On the look out for a 1989 944 with 2.7L

Eturbo924 · 04-26-2002, 04:22 AM

Guys if anyone knows of or sees a 1989 944 with 2.7L in good condition with good maint history let me know. I am selling my 1983 to a friend at the end of may... so I have that much time to find the 1989.

Looking for one with reasonable miles on it in good condidition needing nothing. Really do not want red any other color would be ok.

Oh and I am in USA Massachusetts... so the closer to me the better.

Eric
Eric.Lynch@itt.com

MBuck951 · MBuck951's Garage

I assume you want a manual?

Harp · 04-26-2002, 07:57 AM

Didn't all the '89 have the 2.7? Anyway the 2.7liter are 162 HP stock, only 4 HP more than a 1988. So why do you want an 89 so badly? Inquiring minds want to know.

Eturbo924 · 04-26-2002, 07:57 AM

Oh oops yes absolutely a manual transmission.

Thanks

Eric

Eturbo924 · 04-26-2002, 07:59 AM

Well yeah I was just clarifying between the S2 and the standard 944. The S2 looks like it will cost to much for my wallet.

The reaason I need an 89 is the rear 3 point harness belts. I need these for my children and I believe that 1989 was the first year.

Thanks

Eric

Harp · 04-26-2002, 08:10 AM

ahhhhhhhhhh, the seatbelts thing. I looked into that too when I bought my 88 about 3 years ago. Some of the 88 cars supposedly had a split rear seat and the 3 point belt in the rear. But mine had neither so I'm not sure what the truth is. I called around after I bought the car and I think you can have rear 3 point belts installed (hardpoints are actually in my 88 I think) but it was like $150 in parts a side or more and installation might be a ***** so I passed. I think in 89 they had the 2.7 944 n/a (162HP)and a 3.0 944 S2 (208 HP). Good luck.

Eturbo924 · 04-26-2002, 08:17 AM

Yes I think you are correct. I have seen one 1988 944 with the seat belt mount plates but only one in the many that I have seen. But as far as I have been able to determine the 1989 they were standard. So that is why.

Also the 2.7 has a bit more hp but better torque I have read. Of course it is heavy with air bags, ABS,...rear seat belts :-) and loads of options normally since Porsche was trying increase value of the car with options.

Anyway I am not looking for a race car. Just a good dimond in the ruff that would be a good problem free (as much as posible) Porsche for daily driver.

So if anyone finds one that the owner is willing to actually sell... not mark up so high that it is unreasonable... let me know.

Thanks

Eric

MBuck951 · MBuck951's Garage

the 2.7's don't have airbags. You are correct about the belts, ABS, and lots of equipment.

there is a pair for sale in the rennlist classifieds. PA and FL

cheers

Eturbo924 · 04-26-2002, 01:33 PM

Airbags became standard in 1988. Along with ABS.

Eturbo924 · 04-26-2002, 01:37 PM

I just checked Rennlist. They have two 3.0L S2 944s did not see the 1989 944 (I.E. 2.7L motor)

Oh well

Thanks guys
Have a great weekend I am out of here!

Eric

Harp · 04-26-2002, 01:45 PM

I don't think airbags could have been standard in 1988, since my 88 did not come with them.

MBuck951 · MBuck951's Garage

rennlist 1

#2

from my own experiences, ABS was not standard in '88 nor were airbags in '89. ABS became standard on the Turbo S in '88, and the entire line of 944's in '89. Airbags were standard on turbos starting in '87. I've never seen airbags in a NA, only on a '88 944S, for which they were optional.

mcavour · 04-26-2002, 05:42 PM

I've got a 1989 944 2.7 n/a - no airbags here.

todwic · todwic's Garage

Check this place out, lotsa swapping/selling. http://communities.msn.com/MyPorscheClub/general.msnw

Eturbo924 · 04-29-2002, 04:50 AM

Your kidding..... no air bags in an 89 944. I swear I read an article in Automobile mag... the one that had the 1989 944 turbo, 89 S2 and 89 944 with 2.7. Anyway it talked about "content for the money". I recall it saying standard ABS and Air-bags.... hmmmm seems I need a bit more focus factor... memory going faster and faster now.

I will have to go back and check that article now. Anyway if anyone finds a good one let me know... air bags or not. Actually would rather not have them since it limits who can sit in the front passenger seat.

Thanks all

Eric

Bob's944 · Bob's944's Garage

Sounds like a nice car, it's very close to me, have not seen it.

http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=95802281&dealer_id=1365762&certified=n&max_price=&start_year=1989&end_year=1995&address=32792&search_type=used&make=POR&model=944&min_price=&distance=200&advcd_on=n&advanced=n&color=&car_year=1989&ac_afflt=none

eligunn · 05-18-2002, 05:00 PM

I have an 88 924S. It has 3 point seat belts in the rear, and a limited slip. But no airbags.