YACT: Buying a porsche 944?

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: halik
And Zen, to replace the cluch on most cars you'll need to remove the exhaust, loosen up the engine mounts and get other stuff in the way (rear driveshaft and front half axles in case of my audi)... and you're two steps away from pulling the tranny out of the car. That's not really Porsche thing, many cars need that (especially anythign awd)

I know that most cars require that. But remember that the shop time for most cars isn't 16 hours of labor to do that either.

They're good cars, I love them. I've had three after all. But they take maintenance and attention to little things, and if you have a mechanic do it, you're looking at a rarer skill. You will need a Porsche mechanic (NOT dealer) who works on the water-cooled cars, there are more than a few "Porsche" shops that won't work on the 944.

The 944 is a great car, very solid when maintained, but it's very expensive and very time-consuming to bring one back from the edge.

If you've got the time and the drive to do things right, I say go for it. Just remember that they can be intensely frustrating. They're also 17-24 years old, and old stuff is old stuff. Parts are going to be wearing out.

ZV

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
To buy a pre 90's 944, you are going to need the cash...not many are financing them, if any.

Bull. Capitol One will finance one just fine.

ZV

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: alkemyst
To buy a pre 90's 944, you are going to need the cash...not many are financing them, if any.

Bull. Capitol One will finance one just fine.

ZV

I didn't say not anyone is financing them...just not many.

 

[slatr]

I want one.. guards red .. mmm good!

 

[Rogodin2]

I looked into buying one too. 952!

You better be getting a turbo or an S2.

Rogo

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: alkemyst
To buy a pre 90's 944, you are going to need the cash...not many are financing them, if any.

Bull. Capitol One will finance one just fine.

ZV

I didn't say not anyone is financing them...just not many.

The "if any" clearly implies that you didn't think anyone would. And it's not like Capitol One is some little fly-by-night operation. He shouldn't have any trouble whatsoever getting financing if he wants it.

ZV

 

[Chaotic42]

Whatever you do, don't park it next to a construction area and let it get scratched up and dirty. There's a Porsche driver in my building who lets his car get completely covered by dust and deep scratches.

I cry a little when I walk by it.

 

[nonameo]

here's a question for you. What exactly are you looking for in a car? We may be able to help you find something you would like better.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: alkemyst
To buy a pre 90's 944, you are going to need the cash...not many are financing them, if any.

Bull. Capitol One will finance one just fine.

ZV

I didn't say not anyone is financing them...just not many.

The "if any" clearly implies that you didn't think anyone would. And it's not like Capitol One is some little fly-by-night operation. He shouldn't have any trouble whatsoever getting financing if he wants it.

ZV

I was talking about not many people are financing them, not financing companies offering high rate loans on older cars.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Whatever you do, don't park it next to a construction area and let it get scratched up and dirty. There's a Porsche driver in my building who lets his car get completely covered by dust and deep scratches.

I cry a little when I walk by it.

Dr. Ferdinand Porsche was once asked what he thought about the way people were keeping their Porsches in pristine condition all the time.

His response: "It makes me sad. My cars were meant to be driven, not polished."

The only thing that keeps me from driving my 951 every day is that it leaks in the rain and can't fit extra people if I want to bring friends along.

To alkemyst; I apologise, I mis-understood what you had meant. You're right that many buyers are choosing that option.

ZV

 

[alkemyst]

Yeah I agree with that. Drive your cars.

My brother has a 996 as a total daily driver. Saying he covers 2k miles a month is an understatement. Many tell him he should buy some type of honda/toyota to travel back and forth as his car will be worth nothing when he wants another.

His reply is always, I am not looking to get anything out of this car when I am done with it. I am looking to get the most out of it while I am driving it.