Got a chance to buy a 944, pritty shabby looking, i know these were a 'cheep; option, any leads on prices, i dont know the year as yet!
thanks in advance
Andy
VolksFolks ·
Aussieveedubbers · General Chit Chat
Porsche 944, what they worth?
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/47678/porsche-944-what-they-worth
toecutter ·
Hope this helps a bit....
1987 to 1991 where the better built models.
1987 to 1991 where the better built models.
66deluxe ·
Ive seen them as cheap as 3 grand and up to 25 grand depending on the model, but the later models are the go. I looked into getting one a few years back but didn't commit cause if i buy a porsche it has to have a flat 6 not and inline 4. Other than that they are a good all round sports car. The brakes and suspension can be takin out and put in a bug, that s what i have done to my bug. Also ring porschapart in melbourne as they are always selling them for 944 racing series, hope this helps, cheers Damien.
Grey 57 ·
Yep I agree with 66Deluxe, the prices are all over the place. But I also recon they are a future classic and grabbing one now is a great plan. Way better looking than a 924. 👍
VolksFolks ·
Hey all, cheers for the comments, thay are asking $3.5k, they are a in line 4?, well didnt know that eh! was hoping for flat 4/6, may go and have a looky and get some info for you chaps, never looked at a porsche before as they have always been out of my league, will have a 911 one day i promise myself, must be white with red! sweet
Andy
Andy
VolksFolks ·
1303Steve ·
Peter_Jones ·
They're awesome handling cars. 48/52 weight split 50/50 under brakes. Front engine, rear gearbox. The 924s were a 2L K-Jet Audi motor the 944s were a 2L Porsche motor. Great fun to push to the limit, when they get out of shape they just drift off line - both ends go at once, back off the throttle and they snap back into line. I've had 2 924s but the 944s are much better cars.
5 speed box, 50 km/h in each gear! Genuine 250 km/h top speed!
Someone tries to pass you on the freeway, you reach for 3rd, if they're still with you at 150 look accross, smile and grab a handful of 4th gear, I never needed 5th, most cars don't do more than 160 - 180 tops!
At 220 they just settle down as the aerodynamics kick in, and handle better than a commodore at 60.
A 924/944 of any given year will out handle the 911 of the same year. (But the 911 will out power the 924/944).
There were even faster turbo ones too!
PJ
5 speed box, 50 km/h in each gear! Genuine 250 km/h top speed!
Someone tries to pass you on the freeway, you reach for 3rd, if they're still with you at 150 look accross, smile and grab a handful of 4th gear, I never needed 5th, most cars don't do more than 160 - 180 tops!
At 220 they just settle down as the aerodynamics kick in, and handle better than a commodore at 60.
A 924/944 of any given year will out handle the 911 of the same year. (But the 911 will out power the 924/944).
There were even faster turbo ones too!
PJ
byronbus ·
Old mate in grafton, cant remember his name, but someone will know has one, test drove it once, was crap...
Andy stop fiddling with yourself and get that bloody PMG bus on the road...
Andy stop fiddling with yourself and get that bloody PMG bus on the road...
toecutter ·
Hey Andy
The picture you have posted is a CS and would cost up to the $150,000 mark. 57 right hand versions were made and it is very rare to find one for sale.There is one CS in Perth but only comes out on show and shine days. The CS was the first street racer with no luxury items, air con ,radioetc etc. Got a brochure of it somewhere, but where......mmm
Another drama you have to look out for in the 924 - 944 range are the electrics. If its got electrial problems dont touch it unless you want to re-wire the whole car.
[ Edited on 7-1-06 by toecutter ]
The picture you have posted is a CS and would cost up to the $150,000 mark. 57 right hand versions were made and it is very rare to find one for sale.There is one CS in Perth but only comes out on show and shine days. The CS was the first street racer with no luxury items, air con ,radioetc etc. Got a brochure of it somewhere, but where......mmm
Another drama you have to look out for in the 924 - 944 range are the electrics. If its got electrial problems dont touch it unless you want to re-wire the whole car.
[ Edited on 7-1-06 by toecutter ]
StenGuns ·
Wasn't the 73 RS Carrera 2.7L the first?
toecutter wrote:Hey Andy
The picture you have posted is a CS and would cost up to the $150,000 mark. 57 right hand versions were made and it is very rare to find one for sale.There is one CS in Perth but only comes out on show and shine days. The CS was the first street racer with no luxury items, air con ,radioetc etc. Got a brochure of it somewhere, but where......mmm
Another drama you have to look out for in the 924 - 944 range are the electrics. If its got electrial problems dont touch it unless you want to re-wire the whole car.
