Let's talk about the mid-eighties Porsche 944

In reply to captdownshift:

That one seems a bit of overkill for a daily driver. As much as I would love to do a track day, commuting is all the seat time I get lately. Haven't even autoxed/rallyxed in several years.

Trackmouse wrote:

turboswede wrote: Because the mid eighties celiac would have issues too and parts might be even harder to come by.

Excuse me? Name one part for my '85 GT that's not available. I'll eat my hat. If it's not available as OeM, it's definitely available as an upgrade. Trust me. I own one.

Rear hatch without a rusty hole where it used to say Celica.

This I more realistic. http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/5197512308.html

I wanted to buy a 944, right up until I saw that a replacement clutch kit costs as much as a beater Focus.

The thing about them is when running correctly they are fantastic cars. One of a handful of cars that really are more than the sum of its parts.

Step up to a turbo or a s2 and you are talking one of the best cars for the money in the 80s and they still hold there own today in both the performance and looks.

This is a Porsche not a ford. It is like complaining you can get 5 big mac's for the same price you would pay for a nice steak dinner.

dean1484 wrote: The thing about them is when running correctly they are fantastic cars. One of a handful of cars that really are more than the sum of its parts. Step up to a turbo or a s2 and you are talking one of the best cars for the money in the 80s and they still hold there own today in both the performance and looks. This is a Porsche not a ford. It is like complaining you can get 5 big mac's for the same price you would pay for a nice steak dinner.

Don't get me wrong, I love 944s, I just know that you can't buy and run a Porsche on a Mustang, or even a C4 budget.

Yep

The entry fee and yearly dues to Porsche ownership can be a bit trying.

Why do 944 threads have to keep popping up on here????

These cars really don't take kindly to sitting. I would try to find one that someone who knows about these cars has been driving.

Although seems like most people who drive them aren't selling them.

To anyone who wants one, definitely watch the 924 board and Pelican Parts forum.

Another vote up for Pelican--good board for tips and used cars. Jed--if you are serious I have 1987 Gold 944 with 136K that needs a clutch for $1500GRM price. I am in Springfield, if you don't remember. I have a used clutch kit that still has some life on it if you are interested..

BBC email wamaulding@gmail.com

In reply to Billy_Bottle_Caps:

I remember.

That is a smoking deal but this is where the lack of courage part comes in...

Did you have a thread on this one a while back?

Is it a Base, S or Turbo?

Had a thread on another one I had,,it is gone..This is base, no turbo no S.