1987 Porsche 944 S review from North America
"Amazing handling and performance but at a high price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter motor.
Clutch.
Engine mounts.
CV joints.
General comments?
The 944 problem areas are well known, and are mostly wear and tear. Do all required updates (i.e. motor mounts) and do ALL scheduled servicing (i.e. timing belt every 60 K) and these cars will not let you down!
These are great cars to drive, but be wary of the cheap selling prices - they do require a big budget to keep them serviced properly, and make certain that all records and servicing have been performed prior to purchase.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 190 |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2000 |