Cheap 944

[PaulHere]

I' ve been briefly tempted by a D reg Grey 944 that is for sale in Luton, Bedfordshire - there is damage to most body panels and it' s done about 265,000 miles i think

But still at a £1000 it was tempting!

I have no connection with the car - just thought I' d let you know about it - if only to stop me buying it! [&:]

 

[Diver944]

Resist, resist []

Never buy a cheap ' doer upper' it will cost you thousands. Buy an expensive one that has already been done up - far cheaper in the long run []

Or are you one of them masochists - there are other forums for that you know

 

[Mark_Bennett]

Track Car! Track Car!

Where is it?....

 

[John Sims]

Sounds like they should be giving you £1000 to take it away.

 

[oilyrag]

Sims old man, would you take £1000 for yours? Even I would be interested !
By the by, how do you put that little ditty on the bottom?

 

[PaulHere]

The numbers on the screen were 01582 420323 and 07802 183601

The registration was D453 FPW

If someone buys it as a track car let me know how the trasformation goes []

 

[John Sims]

Sims old man, would you take £1000 for yours? Even I would be interested !

£1000 - not in your wildest dreams. Mind you, if you would take little Peter together with the car perhaps we have the makings of a deal.

The bit at the bottom can be added if you click on " Profile" . I think it is the message box you need to fill in.

 

[oilyrag]

Very,very tempting !!!!................... Please negotiate if you ever see me drunk.

 

[pauljmcnulty]

ORIGINAL: Slide

Hiya. New to this forum but have loved Porsches for years. I'm now 19 and can afford (and insure) a 944. I love the styling and engineering brillince but only have £1500 max to spend. Is it worth it or should i not bother? I'm willing to work on it myself (nothing serious). Cheers

To be honest £1500 will get you a car that will need the same again spent on it, as like as not.

IMHO you should consider a 924. The values are lower, and even good ones are cheaper than a ropey 944. Should help on the insurance, as well...

If the 2.0l isn't enough for you, look for a 924s. It is essentially a 944 with slimmer hips - engine and running gear are pretty much 944 bits.

 

[Guest]

Cheers. Are there any alternatives to 924/944 ownership or are these the cheapest porsches available? Thanks alot for your help-everyone i've asked before this only know about the 911!

 

[pauljmcnulty]

Excluding the modern stuff like Boxsters and Cayennes, you're £1500 will only get you into a 924 or a 944. You might find a box of 911 spares for £1500, but even that will cost more to run.....[&:] You do see the odd 914 about, but if it's within your budget it will be a rusty heap of trouble.

The early 944 (square dash, pre-1985/6) and the 924 are by a long way the cheapest way into Porsche ownership, and despite what some people say they are in no way a poor relation. They're good to drive, and far more reliable than most 25-year-old cars. That said, there are a few jobs that are more difficult, such as the clutch, that can give you a nasty surprise.

Many magazines have said that the 924 or 944 are the best bargain classic sports car you can buy. Get a good one and you'll never look back!

 

[Guest]

Hi Slide, there`s a very old saying that there is no such thing as a cheap Porsche, £1500 will get you a pre-86 lux model 944, Paul`s comment is spot on, expect to pay the same again pretty soon, and thereafter about £1500 a year. Items like exhaust, clutch, water pump and belts could be £1000+ EACH[8|].
Look at 924s, or funnily enough my son is a bit younger than you and wants an old Merc, 5 litre V8, now apart from humungeos petrol bills that actually is looking cheaper than a 944 in terms of renovation/repairs, have a good look around before making an expensive decision.
Good Luck.

 

[JM1962]

Hi, you can get a decent early 944 for the sort of money you are talking about, I know because I've just got one !

You need to be prepared to look at several before buying to give yourself an idea of whats good and whats not. I looked at several (previously rusty) examples that had recent paint and looked ok, but I am always wary of anything recently sprayed, as in my experience, in the price range we are talking about, they've just been tarted up to sell and the rust soon returns.
Mine had badly faded red paint and looked a bit rough, but it was fundamentally sound and has no rot. It has now been T cut and polished and has come up really good.

Mechanically, check for engine noises, gearbox whine etc, look for blue smoke and check oil pressure with the engine hot. Try and get one with a recent clutch as this is one of the hardest DIY jobs.

If you get one be prepared to do things like electrics, brakes, wheel bearings, and cv joints yourself, and you can keep the running costs down. My 944 is a second car and a hobby, I actually enjoy doing jobs on it !

Good luck with your search.

 

[Guest]

I've gotta say how good this forum is! I joined today and in under 2 hours i've had advice on buying a 944, advice on buying a 924 and even non-Porsche altermatives! Also big thanks to Jim for confirming that what i'm attempting can be done! especially considering that mine will also be a second/summer car. Thanks guys you've been awesome help.

 

[John Sims]

ORIGINAL: scz

..... and thereafter about £1500 a year. .....

I wish! Beaky has cost me 4 times that already this year, and we are only into March. Granted he has new suspension, upgraded wishbones, U/J's, fuel pump, upgraded brakes and the most expensive brake fluid you can buy but I haven't yet seen a year that only cost me £1500.

 

[edh]

Get a 924S - same drivetrain as an early 944, better looking shell [], and between £500 and £1000 cheaper normally.
I've had 2, sold my last one for £1850 & it was in very good order.

A quick look on Pistonheads....
Le Mans special edition - looks a little tatty http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/141584.htm
or if you like brown interiors - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/142454.htm
..or white cars http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/129290.htm

 

[Guest]

Hey slide,

im also 19 and im using a 84 lux, It will be for sale shortly for probably £1300ono, nothing wrong with it just slightly faded paint but it does come up with a polish. If your intrested in a couple of months let me know. Ive just upgraded []

But yes theres no reason you wont get a square dash 944 for £1500, infact you should be able to get a rather decent one for that. Something you can use everyday without having to worry about. Just remmeber to budget on changing the belts and rollers, oil, filter, brake discs + pads etc as you might need to do all this as soon as you get it, if your doing it yourself then you shouldnt have a problem looking after it.

edit: without offending any '24 owners, id say the 944 is a far superior car, for what i require anyway.

 

[cococola]

Personally I would look hard for an early 944,my first one was a 1983 model that cost me £2k and I sold it for profit afterwards.There are plenty out there just dont jump after the first one that comes along.

 

[andymorris]

Thats good advice from cococola - I bought mine for 3X your budget and have spent that again on it getting it to shape.
My own fault really, impatient and impulsive thats me. However it was worth it [].
Good luck.

 

[RC18B 911 turbo]

I'm 18 and I got a 944S2 for about 3k and although it is quite a high miler it is still in reasonable condition but just waiting for a quote to do the cills as they are a little bit rusty so don't forget to check them while your looking I'm still enjoying mine at the moment