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1991 944 Turbo S opinions?
Hi guys.
Looking for another 944 to replace my written off 87 944 S (not my fault) and I've spied a lovely looking black 91 Turbo S. Totally unmodified, M30 spec, the whole shebang and a reasonable price. The only thing putting me off is the mileage. There's 160,000 on the clock. Seller states there is extensive service history with 2 books full and a folder of reciepts. Just recently serviced aswell. So what do you think. Would you say there's plenty of life left in the engine? I just don't want to buy and then spend half as much on a rebuild. Thanks in advance.
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08-20-2007, 04:01 AM
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There are people on this board with 200,00 plus miles on their cars. Mine is 210,00. No major problems. I have had it since new. Get a ppi and do your home work. It should be fine.
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08-20-2007, 06:27 AM
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if it doesn't leak or smoke when started/driving and not much else found on ppi, i wouldn't worry too much.
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08-20-2007, 10:42 AM
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mine has 220k miles and runs better than ever.
just make sure it's a real factory 91 model and not a custom hack job. sounds like it may be a good deal if it's real but i've seen my share of 87-88 car owners with some s-mods claiming theirs was the turbo-s.
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08-20-2007, 04:06 PM
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i thought the turbo s was only 88/89
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08-20-2007, 05:35 PM
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Sorry, my confusion.
Turbo S is 88-89 correct. Then afterwards all turbos had the same 'S' spec but lost the 'S' designation? Thanks for the advice so far. Think I will go ahead with the HPI as it looks a beauty. And I'm lusting for the boost!
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08-21-2007, 04:45 AM
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actually, the turbo-s is only 88, because in 88 they also had the non-s. 89 and up are automatically turbo-s models, but were not specifically called 'turbo-s' from the factory.
89 was the last model year for us-destined 951's. 91 was the last model year for europe. http://www.connact.com/~kgross/FAQ/944faq03.html
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