1980 Porsche 924 review from North America
"Fast fun for a little money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seats had tears when purchased.
Several small oil leaks due to dry hoses.
Sunroof seal needed replaced.
General comments?
Purchased car for $1200. After some general maintenance, the car runs like a top. It is seriously fast with very little turbo lag. As my wife describes it, "You are running and then someone comes behind you and starts pushing you faster."
Handles better than anything I have ever driven. 90 degree turns easily at speed in 4th gear.
We owned a Cavalier and now a Jimmy for daily drivers, and the old 924 is by far our favorite. Has handling and speed, with fuel economy in the mid 20's mpg.
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| A poor example of a Porsche, going to be in the shop a lot |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1980 |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Turbo Series 1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 28th May, 2009 |