[968Syncro]

Well, here is the temp ride I've been using. I know it isn't a 968, but hey, it is all in the family, and I know a couple others here on the forum have 944s in addition to their main cars. It has been a good car, had it for about 3 months now. Although this showroom usually has only 968s, I figured it might be good to show this one as well.



'84, stock except for

- 10 speaker nice stereo system.

- Aftermarket Clifford alarm, hey remember those, they were hot in the '80s.

Black everything

Very clean, paint, seats, carpets basically flawless, only 68K miles, used to be a Concours car for PO 2 owners back.

Slower than 968s, but still nice power

Good gas mileage, got 33 mpg once on all freeway run.

Been doing lots of detail repairs, a few more to go (like the silly auto radio antenna that always jam).

Of course all the stuff is older generation compared to 968: dash, suspension, etc.



So maybe some forum members are interested in these as well. I got it for less the $5K, so these older 944s are a very good value. Of course many of them are beat up, neglected, modified, so I believe ya gotta find a better one, and the better ones don't go for much more than the marginal ones. But also wish I had waited for a 951. Nice to have a stick (vs my 968 tip), teaching my son how to drive it, he is doing well with the stick.



More Pics are here: Roland's 944



Roland



   

   

   

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[flash]

it's still there - hit "add reply" then "choose file"



the file must be resized to a max of 800x600 and 300k



tools are here:



http://www.968forums.com/index.php?showtopic=5772

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[968Syncro]

Thanks Flash, edited original post to insert the pics, for some reason I couldn't see the add reply when I did the new post, but now it was there when I selected edit. And oh, have a wonderful time on the Paso Robles run, the San Diego guys sent me an invite to come along absent my 968, but can't make it, will be thinking of ya'll.



Roland

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[rxter]

Synch the 44 looks fantastic. I really like the retro blinkers on the front - always have even before they were retro.



A very nice ride indeed. When do I get to see it in the steel?

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[flash]

yeah, i knew it wasn't your "cup of tea" so to speak anyway - you're always welcome though, and please feel free to pop up for coffee and donuts at my place before we roll out



there will be another run later this summer too

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[PorscheDude]

Very cool. The Fuch's look great, and Blk/Blk is my favorite.



It really is a great commuter car.

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[xrad]

does look good.

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[rhudeboye]

nice 44. They look so good in blk. My neighbor has one with some 17" 911 rims and the turbo front bumper. Really nice.

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[rxter]

Roland looks like you got a really good deal. The 944s that I can find for under $5K are all >150,000 miles. I thought about getting one as a DD but the price was way too high for anything <75K miles.

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[PorscheDude]

[quote name='rhudeboye' post='54645' date='Jun 12 2008, 06:03 PM']nice 44. They look so good in blk. My neighbor has one with some 17" 911 rims and the turbo front bumper. Really nice.[/quote]



Dave,

You should get one for a commuter!

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[968Syncro]

[quote name='rxter' post='54635' date='Jun 12 2008, 12:54 PM']Synch the 44 looks fantastic. I really like the retro blinkers on the front - always have even before they were retro.



A very nice ride indeed. When do I get to see it in the steel?[/quote]



Hey Joe, it is time, how about 10:00 Saturday morning June 21st? Or a week later? I'd like to invite the other SD folks as well (Rick?, SDDave?, who am I missing?), or anybody for the matter who wants to drive here, LA area guys?, would be fun to see a few 968s in the driveway. I'll get coffee, muffins and stuff, we'll do tool-time at Roland's. Flash, you should be able to get here in less than an hour on a Sat. morning (assuming you can keep your beast at speed limit! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> ). I'll send PMs. The 968 will be available for inspection of course, if you can tolerate the scratched paint, missing plastic panels, broken lights -- no crying allowed <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/huh.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />. I could use some fixit advice on it.



Thanks all for the kind words about the car. It took some weeks to grow on me, but like was said, is really a nice commuter, around town, etc. Just not so smooth as the 968. 968s are like cool jazz, this 944 is more like hip-hop.



Roland

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[Scott Collins]

Hey Roland,



That's a great looking car! The Fuchs rims are timeless. I used to get fantastic mileage in my '87 944, much

better than the 968. My front bumper was moved in about 2 inches and it improved the look a great deal.



Best of luck with it, it's a classic!



-Scott

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[flash]

works for me - short hop and a jump



there are a couple of events coming up that i will post when i get back from paso robles, but keep sunday july 27 clear, as well as likely saturday august 23

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[Lord_Galva]

Want it! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='smokiemon968' post='54658' date='Jun 12 2008, 04:45 PM']Dave,

You should get one for a commuter![/quote]



If only I had a inexpensive mechanic or could do the work myself. I did see one for 3500 once and the body, at least, was in good condition (didn't drive the car)

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[porsche]

Luv the Fuchs wheels!!!! Great look and so very, very light!



I'm also curently spending time with a 1990 944S2. The 3.0 liter/16-valve motor is smooth and torquey. Out of all my cars, it's my favorite.



Yes, yes, the 968 is faster, tighter and superior in every way. That said, the quirky personality of the 944S2 fits my "laid back surfer" driving style.



I added some Genuine Porsche M030 17" color-coded wheels shod with Porsche Approved "N" Rated Pirellis. The stock 16"s looked great, but the M030 wheels make the 944 look a tad more aggressive.



Thanks to Flash's step-by-step help, I can now upload pictures. Yea!



THANK YOU FLASH!!!!!



So, here's a picture:

I just washed the car, so there's a little surface rust on the rotors. So kindly don't give me any grief! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Porsche



   

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[rxter]

Whoa - both of these 44s are stunning. Great looking rides gents.



Roland I am out both the 21st and 28th of June, but would love to stop by. Let's keep working on the dates.



Joe

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[Darryl]

[quote name='rhudeboye' post='54702' date='Jun 13 2008, 09:07 AM']If only I had a inexpensive mechanic or could do the work myself. I did see one for 3500 once and the body, at least, was in good condition (didn't drive the car)[/quote]



Keep looking...if you find one that you really can't pass up, my mechanic and I can probably help you with stuff. We trade a lot of labor back and forth, so the stuff I can't do, he can! Send me a PM or I think I may have given you my contact info prior, so just give a ring. I always keep my eyes open for deals too good to pass up...



Here's a link to mine:



http://www.darrylnichols.com/index_files/Page328.htm



- Darryl

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[xrad]

Porsche: where is the board rack for the 944?

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[porsche]

[quote name='xrad' post='54777' date='Jun 14 2008, 02:37 PM']Porsche: where is the board rack for the 944?[/quote]



I saw an NOS Genuine Porsche roof rack on eBay about a year ago!!!



However, I missed bidding on it. Drat!!!



When these cars were new, Porsche marketed the 944 with a then-popular sail board atop a Guards Red 944 (that print ad "stuck" with me <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> ).



Porsches truly are a "lifestyle" car!



Porsche

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