If the 944 goes, what should I get?

I just want a decently fast car if I have to sell this 944. Only car I can see I really like is a Toyota Supra.
My main goal for the new one would be.
1) Not cost so d*mn much to repair.
2) Moderately fast
3) Not so hard to work on...

Supra? hehehehe

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If we live to die, do we die to live,
In a life after this, one that never ends...?

Also, handles well and can be purchased around 15k or below..

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If we live to die, do we die to live,
In a life after this, one that never ends...?

[Obin Robinson]

Originally posted by Anger944:
I just want a decently fast car if I have to sell this 944. Only car I can see I really like is a Toyota Supra.
My main goal for the new one would be.
1) Not cost so d*mn much to repair.
2) Moderately fast
3) Not so hard to work on...

Supra? hehehehe

don't think that the Supra will be much less than a 944. there's parts in a Supra that are so expensive you will not be sure if they're showing you the part number or the price.

honestly... what about a Toyota MR2? if not an MR2, what about a VW GTI with the 1.8 turbo engine. those engines are rock solid bullet proof and you'll run out of money way before you run out of HP. also:

Nissan Skyline (an older one like a 1992 or so)
Alfa Romeo GTV6 (awesome cars!)
Mazda RX-7 (late 1980s one with the 13b engine)

in either case, good luck!

obin

[Andre]

What you can do if you want a FAST car, for some desent money and a fun project....

buy a 240SX, how nice is upto you, you can get em for 3 thousand for the late 80s for in the 10s for the nice late 90s. Put a s13, S14, or S15(expensive, 6sp tranny....real nice)

If you wanna see more on this go to www.srswap.com, they do these converstions for about 6000 for you. These engines dont start out encerdably fast but they are easily modded. The site, srswap.com is my brother's and his friends' site, they do the conversions for you and my bro has a est 350HP 97 240, with the S14 engine. Check it out its defenetly a great car for the money.

[RaF944]

I say go with a well maintained RX-7 or supra.....you wont find a nice supra or rx-7 for under 15k..... They are both really nice cars.... And there is always a 951

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[ribs]

951...or 87-91 rx-7 turbo (much less trouble and much more reliable than the 3rd gens because the induction system is much simpler) and put the other 12 grand in mods. For 12 grand you could build a street ported motor with 3rd gen housings, big turbo, lots of fuel, nice suspension, big brakes, and a nice set of wheels and tires. You could run 350 HP reliably if you do it right.

MR-2 turbo is an awesome car, too. You can buy my all-trac turbo if you want...only 6 grand . 300Z twin turbo can be had for that price range...It performs almost identically to a 944 turbo S...check out this article comparing the two.

You can buy a 1980's turbo dodge minivan and turn it into acrazy ass minivan.

240 SX with an SR20DET motor swap is a good suggestion too. You won't be able to find a good 4th gen supra for that pricerange, and I think the 3rd gen supras are kind of hokey. You could get a decent 3rd gen rx-7 for that price, but they have a tendancy to require a lot of work, explode motors, and spend a good portion of their time in the shop, unless you simplify the induction system (i.e. single turbo conversion). I don't know much about the 5 cylinder turbo AWD audis from the late 80's/early 90's, but I imagine they can be juiced, are probably in your pricerange, and I think they look cool.

You could get an early 90's miata and get a supercharger for it...those cars handle seriously well, but some people think that they are kind of gay. There is a lot more out there, but that is just what I could think of off the top of my head.




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My gallery

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[stray15]

Yeah, but do they have airbags?

Stray, you're gay.

[MBuck951]

Buy a fourth generation Supra Twin Turbo. They are not cheap, but its an amazing car. I have three friends with them, seriously modded, w/o any problems at all. You think a 951 pulls hard above 70, try one of these. Its


If you get any Z-car, Rx-7, or early Supra, your wasting your $$$$ IMHO

However, I'm gladly trying to catch them with my 951, but its gonna take a long time and alot of dough.

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'88 944 turbo
'89 944 NA

[ae1969]

I would suggest .... uhm an

84 Pony Hyundai.

Start of with the 1.5 liter powerplant.

83 HP/120 lbft torque ...stock.... then maybe upgrade it with a Kempower PetrolKits (this is for real)

Stage 1 96 hp 135 lb ft
Stage 2 100 hp 140 lb ft

It would be the envy of all rice racers.... that inline 4 with 2v....and no worries of the timing belt going.... it does have a manual choke.... handles like a grocery cart..... will turn many heads!!!!

Will be tough finding a stock Pony.... most have rusted out by now....

You may be able to get a body kit for it, that will surely help with the aerodynamics.

This puppy topped out at a whopping 90 mph.. I believe.... but I am sure the 0-60 times were kickass.... and the 1/4 mile times maybe a little shy of the 944na....

I would suggest getting the base model... without the optional mud flaps, right side mirror, side mouldings, 13 inch rims (cast iron)..... with a weight loss reduction program this baby will be the envy of the block.... with an MSD ignition I am sure we could probably squeeze another couple of horses....... and maybe slap on a supercharger.... or better yet.... we could drop in the NA powerplant!!!!!!

...on second thought.... City transit maybe a better bet.....

[Rollins]

For $50 bucks you can get some roller blades. The parts and maintenece on them is pretty cheap, and fool proof.

[DennisR_944]

And....for a couple more bucks you can rig up a can of cheap hair spray and a Bic lighter and shoot flames out the back all day.

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Dennis Russell
Indianapolis, IN USA
1987 944 n/a

[Z-man]

I agree with Obin and others about the MR2. I had a 1991 MR2 MKII NA for about 2 years prior to getting my 944S2. I had an n/a, and it was peppy, but not that fast.

Some of my friends in the MR2 club have turbos that are putting out over 300hp: some serious power.

They do handle better than the Supras, they are cheaper to purchase and maintain also. Plus, Supra owners tend to have 'high and mighty' attitudes. But both the Supra and MR2's maintenance is more than the average car, but less than a p-Car.

Check out: http://board.mr2pages.com for more information.

Just my $0.42.
-Zoltan.

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[jetmax]

The 3rd gen RX-7 would be a cood car.
Also consider the Integra Type-R.
F the Supra

[Sportsman]

ribs, that is hilarious. i knew a jetta was the ultimate gay car. BMW 3-series also.

hey craig, why don't you find an old pontiac fiero????????

[Eric 951]

ribs,

I thought the ultimate gay ride was an all-trac turbo. In second was the VW Fox.

[adrian jaye]

Surely the correct response to
"If the 944 goes...."

1) Another one
2) A decent alarm
3) A good lawyer
4) A phone to ring you insurance company

[EugeneYu]

Spent a lot of time to do the search for you. Finally found one for you.
It will be very reliable, and no timing belt and ignition issues.

[Eric 951]

Eugene,

I am not sure that the drivers' seating position is in the best location--especially if the donkey was fixed to shoot exhaust flames!
My bad, I see now that it is a cow.
Eric

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[944Driver]

Personally, I'd go with a 4th gen. Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo. This was 'car of the year' (by Road&Track I think? not sure on that one) a couple of times in the early 90's. Gorgeous car IMHO.