1985 Porsche 944 review from Australia and New Zealand
"One of the nicest cars on the road still"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator rear housing
O2 sensor replaced
Clutch master cylinder
Oil leak.
General comments?
Positives:
Fantastic engine, with great mid range punch.
Amazingly fuel efficient (10L/100kms in daily driving).
Best handling car I've ever driven, keeps up with newer 911's around corners.
Perfect driving position.
Good luggage space.
Striking looks.
Negatives
Needs to be maintained carefully and often.
Expensive parts and labour.
Insurance is expensive.
Only cruel people think of putting anyone in the back seats.
Need the turbo if you want "real" performance.
This car opened my eyes. Pre-944 I drove my car. After a few weeks of owning this car I started to love cars and Porsches. It inspired me to learn about cars, enjoy long drives, enjoy short drives, improve my driving skills and buy car books and magazines.
Overall, it's a fantastic car and is amazing to own. The engine has as much smooth revving power as most cars available today. However, if money is a concern I'd consider buying a cheap Japanese car or something similar, but this car has potential to cost a lot of money over several years. Choose carefully when buying, and get a decent pre purchase inspection.
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| 1984 - 944 Standard Coupe 2.5 liter A car with which it is easy to develop a true love/hate relationship |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 4 Cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 92000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 117000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Telstar |
| Date of Entry | 6th November, 2003 |