Ze 944 Hunt Continues!

"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390)
06/14/2014 at 14:38 • Filed to: Porsche 944

I'm trying to find the cheapest, running and driving manual Porsche 944 ranging $500-2000; located in either Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania or Wisconsin. Who wants to help with ze search?

For whoever finds one, I will find you a picture of any car you like, just ask. :)

Have this picture to start with.

DISCUSSION (100)

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 14:41

I suggest you spend the top of your range. The more you save up front the more you spend in the long run! $2000 isn't too much to spend on ze 944

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 14:44

Actually $2000 is ze top of my range...Sad isn't it. :(

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 14:45

Let me save you the trouble - don't. Get more budget first.

~4000$ for the base car + 2000$ for parts and repairs will net you a very nice driver.

I'd buy this one and get some new seats and maybe have a professional do some body touch ups. Then I'd cruise the tires off it.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 14:47

For what it's worth, here's what the 500$ will get you

87 porsche 944

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/14/2014 at 14:47

Either I don't see it or you're saying $500 will get me nothing..

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 14:48

Nothing would be better than what 500$ gets you in porsche 944 money

ly2v8-Brian > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 14:48

yeah... no. While I appreciate your ambition I suggest you raise your budget to 5k at least.

llamaguy > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 14:50

I hope you like timing belt changes. I don't know if I've ever seem one that wasn't ready for one.

llamaguy > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/14/2014 at 14:51

worth $500 just for the seats and remaining parts.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 14:52

That's ok, then spend that whole 2K!

Or wait a couple months and make some cash using some smart new idea. I dunno what that idea is yet. Still trying to come up with it.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > llamaguy
06/14/2014 at 14:53

Yes but that isn't a driving car. I also think OP has said before he doesn't have the space for a true project let alone a place for a car to strip while making money to THEN get a project while a carcass sits around being picked apart. He's also a high schooler. If he already had a 944 and a garage? That 500$ 944 might be perfect.

Manuél Ferrari > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/14/2014 at 14:53

Good deal for a parts car :)

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 14:55

For sure. But if you want a driver it's a carcass, not a car.

Manuél Ferrari > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/14/2014 at 14:56

Whoa I saw the pic of the engine bay and thought "why so clean?" and then saw that it had the too end rebuild done.

Seems like a nice 944S

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 15:03

Yep. Probably get it for 3500 and spend ~500 on some little touches here and there +1000 for some body repairs and it could be very nice for a 5000$ car.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/14/2014 at 15:03

This one was up back in November then taken down. Who would've thought that the one I wanted the most then is back up now. The thing is that I don't need a new daily driver, I want it to be a running project car. Something I could work on when I've got free time.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/14/2014 at 15:05

Actually I'm in college... :P

I'm making space in my garage for my mom's new car, but if she doesn't get the XC60, then I'm making it project car space.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 15:06

Even so, spend more to have a better base car. You will quickly spend more trying to restore an old one than it would to buy a better condition driver and just improve that one here and there.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 15:07

You kids are all punkasses anyways. I've only been graduated for two years but you're all punkasses in my eyes.......punkass.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/14/2014 at 15:15

Okay.... :(

Kinja'd!!!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 15:17

I've got no new ideas other than selling random worthless shit no one uses in my house on eBay. :P

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > llamaguy
06/14/2014 at 15:18

Never done one before. I like to learn though. I know about this interference engine.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/14/2014 at 15:20

True. If that's the case then I need a way of making money faster than I do now.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 15:25

I'm sure a front page spam bot has a way you can make $6574385.34456 every month by sitting at home and selling ebay over viagra by using google hangout.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
06/14/2014 at 15:28

Eh. A non-drug related way? I guess I'll be on the eBay if you need me.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 15:28

I wonder if you could find an old person who has no friends or family who would pay you to hang out with them. No sex or anything like that. Just get paid to play chess and watch movies. That would be easy money, haha

llamaguy > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 15:33

it's a weekend and about $4-500 for all the parts. Easier on the later motors with auto-tensioners.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 15:36

I would certainly hope no sex......

Kinja'd!!!

Other than that, it doesn't sound like a bad idea. I don't think they'd pay much though.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > llamaguy
06/14/2014 at 15:37

That's why they say it's better to find an '87 or newer for that case.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 15:50

haha perfect GIF

Vicente Esteve > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 15:55

I am always happy to help. Here are some candidates . If you want more specific area, pass me the zipcode and ill search again.

Michigan:

1. This one is a great red, 1983 ,qith 143,000 miles. It is in Toledo Michgan

http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/4483331632…

2. This is also a red one, but looks much better, and is 1985. It has only 90,000 miles! This is in Wyandotte, says it runs great. I believe this is the best one.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/445252…

3. This one is beige, which is the exact color you DONT want your sporty Porsche, but it does look in excellent shape, it is 500 over budget though. It is in Lansing michigan. Its an 85 with 105,000 miles.

http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4498974006…

Ohio:

1. Cleveland Ohio, it has 56,000 original miles, an 85 and is a great looking red. Its not mint, and has been parked in a garage since 1999. It does need some work, but it does start when parked and runs as well. It is for you to work on it.

