Remember the people who post on these groups are generally those with
problems.
Most people have few problems and never post.
However remember also that you are buying a 20 year old car so you cannot
expect new car standards.
I have had mine for 2 years 1987 944 147000 miles and all bills etc it
has
had major work in the past but none during my time of owner****p.
Alec
"Clodius" <drewwhatley@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:a3752762-3935-4eec-bb00-c466a47e6f66@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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 ****sche 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 ****sche 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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