for reliability you want a 1987 or later Normally aspirated 8 valve 944 -
avoid the turbo (more power, but more to go bad) and particularly avoid
the
S - much less common, hard to get it running right in my limited
experience. Pre 85.5 is much less nice than later, but 85.5 and 86 are
identical, and in 87 there were some small improvements, the salient one
being the self ajusting timing belt tensioner (well, kinda self
adjusting),
some minor AC improvements, and some other details.
"Rudi" <mail.rudi.cl@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:_MydnUArMdfxpp7aRVnyvwA@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Rudi wrote:
>> Could you experienced people let me know what your thoughts are on the
>> running costs on a 944, both turbo and NA models.
>>
>> You guys sort of put my 911 purchase on hold for a while, but
>> unfortunately I still feel the need for a ****sche in my life. I have
>> looked around and see that the 944's are considerably less when buying.
>> This means that I'd use a lot less of my money to buy one, meaning I'd
>> have more money in the bank for unexpected issues. I'd like to know
what
>> the 944's issues are and what to look for when buying one. Also the
years
>> to buy and years to stay away from.
>>
>> My other option is off course a 928, but I understand that they are
>> expensive to run and maintain, parts are expensive compared to other
>> ****sches. I can get 928's for relatively good prices here in SA which
>> means absolutely nothing if I won't be able to enjoy it at least every
>> weekend.
>>
>> Please let me know what you think, I really respect your opinions a
lot.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>
> I have to say that I'm liking the comments a lot. Doesn't look like you
> guys have any major issues with the 944, except for the gearbox issue.
>
> I'd like to know there is a specific time period in the 944's life where
> it was a great car to buy or years which is better left alone. Like the
> 911 years between 1984 and say 1988 were good years. Or does the same
rule
> count when buying 944, buy the latest one I can afford?
>
> Thanks again for such an informative newsgroup.
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