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83 944 Head count?
I remember looking at production and import numbers on the 944 a while back. If I recall correctly, other than a case of an owner imported 82, the 83's are the rarest of the breed in the states, correct?
Why does it seem like there are more '83 owners on this site, than anything else? Just curious, for no particular reason.
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08-20-2003, 04:21 PM
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'83 here.... made in August of '82. One of the earliest...
I'd like to know how many 944s are still on the road...
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My '83 is still on the road daily...not sure when it was built though.
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08-20-2003, 05:02 PM
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5/83 checking in.
I was almost 3 years old when my dad brought this car home. He waited nearly 9 months for it and bought it before seeing a 944 in person, much less test driving one.
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08-20-2003, 05:04 PM
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Had my 83 for 6 days now, and going through the learning curve.
 When I went shopping, there were three within 100 miles of me. The one I bought, one in PA., and the third was "rode hard, and put up wet.". , but was still on the road.S1E
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'83 here. Needs new radiator core support and tires. Then it'll be ready for the road.
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08-20-2003, 09:31 PM
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83 - daily driver - going on 19 years as owner.
86 engine transplant a year ago. Kept 83 engine for rebuilding.
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Hugh - So Cal 83 944 Driver Person NOT a 'real' Porsche -- Its Better!!!! When was the last time you changed your timing and balance belts and/or cam chain and tensioner? New Users please add your car's year and model to your signature line! Never break more than you fix! |
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08-20-2003, 09:51 PM
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I have an 83 lying around here somewhere....damnit i lost my car again...It's gotta be here somewhere....ARIGHT...who took my car! its not funny guys...give it back! I believe mine is made in late 82...but is an 83...rare? mabye i can sell it for more like 600 then! As far as a race car goes...I would build one out of an 83 anyday...soo much simpler and cheaper parts! Less electronics too!
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If you don't live life on the edge, you take up too much space. Last edited by very~worn~944; 08-20-2003 at 10:34 PM.. |
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08-20-2003, 10:32 PM
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I bought mine from the original owner who bought it in October of '82. Have original stickers and sales agreement. Maintenance records up to about 55K. They let the belts break about 6K miles ago and it has a bent valve or two. I'll be yanking the head off in the next couple of weeks. Good machine shop here who is real familiar with them.
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08-20-2003, 11:23 PM
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83 here also, daily driver
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'83 - Third owner - dialy driver 1993 - 2000.
Removed interior, added roll cage, new shocks, bigger sway bars, re-index 30 mm torsion bar, new brake rotors, pads and lines...ta da..Race car. Raced the first year with all original drive train. Last year had to replace the clutch. Bone stock engine and trans...over 180k miles and still going. JM |
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08-21-2003, 05:51 AM
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83 here. Not sure of when it was made. Very poor condition, but want to restore it to original condition so it can be a reliable daily driver.
Not running when purchased: 114,000 miles. Gold outside Brown/Black inside. 8 cookie cutter wheels, and a Turbo like nose replacement still in box. Cost $1,000. Things I have done: Alternator replaced Alternator to battery cable Battery to starter cable Starter Slave Clutch Cylinder Cone filter replacement Oil Seals (Twice) Radiator Fan temp switch Rear Shocks Fixed window switches Replaced Balance Shaft belt Replaced Cam Shaft Belt Replaced A/C – Alternator Belt (Twice) Replaced Power Steering Belt Replaced A/C and P/S turn buckle adjusters $400 spent to fix emission and get NY State Inspection and NY State Registration Replace 4 tires with BFG R1 Auto-cross tires Refinished two cookie cutter wheels 6 to go. Oil Change (Twice) Total miles added to car since purchase 400 miles |
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08-21-2003, 07:02 AM
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I have a low-mileage 83, manufactured in May of that year.
In my area, there are 944s all over the place. I see at least 2 or 3 other ones on the road every day. I don't think the 83s are all that rare, from the look of things...
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08-21-2003, 07:44 AM
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11/82 production date, 54K miles (confirmed)
Euro. Also a fairly early model.
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08-21-2003, 08:05 AM
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83 in on lift 87 heart
kept 83 engine to rebuilt this winter to 170 HP is the plan for my new daily driver anyone have a straight '83 with a blown engine, valve damage, no engine, ect, ect....
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83 944 with 87 engine 5-speed LSD burnned |
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08-21-2003, 01:29 PM
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83 engine has the forged rods same as the turbos.
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08-21-2003, 04:18 PM
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I this the only year or were there others? Cody
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83 944 with 87 engine 5-speed LSD burnned |
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08-21-2003, 05:13 PM
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I think there was only about 5000 sold in the US in 83, that must make them relatively rare
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08-21-2003, 06:22 PM
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88 looks to be the rarest next to the 82's. But according to this page, http://www.cantonia.com/prod_numbers.html. 83's are fairly rare.
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Jack 86 Red 951 - Turbo Twists, otherwise stock for now 83 Black 944 w/86 951 front end - still down and out, but coming back slowly. 02 Altima SE 3.5 - grocery go-getter 00 Yellow Ducati Monster 900i.e. 88 Chrysler Conquest TSi |
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08-21-2003, 06:49 PM
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Mine is an 83 944. Silver with phone dials. Black interior Very proud of my vehicle
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1983 Porsche 944 2.5L
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