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Posted by: 7TPorsh Jul 20 2018, 10:37 AM

Some A$$hat at Home Depot backed his delivery truck into the side of my A5; rear quarter panel and door. I forced insurance to total the car. I wasn't going to drive chopped up car.

So I've had it with new or semi-new cars and their computer headaches, high insurance and low fun factor.

So I thought I would try a different route and see if I can hang with a classic as a daily driver. 2 weeks in; so far so good.

Guys I am totally amazed at how this car handles. It also has a rather narrow torque band i need to get used to. i don;t know much about these cars but ordered my Haynes.

Posted by: Jamie Jul 20 2018, 11:01 AM

QUOTE(7TPorsh @ Jul 20 2018, 08:37 AM)

Some A$$hat at Home Depot backed his delivery truck into the side of my A5; rear quarter panel and door. I forced insurance to total the car. I wasn't going to drive chopped up car.

So I've had it with new or semi-new cars and their computer headaches, high insurance and low fun factor.

So I thought I would try a different route and see if I can hang with a classic as a daily driver. 2 weeks in; so far so good.

Guys I am totally amazed at how this car handles. It also has a rather narrow torque band i need to get used to. i don;t know much about these cars but ordered my Haynes.

Posted by: Dion Jul 20 2018, 11:03 AM

Hmmmm there’s a trend starting here.
I just bought one for my son. A few members kids have them for their daily driver. It’s a fun car.
Good luck with it.


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Posted by: Beebo Kanelle Jul 20 2018, 11:08 AM

YES! My philosophy exactly.

Be sure and maintain the timing belt - These are interference engines.

Or, you can just drop in an LS and have zero maintenance.

Posted by: Racer Jul 20 2018, 11:08 AM

While Clark has passed, this to me is the "bible" website for things 944: http://clarks-garage.com/

I enjoyed my 944 more than I thought I would. My second watercooled porsche but remarkable fun to drive. Well balanced. Great steering. Great "touring" car i thought. very highway friendly. Mine was later (an '87) so it had the update dash and slightly higher steering wheel.

Sold mine to make room for my -6 though.


Here it as autocrossing.. bone stock suspension!