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/4477794696…

2. This one is a bit more crappy, it needs work, but it does run. You have to fix it up, and is a bit high mileaged. 1984.

http://zanesville.craigslist.org/cto/4498460911…

3. This is a silver one 1987, looks decent, and has 137,000 miles.

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4474235911…

Illinois:

1. This is a black on black 1988 with 135,000 miles and replaced parts. It is over budget, but seems decent.

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/4517029028…

2. This is a burgundy 1986, which looks pretty decent, and has 138,000 miles. It is over budget, but probably reasonable.

http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/4504755189…

Pennsylvania:

1. This one is blue with some tasty black stripes, only 98,000 miles, and is right on budget for this 1983 model.

http://altoona.craigslist.org/cto/4469682052…

Wisconsin:

1. This is a black one, in good condition that is running well. It looks clean, has a reasonable 122,000 miles, is a 1983, and seller asks $2,500

http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/4496804023…

Hope this helped and you get it!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve
06/14/2014 at 16:09

That is AWESOME! Although I will have to correct you, and Craigslist on one small thing.

Toledo is in Ohio :P

But it is very close to the border or Michigan and Ohio so I guess that makes sense? :)

I went to find the one in Wyandotte last week and there was no car so I took that one off my list. :(

I do like these cars though:

http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/4483331632…

http://zanesville.craigslist.org/cto/4498460911…

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/4517029028…

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/4474235911…

Now which cars would you like me to find a picture of? :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 16:11

QUICK! If you were to try to lower the price and you had cash in hand, how much would you offer?? I think I'm on to something!

On this car!! I LOVE/WANT/NEED THIS COLOR!!!!!

Kinja'd!!!

http://zanesville.craigslist.org/cto/4498460911…

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 16:23

I'd probably offer a grand even

It's so hard for the sellers to find buyers for these cars!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 16:31

That's an advantage isn't it? If one comes to your door with cash in hand, you'd take what you could get wouldn't you?

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 16:37

yes. Remember most buyers want ze 911

There are only so many 944 lovers out there

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 16:42

And I love ze both of them. This could be, THE ONE.

I must consult Raptor Jesus.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 16:43

How much is a clean 944 Turbo Cabriolet?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 16:45

More than I can afford! But I'd take a Cabrio too if I could find one.

Another one of Karl's other dark secrets: He's never been in a convertible anything for any reason whatsoever. Or a Cabrio, or a 2-seater. :(

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 16:48

I want one!

Really ? Wow! It will happen soon

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 16:59

I mean look at this!

Kinja'd!!!

This color is sex. If I get a 944 and I've got extra monies, it's getting this color, screw originality in this case!

Also this shape is perfect!

Kinja'd!!!

And I spoke with RJ, he was at a luncheon, but he said I must haz it!

Kinja'd!!!

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 17:11

omg give it to me!

It wouldn't be bad to get a 944 coupe and convertible. Two different layouts.

Glad RJ approves

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 17:16

For me it'd have to be one or the other; if I had both, I wouldn't be able to love them equally.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 17:51

yes you could!

Different cars for different reasons.

Coupe is for AutoX

Cabriolet is for hot summer nights

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 17:55

For me:

Coupe for AutoX and carrying cargo.

Cabrio for AutoX and dates.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 18:00

But coupe is better for AutoX because more rigid!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 18:18

But I need that fear factor because decreased rigidity and adrenaline. :P

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 18:20

Haha good call

OMG I just checked Carrera GT prices. They have gone up SO much in the last 2 years

I will never have one now :(

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 18:27

Sure you can! You can have one of these:

A Hotwheels

Kinja'd!!!

Or a model kit of your own choosing. :)

Kinja'd!!!

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 18:32

Hahaha

Seriously though I MESSED UP BADLY

I bought an expensive house in 2005. I put a HUGE down payment on it. I tried to sell it last year but couldn't so I'm renting it out and losing money every month cause the rent doesn't cover all expenses. The house still isn't worth what I paid for it, not even counting upgrades and maintenance costs.

Had I bought a Ford GT or Carrera GT with that down payment I would have actually made money instead of losing money! And I'd be driving it around instead of dealing with issues at the rental house.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 18:40

Sounds like a nice house. But yes, buying one of those would have been awesome. The Carrera would kill you and Ford would be sooo sexay.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 19:33

yeah good point I would have been dead in either!

I wasn't ready for that much power. I'm 35 and still not totally maitre enough for 345 HP, lol

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 19:35

Actually I meant the Carrera GT would kill you and you'd be safe in a Ford but have nowhere to go because fuel economy.

I'm 18 and not fully mature for 252 HP; I've got myself a bright wreckless future muahaha!! :P

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 19:36

The Ford would have killed me too. Just too much power!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 19:47

But how will you be ready for the ultimate V8 car that will come out within the next 100 years??

