Hi,
I am looking into buying a 87 944 porsche. It has more than 190,000 miles. I know nothing about porsche, so need to seek advice from you experts.
I know it really depends on the condition of the car, but how about in general. For example, people would say BMW or Mercedes could last
250,000 easily; japanese cars may hit 200,000. American cars hardly....etc. How about a 87 porsche 944?Thanks.
Depending on care, the 944 body itself will last well beyond 25 or 30 years. A properly maintained engine will probably be looking at a top end job at
250K. I sold an '84 with 186,000 on the clock and was 99% to 100% in each cylinder. There are Rennlist people that have reported 300K+ without the upper end done. It all depends on past care. Service records would be a start, followed by an inspection and leak down at your local mechanics...Let us know how you do.
How about maintainence? Expansive?
I guess the best way to put it is as follows...A properly maintained engine is not that expensive to keep maintained. When the need arises for replacement of a worn out part and you don't have the skills to replace it yourself, it will cost more than the average car. You are dealing with a car that is relatively small in numbers and comes from overseas, you would expect it to cost you a bit more.
One thing is certain, the extra cost is easily forgotten when you are driving it.
mechanics...
I owned one for a while & found that normal maintenance was not necessarily more expensive than other sports cars I've owned. The 944 has to have timing belts replaced at regular intervals. That generally requires a special tool.
--Mike
Who cares its an audi? sooner all these fakes deteriorate the better
If it weren't for Ferdinand, there would be no Audi, you stupid f*ck. I personally own several hig mileage Audi's, all of which will outperform anything your ignorant ass could afford.
Loser.
I could be worse, it could be an overrated VW bug, you know, air cooled engine in the back, swing arms in the rear, not much heat in the winter, etc.
Couldn't resist.
190,000experts.
about in
I have an '87 944 with 150k and it is going strong. Not cheap to maintain, but handles fantastic, looks great and is VERY FUN and EASY to drive.
It would be better if I could do my own work and parts are relatively cheap on the web.
Good luck...
hai,
I know a guy who has a porsche daeler end maintenance, And he has 6 porsche 944's with more than 500.000 klm on the clock.......... My car did 200.000 untill now and its a perfect '86...
good luck
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