[onewhippedpuppy]

Part 10 of my continuing series: Let Pelicans Help Me Pick Cars.

So, those that know me know I've been down this road before. Against the advice of many on here, I bought a '70 911T as a DD. That lasted about a week until the clutch pivot pin broke and I had to do an engine drop. After fixing, I drove it for about 6 mo before I gave up and sold it. Trying to restore an old Porsche AND drive it to work isn't a good combination, especially when you're broke. About one year after that, I picked up a 944 Turbo as a DD, and it worked out slightly better. Never stranded me, but annoyed my wife by always needing SOMETHING. Again, not good when broke.

SO, it's a few years later, and I'm finally done with the hell called college, earning decent money. We've finally sold my wife's Cadillac SRX, and will be replacing with a cheaper minivan. I plan to sell my Saab, leaving me with about $5k for a DD. For the money, you can pick up a very nice 85.5+ 944 or 944S. The question is, should I buy one to use as a daily driver?

Something like this is within reach: '87 944S, Guards Red over Linen, sport seats, recent t-belt and waterpump, lower mileage engine. Very nice looking in pics. 51k on the motor, 108k on chassis.
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