1987 Porsche 944 review from North America
"I will never sell this car, ever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch Just recently replaced (original rubber clutch came apart over time).
All belts replaced.
Radiator hoses needed to be replaced.
Fuel line was rotted, needed to be replaced.
Small leak from power steering rack.
Suspension work.
New brake rotors.
Stereo is old and needs to be replaced.
Enough minor things to fill a novel.
General comments?
I love my 944, shes a money-pit, but shes worth it.
The handling is amazing, she tells you when the back end is about to kick out, the steering is responsive and toutchy. I can make turns and corners my brother can't dream of making with in his Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.
Engine is more than powerful enough for me, I've found that the cars more than willing to do anything I want, and it has more power then I'm comfortable using.
Great gas economy, I get about 25-30 mpg driving conservatively.
Interior is nice, fits me very well, and I'm a large guy (6'2").
This is a great car, be careful about buying them, make sure the one your getting is up to date with repairs, especially clutch work (cost me $2700 to get a new clutch installed by the local dealership).
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  | Not the best car ever built, but the best for the money. |
| 1986 - 944 Turbo 2.5 liter turbo Absolute automotive Nirvana! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 na Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 850 |
| Date of Entry | 19th November, 2005 |