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Re: 944 N/A Picture Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:12 pm
by ADennis11
Here’s a decent shot of my 86. She’s far from perfect but getting better every day.
Re: 944 N/A Picture Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:31 pm
by Arne2
ADennis11 wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:12 pm
Here’s a decent shot of my 86. She’s far from perfect but getting better every day.
Phone dials look so good on a 944. The '84 944 I refurbed a few years back had Fuchs, but I changed it to phone dials. Transaxle cars are the best phone dial application!
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Re: 944 N/A Picture Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:46 pm
by blueline
Hootis wrote: Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:45 pm
One for summer. One for winter. They are both my sons. He’s 9 lol.
Welcome to Carpokes! Looks kinda cold where you are!
Glad you got your son started early on the car thing - he'll be better off for it, for sure.
And the puppy dog! I imagine he (or she) is glad to be inside. By the way, we have an active pet thread so check it out and add your pup's pics to the thread!
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Re: 944 N/A Picture Thread
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:49 pm
by blueline
ADennis11 wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:12 pm
Here’s a decent shot of my 86. She’s far from perfect but getting better every day.
Your 944 looks great! It's refreshing to see how many 944 fans and keepers of the faith there are, as Carpokes has certainly proved.
By the way, welcome to Carpokes - glad you found us and joined up. Enjoy!
Re: 944 N/A Picture Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:41 am
by jorruss
I already own a 987.2 Boxster and a 958.2 Cayenne GTS, but I'm thinking about buying this nice '86.
Who wants to talk me out of it?
What am I getting myself into here?
Re: 944 N/A Picture Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:28 am
by blueline
jorruss wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:41 am
I already own a 987.2 Boxster and a 958.2 Cayenne GTS, but I'm thinking about buying this nice '86.
Who wants to talk me out of it?
What am I getting myself into here?
I'm probably the last one to be able to answer your question properly but plenty of others here will have input.
However, it is sobering to be reminded that 1986 model cars are well past the age to qualify for "Antique Vehicle" plates.
Re: 944 N/A Picture Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 7:53 am
by jorruss
Yeah, it's (gasp) 38 years old! Good news is, Porsche people tend to take good car of their cars and this one looks pretty well looked after. Plus the registration and insurance are far cheaper for cars in FL with antique plates!
I'm just worried that it will turn into a money pit.
blueline wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:28 am
jorruss wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:41 am
I already own a 987.2 Boxster and a 958.2 Cayenne GTS, but I'm thinking about buying this nice '86.
Who wants to talk me out of it?
What am I getting myself into here?
I'm probably the last one to be able to answer your question properly but plenty of others here will have input.
However, it is sobering to be reminded that 1986 model cars are well past the age to qualify for "Antique Vehicle" plates.
Re: 944 N/A Picture Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 9:30 am
by Tom
Looks like someone has been putting effort into that car, with fuel lines, hood pad, painted cam tower, etc. The date on the oil filter is a bit old but not bad. Interior looks good too. Worth asking if the timing belts have been done recently. If not, that will be your first cost. If you are a DIY kind of guy, I'd say the 944 is no more of a money pit than most cars its age. While the values are climbing, the relatively low values make paying shop rates for maintenance and repairs hard to swallow. Like most cars, it comes down to price, miles, condition, and maintenance history. That said, I'd take a lower-mile, well maintained car with a higher price over any cheap-neglected car. Even on a DIY basis, costs can add up fast if the car has lots a issues from the start...
Re: 944 N/A Picture Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:10 am
by jorruss
This car was checked out at the local Porsche dealership ($2600!!) in preparation for the sale, but I will still have my indy mechanic check it out. He's a 944 specialist and knows exactly what to check for, like the aforementioned timing belt, fuel lines, etc. I'd much rather invest what's needed now than be stuck on the side of the road later!
Tom wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 9:30 am
Looks like someone has been putting effort into that car, with fuel lines, hood pad, painted cam tower, etc. The date on the oil filter is a bit old but not bad. Interior looks good too. Worth asking if the timing belts have been done recently. If not, that will be your first cost. If you are a DIY kind of guy, I'd say the 944 is no more of a money pit than most cars its age. While the values are climbing, the relatively low values make paying shop rates for maintenance and repairs hard to swallow. Like most cars, it comes down to price, miles, condition, and maintenance history. That said, I'd take a lower-mile, well maintained car with a higher price over any cheap-neglected car. Even on a DIY basis, costs can add up fast if the car has lots a issues from the start...
Re: 944 N/A Picture Thread
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:23 am
by blueline
jorruss wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:10 am
This car was checked out at the local Porsche dealership ($2600!!) in preparation for the sale, but I will still have my indy mechanic check it out. He's a 944 specialist and knows exactly what to check for, like the aforementioned timing belt, fuel lines, etc. I'd much rather invest what's needed now than be stuck on the side of the road later!
Very wise! Any way that you can get a copy of the dealership's report too? That might help both you and your mechanic, especially if certain critical specs were detailed in the report.
