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Wanted S1 Porsche 944
r1_pete - 18/2/16 at 01:13 PM

I've decided between now and retirement (4 Years max) I won't replace my L200, but still fancy a change now and again especially when its not fit to use the Jag.

I've decided to try and find an S1 944, 2.5L 8v, so if anyone has one for sale or knows of one going I could be interested.

I'm looking to spend £1500 - 2000, so I'm not expecting a show winner, and don't mind one needing some work, I've had a couple in the past and know their strengths and weaknesses, so, any leads welcome.

Cheers.

Pete.

nick205 - 18/2/16 at 04:05 PM

Never had one, but never was a great liker of the 944. The 928 I love, but (without looking) I suspect they're more money and almost certainly more expensive to run.

CNHSS1 - 18/2/16 at 04:11 PM

928 can have hideous running costs, a friend had an S4 928 and it ate tyres and wouldn't pass a Shell station...

been close to buying a 944 a few times, reasonably practical too

good luck and pics when you find one

nick205 - 18/2/16 at 04:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by CNHSS1
928 can have hideous running costs, a friend had an S4 928 and it ate tyres and wouldn't pass a Shell station...

been close to buying a 944 a few times, reasonably practical too

good luck and pics when you find one



Indeed - as it happens my Dad had an S4 928 for a short time, but couldn't live with the running costs involved - it was a fast car though!

loggyboy - 18/2/16 at 04:24 PM

Gonna have to double your budget as most start about 3k. Even super tatty ones needing lots work seem to fetch your lower budget. Happy hunting!

[Edited on 18-2-16 by loggyboy]

jeffw - 18/2/16 at 04:41 PM

The 2.5 8V wasn't a fast car and all are now pretty old. I ran a 86 Turbo for 3 years and it cost me a fortune to ran, great car though. The 2.7 16V, Turbo or S2 are a much better bet than the early S1.

tr7v8 - 18/2/16 at 07:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by jeffw
The 2.5 8V wasn't a fast car and all are now pretty old. I ran a 86 Turbo for 3 years and it cost me a fortune to ran, great car though. The 2.7 16V, Turbo or S2 are a much better bet than the early S1.

No 2.7 16V. There was a 2.5 8V, 2.5 8V Turbo, 2.5 16V. 2.7 8V & 3.0 16V
Big issues these days are rust, rust & more rust. Despite being galvanised rust is writing off quite a few.
Otherwise the maintenance costs can be high. Every 3 years or 45K it will need cam & balance belts. The belts are £80-100 but it may need idlers, tensioners & possibly oil seals & top hats. That lot will be around £300+ & if it needs a water pump they are £200-300. All this is just parts, it is a biggish labour bill if you have to pay someone. Otherwise the clutch is a PITA 10 hours labour on a turbo & it is an expensive clutch £300+.
But the rest is well built, they handle beautifully & are a fantastic drivers car with meaty controls. My 130K old 2.5 8V was used as my company car when I first got it & did 38K in 18 months with only 2 punctures as a problem.

mark chandler - 18/2/16 at 09:37 PM

I ran a 928 s4 for a couple of years, 40,000 miles, they are bullet proof as long as you keep all fluids changed reguarly and fit a new belt.

Needed a rear wheel bearing and a couple of engine mounts + 1 set of tyres.

Only auto car I have owned which could spin the wheels from a standing start and keep them spinning through 2 gear changes until around 90mph was achieved, economy was pretty good for 5.0 litre 340bhp engine, it could still hit the rev limiter in top after 175,000 miles, around 170mph.

They are going up in value, sound investment these days and very good to drive although a little small inside. My retriever was quite happy in the back

nick205 - 19/2/16 at 08:47 AM

The S4 928 wasn't big inside, but as I recall had a kick ass stereo and a marvelous engine. Talking to my folks, I'd forgotten that my mum backed it into a tree and damaged the rear end during the time they had it.

r1_pete - 20/2/16 at 02:42 PM

Well I found one, paid less than my bottom price as the engine is down on compression, but have bought a guaranteed replacement, and with shipping I'm still below £2K, let the fun begin.

944 [ic 1
944 [ic 1

944 pic 2
944 pic 2

944 engine
944 engine

944 int
944 int

loggyboy - 20/2/16 at 02:49 PM

Good job!

loggyboy - 20/2/16 at 03:01 PM

quote:
Originally posted by r1_pete
Well I found one, paid less than my bottom price as the engine is down on compression, but have bought a guaranteed replacement, and with shipping I'm still below £2K, let the fun begin.

944 [ic 1
944 [ic 1

944 pic 2
944 pic 2

944 engine
944 engine

944 int
944 int

Funilly enough i was watching that one after your post as it was v local and i was interested in how much it would go for.

r1_pete - 20/2/16 at 03:47 PM

Yep we did a deal off ebay, I got it a ton below my min, and he saved the fees.....

1st job is to get the bloody doors open... Theyve locked and wont open on the button and it seems the mechanical lock connection has been disconnected..