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The old 924 with the VW/Audi engine was more reliable and needed less attention than the later 944. But who would want a 924 these days? I don't think she'd enjoy that antique, wheezing, droning, buzzing rattle trap at all.
944s were good cars BITD, I had an '86 and it was a good car, pretty fun to drive.
But they are old cars now, aren't worth much, and therefore most need a lot of immediate work. They are, IMO, with a few exceptions, not really worth owning any more.
If that's the price range you are looking at, and she is looking for a European car that is fun to drive, you'd be much, much, much better looking at E30 BMWs (those are the 3 series from '84 to around '91). As cars, they are mechanically far superior to a 944. Easy to change clutches, easy to work on, many of them have a timing chain (depending on model) and the ones with belts are not a problem, no major expensive issues, they are smoother driving, parts are less, build quality is higher, and IMO they are more fun to drive.
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