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Anyone Own a 944?

Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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I had a 968 and it's the only car I've owned that has held my interest for more than 3 years. Fantastic car.

I was reminded about how good they are when a 1984 model actually put time on me (in the Cayman) in some canyons. I was freaking blown away that this little sh*tbox was moving the way it was. Light weight + balance + driveability = winning package
 
Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by STLG
i think a 944 has more history than a c5.. but thats just me
History has nothing to do with my comparison.

Originally Posted by Bluestrike2
You aren't going to find a bundle of more fun for less money, anywhere.

I like the Porsche flavoured Kool-Aid as well, but it does not apply to this instance.
 
Old Jun 12, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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I don't think you can find a C5 for under $5k. There are many nice 944's for under $5k.
 
Old Jun 12, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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So whats the deal on these... what years are the best, what are the gremlins in the cars to look to avoid?

My buddy had a 944 Turbo and the thing was one hell of a fun car...
 
Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:00 AM
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88 Turbo S/89 Turbos are the best. S2's are cool too.
 
Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:21 AM
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Isn't that the Risky Business car??

What's better than when Tom Cruise outruns Guido The Killer Pimp and then mouths those legendary words:

"Porsche - there is no substitute."

Oh wait . . . That was a 928. My bad.
 
Old Jun 13, 2009 | 04:00 AM
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The problem with the 944 is that most people end up sinking 2 to 3 times the value of the car into bringing it up to snuff. That and it's sssssllloooooowwww. Even the turbo has disasterous lag, which is curable, if you drop more money than it's worth into tuning it.
 
Old Jun 13, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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Wow I remember years ago my father owned a 86 944T, what a hell of a car.
 
Old Jun 23, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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i got one and it is about to be on the market.
 

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