Any good 944 S2 in Scotland?

[Gary D]

I'm in Fife, & been looking for an S2 for some weeks. I almost went down to Lancs a couple of weeks ago, but the car wasn't right. I don't really want to travel a long distance unless I'm pretty sure of the car.
A local car came up for sale last week. On the way to it the owner called to say that he'd found out the car had previously been "Cat C". I went anyway, knowing I probably wouldn't buy it, but I might learn something.
I did.
I didn't like driving it much. [&:]
What I'd like to experience is a ride in a car in good condition. Thinking about the car sometime after the roadtest I rememembered they were over £30k when new.
I remember a 1990 Honda accord being better quality than what I experienced in the 944.
So, any Scots got one?

 

[akwaugh]

Hi, don't know much about 944's personally though a few here do. You might have a look at Buchanan Motors who advertise on Pistonheads. They're in Buchlyvie I think so not too far, and always seem to have the odd interesting 944.

Hope that helps.

Andy
see http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1080971.htm

 

[Gary D]

Thanks for the contribution, but no, it's not of any help.
My post says it all really.
I can add though, that the dealer in question of the car mentioned above that had been "Cat C" was Buchanan's....

 

[John H]

Kenny Dunn in Edinburgh presently has a 944 Cab. It's expensive, but would probably give you an idea of what a decent condition car should be like.

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_popup.jsp?photosOn=1&dealerid=2589&did=2589&pageid=2&modelexact=1&make=PORSCHE&model=ANY&min_pr=75&max_pr=&mileage=&agerange=&keywords=&max_records=50&photo=0&dealersearch_full=SEARCH&start=1&distance=0&adcategory=cars&channel=DEALERPAGE&id=200925336340088

You will have to get your head round the fact that the 944 is now an old car, and old in design terms too. They were very well built, but to an older feel than than modern cars, so it is hard to compare them to something like a modern Honda which is built in a different fashion. Nor will you learn much in a "round the block" test drive. You really need to spend some time with a decent one to find out if it's for you or not.

 

[944s2]

Stick a note in 944 section

Buchanan's are not well thought off

 

[poprock]

Aye, you should probably avoid Buchanan Motors. We hear nothing but bad words about them and the cars they sell.

There are a lot of 944s of all types in the Scottish region of the TIPEC club"”you could always chat to those guys and have a look at their cars at one of the local car shows. They'll be at a lot of them over the summer (Moffat this weekend, I think).

I think my Turbo's the only 944 at most of the local PCGB meets, so you'll have less luck at our events.

 

[Gary D]

ORIGINAL: poprock

Aye, you should probably avoid Buchanan Motors. We hear nothing but bad words about them and the cars they sell.

There are a lot of 944s of all types in the Scottish region of the TIPEC club"”you could always chat to those guys and have a look at their cars at one of the local car shows. They'll be at a lot of them over the summer (Moffat this weekend, I think).

No, I wasn't going to touch Buchanan. Thanks for the TIPEC tip. I look on there, but this forum is far 'busier' so I look here more.
I don't want a Cab' so I won't check out Kenny Dunn's.
It's difficult to know whether I want one or not......the precise position I'm in. I'd really like something with RWD. First consideration was an MX5, but I wanted more power, & I'd be buying one despite it being a convertible, not because I wanted one.
But I think a ride in a good one will help, let me know what a good one feels & sounds like.

 

[kitchens]

Have to agree there the Tipec guys are the one's you want to speak to as a vast majority of them have one and may well know of cars available ..nothing wrong with PCGB guys I have to say. I have had a couple over the years and think they are great cars but as John has said it is old technoligy and drives nothing like my current Boxster .

 

[John H]

ORIGINAL: Gary D

I don't want a Cab' so I won't check out Kenny Dunn's.

I suggested the Kenny Dunn car even knowing that you didn't want a cab, but it would still probably be worth a look. Why? ... well the quality of the cars you will see will vary hugely, from walking scrapheaps to concours perfection. I know that Kenny has a good eye for a car, and does not sell rubbish, so chances are his cab will be a good one. Even if you did not drive it, just giving it a good look over would give you an idea of what a really good car OUGHT to look and feel like.

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[Gary D]

Thanks for posts chaps. Had other plan for Sunday....buy might consider Moffat. Thanks

addition......Had a look on TIPEC & found a thread about Moffat....two posts by the same person......is it usually well attended by Porsche folk?

 

[barrysmith]

if you buy mine it would be the best in Scotland, email me if interested.

 

[911sse]

If I were you, I'd buy a 2.7 lux instead of an S2.

This was the decision I made a number of years ago and found the lux to be far cheaper to maintain than my fiends S2.

 

[Mike58]

My pal Frazer has a 944 Turbo for sale now. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1147775.htm

This is a good car with FSH and is ready to go with no issues, he is in Lenzie.

mike

 

[944s2]

Nice car that

Must go and rob bank now
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[Mike58]

Go on you KNOW you want it Dougie
I hear interest rates are lowish.....

 

[944s2]

Yes I do

True

But My available finaces are even lower[]

Boo Hoo!