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PORSCHE 924 ,FIRST CLASSIC

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    #32
    Mr Benevolent
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    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    Where are you? I have one that I'm not using much, and thinking about selling..

    North Dublin. I'd say I'd have to go further afield than Dublin to buy a proper 924 though.


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    #33
    superfly35
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭superfly35


    I might well sell some of mine, I have several. :)

    Depending on what you are after. You can pm me if you want.


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    #34
    salysol
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭salysol


    Mr Benevolent wrote: »
    North Dublin. I'd say I'd have to go further afield than Dublin to buy a proper 924 though.

    If you don't mind me asking, what is your interpretation of a proper 924 ?


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    #35
    Mr Benevolent
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    salysol wrote: »
    If you don't mind me asking, what is your interpretation of a proper 924 ?

    One that isn't a junkheap. I'm not talking about spec or engine size.


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    #36
    salysol
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭salysol


    here are pics of 924 ,if you look at the blue 924 turbo on the left of the pic that will be for sale in short,it is a well sorted car.

    34D39B29-D80E-4699-8B75-1AA8F4E949AE-147-00000027855E0163_zpsb40da074.jpg
    EE545167-D4E0-4C90-A86B-3C5EA92BD36D-147-000000278F618E25_zps58167ad4.jpg
    was looking for better pics but can't seem to find them.


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    #37
    superfly35
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭superfly35


    Chris, are you selling the blue turbo ?

    I just got a turbo myself... ouuppsss... ;-)


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    #38
    Boskowski
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    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    Thinking of buying Porsche 924 2.0 ltr, year 1981, e1500 RUNNING.
    will this car need a nct and tax ?
    classic insurance,i thinking of replacing with my wifes car(second car) which i use for for work .im 47, full no claims,(ballpark, how much?)
    would 924 make a good first classic, (none turbo. not a s model)
    Anyone know about these?
    thanks
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    Sorry to steal your thunder. But it was a rubbish car back then and I'm not sure how 30 years would change that.


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    #39
    Mr Benevolent
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    Boskowski wrote: »
    Sorry to steal your thunder. But it was a rubbish car back then and I'm not sure how 30 years would change that.

    Meh, that's your opinion, the purists will never like it. But it's a good, reliable and cheap classic, and that's a major attraction for me. The only other cars I'd go for would be the BMW E30 or E24.


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    #40
    Kenny Logins
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    Mr Benevolent wrote: »
    Meh, that's your opinion, the purists will never like it. But it's a good, reliable and cheap classic, and that's a major attraction for me. The only other cars I'd go for would be the BMW E30 or E24.

    My other car is an E24.

    True story. :pac:


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    #41
    superfly35
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭superfly35


    Boskowski wrote: »
    Sorry to steal your thunder. But it was a rubbish car back then and I'm not sure how 30 years would change that.

    Can I ask you what are you driving Boskowski ?

    I hope your statement is based on experience.


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    #42
    superfly35
    Registered Users Posts: 380 ✭✭superfly35


    Mr Benevolent wrote: »
    Meh, that's your opinion, the purists will never like it. But it's a good, reliable and cheap classic, and that's a major attraction for me. The only other cars I'd go for would be the BMW E30 or E24.

    Funny enough I wanted a E30 a couple of years ago and it actually brought me to a 924. ;)


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    #43
    Boskowski
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    Mr Benevolent wrote: »
    Meh, that's your opinion, the purists will never like it. But it's a good, reliable and cheap classic, and that's a major attraction for me. The only other cars I'd go for would be the BMW E30 or E24.

    Fair enough.
    But I remember in the 80ies the 924 was considered only half a Porsche. 928 different story however.
    I find both your other models much superior to the 924, especially the 6 series is a beast.


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    #44
    Mr Benevolent
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    Boskowski wrote: »
    Fair enough.
    But I remember in the 80ies the 924 was considered only half a Porsche. 928 different story however.
    I find both your other models much superior to the 924, especially the 6 series is a beast.

    Yeah, the E30 is tempting but finding a pre-'84 model in good repair for maybe €1500 is a bit of a challenge. And not possible with the E24.


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    #45
    Kenny Logins
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    Boskowski wrote: »
    Fair enough.
    But I remember in the 80ies the 924 was considered only half a Porsche. 928 different story however.
    I find both your other models much superior to the 924, especially the 6 series is a beast.

    125 BHP coupe, galvinised body, stainless exhaust system, reliable and well-built, sunroof, pop-up headlamps, great fun drive, cheap parts, cheap tax and insurance etc. etc.

    For the money they go for now, nothing comes close IMHO...


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    #46
    Boskowski
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    superfly35 wrote: »
    Can I ask you what are you driving Boskowski ?

    I hope your statement is based on experience.

