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mgatlag · Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 647 Location: Avon, IN

My older brother is looking for a 944. But there is a few kickers....
First off, he knows nothing about cars other than where to put gas and how to call someone to fix something. So basically he's looking for one that needs NOTHING done to it. I did explain to him about the normal services that need to be done and of course his response was, "well that's why I have you". So obviously he is not mechanically inclined at all.

So my question is, does anyone know of a 944 in great shape for sale in the Michigan area? Price really isn't a huge concern to him as he was looking at an 87 for around $10,000 and almost bought it til I told him to hold off til I asked around here. Any help is appreciated.
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'92 Jeep Cherokee Laredo - gone!!

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Grenadiers · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 4:34 am Post subject:

Lots of internet places to look, for example, Jaxed.com. Also, Pelican for sale section, there's a sweet '95 968 in NE.
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Nein37 · Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 513 Location: New London, CT

A really nice 8v 944 won't fetch more than $5000 so its good he didn't pay 10K for one.

That said, if he has a 10K budget he ought to buy a 911SC or add another 5K and go for a 911 3.2 Carrera.
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moorepower · Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 6:12 am Post subject:

I try to discourage anyone who doesn't do their own repairs from buying a 944. Even if it's in perfect condition (which they never are), preventive maintenance is ridiculously expensive if done by a competent shop.

On the other hand, if you do your own work, or are willing to learn, a 944 can be quite economical to run. That is, if you find one that hasn't been neglected because of the cost to maintain.

I agree with Nein37, if he has $10k to spend, a decent 911SC would probably be a better choice. They're pretty much bullet-proof with a couple of fairly simple updates. Plus, it's a real Porsche.

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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Ten grand? Cripes, that is an excellent condition 951.

If he gets the SC, he can get whipped by my 931.

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mgatlag · Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 647 Location: Avon, IN

Thanks for the replies. He did say that he would like a mid 80's 911 if he could find one. And if he's ok with spending $10k I may push him to look for one. If he's dead set on a 944, are there better years than others? I really don't know as much about the 44's compared to the 24's.
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'77 1/2 924 N/A- 5 speed Audi box
'04 Ford Taurus - gone!!
'92 Jeep Cherokee Laredo - gone!!

Porsche... better than tea with Miss McGill
(Slap Shot)

CorsePerVita · Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 1992 Location: Redmond, Oregon