1988 Porsche 944 review from North America
"Great to drive and own,.It may be an 1988 model, but Porsche still charges 2005 prices for parts"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Flywheel vibration dampener cracked at about 75,000 miles. Seats have started to wear badly, but one must consider the age. Engine flywheel heat scored, and the flyheel required resurfacing, and the flywheel vibration dampener replaced at 164,000 miles. Water pump replaced every 50,000 miles along with the timing belts and associated running gear. The car's alternator and radiator, thermostat replaced between 115,000-135,000 miles. Power steering rack and pinon unit replaced at approx 150,000 miles.
General comments?
I consider this a fabulous handling car. It has been driven on winding roads, straight roads, desert reads, mountain roads and the result is always the same. The car rides like it is on rails. The 944 has been pretty reliable. I wish Porsche had just given it more power as an automatic.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 liter gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 11688 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177560 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Econoline |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2005 |