Hello from Herts

edh · Jan 13, 2015

ORIGINAL: pezz

Thanks again for all the replies, appreciate it...This caught my eye but just need to lever the price down a bit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321624466997

Also interested in taking a look at the red S thats been mentioned too please?

Thanks

Nice looking car, if you like the interior (much better without the rear valence IMO)

pezz · Jan 13, 2015

ORIGINAL: kcbart

The 944S I had in the late 80s (1986 "D") definitely did not have a rear valance.

Hi Keith

Did you go straight from the S to your current 2.7 lux? Side by side which puts the biggest grin on your face

Those are the two contenders for me.

Thanks

Derek

pezz · Jan 13, 2015

ORIGINAL: edh

ORIGINAL: pezz

Thanks again for all the replies, appreciate it...This caught my eye but just need to lever the price down a bit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321624466997

Also interested in taking a look at the red S thats been mentioned too please?

Thanks

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Nice looking car, if you like the interior (much better without the rear valence IMO)

I love the interior.

I think I need to call the seller ..

pezz · Jan 13, 2015

ORIGINAL: A9XXC

Theres a nice looking S somebody has posted as being for sale in red on one of the facebook pages - I know nothing more about it as yet but will keep you posted.

Please do Mike, thanks

andy watson · Jan 13, 2015

Hi Derek,

White 88 S for sale in Hornchurch, just passed MOT, 104K - £3500 lots of history
Call Jay - 07715078051

He is away until next Wednesday but might be worth a call?

I have no affiliation, interest or even know the seller, just an ad on Facebook

Cheers

pezz · Jan 13, 2015

ORIGINAL: andy watson

Hi Derek,

White 88 S for sale in Hornchurch, just passed MOT, 104K - £3500 lots of history
Call Jay - 07715078051

He is away until next Wednesday but might be worth a call?

I have no affiliation, interest or even know the seller, just an ad on Facebook

Cheers

Hi Andy

Thanks very much for that, I will call when next week to enquire,

Cheers

Derek

scam75 · Jan 13, 2015

ORIGINAL: pezz
I love the interior. I think I need to call the seller ..

I wasn't keen on my burgundy interior when I first got my turbo, always preferred linen over dark. Now got a cab with linen/blue and as much as I like it the burgundy is now by far my favourite! Pure 80's.

Stuart

pezz · Jan 13, 2015

I wasn't keen on my burgundy interior when I first got my turbo, always preferred linen over dark. Now got a cab with linen/blue and as much as I like it the burgundy is now by far my favourite! Pure 80's.

Stuart

haha yes it is pure 80s. I have the Duran Duran cassette at the ready, along with the huge mobile phone, red braces and the yuppie number plate.

kcbart · Jan 13, 2015

Hi Derek,

No, there was almost a 20 year gap when I had to have sensible cars, so it is difficult to compare it to my 2.7 now. As others have said the S needs to be revved to get the best out of it. At low revs there was always a hesitation which Lancasters at Colchester were never able to cure. I have to say that because of this, I preferred my early 2.5 at the time.

pezz · Jan 14, 2015

Just a quick update, I am going to have a look at the 944S this weekend

ukmastiff · Jan 19, 2015

The 2.7 seems to be getting 'very rare' and were I to be tempted back it would be by a 2.7 for sure .......

Best of luck , I just hope you live on the good side of Herts, not the dark side [

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Suffolk944 · Jan 19, 2015

ORIGINAL: pezz

Just a quick update, I am going to have a look at the 944S this weekend

How did it go Pezz ?

pezz · Jan 20, 2015

ORIGINAL: Suffolk944

ORIGINAL: pezz

Just a quick update, I am going to have a look at the 944S this weekend

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How did it go Pezz ?

Was a great car seems well looked after with recent head rebuild , decoke, clutch and belts, fuel and brake lines..
reallly impressive history...

drove really well, has stainless system but original rear pipe etc..

And so....

andy watson · Jan 20, 2015

Hi Derek,

The White one - Hornchurch?

pauljmcnulty · Jan 20, 2015

Sounds like you need to book for Rutland..... [

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pezz · Jan 20, 2015

Hmm I just need to resize the pictures ..

But in meantime

Cheers

pezz · Jan 20, 2015

Was up in Chester, nice town

golfprorich · Jan 20, 2015

Looks good! Age, spec etc?

pauljmcnulty · Jan 20, 2015

Got three pics to post, you used "link", which is for websites. You need the "image" button, but I don't know why that last one doesn't show.

Looks great. If you want a drive out please bring it over at the weekend! [

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Hallsy · Jan 20, 2015

I have a feeling the Turbo valance became standard in '88 on the S - sure I read that somewhere.

Back to the cars - I have driven a 2.7 8V (albeit very briefly), owned an S and currently own a 220 Turbo.

The S is classic 16v. It doesn't have much about it from low down and you can get caught in the wrong gear - don't get me wrong, for plodding around it has plenty of low down torque, but you can't plant your foot down at 3k and expect it to pick up in the same way that an 8v or Turbo car would - however, once you pass through 5k it really does pick up well. I think it offers more than the 8v NA cars, but it needs to be driven in a spirited manner to be rewarded.

I had an open mind when I bought my first 944 and just wanted the best model for my budget, however, I always favour the underdog and was happy when I found a nice S for sale locally.

Good luck with your search