1985 Porsche 944 review from North America
"Ecstatic it's my first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Right after I bought it, the A/C broke. There has also been a nasty oil leak under the car.
Also, the car is not as quick as I had hoped for, but its still fun to drive. People will try to race you and it gets annoying. Oh, and cops notice you much much more.
General comments?
Its not as fast as the old family Audi V8, but its just so darn pretty it doesn't matter.
It really does handle effortlessly. When confidence in the car builds, you can really test how great the car is balanced. It's a head turner too, and I hate it when every punk who's seen "fast and the furious" wants to race me. This isn't a race car (the turbo is, however), this is a piece of art.
All in all, it's a wonderful car who won't disappoint in the long run.
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| 1984 - 944 Standard Coupe 2.5 liter A car with which it is easy to develop a true love/hate relationship |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi V8 Quattro |
| Date of Entry | 4th July, 2006 |