1986 Porsche 944 Turbo review from North America
"The more you drive this car- the more obsessive the ownership experience becomes"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil, coolant leaks abound.
Seats, dash worn badly.
Power mirrors need to be rewired.
Sunroof leaks, and partially operable.
Poor road conditions resulted in bent tie rod end.
Shifter in need of refreshing (bushings, adjust linkage)
General comments?
Seriously fast in stock form, rivaling 90% of new cars built today.
Decent fuel consumption.
Turbo boost is addictive, with intense pull at full boost- other vehicles just disappear rapidly.
Timeless good looks, that never fails to turn heads even today- I still cannot find a single bad angle to view this car at.
Handling is what you would expect from cars costing $100,000 or more.
Extremely easy to self-service.
Build quality is excellent throughout.
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| A beautiful and well designed machine |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Intercooled turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Porsche 944 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd January, 2005 |