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Jul 12, 2006 10:29:38 GMT
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WEnt to Asby Folville last night & don't know if anyone else saw it who was there, but there was a 1984 944 for sale, almost perfect condition & I've always wanted a Porsche. But i don't know much about them, much more about 911's as thats what I really want. Are they any good? Value, parts availabilty, practicality etc. all the usual really. Do I buy one, or do I stop being so stupid in even considering!!
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Jul 12, 2006 10:38:43 GMT
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First of all - buy one.
What alloys did it have?
A few things to check for:
Bottom of the front wings
Front edge of the sills
Whining diff
Electric windows (is common to find the windows don't go all the way up)
Dashboard - very hard to find a 944 without cracks in the dash
Pop-up headlights - make sure they both work
Oil pressure - tired engines have naff all pressure
Cam belt, tappets and exhaust - all very expensive to get replaced
If you've got the money then go for a later model with the oval dash, and if you're budget stretches that far get an S2.
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Last Edit: Jul 12, 2006 10:40:07 GMT by iRocco
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Jul 12, 2006 10:54:15 GMT
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was that the blue on on cookie cutters?
that was seriously cheap!
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Jul 12, 2006 11:08:22 GMT
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That's the one, I tohught it was cheap to say how clean it was. Full black leather, 95k. Sounded perfect when he drove off in it, got his number, just can't decide if I should go & try it or not, as I do need something slightly practical & not sure that it would be!
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Jul 12, 2006 11:25:01 GMT
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How much was it?
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Jul 12, 2006 11:26:26 GMT
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£1495 from memory, I remember thinking it was cheap for the condition etc, it really was clean, full leather, lovely condition wheels etc.
They're a great car, I want one myself, but can't afford it.
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Jul 12, 2006 11:28:39 GMT
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924 or 944? They look very similar expecially the 924s with the wide body kit on it. The 924 has a VW LT derived engine and the 944 has one half of the 928 V8 engine. 924s are apparently cheaper to run and maintain (VAG parts bin) but the 944 is the "real Porsche".
IIRC neither are that fast unless you get a 944 Turbo, and the early ones of them arn't that quick really either.
Tons of potential, much overlooked.
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Jul 12, 2006 11:30:02 GMT
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That is pretty cheap - what engine size was it? Have a read here for some useful info. |
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Jul 12, 2006 11:35:39 GMT
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£1495 seems cheap for a 944 and about right for a tidy 924
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Jul 12, 2006 11:47:58 GMT
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It was definitely a 944 & not a 924, did seem a bit on the cheap side though to say how clean it was
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Jul 12, 2006 11:52:26 GMT
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it was a 944, I know my porkas  and it seemed very cheap. The 924 and 944 are great cars, the handling is out of this world, you can "do" anything with em, understeer, oversteer, balanced and controlled drifts, they are superb. |
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Jul 12, 2006 21:04:39 GMT
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Hmm, maybe i`ll have to reconsider the red 944 turbo on 911 17" alloys thats standing around nearby.. Needs complete set of new bushings and a couple of wheel bearings + some brake parts, but its really cheap if i remember correctly... The bodywork and engine seems to be spot on though
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