1978 Porsche 924, Want opinions Options

[Cap'n Krusty]

While you may have TOLD the parts guy it was an Audi Fox engine, it shares VERY FEW parts with one. Like the oil filter, the oil, and the distributor cap. There may be other parts in common, but I'd have to look 'em up. While some think it's an OHC derivative of the Audi 100LS, the 924 power plant is actually a version of the VW heavy truck engine.

The Cap'n

[championgt1]

I can't believe that no one has mentioned the electrical gremlins that plague these cars. I own a 79 and I have not experienced the problems that other folks have mentioned on this thread but the electrical problems will drive you nuts. The great thing about these cars is the fact that they are cheap to buy and if you get a good car they are alot of bang for the buck. When i bought my car I paid $1400 and drove the crap out of it for two years with my only expenses being gas and oil changes. They are fairly slow in a straight line but handle great. I used to autocross it and it routinely beat 944's and 928's in its class. The only cars that I could not keep up with in class were the 914's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Go teeners! If you are seriosly considering a 924 I suggest checking out 924.org it is a great website with alot of info on the car. Good luck!!

[Brando]

If you must get a 924, get eth 924S.

Has a real Porsche powerplant, more reliable drivetrain.

Find a late 944 with aluminum suspension bits that's had an engine fire and swap in the bars, mounts and suspension. It'll be narrow-body, 5-lug, and fast enough to get you in trouble.

[golfczar2]

As a former 928 owner, why go half way. If you want a hatchback and a Porsche, the 928 is the car. However, your CFO (wife) should probably be aware that 928 parts are higher than 914 parts, since none of them say volkswagon on them. Even Porsche made mistakes, and the 924 is one of them in my opinion.
Go for an 8.

[VaccaRabite]

Another vote for the 924S.

same car as the 944 (at least a pre 85.5 944), but lighter since it does not have the flares. Also, the 924S was galvanized, so it won't have the rust issues of the earlier 924.

For the same money you could get a 16v Gti or Scirocco and be just as happy.

Zach

[GaroldShaffer]

I say buy it & driver the snot out of it. When it is dead trash and get another (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Old 924 can be fun cars, slow, but fun. You could always look for a newer 924S or 944. I might even know someone selling his 88 944 NA (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[jaminM3]

hijack..

What is the difference between the 924 and th 944 besides the flares? I never considered the 924 because they don't have the flares? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[Cap'n Krusty]

The 924 is a LOT more "slippery" and gets better fuel mileage. It may also be faster. The Cap'n

[i love porsche]

the 924S has the early interior, as opposed to the 85.5+ 944s, they have shorter gearing, and most use 15x6 phone dials instead of the 15x7

they are slightly lighter due to the narrow body and chassis..and yeah, theyre a bit faster

[DipShit]

Do what I did to my wifes Copper 924... burn it to the ground.

[Project 6]

Would make a good fishing reef.