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DOCO · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:26 am Post subject: OPINION 944

ive got a chance to buy a 1986 944 in toronto with ablown engine is it worth it?
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DOCO · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:31 am Post subject:

guess i should have put in all the info 1500 dollars body seems to be in good shape its on craigslist in ontario then toronto gold color
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

HEY DOCO!

Ahem. . .I mean, "Hey, Doco!"

Here is my 2 cents, take or leave. . .

If you really want a 2.5, hold out for a 924S. If you get an 88, you get a 944 motor, in frankly a better looking car. IMO, 944s look dated and plastic-y compared to the beautiful and classic lines of the 924. The 924 also has better aero and higher top speed.

Oh, yeah, and because its "only a 924" you can get a good one for much cheaper than a good 944. . .I just got one for $900!

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StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

just a random thought...

How sick would it be to have a super sleeper 924.. De-badged and an NA spoiler, except with a 3.0 968 engine and upgraded brakes... Oh, it's not a real porsche... it's got a vw engine... HAHAHA.

I agree with rasta, try and find a 924 S. It seems that there are alot of decent ones on ebay all the time.

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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

You can also bolt in a 951 powerplant, or an LS1.

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StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

951 with a 16v head. outch.

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Paul · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 1:11 pm Post subject:

StienbargerR · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 1362 Location: Richmond, IN

that sounds killer. I think I saw a track video of someone with a 968 engine in a 924S before.. could be the same guy?

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DOCO · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject:

thanks guys i'll stick with my little 924 i have now its mint and i wouldnt get rid of it any way there is a 924s in barrie but the dude thinks its gold and wants almost 8 grand for it tad high i think

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DOCO · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 12:43 am Post subject:

hi again this 944 that i can pick in toronto for 1500 bucks could i use it to update all my suspension,5 lug wheel,brakes and whatever i need on my 1979 924 na.i have looked at alot of posts and this seems to be a yes i can but i want to make sure before i buy it.thanks in advance DOCO or Dave it doesnt mater

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morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9102 Location: Romania

dunno it seams a bit too much...i payed ~500 $ for my 944S wich had a blown engine and a 924 tranny. but i took the 5lug brakes from it.
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Eturbo924 · Joined: 09 Nov 2002 Posts: 2212 Location: Londonderry NH

I agree $500 is about right for a car with a blown engine.

There was one in Windham NH for a while for that price.
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wharris1178 · Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 115 Location: Redding California

1500 is way too much for a 944 with a blown engine, offer them 500 or less, they might laugh at you but oh well. I paid 350 for my running 924 and have only had to do minor work to it. try craigslist in san francisco CA, there are alot of 944 cars on there for hella cheap and they run too.
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Vince Ponz · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3581 Location: Florida

500 is about right. The engine alone will cost you more than you think. Rebuilding it should cost about 4 grand.
Buy something else.
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