<![CDATA[Porsche 944 opinions?]]>Gentlemen and ladies, I have found a 1985 944, 5 speed, 109k miles, for hella cheap. Thing is, it needs head work. I've found a set of completely refurbished heads on ebay for around $600.

Whats the general consensus on these cars? Anyone own one previously?

I like the idea of a cheap, well balanced, 30+ mpg hwy, and decent looking car.

I obviously still have the WRX to drive while I fixed the Porsche, and it could sit for as long as I needed while I fix it up and get it road worthy again. I'd also be considering a full suspension refresh, ground controls up front, and some fun days at Road America this summer..

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/559/porsche-944-opinionsRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:47:50 GMTFri, 30 Mar 2012 18:19:51 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:14:09 GMT]]>dont buy an 85 its the slowest car you will ever drive I have a friend who curently drives one and I have owned an 89 turbo in a past life they are fine cars not cheap but fun to drive just like any thing worth having

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6330https://wibimmers.com/post/6330Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:14:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:08:16 GMT]]>wil run forever its a bmw verry rare very fast will sale fast call no emails !

*does not provide phone number*

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6324https://wibimmers.com/post/6324Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:08:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:26:31 GMT]]>Yerp, relay relieabel! V-6 pwr! Dey evun go fur 300,000 miles davis!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6323https://wibimmers.com/post/6323Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:26:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:18:39 GMT]]>I liek dem wit da v6 dat I see on CL!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6322https://wibimmers.com/post/6322Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:18:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:55:10 GMT]]>If you want a good budget German car thats fun and not too expensive to maintain, I hear the 1984-1991 BMW 3 series are nice....

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alexw said:

Ryan, no.

Don't be lame.

pppffffff whatchu talkin 'bout foo?? Its a Ducati bro!

Hammerdown said:

I agree on the 928- they were and are crap

I remember my uncle just standing there talking about how beautiful and awesome they were, and all I could think was "damn that thing is hideous!".. Then he started talking about how much the parts costs, and I couldn't believe they sold a single one off the showroom floor lol

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6319https://wibimmers.com/post/6319Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:23:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:01:36 GMT]]>I agree on the 928- they were and are crap

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6318https://wibimmers.com/post/6318Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:01:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:58:20 GMT]]>Ryan, no.

Don't be lame.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6317https://wibimmers.com/post/6317Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:58:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:21:09 GMT]]>Its not hatin, that's the damn troof! Those were some of the least reliable Porsches ever made. Even today the parts are crazy overpriced, there's no aftermarket support/help for cheaper quality parts, they look like dog turds, and the performance is severely lacking compared to most cars.. Its a glass turd that costs $2k a year to keep running for the 3 days a year you wanna drive it..

Honestly, I might just buy this instead of another car..

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6315https://wibimmers.com/post/6315Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:21:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:14:52 GMT]]>DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN! Thats hatin'. Ryan, just buy a 1972 Porsche 911 Carrera.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6314https://wibimmers.com/post/6314Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:14:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:36:33 GMT]]>hell no.... my uncle had one of those back in the day; Ferrari type maintenance, 318i type performance, and Audi reliability...

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6312https://wibimmers.com/post/6312Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:36:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:27:24 GMT]]>http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/2927264144.html

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6303https://wibimmers.com/post/6303Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:27:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:18:45 GMT]]>Also, get a 914, drop in a 350 chevy and stance the fuck out of it with some 16x10.5 wheels. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

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Ryan... said:

No they're belts I believe, and I've read that it should be done ever 15-18 months minimum... That's worse than a Ducati superbike 😕

+1 on Ducati services being often. I got my desmo jobs done like twice a year.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6271https://wibimmers.com/post/6271Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:17:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:59:12 GMT]]>That sucks. I'll keep my eyes open for a decent one. They do say the cheapest Porsche will be the most expensive to own.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6267https://wibimmers.com/post/6267Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:59:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:18:25 GMT]]>He sold it today 😕

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6262https://wibimmers.com/post/6262Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:18:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:51:53 GMT]]>I found the car you are looking at. Looks pretty decent.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6260https://wibimmers.com/post/6260Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:51:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:17:53 GMT]]>Hammer down, sitting in yours was the reason I started thinking about getting one ;)

TJ, I decided I'd rather just grab a new turbo, fix all the boost leaks, and stick with a stage 2 car for now. 280 bhp is more than enough, and I'd rather have 2 fun cars than 1 really fast car lol

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6256https://wibimmers.com/post/6256Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:17:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:22:41 GMT]]>If it were me, I'd probably hold out for a well sorted car. Who know's how much more it'll need once it's running. Unless it's stupid cheap and there's no way to lose money.

What happened to the whole building a motor for the WRX idea?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6253https://wibimmers.com/post/6253Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:22:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:07:39 GMT]]>Mine / checking out new rims and tires. The 944 does have some quirks such as the timing belt, balance belt and water pump that do need changed every 30k miles or 3 years. They also can have the oil cooler seal ( oil pan) that can crap out and get coolant in the crank oil which means new rod bearings. I haven't driven mine much since shortly after getting it it went into winter storage but they are a helluva lot of fun to drive! If you have other questions or want me to take a gander at it let me know.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6252https://wibimmers.com/post/6252Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:07:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:50:35 GMT]]>Something about a tool that's required for the job is stupid expensive? And that the dealer rapes you for the work...

I don't know, this was some many years ago when I was a young whippersnapper.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6251https://wibimmers.com/post/6251Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:50:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:08:54 GMT]]>No they're belts I believe, and I've read that it should be done ever 15-18 months minimum... That's worse than a Ducati superbike 😕

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6250https://wibimmers.com/post/6250Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:08:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:22:37 GMT]]>Had a buddy who was into them... He said something about timing chain jobs every so often that cost $$$

I think it was a timing chain...

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/6248https://wibimmers.com/post/6248Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:22:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Porsche 944 opinions? on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:51:41 GMT]]>Ben said I should post here so his father could chime in :)

I dont wanna slam anything lol

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