1987 Porsche 944 S review from North America
"Outstanding car. It is built to perfection. German engineering is just genius"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ball joints are worn.
Suspension has loosened up a bit.
Shifter is loose.
I work at Midwest Eurosport, a race shop affiliated with Pca (Porsche Club of America), so it can be all fixed or replaced with race parts.
General comments?
My 944 S is a rare S; it's the 2.7 liter engine vs the regular 2.5.
The car is slick, and many new OEM or aftermarket parts are available online, which helps for those who find a car with not repairable body work; you can get carbon fiber, fiberglass or aluminum pieces.
The seats are nice and sporty, but for racing I needed to put lighter seats in, so I've got the new Sparco Evo 2 seat in black and red.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 136000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th May, 2008 |