Porsche 944

dcRoadie

Hello,

I am seriously considering purchasing a 944 S2 as my daily driver. Mainly because I'm fickle but also because I'm finding the performance of my W201 2.0 a little lacklustre - oh and I can't fit a mountain bike fully in the boot.

So the car would be need to have everyday practicality and the missus would have to be able to drive on days when I need the Subaru.

I can't see myself racking up any more than 6-7,000 miles a year, as I tend to drive into work on a Monday, cycle in and out for the week and drive home on a Friday.

Anyway can any of you guys give me some advice as to what to look for when buying, am I being realisitic with my practicality expectations and......will i fit a bike in the boot!?

Appreciate any advice.

dc

WillieCocker

AFAIK they have a pretty big boot, don't know about a bike though.
A friend of mine has a collection of Porsches, sold his 944 recently.
Was a beautifull track car, he now uses the 911's as his track cars.

74merc

I have been thinking of buying a 944S2 myself and have done some reading on it. Things to look for (from memory)
Cam rollers - I think these have to be changed fairly regularly and is quite a big job.
Brake Calipers - I think the calipers need to be rebuilt when the plates start separating. Bigish job.
Rust - Sills and lower front wings. A lot of people ask for photos taken inside the door vent on the shut panel looking back.
They seem to be really well built and a lot of them run up huge mileages and still command decent money. I'd say there'd be a big difference between a well maintained and badly maintained example whatever the mileage though. Have a look on pistonheads and the Porsche Club GB for more info.

dcRoadie

cheers lads - that'll do.

dc

riggsi

I just sold my 944 they are very reliable and practical as long as you are not trying to fit a bike in the back.

turbocabrio

hi lads
you should consider the 944turbo,No cam worries as its has a single overhead cam.No chain between cams to worry about.also it is only 2.5litre as opposed to the s2;s 3litre so 300euro cheaper to tax. Finally its 250bhp, S2 comes in at 211bhp.turbo944 is also more tunablefor more power.
happy hunting lads.

riggsi

and aprox 4k on the price of a NA 944????Would love the extra few horses but i dont think its worth that.

VanhireBoys

riggsi wrote: »

and aprox 4k on the price of a NA 944????Would love the extra few horses but i dont think its worth that.

I am driving my LHD 944 turbo as my everyday car at the minute. I am going between Galway and Letterkenny at least once a week. I was charged with transporting delicate medical equipment last week. It all fitted no probs. You CAN fit a full size bike in a 944 if you take the front wheel off. Not that bad on fuel either 26-28mpg ..!

As far as saying the €4k isnt worth it for a turbo - The kick of the K26 and flames belching from the exhaust is priceless. On a long journey they are fantastic. Even my missus says she dosent find it tiring to be in.

As far as an S2 goes the road tax is a scandal €1523 ... Even an NA 2.5 is €935 .. The VRT on an S2 is about €2000 ...That p**ck Brian Lenihan bahhhh. S2's are a great machine keep your eyes peeled..

Bearcat

was over in uk in the 930, see modified motors for pic, but a 944 dropped by the workshop. It was a 944 that this fella spent two years rebuilding. Just look at the engine, oversized pistons are in it but wow, i'd be afraid to use it.