Porche 944 question

[Ed Kellock]

One thing I recall from a reliable source is that the timing belt job
on that particular car is an amazingly complicated affair involving
the balance shaft.

Ed

On Wed, 15 Dec 2004 14:51:29 -0500, Dave Head <v8q at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Read the 944 buyer's guide in the latest european car. They don't go for
> much, they cost an ungodly bundle to repair, and in pristine condition
> aren't worth much more unless its a turbo or cabriolet. Our local Audi
> club pres had one for a few years - came with over $25K in receipts,
> owner was a doctor who spared no expense. He dropped a ton into it and
> finally sold it for far less than he paid for it, not even counting the
> work he put into it.
> 
> Ben Swann wrote:
> 
> >I'm contemplating getting a '87 Porche 944 S(non-turbo) 5 speed trans.  It is in good shape but the Red paint has oxidized and needs major compounding or maybe paint, but I did not see any rust and no noticaeable dings.  Major mechanicals are in good condition, but need some exhaust repairs, timing belt, window switch fix, among some other minor by my standards fixes.  The car ran and drove well and appears to have been well maintained.
> >
> >I'm trying to see what kind of price these tend to go for.  Anyone know?  Any major caveats?  Once fixed to near pristine condition, what could I get for it without major haggling?
> >
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