1986 Porsche 944 review from North America
"Porsche, there is no substitute"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission was in need of some repair.
Fuel pump.
New timing belt (this was done as a preventive measure).
Balance shaft seals, and several belt tensioners.
General comments?
I bought this car to replace my 84' 944. I was having some minor issues with the 84' that were corrected in the 1985.5 upgrade to the 944 line.
I've been a Porsche 944 fan since they showed up in the U.S. back in 83'. I'm now on my 2nd one and still loving the way the car fits like a glove.
The power curve seems to pick up at about 3800 rpm. Until then, you may just as well be driving a late 80's Camry with the 4 cylinder motor.
As stated in every other review, this car handles like nothing else. It is extremely forgiving when pushed to the limit.
The exterior design is pure automotive genius.
It does require good maintenance to keep it from becoming a huge burden. Just be sure to change the timing belt every 30K and keep your eye on the water pump and oil cooler and this car will never let you down.
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| A beautiful and well designed machine |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 In line 4, SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 129000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 133000 miles |
| Previous car | Porsche 944 |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2007 |