[HondaDustR]

Yeah, as long as you do the work yourself, owning these cars isn't really that bad. It's paying someone to spend the time required for some of the inevitable repairs that's what drives the cost of ownership through the roof, which is why it's fairly easy to find a cheap one that needs a little work. Repairing cars is fast becoming a lost art amongst the general population. It's really not that hard, despite the fact some "pro" mechanics do crap work. The only thing my car has ever been to a shop for was to have tires put on.

The only difference between the 944 and any other old beater a typical kid can afford, is the 944 seems more expensive because it's actually worth fixing all the "old car" problems to bring it back to top shape. An old buick or ford is merely driven until the wheels fall off before it goes to the dump. I will say there are a few parts that induce mild sticker shock, though, but the used market for these is really strong, which has definitely saved me alot of money over the years.