mixed emotions...

[Guest]

Hi all,
although i am truly excited about the imminent arrival of my baby in november, I am sadly going to have to sell my 944.
It has just gone up to RPM (thanks Peter and Paul) to have a new clutch fitted, an then it will be up for grabs.
I would be really grateful if you would let me know if any of you, or anyone you know, might be looking for a late turbo. It won't be cheap I'm afraid (although 944 prices are upsettingly low at the moment) but it is a lovely example - Slim's old car with a few nice additions: Cup2's, Cup mirrors, colour coded spoiler, 968CS wheel, MAF...[]
best
Matt

 

[mik_ok]

Sorry to hear that Matt [] .... although I can assure you that you're about to undergo a life priority changing experience which will soften the loss slightly. [8D]

You sure you can't keep it? I've been genuinely astounded at how good a "second family car" the S2 is (with two boys now aged 5&8). I know for a fact the 944 boot would swallow buggies that wouldn't fit sideways into the Leon's boot aperture....etc.

Failing that - can you post the full spec and I'll flag it on some other forums for ya. (Need's to be "cut and paste-able" or a link to a Pistonheads ad or something ~ linking folks to discussions on here are hopeless as you need to be a forum member to view).

 

[John Sims]

I echo the comments above.

You will be very surprised how fast the first year goes by and how, in next to no time, you will be into rear child seats - which you can do in the 944.

Why not keep the 944 and get a cheap kiddy carrier car for 18 months. It probably won't cost you any more than you will loose on the 944 (less than you will pay for replacing the clutch) and in a couple of years you will still have a known 944 to play with. If you take the 44 off the road for 12 months insurance should be next to nothing and think of all those little things you could do to the car. Granted you may have to drive a wreck for 18 months but that is no bad thing with kiddies paraphernalia to contend with, doors getting knocked, projectile vomit, nappy seal failure the 101 other things that don't go with a Porsche - or any other half respectable car.

 

[Kevin Welch]

I fully endorse John's sentiments above.

Plus the possibility that this particular vehicle appears to attract pregnancy I will be keeping my wallet (among other things) firmly in my trousers.[]

 

[Diver944]

I really hope you manage to keep it somehow Matt, but if you don't, then please remember to post a virility warning in the advert.

That thing makes babies [&:]

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the 'keep it' sentiments, guys, I can assure you that I have explored every option. Unfortuntely, however, even without the help of this fertility symbol of a 944, we plan to have more children after this one, so it could be several years before I got to enjoy the car again. This, coupled with a change of professional circumstances (no job!) means that it sadly has to go.

Mik, here is a rough spec, I'd be really grateful if you would pass it on to any interested parties. I can send photos if need be, though I only have some lowish quality ones from my phone at the moment. The car can be seen at RPM for the moment...

1990 Porsche 944 Turbo. Panther black with linen interior
Full service history, main dealer & independent specialists
Leather electric sports seats, with rare heated seat option
Rare sunroof delete option "" stiffer, lighter, no leaks!
10 speaker option
Porsche alarm and immobiliser
Immaculate, genuine Porsche 17" Cup2's, with recent Eagle F1's
Genuine 968 Cup mirrors
Genuine 968 CS steering wheel
Colour coded bridge spoiler

M030 Koni adjustable suspension
Limited slip differential
Porsche 968 M030 up rated anti roll bars.
968 castor mounts
ESS stainless steel, de-CAT exhaust with 6x4 oval tail pipe
Guru v9 chipset
Tial stainless steel 38mm wastegate
Forge Motorsport Dump Valve
Sci-vision MAF
Safely runs at approx 330bhp and 350lbft

Refurbished brakes, new plates nipples etc.
Stainless steel brake hoses all round, with ATE super blue brake fluid
Recently replaced battery, gear lever leather, starter motor, rear wheel bearings and rear dampers
Brand new clutch "" 0miles!

thanks again guys

Matt
07932 750147

 

[mik_ok]

Ah well - if you've searched the options & it has to go.... then it does have to go. []

How much are you looking for sir?

 

[Guest]

Not really sure Mik, it seems that prices are still a bit depressed. I would like to get about 10.5K, especially having just put a new clutch in, but i know there are other good examples going for cheaper []