1987 silver 944 NA for $3k.

I'm about to make the plunge. The 560sl I had was just too nice and too much of a gas guzzler. I think this 944 fits me better.

Wish me luck fellas.

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

the 2 killers on those are the timing belt/water pump(breaks = bent valves) and the clutch

i'd check for past info on those 2

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1989 300ce smoke silver / brazil, in a constant state of flux ~~~

Have fun but make sure you know where the bottom of your pocket is.

he said the tbelt and pump were replaced less than 30k miles ago. probably 29.9k miles ago.

are these dealer-only jobs??

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

back in the day the belts were recommended every 30k

not a dealer only job, but not for somebody that's never done one

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1989 300ce smoke silver / brazil, in a constant state of flux ~~~

Yes, that was one of the first cars with the dreaded timing BELT! I would think that using one of today's belts COULD possibly extend the change interval, but given the consequences, there's no way that I'd risk it.

As far as changing it yourself, it brings to mind what my Dad used to tell me: "You'll never learn any younger!" That was his way of encouraging a determined attitude.

If you're set on the car, you can learn to change the belt.

Good luck with it.

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2001 SLK 320 six speed manual
2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

Annoy a Liberal, Read the Constitution

I owned one. Everything that breaks on that car is expensive. The #1 thing to check is the steering rack, they cost a fortune and they go out over time.

I've never been a fan of the 944 although the Turbo was indeed a kick to drive. They always seemed to be much more like a modern Volkswagen than a Porsche.

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2001 SLK 320 six speed manual
2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

Annoy a Liberal, Read the Constitution

In terms of upkeep, the 944 is practically a Honda Accord as compared to the 928.

I'll sell you my Corvette for $5500...

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

Go for 911 you will never regret it. look long and hard and you could find a real good one. The pleasure of owning and driving one is worth it.
I still miss my last 911....still looking for a good one to show around and I would not hesitate. Once you drive/live with 911 for a couple months you will understand what it is all about. I've been blessed to drive many exotic cars and I've owned few Porsche's IMHO nothing drives like a Porsche.
No wonder they never changed a lot from the original concept 40+ years and still getting better all the time.
Good luck

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"If women are so bloody perfect at multitasking how come they can't have a headache and sex at the same time?"
Billy Connolly

How about a real 911 that's air cooled??

Personally I'm not a fan of the 944. Not enough bang for my buck. Less performance, prestige, and value with the same if not more problems than the 911. For the money a nice one would cost you I'd rather have a Miata.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Watching that makes my stomach hurt. Quite impressive if you are into that sort of thing.

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Jim

I want to do that so bad

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TC
Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

Did you directly transition from a 911 to a w140? If so, talk about culture shock!