[928uk] !!CORECTION!! newbie buying a 928 S4 needs opinions.

[Ian Simpson]

please amend the year of the car in last ad.

99/h should have read 91/H

many thanks

ian (london)


>From: "Ian Simpson" <supercollider33 at hotmail.com>
>To: 928uk at 928.org.uk
>CC: simon at supercollider.co.uk
>Subject: newbie buying a 928 S4 needs opinions.
>Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 13:54:23 +0000
>
>contrary to the general opinions i am tempted to buy the first one ive 
>seen.
>
>wanted to see what people thought... i have no experience of any sports 
>cars at all so im working pretty blind as it were.
>
>white 928s4 (5litre) 99/H 103,000 on clock, full S/H seems in order.. all 
>at porche dealers.
>
>lovely porche wheels (not originals 928 ones) bodywork appears to be in VGC 
>superficially and no bad rust anywhere i can see, except slight bubbling on 
>wheel arch rims.
>
>seems to start/run smooth, accelerates like a beast on PCP.. tho ride 
>seemed decidedly soft (all stock no mods apparently) and clearance seems 
>very low compared to photos ive seen on internet, which looks great but is 
>it normal for an S4
>
>aircon doesnt seem to work, dodgy switch and maybe comp gone.. boot leaks 
>at lock. panel covering mechanics for sunroof fell off but sunroof works 
>fine. tailfin loose but bolts seem ok.
>
>seems to have been neglected a bit in the last few years but nothing a bit 
>of tlc wont cure i reckon. i know a new a/c comp is a lot but the windows 
>open so not too fussed about that.
>
>wants £8K.. have agreed subject to porche dealer inspection.. the guy 
>selling  is a bit of a shark and no porche expert, but i cant seem to fault 
>the car with my little knowledge of cars.
>
>H65 FLE is the reg..
>
>its stunning and i am in love with it.. i want it badly.. anyone live near 
>reading want to give it a spin and help me out??
>
>any help/advice welcome
>
>many thanks
>
>ian (london)
>
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