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(Message started by: monkfish on Apr 10^th, 2005, 12:18pm)

Title: any reason not to get a 944
Post by monkfish on Apr 10^th, 2005, 12:18pm

i am considering getting a porsche 944 has anyone here driven or owned one was it fun any reason not to get one?

Title: Re: any reason not to get a 944
Post by craig on Apr 10^th, 2005, 4:11pm

any reason not to buy a 944.... ???
thought you had answered your own question. ;)

Title: Re: any reason not to get a 944
Post by Paul_Boulden on Apr 10^th, 2005, 4:47pm

A customer of mine bought a 1990 ( ? ) convertible when it was about 2 years old. In a short space of time he had to replace the radiator & steering rack and suffered at least one blown headgasket. He also found it bland. It was soon replaced by a TVR ( followed by several more ).
If you really want to try one, test drive it whilst ignoring the badge.

Paul Boulden

Title: Re: any reason not to get a 944
Post by monkfish on Apr 11^th, 2005, 12:01am

i like the shape of the car to be honest i would like the shape if it was a talbot but the replies to have me envisaging massive parts bills :(

Title: Re: any reason not to get a 944
Post by admin on Apr 11^th, 2005, 5:46am

The early ones are not that nice - the later ones got much better - very nice cars to drive and last for years if looked after. Bodies are galvanised so should not rust much, interiors are pretty good generally but spares parts are horrendously priced in the UK so plan a holiday in Germany each year where they are much cheaper.

They are more of a comfortable, fast long distance cruiser than a sportscar - the TVR is more of a fun car whereas you could live with a Porsche 944 as your only vehicle. Also check the insurance quote before you buy - that won't be good news. Tyres (Z rated), brakes and exhausts are very expensive so make sure they have all been changed recently for the genuine parts - there are a lot of cheap copies being made and fitted which is never a good idea on a 150mph sportscar.

Take your time to find one owned by an enthusiast and be prepared to pay good money - a cheap one will cost you big time. Avoid the convertible and the turbo unless you are very wealthy. A good place to start with is the various Porsche clubs which normally carry ads from their members.

I enjoyed mine until it started to need repairs :(

Title: Re: any reason not to get a 944
Post by Chad66 on Apr 11^th, 2005, 11:38am

Was always an ambition of mine to own a 944....family and kids had other ideas.....

But as the boss says, use the enthusiasts club and get one that been cared for...and theres gonna be outlets for most parts, just as we've found on this site...there is life beyond the FMD parts counter!

Go fo it!

Title: Re: any reason not to get a 944
Post by monkfish on Apr 12^th, 2005, 4:46am

i was looking at a later model 2.7 N/A prices seem to be around 3.5-4k which is very reasonable to me, glad there are a couple of positive experiences out there will have a look for some porsche forums. thanks for replies

Title: Re: any reason not to get a 944
Post by Paul_Boulden on Apr 12^th, 2005, 5:23pm

Quote:

the TVR is more of a fun car whereas you could live with a Porsche 944 as your only vehicle

Don`t think I would agree with this, the chap I knew who had several TVRs was a dealer in antique jewellery ( so didn`t need much luggage space ) who drove 30,000 plus miles a year, the TVR was his only car and he had very few problems ( an earthing fault springs to mind ) and found it suited to his needs.

On the few ocassions I travelled in his 944 I found it much less comfortable than I expected, I didn`t expect the TVRs to be comfortable but they weren`t too bad. My own GT experience is limited to an early XJS ( very comfortable, fast enough for me and made in England - shame about the fuel cosumption & lack of walnut ).

Paul Boulden