Starter went out about a month after I bought the car, cost me around $200.00 dollars.
After about 5,000 miles the master cylinder also went out, that cost around $80.00 and took a few hours of work, but no big deal.
My ignition wires needed to be replaced, I found a set for $89.00 that have performed very well. And other than an oil change, and changing the belts on the car, I've had no other problems from it.
The car handles like a dream, best handling car I've ever driven and will probably ever drive.
The initial investment is well worth it, I bought my 944 at the age of 16. I have an average job, do all the mechanical work myself and I've been very fortunate with it. Anything is attainable and the upkeep on this car isn't bad at all if you maintain it.
This car turns heads, the rear of the car is a little unattractive, but there are things you can do to that.
You mention things to make the rear more attractive. Can you be specific? The car is overall beautiful, but the tail lights are hideous! :)
To me, the rear end is pretty, and it's what others see in the corners, or cruising at highway speeds like a dream.
Seriously, you can buy a Euro rear skirt under bumper body trim, covers up the spare tire and underside, that takes away from it's clean lines.
Why Dr. Porsche didn't do this originally, is beyond me.
Almost like have a piece of your body showing that nobody wants to see...
BTW 84' handled great in the rain at 90/mph, don't do this at home.
Put good tires on it, you can tell the difference.
Work done: Clutch master, exhaust, broken washer pump and/or reservoir.
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