Porsche 944 (Porsche 944)

Name: sfrogg

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Product:	Porsche 944
Date:	24.09.03 (816 review reads)
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Advantages: Cheap to buy/run, still turns heads, built like a tank

Disadvantages: bit small

1986 944 2.5litres 190,000miles
Despite what the Porsche purists believe, it is a real Porsche. Rock solid mechanics, great looks and a real head turner even at 17years old. It can't keep up with todays modern machines in the 0-60 arena but it'll top out at 130+mph and still feel rock solid. What really makes it a fantastic drive though is the presence and feel that the car has on the road, it corners beautifully, the suspension being firm but not so stiff as to make it uncomfortable. Undoubtably one of the best handling cars of the 80's. For a budget of 4-6000 you can pick up a mid to late 80's, oval dash 2.5l that would have cost between 20 -25000 at the time. Cheap to run and find parts for through independant Porsche specialists and suppliers (250 approx for a 12000 mile service). I purchased mine at 170,000 miles and put it on a limited mileage classic insurance policy. What a waste of time, I couldn't get out of the thing (even though I was running 2 other cars at the time) and clocked up my alotted 6000m in 5 months. I now insure through Direct Line who are extremely competitive. If 0-60 times are what stir you then look for a Turbo. The only downside, if there is one, is that it's a bit small, but then if you want a big car, buy an estate.

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