1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S review from North America
"German engineering for a low price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front timing and balance shaft tensioners and pulleys were all mangled, as were front seals and head gasket when purchased ($4000).
70000 miles radiator cracked ($350)
76000 miles clutch worn badly ($750)
General comments?
Not for the financially unstable as large costs can arrise suddenly and unexplanably. Car had 250Hp stock, I have a autothority stage 2 chip, boost controller, removed catalytic converter, added B+B exhaust and added a k+n cone filter setup. Dynoed at 317Hp and 328 Ft/Lbs. Extremely quick car now, I own a 2001 corvette and I am certain it would keep up to if not beat it in every way. A great sleeper car as it is a bronze color and people always think its just another crap 924-944. These cars would be worth $35000-$40000 if they didn't have such high maintanence costs.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Fiero |
| Date of Entry | 29th May, 2005 |