1983 Porsche 944 Lux review from Australia and New Zealand
"Just love it - when it dies I will throw it out and be happy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brake rotors split and had to be replaced.
Shockies at 110k miles.
General comments?
This car has been, and still is great to drive, OK almost all the quick (and not so quick) rice burners are quicker. But cover 400 miles and you want to turn around and go back - just for fun. (still 2007)
I did remove the drive belt for the balance shafts. Might have made the engine a bit lumpier, but it was lumpy to start with. Again I love this.
I love the low steering wheel and restricted leg room, which has often been cited as a fault. It also has no power steering.
Economic - oh yeah.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Jaguar MK2 |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2007 |