Practicality of the 944

[zcacogp]

Chaps,

We all know the common perception of Porsches as highly-charged ego-waggons, great for going quickly, looking good and ... not much else. After all, no-one buys a Porsche as a practical day-to-day car, do they?

Of course, as 944 owners we also know how false this is. I've managed to cram enough into my S2 to take three people on holiday for a week, cater for a 45-person houseparty for two weeks, go camping for any number of long weekends and various other things ('tis my only car after all). In fact, having loaded the old girl up with enough mulled wine and mince pies for about 450 people for a church carol service last weekend, I took a couple of photos.

(Apologies about the poor quality - they were taken with a 'phone camera.)

So ... what odd things have you managed to cram into your 944? Descriptions, with photos, please ....


Oli.

 

[TTM]

Most I had at the back of the turbo was my 3.0T engine apart and its original front seats. It was still running its original rear dampers at the time, which at 150k miles were slightly dead and as it was fitted with 20mm rear spacers back then the rear tyres scrubbed more than once on the way home []

I'm sure we have all been annoyed somehow by how much room the rear wiper motor needs otherwise the hatch won't close.

 

[peugeot]

Got the wife in there once ![] Serious lack of alcohol versus food ratio there zgcacop. I've got 220,000 miles on original shocks and clutch as far as I can make make out from my full service history .S2 still in body shop for respray after 3 months , mates rates my arse ! I miss my baby and would pay premium to have her back, but at least it's sprayed now and just has to be rebuilt , hoping Father santa spraybooth delivers this week .[]

 

[zcacogp]

ORIGINAL: peugeot

Serious lack of alcohol versus food ratio there zgcacop.

You can't see the bottles of brandy under the apron! (They do help mulled wine no end, I am confident ... )


Oli.

 

[peugeot]

Is that the kitchen sink I can see sticking out of the rucksack Oli ? Having a vino myself at the mo , cheers !, but seriously, vast amounts of room available with seats folded.

 

[MRGT]

When I was significantly younger than I am now [] and played in a semi-pro rock band, I could get a 4x12 cab, 4u rack, 2 guitars (in cases) 2 guitar stands, holdall containing 'stage wear ' various other bits and one roadie in my first 944 []

Howard

 

[simkin911]

No pictures but it's a perfect size for my road (push) bike to go in (seats down) without any alterations (ie wheels on etc)... How many "sportcars" can manage that? Oli, nice boot by the way! []

 

[Fat Albert]

My Mum got me and 4 other Air Cadets in her 924 when she picked me up one night! (3 on the back seat and one in the boot!)

 

[ukmastiff]

" Church Carol Service " ! , I've heard some excuses in my time.

You were on yuor way back from Tesco preparing for a greedy drunken snowed in mince pie session for two weren't you Ollie.

Go on admit it you know you were []

Mas

( P.S still an impressive haul)

 

[zcacogp]

No Mas. It really was a Church Carol Service.

(The drunken snowed-in hooch session was last night. With a bloody dangerous combination of home-made ginger wine followed by a good selection of decent malts. And fuck me, don't I just know it this morning. Hells tits - it's enough to make you teatotal for the rest of your life ... )


Oli.

 

[TTM]

In such conditions I always take 1g of aspirin before going to bed, it prevents the headache well when waking up.

 

[lookingfora944]

One of the reasons I bought it was for practicality.
I fit my bike, 2 sets of wheels, all my bike tools, pump, kit bag all in the back. I think I could probably fit 2 bikes in there to be honest.

 

[Northern924]

Same here, won't have pics of this until boxing day, but after I was able to fit everything I need into a 924 I didn't see the point buiying what some may call a "normal" car.

3 924's a 944 later and it still fit everything I need to in it []

2 15" speakers, 3U amp rack, stands, cables bag, upto 3 guitars, laptop and suit bag, and that even leaves the front seat free!!!

 

[supersport]

I have had a soid oak desk top in it, a football table, 7ft Christmas Tree, holiday luggage in it and am always amazed by how much you can get in it,

 

[peanut]

ORIGINAL: lookingfora944

One of the reasons I bought it was for practicality.
I fit my bike, 2 sets of wheels, all my bike tools, pump, kit bag all in the back. I think I could probably fit 2 bikes in there to be honest.

sounds like another 'serious' cyclist ! are you a 'roadie' or 'roughstuff' ?[]

I am hoping to put my road bikes on the roof if i can find a suitable rack. I'm hoping to start trialling next year and kayaking all at the sprightly age of 60 .[][]

 

[Copperman05]

I've had a 944 bonnet in mine, mattress and bookshelf from Ikea, 4 tyres, not all at once mind....


Edd

 

[zcacogp]

ORIGINAL: peanut
I am hoping to put my road bikes on the roof if i can find a suitable rack. I'm hoping to start trialling next year and kayaking all at the sprightly age of 60 .[][]

Good on you, Nick! All that energy, plus boundless enthusiasm, at a youthful 60! []

If anyone ever calls you a grumpy old fart then send them my way. Such words could only be spoken by a git of the first order! []


Oli.

 

[lookingfora944]

Hi Nick,

I am a track cyclist actually. Fairly serious, I race at Herne Hill Velodrome in South London when it is open. Take part in lots of Regional comps and aiming at some National level Master events this year. I should really be getting into my winter training now but it is way too demotivating at the moment.
Went to Newport Velodrome in Wales last week with a fully laden 944, it was the main consideration before buying the car.

 

[vitesse]

I know it's a 924S but I'm sure it's the same size or is it bigger?.When the BMW lost its' turbo on the way to a match in Manchester,I had to get home asap & swap all 5 of us into the 924S inc 5 lots of kit plus the goalkeepers kitbag which for a hockey goalie would fill a normal car boot on its' own & then rush off to Manchester & back-great practical motor![]

 

[JamesO]

You can get my huge Downhill bike, body armour, spares and first aid kit in quite easily. Two mountain bikes will fit if you take all 4 wheels off.
Much easier if you dont have the rear seat back fitted but not essential
In fact since I dont have my car on the road my bikes have barely been used, despite the work van being easier