Ryan... Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Gentlemen and ladies, I have found a 1985 944, 5 speed, 109k miles, for hella cheap. Thing is, it needs head work. I've found a set of completely refurbished heads on ebay for around $600.Whats the general consensus on these cars? Anyone own one previously? I like the idea of a cheap, well balanced, 30+ mpg hwy, and decent looking car. I obviously still have the WRX to drive while I fixed the Porsche, and it could sit for as long as I needed while I fix it up and get it road worthy again. I'd also be considering a full suspension refresh, ground controls up front, and some fun days at Road America this summer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 slam the piss out of it=) ask our fellow Ben. His father is the current owner of one. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Ben said I should post here so his father could chime in I dont wanna slam anything lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Had a buddy who was into them... He said something about timing chain jobs every so often that cost $$$I think it was a timing chain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 No they're belts I believe, and I've read that it should be done ever 15-18 months minimum... That's worse than a Ducati superbike :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Something about a tool that's required for the job is stupid expensive? And that the dealer rapes you for the work...I don't know, this was some many years ago when I was a young whippersnapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerdown Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Mine / checking out new rims and tires. The 944 does have some quirks such as the timing belt, balance belt and water pump that do need changed every 30k miles or 3 years. They also can have the oil cooler seal ( oil pan) that can crap out and get coolant in the crank oil which means new rod bearings. I haven't driven mine much since shortly after getting it it went into winter storage but they are a helluva lot of fun to drive! If you have other questions or want me to take a gander at it let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 If it were me, I'd probably hold out for a well sorted car. Who know's how much more it'll need once it's running. Unless it's stupid cheap and there's no way to lose money.What happened to the whole building a motor for the WRX idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hammer down, sitting in yours was the reason I started thinking about getting one TJ, I decided I'd rather just grab a new turbo, fix all the boost leaks, and stick with a stage 2 car for now. 280 bhp is more than enough, and I'd rather have 2 fun cars than 1 really fast car lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 I found the car you are looking at. Looks pretty decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 He sold it today :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerdown Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 That sucks. I'll keep my eyes open for a decent one. They do say the cheapest Porsche will be the most expensive to own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 No they're belts I believe, and I've read that it should be done ever 15-18 months minimum... That's worse than a Ducati superbike :/ +1 on Ducati services being often. I got my desmo jobs done like twice a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Also, get a 914, drop in a 350 chevy and stance the fuck out of it with some 16x10.5 wheels. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/2927264144.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 hell no.... my uncle had one of those back in the day; Ferrari type maintenance, 318i type performance, and Audi reliability... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN! Thats hatin'. Ryan, just buy a 1972 Porsche 911 Carrera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Its not hatin, that's the damn troof! Those were some of the least reliable Porsches ever made. Even today the parts are crazy overpriced, there's no aftermarket support/help for cheaper quality parts, they look like dog turds, and the performance is severely lacking compared to most cars.. Its a glass turd that costs $2k a year to keep running for the 3 days a year you wanna drive it.. Honestly, I might just buy this instead of another car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexw Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Ryan, no.Don't be lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerdown Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I agree on the 928- they were and are crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Ryan, no. Don't be lame. pppffffff whatchu talkin 'bout foo?? Its a Ducati bro! I agree on the 928- they were and are crap I remember my uncle just standing there talking about how beautiful and awesome they were, and all I could think was "damn that thing is hideous!".. Then he started talking about how much the parts costs, and I couldn't believe they sold a single one off the showroom floor lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 If you want a good budget German car thats fun and not too expensive to maintain, I hear the 1984-1991 BMW 3 series are nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I liek dem wit da v6 dat I see on CL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Yerp, relay relieabel! V-6 pwr! Dey evun go fur 300,000 miles davis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 wil run forever its a bmw verry rare very fast will sale fast call no emails !*does not provide phone number* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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