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Looking at 1986 944 Turbo This Weekend
Just finished rebuilding my 83 944 and it's running... so now I'm looking for something else to try my patience. I'm going to look at the 1986 944 Turbo below. Seller asking $7250 - any advice, thoughts before I look. Is the price about right?
About This 944 Mileage: 95,000 Body Style: Coupe Exterior Color: Red Interior Color: Black Engine: 4 Cylinders Transmission: Manual Drivetrain: RWD Features: Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof, A/C: Front, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Steering, Remote Keyless Entry, Bucket Seats, Leather Interior, Power Seats, Alarm, Rear Window Wiper, Fog Lights, Cassette Radio, CD Changer, Premium Sound, Power Windows, Rear Window Defroster Selling Points: LOW MILEAGE. New transmission. Basic performance modifications (exhaust, MAF, ignition, chips, FPR). Clean title. Premium Alpine sound. Condition: Car is in good overall conditiont but needs some exhaust work and TLC. FAST and turns heads. Call anytime for additional details and thanks for looking! 
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01-11-2007, 05:06 AM
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Price is in the middle. Look for all of the usual 944 things plus:
-Smoking under accelation (bad turbo seals). -Running hot (multiple causes). -Leaks (this car has a lot more places to leak oil from) -Vaccuum leaks (can have multiple symptoms) -Bad Blow Off Valve (car won't accellerate hard if stuck open, revs won't drop on upshifts if stuck closed) -Exhaust leaks (they will cause a loss in performance on a turbo)
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01-11-2007, 05:28 AM
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Looks like a gorgeous car, but the "needs TLC" in the description worries me. As long as you inspect the car and drive it before making an offer, it could be a good deal.
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01-11-2007, 06:38 AM
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PPI.
I can't stress this enough. You will know EXACTLY what you are getting into, instead of taking a guess.
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01-11-2007, 06:41 AM
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Agreed. I had a PPI done on my 951 before I bought it. If your shop is anywhere near as detailed as mine, they leave no stone unturned.
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01-11-2007, 06:42 AM
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I'll plan on getting the PPI done if the car looks promising when I actually get to see it up close. Thanks! Everyone
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2007 Porsche Cayman S
The Viridian Falcon
SOLD! -- The Purple Pig
SOLD! -- Mighty Mouse
SOLD!! -- Alpine Wolf
