WTB Porsche 928

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gisherton

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7 posts

164 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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Can anyone on this forum help me out please. I am interested in buying or importing a Porsche 928 in Dubai. Does anyone know of either any for sale locally or if the importing procedure is worthwhile. I'm not looking to import for profit if i go that route I just want the car for my own pleasure.
Thanks in advance.

Emsman

6,974 posts

197 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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There is a purple 928 gts for sale with 78000 kms on it.

I would rather you didnt buy it though, as it is my intention to as soon as funds land. Seriously.

I think its at best cars or spider crs from memory, but look at www.autotraderuae.com and its on there.


Chilli

17,320 posts

243 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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Emsman said:
There is a purple 928 gts for sale with 78000 kms on it.

I would rather you didnt buy it though, as it is my intention to as soon as funds land. Seriously.

I think its at best cars or spider crs from memory, but look at www.autotraderuae.com and its on there.
That's been on the marker forever. I was looking at it about 6 months ago. This should enable you to pull his pants down over the price.

Harris_I

3,237 posts

266 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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As always Paul Denby, the sales manager at Alex Renner Motors is the font of all knowledge on which cars are on the market, and he might be able to source one for you. He may try to put you off though... a hell of a car, but also a hell of a headache to maintain (parts availability in particular will start to frustrate you).

Asterix

24,438 posts

235 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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Dictys has a 928 out here - he may be able to help.

...and welcome to PistonHeads wavey

gisherton

Original Poster:

7 posts

164 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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Thanks for the welcome and the info guys. Was a bit nervous about posting as its my first time after a long time lurking on various sites (you never forget the first one as the old saying goes).
I saw the purple one on the autotrader website and sent an email to them enquiring about it but as yet no reply. Does anyone know anything about this car?
There is also a white S4 at a place called Al Hai Motors in Deira but again no reply (i will call them both as that seems to be the only way to get a response).

I just fancy having the big V8 wrapped in a german skin for a bit of fun actually, always fancied one but just never got round to it. Could be the biggest headache ever but at least it will get rid of the urge once and for all and it certainly wouldn't be the worst car i have ever owned whatever happens, that dubious please goes to a Lotus Esprit Turbo back in the day......ouch!

Anyway thanks once again for the help and i'll let you know how i get on if your interested.

Asterix

24,438 posts

235 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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Your interested what...?

haha - now that's a proper PH welcome hehe

Anyway - of course we'd be interested!

gisherton

Original Poster:

7 posts

164 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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Asterix said:
Your interested what...?

haha - now that's a proper PH welcome hehe

Anyway - of course we'd be interested!
Aaahhh! see what you mean, I shall have to pick my words a bit more carefully next time - haha.

dictys

914 posts

265 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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Hi, I have a 928 here in Dubai. There are always a few available but most have been neglected. There is a nice sliver S4 for sale with 14k on the clock, however the price seems high (AED 85,000) but it does seemed to be looked after. The purple GTS is ex saudi royal family and has every option known to man, but has been neglected and would cost a bit to get up to standard. It runs, but has a/c, sunroof and needs a new timing belt, water pump and diff service, there is AED20,000 getting that fixed. I purchased my car for AED 15,000 and at present have put about AED 40,000 into getting it up to a standard where I can drive it every day without issue (it not my every day mind you). They are a good car out here and different, parts are a pain, but I have a porsche diagnostic computer, pet, etc so that helps. Any questions just pm me.


gisherton

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7 posts

164 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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dictys said:
Any questions just pm me.

Thanks for the info and offer of help dictys. I tried to pm you but as a new member i have to wait 24 hrs apparently. I will send you a mail tomorrow once it's up and running.
Nice looking car you have there by the way.
The gts still sounds interesting after what you said (sorry Emsman wink ) but it would depend on if the the asking price is realistic. There are always plenty of cars for sale if you look hard enough.

dictys

914 posts

265 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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Any you look at if you pm the vin number I can check the original build specs and options. I liked the purple gts and if it is the same one it will have a grey and light purple interior. It also had nice wheels and the front badge is missing. When I get your pm I'll reply

6th Gear

3,567 posts

201 months

Wednesday 2nd March 2011
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mmm....

http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/autos4x4s/por...gte=&price__gte=&year__gte=&year__lte=&kilometers__lte=&keywords=928&is_basic_search_widget=0&pricelte=

gisherton

Original Poster:

7 posts

164 months

Thursday 3rd March 2011
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6th Gear said:
mmm....

http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified/autos4x4s/por...gte=&price__gte=&year__gte=&year__lte=&kilometers__lte=&keywords=928&is_basic_search_widget=0&pricelte=
Thanks for the suggestion 6th Gear.
I did see that one on Dubizzle but thought it was very expensive for an S4 even though it does look a top notch car (I'm not knocking the car or price but just not what i would pay for an S4).
I think i would be too scared to drive it with only 14K on the clock.
At that price i could pick up a good GT or GTS from the states or europe and import it here which would be my preference.

shirt

23,483 posts

208 months

Friday 4th March 2011
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Emsman said:
There is a purple 928 gts for sale with 78000 kms on it.

I would rather you didnt buy it though, as it is my intention to as soon as funds land. Seriously.

I think its at best cars or spider crs from memory, but look at www.autotraderuae.com and its on there.
there's a mint looking 635csi just listed on dubizzle with your name on it smile


Hitch78

6,117 posts

201 months

Friday 4th March 2011
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If that is the actual car I will eat my shoes.

Emsman

6,974 posts

197 months

Friday 4th March 2011
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I'm looking at a w124 e500 with period amg rims on.

Needs a tiny bit of paint on the bootlid, but very lovely. Very lovely indeed

shirt

23,483 posts

208 months

Friday 4th March 2011
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too many choices when looking what 50k buys. merc sl's seem cheap and plentiful. would be nice to see more than a 3 word description mind!

Emsman

6,974 posts

197 months

Friday 4th March 2011
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shirt said:
too many choices when looking what 50k buys. merc sl's seem cheap and plentiful. would be nice to see more than a 3 word description mind!
I have a feeling we may discuss this Over beer very soon

Chilli

17,320 posts

243 months

Saturday 5th March 2011
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Na, green X5 is what you want......anyone?

gisherton

Original Poster:

7 posts

164 months

Sunday 6th March 2011
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shirt said:
too many choices when looking what 50k buys. merc sl's seem cheap and plentiful. would be nice to see more than a 3 word description mind!
The sl's are a great car but be very careful to have the wiring harness and the hydraulics for the soft/hard top checked out before buying the car (R129) as i know from bitter experience. Ended up costing me nearly as much as the car itself to put right.