Faults:

My Stabilizing belt went out and I just replaced all of the belts and the water pump at the same time.

General Comments:

This car is a real dream to drive. I have not drove a car that handles as well as my 944.

I have actually had people think that it is a brand new car. Most are suprised when I tell them it is an 85.

I get many complements on the car.

Faults:

About 200 miles after I purchased the car, the rubber center clutch blew and had to be replaced. The total cost was $1500, $700 parts and $800 labor. This made the deal I got on the car not seem so good.

When my car gets wet underneath, the anti-theft device gets enabled. I know how to start it even if the starter kill is on, but sometimes the alarm sounds. I plan to remove the anti-theft control module since I don't use it anyways.

My antifreeze is making its way into my oil. My first suspect is the oil cooler seals, since this is a well known problem on the 944. I plan to have it serviced within the next week, but in the mean time, I can't drive my car for fear of blowing the bearings, which are probably already shot. Price should be about $250.

General Comments:

This car is an excellent car. It handles very well and is extremely fun to drive. Most of the problems I'm having are probably related to the fact that it was in an accident at one point, even though, according to my mechanic, the repairs were properly done.

The running cost is a bit depressing, but when you purchase a foreign sports car, you can expect to pay for it. However the fuel efficency is wonderful, since it's a 4 cylinder; a big plus with the current gas prices.

I would definitely suggest this car to anyone with a little money and a taste for performance. These cars can be had reasonably cheap.

Faults:

Starter went out about a month after I bought the car, cost me around $200.00 dollars.

After about 5,000 miles the master cylinder also went out, that cost around $80.00 and took a few hours of work, but no big deal.

My ignition wires needed to be replaced, I found a set for $89.00 that have performed very well. And other than an oil change, and changing the belts on the car, I've had no other problems from it.

General Comments:

The car handles like a dream, best handling car I've ever driven and will probably ever drive.

The initial investment is well worth it, I bought my 944 at the age of 16. I have an average job, do all the mechanical work myself and I've been very fortunate with it. Anything is attainable and the upkeep on this car isn't bad at all if you maintain it.

This car turns heads, the rear of the car is a little unattractive, but there are things you can do to that.