Anon

Didn't get a chance to race him outright, but we did a few 30-70 runs, and he was not pulling away at all.

DB9 Convertible: 5.9Liter V-12, 450hp
Curb weight: 4,090lbs
0-60: 4.7 seconds
1/4 mile: 13.2 seconds
Top speed: 186mph

928"Sniper": 4.7Liter V-8, estimated 325RWHP
Curbweight: 2900lbs
0-60: ?
1/4 mile: 13.67 best
Top speed: 165+ verified.
(my best 1/4 mile time was accomplished almost 2yrs ago when the car was at least 200lbs heavier. I should be around a 13.4 or 13.5 now.)

omon

i had porshe 928 6 years ago for a week , my friend went on vacation and let me use it while he was away. the best car i ever drove, pick up is amaizing, interior super sharp, the best i liked how engine sounded, no other car sounds like that.i could feel the sound. mechanicly it's not complicated at all i did tune up my self, changed breaks , put in new stereo system.
even 20 years old i'd still choose it over new cars. too bad i can't have 2seater. family you know.

omon

i'm all for electric cars but this is a crime.

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Anon

928's have little back bucket seats in em. Kids would fit easy. Adults...forget it.

LOL.

Yeah, dont think i'll be taking the V-8 out of mine anytime soon.

The Porsche V-8 sound:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...928+rain&hl=en

kams

Ahaa, one more point I can use in my arguement with my wife over benifits of Sports car.

Now don't you ever post anything negative about any sports car till HQ appoves my quest for a sports car...please....

omon

dont know where you live but where i live i'd have to pay at least 2-3 grand a year for insurance just for liability. sick prices we have in nyc. i did feel ucomfortable a litle i'm 6'5" 240lb. geting in and out was a little tight. even that wouldnt stop me from getting one, my wife... is another story.

kams

WRT insurance I am in no better situation, NJ..I don't have to tell my wife that beforehand do I?

bonehead

I could read volumes in that


Sniper, when are you going to the wide open west so you can put that car to good use? I know of some roads that would make the 928 feel right at home.

Anon

I'm in philly.

At 5'8", 150ish lbs, i have no problems getting in and out of my Shark.

Anon

I do need to get out there.

Where are you at? I guess i'll have to put you on my 'you should come visit' list.

bonehead

Oregon. The slowest state in the west

Fortunatly we have pared down the state trooper numbers so they are not as much as a nuicance as they used to be. The real risks are when the wildlife jumps out on the road and there are places on the East side that are free range areas. It is impressive to see what a cow can do to a car. Bunny thumping is an unofficial past time in eastern Oregon. I once hit 14 on a five mile stretch south of Burns. They come in waves and race across the road befor you drive by. The twisty mountain roads however, were made with a 928 in mind

Anon

Well ifin' i'm ever in your neck of the woods i will most definitely stop by.

Jay

Arizona and New Mexico, I loved revving up my beamer there,, with 928 u'll have more fun.

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tim52

Nice car you have there Snipe, I always liked the lines on the 928. Being more of a traditionalist my own preference is the 911.

Here's a pic of my 1995 - 911 C4

Porsche 911 C4.jpg

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bonehead

The passes over the Sierras would be quite fun as well. Hairpin curves and a 20+% grade. The roads south of lake Tahoe would be a thrill also. There is a highway just south of Mono lake where you could litterally fly the 928, though the landings would be harsh.