Nov 20 2008

Tempting Porsches #1

I've primarily been checking Craigslist.com for used Porsches online. Time has prevented me from looking too seriously for a car at this point, but I'm trying to at least get an idea of what's out there. I've seen a fair number of decent cars, but aside from Boxsters and Cayennes, screaming deals have been a bit elusive.

I have been watching a few cars go down in price the last couple of weeks. Here are a couple that are a bit on the tempting side.

Temptation #1: 1999 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
I've seen a couple of decent deals on 911 Cabriolets. I know it's the end of "the season" for convertibles, but I really don't get the notion that convertibles have a season. I drove a Mustang convertible for a little over a year and enjoyed it all winter long. The rain didn't really make that much difference to me. I stayed dry while in the car and got wet when I got out of the car (it's Oregon after all).

This car has dropped about $5000 over the last month of looking to $23,450. It has lots of options, only about 60,000 miles, and seems to be in great condition. Other than it being white, I'm not a big white car fan, it'd be a great car to drive. The convertible would be a blast. Plus it has heated seats, so maybe I can talk my wife into it more easily.

Temptation #2: 1984 Porsche 928 SE
When I mentioned to my wife "Hey hon, how about a 928?", her response was "You going to look for a new wife too?". This car is only $5900, down for $8000 when I first started seeing it on Craigslist. It looks like it has some decent upgrades and was even seen on the Rockford Files and Simon and Simon.

I'm not sure why this is tempting to me. 928s are getting a little long in the tooth. But I've always liked them and kind of wanted one. Even though my wife says they look like a Gremlin.

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  1. mike w said:

    hi is that porsche 928 SE yours? if it is..is the VIN #WP0ZZZ92ZJS841486 and the engine number is M2841 81J 00925SP ?

    November 28th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
  2. Ryan said:

    No, the 928 SE isn't mine. It's one I've seen online here and there and was kind of interested in it because of the TV history. I thought it'd be fun to own. I haven't been out to look at it yet, but if I make it out to see it, I'll check the numbers. How did you come by the VIN and engine number? You have history with the car?

    November 28th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
  3. mike w said:

    no lets say im just a hardcore car enthusiast my friends make fun of me for knowing alot bout cars: technology, history, racing, etc. etc. anyways sorry i just realize its SE and not GTE. that was the vin # to a GTE and there is only one of a kind GTE in this world.

    November 30th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
  4. ruthless bookie said:

    I've been in the hunt for a 968 cab

    January 29th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
  5. Guy Smith said:

    I know where a really sweet 928 is the guy has it for sale and would probably let it go pretty cheap, in great shape, silver nice wheels and tires.

    February 8th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
  6. Ryan said:

    I'd love to buy a 928. Where's it at?

    February 8th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
  7. Guy Smith said:

    Amboy Washington, I will try and get a number for you.

    February 9th, 2009 at 7:50 am
  8. Shelby White said:

    I'd much rather go for temptation #1

    March 8th, 2009 at 4:21 am
  9. Travis said:

    I'm not sure shelby… #1 is a beatiful car but if you have the time, money and ambition the 928 could blow it out of the water no questions asked.

    Suprising enough white cars appear cleaner next to or compared a black car… believe me i've owned both

    If it weren't for the possibility of ruining the interior i'd have no problem driving around with the top down in the pouring rain just to be able to ride around in a whip like that… no doubt!

    March 12th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
  10. michael said:

    Don't get me wrong but in my opinion it has to be a 911. I have been looking into buying a Porsche for quite a while now and I just don't think I would wnat to go for anything else. Yes, the Boxter looks similar and is less expensive but if I spend the money it has to be a 911!

    March 18th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
  11. Jeff W said:

    The 911 is definitely the best sports car made. If you have a chance to buy one or ride in one, it is definitely worth it.

    March 25th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
  12. James said:

    so how's that search for the 928 coming along?

    March 27th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
  13. Randy said:

    that 911 Cabriolet looks pretty sweet

    April 12th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
  14. Sheila B said:

    I love cars but the Porsche 911 is my dream car! In black please!

    April 12th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
  15. Julie N said:

    I love option #1. Even if option #2 could outrun it if properly tuned, I would think the 911 would still be a lot more fun to drive. The 928 looks seriously dated and the color is drab, but the 911 gets your heart started before you even get in it. Add to it the fact that it's a convertible… yeah, definitely #1.

    April 13th, 2009 at 7:54 am
  16. Christina G. said:

    Convertibles are in season anytime of year in California!

    April 15th, 2009 at 8:00 am
  17. Casey W, said:

    How do you like the 928? I personally have a 944 and love it. these aren't the most appealing cars, compared to newer porsches, but they are still porsches and a blast to drive

    April 15th, 2009 at 10:48 am
  18. Ryan said:

    I don't have a 928, although I'd love to have one. It's on my list to own some day, even if it's only for a weekend while my wife is out of town since she hates the 928.

    April 15th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
  19. Galen Wood said:

    I only wish the prices on other cars would go down – I'm suprised this economy hasn't made people sell cars cheaply yet. But I guess it does make it easier to get really nice cars.

    April 17th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
  20. Casey W, said:

    I don't think that the high end car market is going to fall to hard. Because it isn't really the big sallaried guys that are hurting dramatically. Sure some have been let go and pays may have been docked, but the high end car companies are looking for people with deep pockets, and deep pockets keep you out of the fall for a little bit longer than the "working" man. So unfortunatly for those of us enthusiasts who work our hands to the bone for what we already have, i don't see things getting to pretty for us

    April 18th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
  21. Don Brake said:

    I absolutely LOVE Porsche's, even though I've never had the luxury of owning or driving one. Not yet anyway. ;-)

    April 20th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
  22. wendy wallach said:

    I would pick temptation #1, that is if I actually had any money and a credit rating and could actually make a payment and…

    God, I need to win that car!

    madamerkf at aol dot com

    April 21st, 2009 at 6:30 pm
  23. Brett said:

    I'd have to support temptation #1 for the sheer fact that its a convertible and I'm of the school that a true sports car should always have the option to drop the top and let your hair flow.

