1983 Porsche 944 Lux 2.5

Summary:

The best car for £3K you can buy

Faults:

Power Steering Pump went after a week, had it replaced under warranty.

Driver Electric mirror broken by some lout kicking it

Creak from Suspension, just needed greasing

Power Steering Belt was loose

Slight wear in drivers seat.

Electric Ariel stopped working.

General Comments:

Not as quick a some hot hatches of today, but hey its not a shopping cart in drag like hot hatches

Handling out of this world

1st gear a little short

Vibration at idle a little annoying

924 style dash looked down upon by newer 944 owners, but I think its more sportier than the oval dash model anyway

Never skimp on a 944 its not worth it, always fit the best if possible.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th July, 2003

18th Dec 2005, 13:39

Your vibration at idle is most likely due to a worn engine mount, a relatively inexpensive repair ($100-200).

1983 Porsche 944 lux 2.5 litre 8v

Summary:

A modern classic offering 'new car' appeal

Faults:

N/S Torsion Bar snapped during first week!! (Scary)

Interior wetter than a mermaids bra. (Due to rust hole under battery tray)

Electric window motor stopped working however just required dismantling, freeing & and cleaning.

Front ball joints replaced.

Belts replaced whilst investigating oil leak at rear of cam housing. (Bolts rattling loose caused rear cover gasket to fail.)

Starter motor solenoid sticks occasionally.

General Comments:

The car is fairly tail happy in the wet if driven too enthusiastically.

The engine produces a considerable amount of 'drone' at motorway cruising speeds.

The 'Air Metering Device' controlling the fuel/air mixture, causes considerable restriction when attempting to fit a 'free flow induction kit'.

The car is strong as an Ox, and continues to provide me with hours of posing and racing fun.

Aftermarket or 'pattern' parts are readily available and high quality, making ownership affordable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd October, 2002