Jason E Posted 15September, 2016 Report Share Posted 15September, 2016 Depends what sort of driving you want to do, yet personally, I think you'll regret buying an autoYou are right Lee generally, however if I could get an inexpensive AND reliable auto at a price where I could easily afford a manual as well for the weekends I'd get on it straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 15September, 2016 Report Share Posted 15September, 2016 That all sounds good Jason but you will have to factor in maintaining 2 944's, and you know yourself from what you have seen this could be a daunting prospect, they are not getting any younger and switches etc can add up, throw 2 lots of belts in and a couple of other exy items and you would be better off waiting for 1 good one. Rob, SteveF, LeeM and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 15September, 2016 Report Share Posted 15September, 2016 That all sounds good Jason but you will have to factor in maintaining 2 944's, and you know yourself from what you have seen this could be a daunting prospect, they are not getting any younger and switches etc can add up, throw 2 lots of belts in and a couple of other exy items and you would be better off waiting for 1 good one.Ever the voice of reason & wisdom Stephen. I do tend to get a little "enthusiastic" at times.cheers,JE Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomBstard Posted 15September, 2016 Report Share Posted 15September, 2016 You are right Lee generally, however if I could get an inexpensive AND reliable auto at a price where I could easily afford a manual as well for the weekends I'd get on it straight away. Surely better to combine funds and get a decent manual... Or am I missing something???I would rather buy something I'd enjoy driving on any day of the week. I gave up looking for a decent 944S2 or T in my budget and looked for something different. Had the S4 not come my way, there were other marques/models that could satisfy my criteria. Anything other than get an auto. A Porsche with an auto box is still an auto - I get that some like it, but that's not why I'd get a 944. Rob and LeeM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 15September, 2016 Report Share Posted 15September, 2016 Ok so this is a Jap import left hooker, but what is wrong with this car, anyone looked at it.http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-944-1987/SSE-AD-3973254/?Cr=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 16September, 2016 Report Share Posted 16September, 2016 Ok so this is a Jap import left hooker, but what is wrong with this car, The numberplate Port 911 and Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 16September, 2016 Report Share Posted 16September, 2016 The numberplate Yeah what is with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB911 Posted 16September, 2016 Report Share Posted 16September, 2016 Ok so this is a Jap import left hooker, but what is wrong with this car, anyone looked at it.http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Porsche-944-1987/SSE-AD-3973254/?Cr=3It's been around for a while, if it was any good you could probably get well below $24k on price.. I like driving LHD cars, I drive whenever I am in the states and find it no problems (mind you, you are on the other side of the road so that helps). It would take a bit to get used to driving gutter side over here but lots of people enjoy it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 16September, 2016 Report Share Posted 16September, 2016 I am interested in this car, & have talked with the owner, but I am in Qld.Before I fly down or get a PPI it would be good to know if any PFA member have had a look at it before I commit to the next step.Brian in buddina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 16September, 2016 Report Share Posted 16September, 2016 I am interested in this car, & have talked with the owner, but I am in Qld.Before I fly down or get a PPI it would be good to know if any PFA member have had a look at it before I commit to the next step.Brian in buddinaKnowing this forum I'm sure someone would have a look for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 16September, 2016 Report Share Posted 16September, 2016 I am interested in this car, & have talked with the owner, but I am in Qld.Before I fly down or get a PPI it would be good to know if any PFA member have had a look at it before I commit to the next step.Brian in buddinaAre you interested in it as a track car, as you won't be able to register it in Qld... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 16September, 2016 Report Share Posted 16September, 2016 Are you interested in it as a track car, as you won't be able to register it in Qld...Because............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 16September, 2016 Report Share Posted 16September, 2016 I would use it as a weekend drive, not as a track car. My oldest son may have other ideas about this issue though.Its not registerable in qld...until its converted to right hand drive orover 30 years old.so it would be off the road till then.I learned to drive on the other side of road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 16September, 2016 Report Share Posted 16September, 2016 I would use it as a weekend drive, not as a track car. My oldest son may have other ideas about this issue though.Its not registerable in qld...until its converted to right hand drive orover 30 years old.so it would be off the road till then.I learned to drive on the other side of road.Oh bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 16September, 2016 Report Share Posted 16September, 2016 Still don't think of the 944T as being 30 years old, but yes, the '86s are, and the Jet911 will be next year. Apologies for my negativity... