Faults:

Horn not working, washer bottle leak.

General Comments:

Very reliable classic car, gets the looks when you drive by. Not the fastest car by todays standards, but a great drive none of the less, a proper drivers car, plus it says porsche on the front.

Faults:

Electric window only on passenger side not working.

Brake light keeps filling with water.

Electric wing mirrors don't work.

General Comments:

Finally bought my long lasting dream, sometimes dreams don't live up to what you expect, but this little 924 really does, I've driven faster cars, but for some reason it lets you know what's going on underneath you, no power steering so the wife doesn't want to have a go he he.

The front is really spacious, but the back is quite cramped and with no seat belts the kids can't come either (another good point). I'm still smiling now after taking it for a spin this morning, and being Christmas day, there was not a bit of traffic on the road.

Faults:

Exhaust manifold stud broken inside block.

Tailgate boot seal leaks.

Heated rear window does not work.

General Comments:

My Porsche 924 turbo is 22 years old and is still in excellent condition with very little signs of rusting.

The performance and handling is still a match for many modern cars although it can be a little slow off the mark due to the awkward gear change from 1st to 2nd gear. However, when the engine gets in its stride at about 3,000 revs the acceleration is brilliant.

The interior is still in first class condition with no signs of wear on the seats. The heater is superb and keeps me warm even in the coldest weather.

The seats are quite comfortable even on long distance motorway journeys.

Most parts are cheap and easy to obtain although any jobs connected with the turbo can be quite labour intensive. Overall it has been quite cheap to run and maintain and it has been very reliable.

The car still turns heads and attracts admiring glances. The 924 turbo models are becoming increasingly rare and I would definitely recommend them as a good entry level model to Porsche ownership.

Faults:

First gear synchro ring is very worn and requires the gearbox main shaft to be replaced - Very expensive (£1000 for the part alone!) so beware if you are thinking of buying a 924 Turbo! This problem manifests itself as difficulty in slotting the gearbox into first gear especially when changing from 2nd into first.

Hydraulic clutch slave cylinder leaked. Slave cylinder replaced.

Drive shaft bolt missing (not dangerous if only one missing)

Badly corroded fuel lines and brake pipes.

Badly worn front seats.

Gear knob leather perished.

Leaking front shock absorber.

General Comments:

Absolutely stunning performance for the money : 0-60 in about 7 seconds and 140MPH top speed. 50/50 weight distribution (since the gearbox is at the back) and therefore very pleasant handling. The vehicle rolls a bit on cornering as shock absorbers are a bit soft, but can be replaced with Bilstein sport inserts at the front (if the vehicle has Sachs screw in type struts) and completely new shocks at the back. Seat is very low in cabin, so beware if you are shorter than 5ft6". Steering wheel can foul your legs if you are tall so beware if you are 6ft+. Gear change is a bit slow, but in gear acceleration is fantastic. Turbo lag is monumental, but once 3000 revs arrives, be prepared for a push in the back especially off the line in first gear! If the road is long and clear ahead at the lights, be prepared to leave the plebs behind you over the horizon!