Thanks for all the info! I'm keeping the 944 in the back of my mind for when I have a stable job and can run it the way it should be. However, there's a really well maintained '86 model for $3500 OBO that I sort of lowballed $2200 at (I previously considered offering $3000 but then... I had to be realistic about the maintenance). So if I end up getting it for $2.2k, screw it! I'll have plenty of $$ for keeping it running
Otherwise I'm looking at a '95-'99 Jeep Cherokee that won't let me down, and can carry all my gear (includes 5 guitars and basses, plus amps). So I'll see!