1987 Porsche 944 Turbo review from North America
"Exotic beauty for a fraction of the cost"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Pasenger side Ball-Joint worn out, and needed to replace a complete Control-Arm as Porsche doesn't offer Ball Joint replacements.
Water Pump and thermostat were just replaced, very expensive to fix, but must be done to avoid engine damage.
Timing Belt replaced, timing belt must be replaced about every 30,000 miles to avoid severe engine damage.
Sun Roof leaking.
General comments?
This car is seriously fast and the handling is just great.
When it's cleaned and waxed it gives an impression of a new car, and turns heads every time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 119000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 129800 miles |
| Previous car | Porsche 944 |
| Date of Entry | 17th March, 2005 |