[Tony-K]

If driven like an everyday car (not tracked or abused) and correctly maintained, a 944 is inherently a very reliable car. With their all being in the vicinity of 30 years old, you have to temper that statement with the understanding that some things will have to be replaced simply from age.

My best experiences have been from buying a well-maintained, regularly driven 100-120K mile car from an intelligent and conscientious owner. Any old car you buy will need *something*, but if you start out with a car that you can drive home from a long distance away (good tires, good brakes, good alignment, everything works, recent belts, cold AC, nothing "rigged", etc.), you are off to a good start in terms of minimizing repair costs.

For any 944 that does not have proof of a spring disc clutch, I automatically deduct $1k-$2k from what I am willing to pay.