    That's a fair enough statement. But a friend of mine had one back when I was living in Berlin. He hated it.
    So you're right I'm not really qualified to have an opinion on this.

    I'm driving E39.


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    #47
    deckie27
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    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    125 BHP coupe, galvinised body, stainless exhaust system, reliable and well-built, sunroof, pop-up headlamps, great fun drive, cheap parts, cheap tax and insurance etc. etc.

    For the money they go for now, nothing comes close IMHO...

    I don't have a sun roof :(


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    #48
    Kenny Logins
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    deckie27 wrote: »
    I don't have a sun roof :(

    You do. It's in the other one. ;)


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    #49
    salysol
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭salysol


    superfly35 wrote: »
    Chris, are you selling the blue turbo ?

    I just got a turbo myself... ouuppsss... ;-)
    The turbos not mine its a friends and this car is a beaut ,well minded series 1 turbo
    I'm not selling any of mine superfly35 , i find the 924 the most practical all round classic ,reliable ,economical ,easy to work on , great road holding,fantastic trouble free motor etc there's not one bit of a 924 i would knock, you either like them or you don't there's no inbetween,but in saying that i've had a lot of cars and bikes i i liked every one of them ,they all did what they were meant to do ,get me from A to B and back again and they all had their own little quirks which adds to their character.


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    #50
    salysol
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    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    You do. It's in the other one. ;)
    your better off with a hard roof 924 no leaks to deal with,every last one leaked and ruined the interior.


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    #51
    lomb
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    What would the mpg be like on a 928 . Now thats a proper Porsche and with classic tax and insurance along with zero depreciation could make a good day to day motor.


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    #52
    Kenny Logins
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    lomb wrote: »
    What would the mpg be like on a 928 . Now thats a proper Porsche and with classic tax and insurance along with zero depreciation could make a good day to day motor.

    Who cares about MPG? :D


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    #53
    superfly35
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    lomb wrote: »
    What would the mpg be like on a 928 . Now thats a proper Porsche and with classic tax and insurance along with zero depreciation could make a good day to day motor.

    The 928 is about 20L/km as far as I remember. They are 2 different type of car, the 928 is a supercar and comes with supercar price.
    A well sorted one is about 10 000 euro.


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    #54
    salysol
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    lomb wrote: »
    What would the mpg be like on a 928 . Now thats a proper Porsche and with classic tax and insurance along with zero depreciation could make a good day to day motor.
    Always wanted a 928 but it's very hard to get one that hasn't been abused,plus they are a money pit,the 928 has a lot of the same problems as the 924 but cost a whole lot more to fix,also the parts are not as readily available as the 924.
    In saying that i would still buy one if it had a good history and was reasonably priced,as for consumption i wouldn't care,i'd be happy enough to have it sit in the shed and look at it,wouldn't be practical as a daily driver.
    where as the 924 set up right and driven sensibly can return 35 to 40 mpg,but then who has sense when driving a porsche any porsche ?


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    #55
    Bigus
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    salysol wrote: »
    Always wanted a 928 but it's very hard to get one that hasn't been abused,plus they are a money pit,the 928 has a lot of the same problems as the 924 but cost a whole lot more to fix,also the parts are not as readily available as the 924.
    In saying that i would still buy one if it had a good history and was reasonably priced,as for consumption i wouldn't care,i'd be happy enough to have it sit in the shed and look at it,wouldn't be practical as a daily driver.
    where as the 924 set up right and driven sensibly can return 35 to 40 mpg,but then who has sense when driving a porsche any porsche ?

    928 is too heavy a 450sel feels nimble in comparison , very disappointing Porsche .


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    #56
    Mr Benevolent
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    So, any other suggestions? Tough to find a pre-'84 E30 or E24 without spending large amounts or buying a complete wreck. Think I'll just bide my time.


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    #57
    Kenny Logins
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    Budget?


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    #58
    Mr Benevolent
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    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    Budget?

    About €1200 at the moment.


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    #59
    Kenny Logins
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    Mr Benevolent wrote: »
    About €1200 at the moment.

    That'll get you an OK one, in need of just a little work.

    Maybe something requiring a new CV joint and heater blower motor (provided), and also has the infamous hot-start issue. :P


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    #60
    Mr Benevolent
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    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    That'll get you an OK one, in need of just a little work.

    Maybe something requiring a new CV joint and heater blower motor (provided), and also has the infamous hot-start issue. :P

    Ah yes, the hot start issue. I heard something about a jury rigged switch to deal with that problem.


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    #61
    Kenny Logins
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    Mr Benevolent wrote: »
    Ah yes, the hot start issue. I heard something about a jury rigged switch to deal with that problem.

    Yeah, seems to be the most common fix.


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