r1_pete
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| posted on 18/2/16 at 01:13 PM |
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Wanted S1 Porsche 944
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.
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nick205
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| posted on 18/2/16 at 04:05 PM |
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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.
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CNHSS1
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| posted on 18/2/16 at 04:11 PM |
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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 
"Racing is life, everything else, before or after, is just waiting"---Steve McQueen
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nick205
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| posted on 18/2/16 at 04:18 PM |
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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!
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loggyboy
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| posted on 18/2/16 at 04:24 PM |
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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]
Mistral Motorsport
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jeffw
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| posted on 18/2/16 at 04:41 PM |
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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.
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tr7v8
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| posted on 18/2/16 at 07:38 PM |
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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.
Jim
2005 Porsche Cayenne S
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Sold
2010 Maxda MX5 Sport Tech
2000 Porsche Boxster S (now sold)
Light travels faster than sound. That's why certain people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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mark chandler
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| posted on 18/2/16 at 09:37 PM |
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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 
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nick205
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| posted on 19/2/16 at 08:47 AM |
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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.
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r1_pete
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| posted on 20/2/16 at 02:42 PM |
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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 pic 2
 
944 engine
 
944 int
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loggyboy
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| posted on 20/2/16 at 02:49 PM |
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Good job!
Mistral Motorsport
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loggyboy
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| posted on 20/2/16 at 03:01 PM |
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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 pic 2
944 engine
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.
Mistral Motorsport
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r1_pete
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| posted on 20/2/16 at 03:47 PM |
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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..
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