Still good?

[RandallNeighbour]

My mechanic says 944's are making him rich and the owners poor.

Porsches as daily drivers become fairly expensive rides. When they're a fun weekend car and they need repair, you just don't take them out of the garage until you have the cash saved up. But if you have to repair it to drive to work, it can become the worst buying decision you've ever made if you're broke.

I say save up and buy a real dependable boxster from someone who's babied it. If that takes a few years, sobeit. If you buy a beat up old one you'll put all difference in the price into it and still have an old beat up Porsche that runs. Sadly, that's what I did and now I'm faced with needing a paint job, etc. Ugh.

[Brucelee]

Be afraid, be very afraid!

Or,

"I see dead people"

[tqtran]

I'd say if you are looking for around 10K then go for a 968. I've seen some really good ones for sale lately(if your in the east coast). Say a 70K 1994 968 for around $13.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=190405461&dealer_id=57006249&car_year=1994&search_type=both&make=POR&transmission=Manual&distance=0&model=968&address=46825&make2=sel_one&certified=&advanced=y&max_mileage=&max_price=13000&bkms=1131076236775&min_price=1&end_year=2006&color=&start_year=1987&drive=&isp=y&engine=&doors=&fuel=&lang=en&cardist=622
If you are going to spend 10 on a 944, your better off with a 968. its newer, has a 6 speed, and has simular hp and speed as a 986.
But if you are in the 5-10K range I would suggest a 944s2 or 944N/A, stay away from the turbos. They like to drink $$$$$$$$$$.

edit: a good 964 will still run you close to boxster money

[FasCar]

Wow, the 968 is really nice!! But I still love turbo 944's..why do you say they like to drink money?...Insurance wise? Repair wise?...

I know a couple of people that have 944 turbo's and never had any serious problems with them...is it just luck?

I don't really like the non turbo front of 944 with the bumper guards...i dunno why...i'm just not really a big fan...so I wouldn't go for that car...

Are 968 expensive to maintain?

[tqtran]

Originally Posted by FasCar

But I still love turbo 944's..why do you say they like to drink money?...Insurance wise? Repair wise?...

expensive to maintain

[jiggysubman]

Fascar, how much can you spend? I might be willing to sell you my 97 for less than you might think. There are a few things wrong, the biggest being a non-working top. But I am starting to look at upgrading anyways (maybe an 03 S).
I also can understand where you are coming from, I was 20 when I bought mine. I couldn't afford anything newer until now, (the navy is going to give me 40k to re-enlist). So if you would be interested, you can email me at jiggysubman@earthlink.net. I could send you some pics, and tell you all about it. I would set the price somewhere around 15-17k. I've put some work into it, including RMS job from dealer 10 months ago, new water pump, new serpintine belt and bearings, window regulator on drivers side, and a new crest on the hood.
Like I said, I can totally understand where you are coming from, because this was totally me 14 months ago. I wasn't planning on selling for another 6 months or so, and I plan on having the top fixed before than. So I could sell it to you sooner, but without the top fixed, or you could wait until i had it fixed (paying more of course). Email me if you'd like, we can talk more...

[Ronzi]

The 924/944/968 cars are the Rodney Dangerfield of the Porsche world. They "... don't get no respect."
They suffer from maintenance and repair costs as high as the 911s, but very poor resale value. So every dollar you put into one is a dollar flushed down the toilet.
The worst of the bunch are the Turbos.