1982 Porsche 924 review from Australia and New Zealand
"If you can find one - buy it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump failed.
Sunroof seals broke.
Various electrical failures.
Cold start problems.
Ripped the oil sump out the car going over a pothole too fast.
General comments?
Handles beautifully despite limited acceleration and stopping power.
Fairly cheap to fix and maintain these days, and insurance costs are very low.
Despite the derision of some Porsche 'purists', this car is a joy to own, and one that I would be very reluctant to ever sell.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2L petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 117000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 165000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Audi Fox |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2004 |