 OT: 1987 924S, What to look for? Problem areas? |
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| clapeza |
 Feb 19 2019, 12:23 PM
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Found a 1987 924S for sale. 67k miles, idles smoothly, AC works, brakes evenly, shifts good. Dash has usual cracks at leading edge. Rear glass looks good. Guy wants $6k for it.
Found some water (!) in the rear pocket behind the passenger right wheel - leaking sunroof drain hose? Anything in particular that needs to be checked on these cars? What's their "Hell hole"? I know these use the same block as the 944 and maintenance is similar as a 944. Thanks! |
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| Tdskip |
Feb 19 2019, 03:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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I had one of these, quite a good car if understated and or is it towards confidence rather than thrills. I’d strongly suggest buying on body and interior condition rather than mechanical. As others have noted it’s basically a 944 in a narrow body form, parts are widely available but that’s not the most expensive thing to put right if the first two are
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clapeza OT: 1987 924S Feb 19 2019, 12:23 PM
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Found a 1987 924S for sale. 67k miles, idles smoo... Feb 19 2019, 12:40 PM Racer http://www.clarks-garage.com/
944 drivetrain in n... Feb 19 2019, 01:41 PM ConeDodger If the miles are real, it’s possible the clutch ... Feb 19 2019, 02:19 PM Dion :agree: with all the above. Also that water in com... Feb 19 2019, 02:33 PM
Ansbacher I owned an '88 924S for 13 years before it was... Feb 20 2019, 12:11 PM |
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