1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Opinions NEEDED!!!!

[GGPIS3]

so im about to go look at a 944 turbo tomorrow. im getting alot of mixed signals about this car. some friends say stay the F away and some say go for it. just wanted a few more opinions.

here's a pic of it for reference. body is pretty clean. owner says it doesn't smoke at all, turbo is good, no issues known.

http://i26.tinypic.com/sw32us.jpg

[matthewAPM]

your best bet is to start saving right after you get it so once the motor goes you can put in a LS1.

Turbo's are the best by far. Lighter, better looking, and way better suspension

[browningboy7]

I bent a shift fork in mine and sold it...What does that tell ya? lol

[dimsumboy]

My friend had one a long time ago. His went in the shop a lot and cost a lot in repairs every year. The second part probably won't matter to you since you're a shop. A few years later I was looking at getting one, but my same friend talked me out of it as he felt based on his experience with the one he owned that it was a money pit. I will say this though, even though those cars are pretty old now, they still look great to me. I remember that the turbo model was a lot of fun to drive as well. The LS1 swap that the other guy said sounds like a great idea to me for that car though. Good luck and keep us posted if you get it.

[81911SC]

Don't ask the idiots on here, ask pelican parts or another resource.

[GGPIS3]

^^ what is pelican parts?

[dimsumboy]

I like being an idiot though :taun:

[SpooL'DGsR]

dan is this car located on the southside ??

[Elbow]

If you just asked what Pelican Parts is DO NOT EVER BUY A PORSCHE, thank you.

I wouldn't get a 944 turbo without a big wad of backup money, you can keep a 911 running cheaper then a 944 turbo.

[GGPIS3]

dan is this car located on the southside ??

yes

[GGPIS3]

If you just asked what Pelican Parts is DO NOT EVER BUY A PORSCHE, thank you.

I wouldn't get a 944 turbo without a big wad of backup money, you can keep a 911 running cheaper then a 944 turbo.


do you know everything about every car made? :rolleyes:

[81911SC]

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10

[Frög]

do you know everything about every car made? :rolleyes:

He just knows a thing or two about Porsches..

[OnURleft]

I don't understand these cars unless your an absolute Porsche fanatic. For example, E36 M3's outpreform them with minor upgrades and cost 1/100th as much to upkeep. Pointless cars, rediculous to upkeep (unless your turning your own wrenches) and nothing special IMO. Personally i'd rather have a built N/A 944 so I wouldn't shit my pants after every track day, but that's just me. Anyhow, if your looking for straight line power LS1 is a good way to go but, 350whp can be had out of an 944 quite easily compared to a drivetrain/chevy swap

[Elbow]

Even turning your own wrenches these cost a LOT in parts alone.

As for do I know everything about every car made...why do you say that? I've owned a Porsche (not the one in question), and have been around Porsches in general since I was like seven, sorry for giving my input.

[Me86Rob]

expensive to upkeep.