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Originally Posted by gt350mike
Don't know if someone has mentioned this, but if your daughter doesn't know how to drive a manual transmission, it could be a very expensive endeavor teacher her how to drive a 5-speed with a 944. I'm not a 100% sure how much it cost to replace a clutch, but I think it is around $1,000 or more. I was lucky with both of my boys.....the 1st one learned how to drive a manual with a Miata. The 2nd son learned almost overnight w/out burning the clutch!
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My daughters both learned in my '77 924 and it is still on it's ORIGINAL clutch
They both rode dirt bikes with a clutch prior to driving cars, so they had the whole clutch /shifting thing down all ready.
We also have an E36 325i in the stable with 280,000 miles on the clock and it runs/drives/looks great still (original clutch still hanging in there in it also). I use it often to drive to work and my daughters use it on occasion when they need to haul 4 people around.
The clutches in the newer 924S and the 944 cars typically should be replaced at some point, not typically due to wear, but due to the fact that they have a rubber center that deteriorates with age and should be replaced with a spring centered clutch. I have installed new clutches in the 944/924S series and it is a time consuming job, but not too expensive if you DIY.