1985 Porsche 944 review from North America

Alternator regulator destroyed the battery. Very easy to repair myself.

Rear wiper didn't work when I acquired the car. I spent no money, and just a little time to repair it.

The camshaft woodruff key sheared ($1.81 part, and a little time to repair by itself) ; resulting in a search for the problem. During that search I discovered a burned valve. In the long run it worked out for the best. I spent less money taking care of the problem before it grew.

Odometer failed recently.

This car is truly a Porsche. The majority of the parts are extremely expensive.

The best way to save money fixing this car is to learn how to do it yourself. I haven't spent as much on maintaining this car as someone who takes their car to the dealer. On the other hand; I like spending the time learning about my car.

This car truly handles like a dream. The only car that I have found in it's original price range that can out run it in a straight line, and on mountain roads is a Subaru WRX. It took a 17 year newer car with a Porsche engine to beat it all around. All other cars in it's price range fall short.

I had always been a huge Chevrolet fan until I acquired this car. Now the only Chevrolet I would want is a truck. If I want a car it has to be a Porsche; nothing else will do.