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Originally Posted by paulthe2nd
I just bought my son a 1985 1/2 944 N/A with a 5 speed. He as a first time driver would rather have an automatic and myself as a father would appreciate him in a slightly slower car. I have the opportunity to purchase an 83 944 with an automatic transmission that is in good shape, what would be involved with the switch?
This would prevent me from having to repair the clutch master and slave cylinders which are bad and hopefully switching out the bad power steering system in the 85 1/2 with the manual steering system from the 83. I am hoping this could be a win win situation here.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Paul
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Hi Paul, these guys are getting carried away here.
If I were you I'd stick with the 5-spd and concentrate on giving your son the confidence to tackle a manual. By him getting to grips with it and getting to a proficient level with it then that may give you confidence in him as a driver. If Gawer can drive a stick then anyone can! Some autocross or (porsche) club driver training could do him wonders too.
you've identified the clutch jobs coming up. These don't strike as expensive or uncommon parts to source, I wouldn't let this phase me. You could still get the '83 just as a parts car, keep what you want or need and sell the rest.
one thing that Im also wary about with anyone that can't drive manual is (I havent read the whole thread so it might already be mentioned) what if they are are in a situation where there is a medical emergency and the only means of transport is a manual car? Its a worst case scenario.
Anyone who can drive a stick can drive an auto but not necessarily the other way around. its like aircrew who might be a flight steward or a flight engineer. they still get some flight instruction so at least they can they can be familiar with, control and land a plane in an emergency.