1985 Porsche 944 from North America - Comments

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.

I just purchased my first 944, a 1985 model. I was a big Chevy fan of Camaro's, now I know the true meaning of

"Porsche, there is no substitute"

Now I will use my Cadillac Escalade to tow the Porsche to events. Now I know what GM products are good for.

The odometer on my 85 944 early model. Not to say you have same problem. But on mine there is red gear that had just slid over. Slid it back in place. Hooked a drill up to it to check. And lo and behold, that was the problem. Hope this will help you.