Kinja'd!!!

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 19:54

By then I will be 45 and fully mature, haha

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 20:10

That's the spirit!! The naturally aSPIRATED. BAD JOKE LOL.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 20:13

Haha I like it

I think this is what you should do over the next 15 years:

Add a 944

Add a 914

Add a 928

Add a 964

Add a 968

Add a 924

Then you'll have two different types of air cooled 911s, and every other Porsche made between 1970 to 1990

You'll just need a barn to put them all in

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/14/2014 at 20:19

No barns. The catch fire and burn down.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 20:20

Oh crap

What about a metal barn-like thing?

marshknute > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 20:20

Honestly, you'll have a tough time finding a 944 in your search radius. Ideally, you should be looking in the New York Tri-State area since premium cars are more common and more available on the used market. Don't rule out a 924 or a Miata.

I'm no stranger to the cheap first car hassle. I bought my Miata for $3750 back in 2011. Regardless of the car's reliability reputation, you need to expect to put in at least $1000 to get it up and running. My Miata was very solid and extremely dependable over the 2 years I owned it, but it needed new belts/fluids/tires/brakes right when I bought it. A 944 will likely need the same kind of maintenance, but parts will be twice as expensive as Mazda parts.

Vicente Esteve > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/14/2014 at 20:40

Haha thanks for the tip, I also like to be in hunt for cars.

Hmmmmmm, something VR6 will do

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/15/2014 at 02:45

Metal barn is a metal death trap. :p

I'm thinking garage extension. Or simply a massive garage.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 03:43

Ok you will have ze real garage, just massive!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/15/2014 at 03:55

Das Huge!! :)

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 03:58

With climate control if your area is not good for ze Porsches!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
06/15/2014 at 04:08

With increased electric and heat bills!

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 04:12

Then move to CA!

You'll never have to heat or cool your garage!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve
06/15/2014 at 15:47

Here's your VR6's! :)

Kinja'd!!!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > marshknute
06/15/2014 at 15:49

New York is a bit of drive for me to get to, but I will be heading up to upstate NY in August for a wedding and my birthday, who knows...

Now! What car picture would you like me to find you? :)

Vicente Esteve > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 18:14

That Burgundy Corrado! I need it!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve
06/15/2014 at 18:19

I need that bi-turbo Scirocco VR6!

Vicente Esteve > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 18:26

I need the $2,000 dollar 944 to belong to the Porsche Owners club!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve
06/15/2014 at 18:28

NO, you need that $1999 924S to belong to the Porsche Club of 'Murica.

That $2000 944 is MINE. Don't make me drag Jason into this thread. :P

Vicente Esteve > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 18:44

ABSOLUTELY NOT! What I need is a bright Orange 914, and BAM instant license and full respect of the Porsche Owners Club!

Kinja'd!!!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vicente Esteve
06/15/2014 at 18:57

There ya go! :)

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 20:41

You and me both.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 20:42

LoL you got a Vince budget.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
06/15/2014 at 20:52

That's gonna be a thing now! When you've got only $2000 to spend on a car, "Vince Budget"

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 21:57

That is awesome. Jalop gear episode 1- Vince Budget cars.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
06/15/2014 at 21:58

YES!!

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 22:02

We gotta find a third person. But we have to wait 2 years to start production.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
06/15/2014 at 22:04

Another year? :(

Whyzzz? -_-

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 22:05

LOL I would love to start as soon as possible but am unable too.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
06/15/2014 at 22:17

I see. Fair enough.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 22:18

We could have a Porsche episode 924,944,911 and maybe Stef will let us borrow her Porschelump.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
06/15/2014 at 22:19

Where is Stef located?

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 22:23

Austin Texas. She was in Wisconsin Friday-Saturday that is when I saw her.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
06/15/2014 at 22:24

'Tis a bit of a drive. :P

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 22:30

Porsche Roadtrip a 3 part season finale we review a 911 and drive a 924 and a 944 to Texas to drive a Porsche racecar.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
06/15/2014 at 22:31

That could work!

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 22:33

We will have 20 episodes before we start. We could maybe borrow fellow Opponaut's cars and review them.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
06/15/2014 at 22:35

Maybe. hey'd have to let us and know that they're gonna get reviewed and driven. Especially driven.

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 22:37

Around a makeshift track outlined with cones. We would also drag test them and maybe compare them against there opponents in their class.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
06/15/2014 at 22:38

VERY DETAILED, MUCH LIKE!

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 22:40

Old 911 VS FR-S *owned by Jonathon W8*

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
06/15/2014 at 22:41

Oh I don't know about that. ..

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 22:42

Yes I will drive the 911 if it makes you feel better.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
06/15/2014 at 22:44

Eh......I definitely don't know about that. My dad has the strict rule of not letting people drive his car..

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
06/15/2014 at 22:46

He won't know. Also put a electric spoiler off of a 964 on to it. Because aerodynamics.