 OT: Considering buying a 944 turbo for daily driver, any advice on what to look for, or avoid? |
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| Doug Leggins |
 May 10 2008, 09:51 PM
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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. |
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| yarin |
May 10 2008, 10:14 PM
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'14-X'in FOOL Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 13-May 03 From: Guttenberg, NJ Member No.: 693 Region Association: North East States |
In general, turbos arent cheap to maintain. Beware of anything that has been modified. As with any turbo car, it's easy to make power by cranking up the boost and slapping cheap chips in the DME/KLR. 88S or 89 have some extra goodies that you could always upgrade to: K26-8 turbo (250hp stock), 928S4 brakes, stiffer suspension, etc etc.. http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/pit/4786/
Things like a clutch job cost serious $$, i believe 15 hours by the book. Early turbos are actually more difficult to work on engine wise due to the single piece cross over. They are a blast to drive, especially on the track! Check out rennlist (Water Cooled Technical Discussion Areas 924/931/944/951/968 Forum). There are a TON of members, mass amount of 944 knowledge on there. They will certainly give you more info that you need to make an educated decision. Lastly.. 3 words - pre purchase inspection! Attached image(s) 
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Doug Leggins OT: Considering buying a 944 turbo for daily driver May 10 2008, 09:51 PM
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