1986 Porsche 944 Turbo

Summary:

A high performance bargain!

Faults:

The timing belts have been replaced. Air-conditioner needs to be recharged. C-v joints, brake line, engine mounts, needed replaced. The interior was not up to par. Dash board cracked due to armor-all.

General Comments:

This Porsche is the best handling sports car I've owned so far. I just bought this car not too long ago. I feel I was at the right place at the right time. I bought my 944 Turbo for $6,000 even. The miles are good, I have every service record done to it. It has a modified racing chip, plus beefy 968 rims. The front tires are 245/45 17's and 255/45 17's in the rear. I did have a 99 Honda Civic Si. All tricked out, but hell if any of those little rice rockets can keep up to this 944. I believe this is the best car for the money, if you could find a good one! But make sure it's a turbo because personally the plain 944 is just too slow.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th August, 2003

9th Oct 2003, 19:28

Yeah I'm 16 years old and my first car is a Porsche 944. OK OK its not turbo, but still. I paid $1400 dollars for it from a guy that had to get rid of his toy because his wife wanted a house. I've had it for a year and it has had no problems at all. I just got a paint job and I have to say its the best car in my highschool parking lot. I'm very glad that I put a 1400 dollar investment in this car (all my money my parents didn't pay any).

21st May 2004, 07:05

My "86" 944 Turbo came to New Zealand from the US. It was converted to right hand drive and from all accounts a lot of money was spent on it. It was a great car to drive and worth putting up with all the bad jokes about porsche drivers. I had a bad run which cost me a lot of money. I had trouble with the fuel gauge not working all the time (that was a minor problem). I had to replace an engine mount (not cheap). But the major was that a balance shaft bearing broke and damaged the inlet injectors etc. Basically I had to get parts from Germany to fix it. The last straw was when the clutch packed up. I got that fixed and traded it in the next day. Repairs aren't cheap... But what a ride. I loved that car just the same.

22nd Mar 2005, 10:24

I'd say the n/a 944's performance is good, as I have owned an '88 S (16v), but it pales in comparison to the turbo. The average n/a doesn't have the brakes, transmission, suspension, aerodynamics, looks, or turbo. N/A cars are rewarding, and are definitely superior autocross machines, but for open road performance four-cylinder engines need forced induction to really shine.

1986 Porsche 944 4 cylinder

Summary:

The number 1 example of pure driving pleasure

Faults:

The A/C alternator switch that tells the fan when to come on broke at 126,000 miles.

Need to replace right windshield bracket.

General Comments:

I drive up a part of highway 9 every day to get to my house, and every time, the car amazes me with its incredable handling ability. I wasted a 2001 Audi A4 in the curves the other day.

Very comfortable interior; almost no cabin noise.

For a 4 cylinder, 131 mph just always seems to impress.

Every one at my school refers to me as "the kid with the Porsche". I never get tired of giving rides :)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 3rd August, 2003

7th Mar 2007, 10:07

I have an '87 non-turbo, and I'm called "The kid with a Porsche" too. It's a great feeling when people ask you about it, but it gets annoying when civics and eclipses try to race me. Since I live in the south, there's plenty of twisty back roads to spank them on.

I wish my car was a manual, but since I paid $6500 for mine (It has 48,000 miles) I'm going to keep it for a while.