Porche 944 question

[Fkutyba at aol.com]

On the contrary.
 
Out here on the left coast..............  I think the 944 is a great  car and 
can be a very reliable daily driver, You mentioned a 87 944 s which  would 
mean its 16v car.. I know those cars have been very problematic, if the  timing 
belt fails all hell brakes loose, more so than in a 8v 944. Because of  the 
design of the cylinder head and the dual cams. When the belt brakes you are  
pretty much buying a complete cylinder head... ( Not in-expensive).
 
I have had several 944 over the years and one has logged over 280k miles on  
the original engine...... with regular maintenance..  And gone through one  
clutch. The car is currently being run in the NASA 944 cup series........... 
 
I think the biggest pitfall with these cars is that they can be had for  
pennies on the dollar and most people think that extends to the parts and the  
labor involved in maintaining the vehicle over time. It just doesn't ...  The 944 
was way ahead of its time in terms of engineering and design........ 
 
I would suggest trying to find a car with service records and a good  
history.. The difference between a neglected car and a good driving car is  usually 
no more than $1000-$1500 at times.
 
As with any Porsche find the newest car you can find and afford. The 944  
evolved into a better car over the years..  I would look at getting  anything 
later than 86 model year. 
Make sure the clutch has been serviced. the timing belt waterpump and  
tensioner have been replaced along with all the front end seals......... Lastly  see 
if the heater control works becouse they are pricey also.. Other than that  
service it regularly and you will enjoy many happy satisfied miles......  
 

Fabryce Kutyba
Global Motorsports Group, Inc
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Porsche Performance Defined.