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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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'93 Coupe Tip Silver on Grey, '02 911 C4S, '89 Vanagon Syncro -- (RIP: 944, 911SC, 931, MGB, VW Bug, GTO, Sprite.)
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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.
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nice 44. They look so good in blk. My neighbor has one with some 17" 911 rims and the turbo front bumper. Really nice.
I love my 968 for what it is & don't hate it for what it isn't!
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[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.
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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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Want it! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
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[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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[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
1992 Slate Gray Coupe over Carrera Gray Full Leather interior....1 of 1
2006 Cayenne S Icelandic Silver Titanium Edition
2006 Cayman S Seal Gray over Black
