Hello to the community

[FORCBWU]

Hi all.
I'm glad to be a new member. I'll be picking up my "new" car this week. A 1987 944 NA. I'm excited about my upcoming adventure, starting with a trek from Boston to mid-TN. I'm looking forward to maintaining such a fine machine; even the challenging parts!

[pfarah]

Welcome to the jungle!!
This forum is a great asset to have in your tool box.

[John_AZ]

Hello,

I am guessing you have a flatbed to haul the car?

Even if you purchased a PPI-PrePurchaseInspection, the 1000++ mile trip could be "challenging", nerve wracking experience if you plan to drive the 944.

You will have questions and the boards are a good place to start.

GL & welcome,
J_AZ

[campbelljj]

Drive it.

[FORCBWU]

Yes, understood, but I'm going for it. Weighed costs of trailer, shop repairs, etc. Decided to try getting it home so I can maximize my self-repairs.

But just the same -- anyone located along my route for sympathetic emergency contact??

Anyways it'll be a fun adventure.

Cross your fingers.

[PA_944]

I'm in Levittown PA, around 4 1/2 - 5 hrs into your trip.

PM me for my cell number if you want to drop by or if you just want a contact in this area in case you need it.

Good luck.

[pfarah]

I'm in Plymouth, MA in case you get stuck early on the trip. PM me for my contact info (if so needed).

[Rasta Monsta]

I'm in Oregon but still willing to laugh if you get stuck on the roadside.

[mytrplseven]

I recommend buying a DME relay and keeping it with you if the car quits. It's a common failure and only costs about $20. I bought an '87 N/A a few years back and drove it fearlessly from Santa Fe to Ft. Myers, Florida. I just bought an 86 951 and since there was little or no records, sent it from Illinois to Florida on a truck. I had no confidence that I would be successful in driving it because of that. Good luck with whatever you do. It's a great car and a learning experience.

[ckelly78z]

Welcome to the forum and the Pelican brain trust. I had a similar trip to go get my car a few years back from Western Ohio to Northern N.Y. I took my superduty F250 and pulled my 2 wheeled car dolly along to bring the car home. I had no doubt that the car could make the trip, but for licensing and insurance purposes over a holiday weekend, I chose not to drive it. Good luck.

[alfadoc]

Welcome. I've been driving a 944 daily for 7 years now. It would have been impossible without this group. Oh, and if there aren't pics, it didn't happen. We want to see your new ride.

[Bradical]

I'm in Oregon but still willing to laugh if you get stuck on the roadside.

I come to this forum for the information. I stay for posts like these.

[pfarah]

It's always funny until an eye gets poked...

[FORCBWU]

Thanks for the feedback. The 944 community helped make this an easier decision.

Picking mine up in a few hours; stay tuned for pics.

[FORCBWU]

Here it is - 87 944 na.

[911lnv87]

Nice Looking car! well done

[pfarah]

Looks great, enjoy the ride!

[FORCBWU]

Going well so far, running great. Stopped for the night in Jersey (up in Lebanon PA_944!). More updates tomorrow.

[pfarah]

Pop the hood first thing and check fluid levels as well as on the ground. A quick walk around inspection is good practice (for any vehicle actually).

How is she driving?

[PA_944]

Clean looking, enjoy your ride home.