OT: Considering buying a 944 turbo for daily driver, any advice on what to look for, or avoid? Options

[Doug Leggins]

I have been lusting over 944's for about a year. I have been doing some research and have started test driving some cars that are for sale. The first was an 88 non S. It had far too many mods and a rough interior. But, WOW when the turbo kicked in I couldn't help but smile! Today I drove an 87. Guards red with black leather interior. Not optioned real well but a nice 82,000 mile 2 owner car. Looks good, runs good and fairly well maintained. The price on this one is $7500. Seems like a good deal based on the condition of the car. Since I am considering buying this one, I took this one onto the interstate. WOW!!! I can now relate to all of the accolades that these cars get when the turbo kicks in at 75 mph (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . This car felt great! Strong, well mannered, smile inducing fun.

Based on my research so far, I was really looking for an 88S or an 89. But haven't found one close enough yet to test drive.

Should I hold out for an 88S or an 89?

Am I crazy thinking that a 944 turbo will be a good "daily driver", no snow driving.

Any advice on the 944, 944 turbo is greatly appreciated.

[scotty b]

Great car, love mine, me personally I wouldn't use a turbo as a daily car. N/A is a great daily car, not much of a loss if it gets wrecked. Turbo stuff is just too damn pricey. Obviously watch out on the maintanence front. Avoid a non-turbo, S car. They have cam teeth issues and the cams are pretty rare ( $$$$$$$ ) Kind of a pain to do the chain on the S car as well. Turbo wise the turbo S is the way to go. The turbo itself is the biggest difference, hence my search for a 26/8 turbo. INCREDIBLY responsive to bolt on performance crap. Lindsey has a very nice package for the turbo cars, 3" or 4" exhaust, chips, boost controller, wastegate for 1600.00 for a claimed 305 wheel h.p. The sky and your wallet is the limit on the turbo's h.p.