs at the dealer the way a Porsche usually does.
THE ONLY SPORTS CAR WHO EVER WON *THE CAR OF THE YEAR* IN EUROPE
A VERY NICE CAR
The 911 is the poor man's 928. Sorry - I gotta call balls and strikes. the 928 was European "Car" of the Year 1979. No other sports car including the 911 has ever won "Car" of the year. The 928 has won 2 production car land speed record at Bonneville (1986 and 2020) - the 911 has exactly won none. Even 911 enthusiast Magnus Walker has started his 928 collection - its Now or Never for the 928 still the biggest Bang for the Buck in classic Porsches. Singer/RWB/RUF could easily reimagine 928s - its just a matter of time before someone specializes in customizing and outlawing 928s - There is no substitute.
Only if it is a manual. Slush box sucks!! 🤮
928s are really cool, but of course the best transaxle car is the 968 😎
I owned one and it was a fun experience. My advice would be to become VERY good friends with your mechanic. They're basket cases.
I have had my 78 23 years - they are mechanically very reliable and robust and if you know a little bit about 12 volt electrics they are no issue with there either - sorry to disagree
@@nzrobinz I agree and the same for 993 and older 911. Very reliable and you can beat the hell out of them.
Ofcourse 928 fans would watch the video and give their thumbs up. I'm not a fan and I would probably never be. The 928 simply doesn't speak to me.
That's kind of my take. It doesn't speak to me either but clearly there's a fan base and I love seeing passion for any Porsche. Thanks for watching!
@@Rennthusiast Agreed. I have tried, really, but I fail to see the appeal. Thankfully not everybody are alike.
Drive one if you haven't and push it. The V8 howl and the incredible visibility and the handling really make them interesting as an experience. Totally different rhan my Cayman S in every way except the grin.
First the guy says, it's a supercar, later he admits it is a GT-cruiser??? C'mon... Will, please make interviews with guys who know the cars
Why can't a GT cruiser be a supercar?
Have to agree - never in the supercar league but a great high speed cruiser
I'll stand by my "supercar" comment as there are lots of others who would have thought of 928s in this light. The definition today has certainly changed, but it was a pretty short list of cars in that category in the 80's.
Greetings Marcel. FYI in 1987, 34 years ago, Hal Holbrook a race car driver (hope to remember his name correctly) took a stock, unmodified 928 S4, and at the salt flats in the USA at his very first run established an official World Speed Record for a regular production line car at~177 miles per hour!!!. Hmm. What is your definition of a supercar, because you lost me in your C'mon and the rest of your comments. Cheers.
I’ll add something to this little conversation…my brother and I have a 1994 GTS auto in our collection (I’m an Wounded Warrior amputee so hold your “it’s gotta have a manual comments”). We rarely drive it since my brother doesn’t like putting miles on it, but when I do I can tell you that unless I line up against a serious sports car like a modern Porsche or Corvette, that old GTS holds its old VERY well and smokes modern Mustangs unless they time shifts perfectly! I like it so much I’m trying to buy another one from the East Coast. So it may not be a super car, but a super GT?, definitely!
They look so basic. Full of plastic and them seats. Jesus its hideous.
Jerk
This car suffer from fugly rims and no sc..