    April 24th, 2009 at 6:15 am
  24. Brad said:

    White, One of my favorite colors…and a cab to beat…if only i could :(

    May 3rd, 2009 at 6:45 am
  25. John Kraichely said:

    The 928 S was the first exotic sports car that I fell in love with. When I was a teenager and young adult this was the car I dreamed of owning. This would be a cool car to have now to drive on weekends.

    May 3rd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
  26. Stephen said:

    I have always loved the 928, while my brother is a 911 fan

    May 7th, 2009 at 9:30 am
  27. Phil S said:

    The 911 Cabrio is nice although white would be far down
    the list on color choices. I've always been a fan of the 928
    but an S4 would be the starting point. Obviously a GTS would
    be my goal but they're few and far between.

    May 14th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
  28. tdankodt said:

    Beautiful!

    May 16th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
  29. Stephen said:

    i'VE ALWAYS BEEN A SUCKER FOR A 928

    May 17th, 2009 at 8:56 am
  30. Mary B said:

    Never get white anything…especially if you have kids. lol

    May 17th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
  31. Stephen said:

    I take offense with your wife and the Gremlin comment. My first car was a 1976 Gremlin (I was a poor college student).

    May 20th, 2009 at 9:42 am
  32. Phil S said:

    make the cabrio black and the 928 a S4 or a GTS
    and we're in business

    May 21st, 2009 at 8:52 pm
  33. Stephen said:

    I want one of these!

    May 22nd, 2009 at 9:04 am
  34. brienne burd said:

    911- a great car for Hawaii where I live . As a poor college student I use craigs list for everything.

    May 25th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
  35. Stephen said:

    Great cars!

    May 26th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
  36. Jennifer M said:

    I might side with your wife on the gremlin appearance on #2, but temptation #1 on the other hand, I'd love to own.

    May 27th, 2009 at 10:57 am
  37. lar said:

    928 is a great deal.

    May 29th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
  38. maria said:

    928 was quite a car in it's time;still is.

    May 29th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
  39. Stephen said:

    The 911 is sweet, but for that price I would invest in the 928 and use the extra money to "trick my ride."

    June 2nd, 2009 at 4:18 pm
  40. Bob said:

    The 1999 Porsche 911 Cabriolet White Convertible is a winning combination, particularly duriing the summer heat here in AZ.

    June 5th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
  41. Andy said:

    911 GT3 black with Orange rims and accents…….UNBEATABLE

    June 8th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
  42. Stephen said:

    Bob, I lived in AZ and the weather was FANTASTIC, but I'm follically challenged and I would need a hat if I was to put down the top.

    June 17th, 2009 at 5:53 am
  43. R Hicks said:

    The 1999 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is one of the most beautiful cars ever built

    June 28th, 2009 at 12:52 am
  44. Phil Schneider said:

    I guess I need brush up on my 928 history since
    I never heard of a SE. Grey market?

    July 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 pm
  45. tracy davis said:

    The 1999 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is one of the most beautiful cars ever built

    July 5th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
  46. Deo said:

    Well it's that season again! So did you pick the 1999 Porsche 911 Cabriolet? It is definitely Tempation #1, lol I hope your wife went for it and your cruising in it. You mentioned Craigslist…are you looking outside of your area? Sometimes you might find something in another state. It might require a drive but the price may be well worth it! Good luck!

    July 10th, 2009 at 7:27 am
  47. Ryan said:

    @Deo – I did end up with a 1999 Porsche 911 Cabriolet, just not a white one. I'm constantly looking outside my area, but my efforts have been mostly on ebay and cars.com. Love to find a deal on a 911 Turbo or early 930.

    July 10th, 2009 at 7:33 am
  48. ScoutSoldier said:

    I use my Boxster as a daily driver, and have to admit that I love having the convertible throughout the year. Even though Germany has some cold winter days, I still drive with the top down sometimes. Nothing beats a Porsche+convertible combination!

    July 12th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
  49. amber said:

    Of course the 1999 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is temptation #1. It just cannot be beat, I mean look at it.

    July 13th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
  50. amber said:

    Wait! I almost forgot, my money will not be able to even skyrocket and touch the price of that tempting porshe.

    July 14th, 2009 at 12:03 am
  51. Stephen said:

    Which car did you end up with …. the 911 or 928?

    July 15th, 2009 at 10:39 am
  52. Ryan said:

    @Stephen – Neither one. Just a couple of tempting deals.

    July 15th, 2009 at 11:29 am
  53. Juli said:

    I think that comparing these two Porsches are like comparing apples and organges. Or, more like apples and prunes! The 911 Cab is certainly my first choice!

    July 18th, 2009 at 10:48 am
  54. maria said:

    hope 928 found a good home!

    July 19th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
  55. Kristina Brown said:

    I like the looks of the 911 but your second picture/choice of the 928 doesn't really appeal to me. Maybe it's just not a good picture.

    July 26th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
  56. Stephen said:

    I wish there was an update on these cars ….. did they sell, what price, etc.

    July 27th, 2009 at 6:08 am
  57. John Main said:

    Everyone should own a 911…It's just so Perfect!

    September 6th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
  58. Hannah Ward said:

    Everyone should own a 911…They're AWESOME!!!

    September 13th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
  59. TROY STROUD said:

    I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED 928, RISKY BUSINESS

    September 23rd, 2009 at 7:36 am

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