I'm in the market for a new car, after my old one was totaled (not my
fault), and I'm seriously considering one of two 944's available
locally. I'min Texas, so winter wear isn't really a concern for local
cars.
What I'm wondering is the reliability and costs inherent in these
cars. One of them is an 83 944, with 55K miles, and what I've read
about it claims that it has full repair papers. The other I'm looking
at is an 86 with 90K, and no other great info besides pics. Price is
between 5 and 6 thousand on both.
I'm not very mechanically inclined, but willing to learn, and I don't
have a ton of money.
I've read a 944 FAQ which details the common problems in these cars.
I'm wondering, if the 83 really does have full repair papers, like
new belts etc. How long would it take to require new ones, and how
expensive would common repairs be.
I will have this whole summer to learn all about this car, and about
cars in general, so I'm really wondering if a 944 I purchase very soon
would last till August with few problems. The reason I'm concerned is,
to be honest, I'm new to the whole Porsche community and looking
through all this is kind of overwhelming. I know these cars will be
silky smooth and enjoyable to the Nth degree, but from what I've seen
in all these Porsche forums I'm just a bit concerned that I'll
purchase it, and then a month later, even with detailed repairs, this
or that will blow and I'll be stuck with a $1500 repair bill that I
can't pay.
Sorry if this comes off as overly pessemistic and cautious, but any
help concerning the overall reliability of these cars would be
greatly, immensely appreciated.
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