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Originally Posted by thamlin000
Sounds like you know the basics for finding a good 944 (ppi, belts, service history). A project car will put you in the hole really quickly.
When properly maintained, they are great cars. Go drive a few good ones and make sure that you will be happy with one. They are a different flavor from aircooled Porsches, which is a good and a bad thing depending on your perspective.
They drive and handle great. There is plenty of DIY support on pelican.
Personally, I prefer 83-86 since these can fit Fuchs. And 83s, with no power steering, are a bit lighter weight than later models. I also heard that the connecting rods were forged in 83 only. For the 8v na, the power went from 143 in 83 to 163 hp in 89. The S was 188 hp and the turbos were 217 and later 240 hp in the 88 turbo S and 89 turbo. 208 hp in the S2.
Turbos can be made really fast. But I'm still happy with my 83, even after owning a few 911 and 912 cars.
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Thanks for that perspective.
What is it like to work on it? My 911 was a major project for a year and has been fluid changes ever since. Same for a 944 or am I taking the thing apart every year?
Obviously this depends on the level of deferred maintenance ... let's assume I buy a well maintained one to start.