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88mph Posted 17September, 2016 Report Share Posted 17September, 2016 Still learning about Porsche ownership. Have done about 600km so far this weekend of Australia's south west, with more to go tomorrow. Loving the chance to finally get this thing out of city traffic and rev the gears out, loving the long winding roads. Loving the gravel tracks too. Great car. My girlfriend is getting jealous. I want the turbo. Port 911, tazzieman, Timm and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 17September, 2016 Report Share Posted 17September, 2016 Still don't think of the 944T as being 30 years old, but yes, the '86s are, and the Jet911 will be next year. Apologies for my negativity... Robnone take no worries are you on your original motor? how many k's on yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 17September, 2016 Report Share Posted 17September, 2016 BrianStill have the original motor block and head etc, but rebuilt at great expense in 2011 (thanks PO) by Fitzgerald Racing, now has 40k km on it. Rebuild was extensive, including pistons, rings, valves, springs, collets, guides, studs etc, for $22k. 210,000km on the car, but you wouldn't know it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 18September, 2016 Report Share Posted 18September, 2016 BrianStill have the original motor block and head etc, but rebuilt at great expense in 2011 (thanks PO) by Fitzgerald Racing, now has 40k km on it. Rebuild was extensive, including pistons, rings, valves, springs, collets, guides, studs etc, for $22k. 210,000km on the car, but you wouldn't know it...Roboly hit22k motor rebuild???do you reckon it was the previous owners lack of upkeep?new wiring harness? did you do some addition work to update or modernise the ecu & turbo? did you still have the barn door type flow meter?was it a close 50/50 between parts & labour on your rebuild?In a way it would be expected on a 30 year old performance car that a rebuild it would be needed at some point and once you start you want to do it right.be interesting to hear from other 952 owners on their motor refurbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 18September, 2016 Report Share Posted 18September, 2016 BrianJust to clarify, the PO did the rebuild and I have reaped the benefits...I have all receipts from new and the POs certainly didn't skimp on the upkeep, probably the opposite was the case. Car had done a fair number of track days with POs and had some oil leaks and needed a "refresh".Labour for the rebuild was ~ $7kMachining and balancing $3750Balance was parts and sundries, bearing in mind that 8 lifters cost $1050, 4 Mahle pistons $2800, Clutch kit $1750, Raceware conrod bolts $600, clutch release bearing fork $712 and so on. Nothing was skimped on this rebuild and it shows in the way the car runs now, 5 years later. No turbo or AFM upgrades, although I have put in a Tial dual port wastegate and Rogue "A" tune upgrade to ECU.The PO spent $46k over 3 years on this car with Fitzy's. Said he didn't even get a Christmas card. CheersRob Timm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 18September, 2016 Report Share Posted 18September, 2016 BrianJust to clarify, the PO did the rebuild and I have reaped the benefits...I have all receipts from new and the POs certainly didn't skimp on the upkeep, probably the opposite was the case. Car had done a fair number of track days with POs and had some oil leaks and needed a "refresh".Labour for the rebuild was ~ $7kMachining and balancing $3750Balance was parts and sundries, bearing in mind that 8 lifters cost $1050, 4 Mahle pistons $2800, Clutch kit $1750, Raceware conrod bolts $600, clutch release bearing fork $712 and so on. Nothing was skimped on this rebuild and it shows in the way the car runs now, 5 years later. No turbo or AFM upgrades, although I have put in a Tial dual port wastegate and Rogue "A" tune upgrade to ECU.The PO spent $46k over 3 years on this car with Fitzy's. Said he didn't even get a Christmas card. CheersRob good buying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 18September, 2016 Report Share Posted 18September, 2016 Still learning about Porsche ownership. Have done about 600km so far this weekend of Australia's south west, with more to go tomorrow. Loving the chance to finally get this thing out of city traffic and rev the gears out, loving the long winding roads. Loving the gravel tracks too. Great car. My girlfriend is getting jealous. I want the turbo. These look great in white!! What year model is this 88? 88mph 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 18September, 2016 Report Share Posted 18September, 2016 Still learning about Porsche ownership. Have done about 600km so far this weekend of Australia's south west, with more to go tomorrow. Loving the chance to finally get this thing out of city traffic and rev the gears out, loving the long winding roads. Loving the gravel tracks too. Great car. My girlfriend is getting jealous. I want the turbo. love it! Porsches need to see more gravel...?? MB911 and 88mph 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88mph Posted 18September, 2016 Report Share Posted 18September, 2016 These look great in white!! What year model is this 88?I love the white too. It's an 83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 18September, 2016 Report Share Posted 18September, 2016 I love the white too. It's an 83Tell me please, how do you find the air con in the pre update car? I had heard that it was less efficient due to the smaller dash vents in the pre updates, that & the fact that the more modernized machinery is just a newer more efficient design in the updates. Being from Brisbane working A/C is a must. (Plus i'm a sook & hate sweating in the car). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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