OT - 944 as daily driver, How reliable are they?? |
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OT - 944 as daily driver, How reliable are they?? |
rhcb914 |
Oct 14 2012, 07:03 PM
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member Group: Members Posts: 358 Joined: 3-February 04 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 1,626 |
I'm looking for something more fun as a daily beater...umm commuter.
I have a commute of about 100 miles round trip and my daily driver is starting to have transmission issues 04 mazda 6 wagon. I can go 1 of 2 ways 1) Late model Toyota or Honda...boring ride or spend the same $$ and 2) mid 80's 944 and maybe a late 90's jeep cherokee If I have to drive this much I may as well enjoy the ride. How reliable are the mid 80's 944? If I get a realitively low milage one that has been maintained. |
Jgilliam914 |
Oct 14 2012, 07:39 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,327 Joined: 30-July 12 From: Iowa / Florida Member No.: 14,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
944 isnt a bad ride but be picky! Make sure it does run when you buy it.There are so many out there (that the PO just hasnt had time to fix) and there is usually is a good reason why they havent fixed it yet! The interiors go to hell in a hurry if they have been left out in the elements.
As for a cherokee .. I have had many Jeeps the 4.0 will run great and easy to work on but the best MPG your going to get is 23 on a good day while the 944 can get you 28-29 I have been toying around of finding a blown up turbo and dropping a aluminum SBC for awhile but I am knee deep in other projects |
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