[ Edited on 7-1-06 by toecutter ]
squizy ·
Hey Andy my bro used to have one (not the bro in Tassie at the moment though). Make sure it's a 944, not a 924. I think around 1985 they shifted to a slightly larger motor too (maybe up from 2.5 to 2.7). They go great, handle brilliantly, and the ergo's are much better than a 911. The steering is very, very heavy at slow speeds, but weights up nicely as you get moving. Depending on the year, I've seen them go from $8k to $25k - so this one is cheap, but may be a 924 at that price.
VolksFolks ·
Peter_Jones wrote:They're awesome handling cars. 48/52 weight split 50/50 under brakes. Front engine, rear gearbox. The 924s were a 2L K-Jet Audi motor the 944s were a 2L Porsche motor. Great fun to push to the limit, when they get out of shape they just drift off line - both ends go at once, back off the throttle and they snap back into line. I've had 2 924s but the 944s are much better cars.
5 speed box, 50 km/h in each gear! Genuine 250 km/h top speed!
Someone tries to pass you on the freeway, you reach for 3rd, if they're still with you at 150 look accross, smile and grab a handful of 4th gear, I never needed 5th, most cars don't do more than 160 - 180 tops!
At 220 they just settle down as the aerodynamics kick in, and handle better than a commodore at 60.
A 924/944 of any given year will out handle the 911 of the same year. (But the 911 will out power the 924/944).
There were even faster turbo ones too!
PJ
Hi Peter, bit exy eh, but aitit nice!!
may get a white one and do a replica in a few years?
Bruce, i have very nearly all i need for the PNG, Valla will be its debut (fingers crossed)
Squizzy, thanks for the info, i may go give it a run today and get some piccies for you's all to see!
thanks guys you have beem very helpful, exept Bruce, full of shiat haha
Andy
VolksFolks ·
Update, i did a search on the rego number today and seems its a 924 1979 model, its manual too, as you did say squizzy am i to stay clear of this car?
what do i look for on these 924's..
thanks again
Andy
what do i look for on these 924's..
thanks again
Andy
VolksFolks ·
1. Another drama you have to look out for in the 924 - 944 range are the electrics. If its got electrial problems dont touch it unless you want to re-wire the whole car.
2. The 924s were a 2L K-Jet Audi motor
3. test drove it once, was crap...
4. 1987 to 1991 where the better built models.
2. The 924s were a 2L K-Jet Audi motor
3. test drove it once, was crap...
4. 1987 to 1991 where the better built models.
crewcabconnection ·
your mad Andy - you started this thread, and now givin' yerself tips onwhat to look for...lol...I love it. 924s are gay as. For old maids, right up there with Nissan Z Cars. What are you thinking??????Too much Brandy pudding over Xmas I fear.
DubCrazy ·
924= the poor mans porka, wouldnt touch one with a barge pole, horried nasty little things they are, cant honestly say one thing about them that is good....
steff,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
steff,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
tinman ·
My mate has a white 944 and it's sweet as. V8, only prob is it's auto... Why anyone would make a sports car in auto is just criminal if you ask me.
He payed like 28g for his with 88thou on the clock, thing was in excellent condition. Until he got hold of it. Not it sits in the front yard while he takes the company car to work, oh and the touch park against the concret pillion didn't help either. [sigh]
Anyway when something goes wrong on this thing, he pays BIG TIME for it. His account gets smacked around like an old maid everytime he takes it to get repairs or a service. He doesn't skimp on the service centre because he wants quality work but he pays through the teeth for it.
I'd stay well away from the 924. DubCrazy is right, nasty little things.
Better to stick with the VW's mate. Easier and cheaper to deal with.
He payed like 28g for his with 88thou on the clock, thing was in excellent condition. Until he got hold of it. Not it sits in the front yard while he takes the company car to work, oh and the touch park against the concret pillion didn't help either. [sigh]
Anyway when something goes wrong on this thing, he pays BIG TIME for it. His account gets smacked around like an old maid everytime he takes it to get repairs or a service. He doesn't skimp on the service centre because he wants quality work but he pays through the teeth for it.
I'd stay well away from the 924. DubCrazy is right, nasty little things.
Better to stick with the VW's mate. Easier and cheaper to deal with.
squizy ·
924 = 👎 give it a miss unless it's a GT Turbo model - which I doubt.
62deluxe ·
Sad poser car really. You'd look good!!!! LOL
VolksFolks ·
just what i thought fella, thanks.62deluxe wrote:Sad poser car really. You'd look good!!!! LOL
was thinking about track use, club car etc, but i think i will stay with the mk1 golf, heaps more fun ay..
crewcabconnection ·
Barbie Pink Cabrio Mk1 - noice.
Rural Baja ·
On top gear, jerermy got a 944 for 900 quid.
Sold it for 1600 quid
Sold it for 1600 quid
Rural Baja ·
DubCrazy wrote:924= the poor mans porka, wouldnt touch one with a barge pole, horried nasty little things they are, cant honestly say one thing about them that is good....
steff,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I can. They can bring $50 at the wreckers!!:beer