Craigslist Gem Find Of The Day: Porsche 944 Project Car

"Raphmoe" (raphmoe)
10/27/2014 at 13:56 • Filed to: porsche, 944, craigslist, dots, project car hell

Good morning fellow jalops and jaloppettes, while browsing craigslist this afternoon I and myself stumbled upon a gem of a Porsche 944 for project works and racing cars for you all. It is a 1986 Porsche 944 NA with an exploded motor for $2150; what a deal.

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As we all know, the 944 is a true car for enthusiasts with a manual transmissions, reliable engine (that's why a new one is included) and plenty of spare parts and accesories. The seller details some more information for the perspective buyers:

I blew the motor a week or two ago and immediately bought another motor to be dropped into it but haven't had the time or effort to do so. The old motor has been pulled and I still have it. The head may be salvageable but everything most of the other parts are probably toast on the motor. The new motor turns but has not been tested by me. The guy I bought it from said it runs but the clutch on it is bad, so the clutch attached to the blown motor would have to be swapped onto that one, along with the wiring harness.

Just check out the supple lines on this sweet baby:

The only bad parts: Rear wiper motor needs to be replaced, minor circular crack in windshield, only one speaker makes sound, hood cable loose, needs new catback exhaust, speedometer, tachometer, odometer in/op, minor accident damage (rocker panel/fender).

With all the knowledge and skill on oppositelock I am sure a handy jalop will be able to appreciate this car as the true track machine it is. What say you jalops, nice price, or NICE PRICE?

DISCUSSION (99)

Brian Silvestro > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 13:58

Aaron Brown

Raphmoe > Brian Silvestro
10/27/2014 at 14:00

Kinja'd!!!

Aaron Burr.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 14:03

I didn't know that these were known for their reliability. In fact, I thought that they were famous for quite the opposite.

Leadbull > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 14:03

Ay bb where u been

qbeezy > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 14:04

Not sure. There's plenty of them around NE Oklahoma. Been contemplating getting one...

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4718973894…

Raphmoe > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
10/27/2014 at 14:04

Of course they are reliable, if owned by the right person. Constantly working on your car to keep it running means it is reliable. It's all about the effort of the owner and if they are a true enthusiast.

Raphmoe > Leadbull
10/27/2014 at 14:05

workin on calculus

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 14:05

By that standard, any car is known for its reliability. Even an MG will keep running if enough effort is put into keeping it that way.

Raphmoe > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
10/27/2014 at 14:06

The point I'm trying to make here is that we tend to think of reliability based on a car's mechanical design and (more importantly) on a brand's reputation, passed along by word of mouth. What we really need to think of isn't the car itself, but the owners. Reliability is a myth. Who owns a car and how it is maintained is what keeps cars alive.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 14:07

True. This is why I'd rather buy a beater with 200k miles on it than a the same car with low miles. The 200k one you know has been driven and at least the most basic things have gone into keeping it running.

Raphmoe > qbeezy
10/27/2014 at 14:08

they are great cars

JGrabowMSt > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 14:09

Kinja'd!!!

I got ya a dollar!

qbeezy > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 14:26

Honestly for a couple grand, seems like a great project car. Dont know much about them, but everything has its problems!

6cyl > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 14:30

"Reliability is a myth" - someone who never owned a Honda in the 90's

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 14:31

CP at that price. Here's one for 2800 that runs and doesn't require plastic sheeting to keep the water out. Of course it doesn't come with an extra motor! http://buffalo.craigslist.org/cto/4689649776…

brandegee > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 14:35

With this 944, reliability is definitely a myth.

JR1 > Raphmoe
10/27/2014 at 14:57

Doesn't the timing belt cost like a grand or two to fix like every 3 years?

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
10/27/2014 at 14:58

Ahh, more British car bashing...will the injustice never end?

Kate's Dirty Sister > JR1
10/27/2014 at 15:19

It was 450$ at the Porsche dealership....

In 2001

And in Canada.

I guess it does not help you lot.

JR1 > Kate's Dirty Sister
10/27/2014 at 15:23

Not so much haha. Seems about like a normal amount to pay for car maintenance but I assume inflation has increased it a good bit.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 09:43

Waitaminute....That isn't...no it isn't? It is? It is..... :(

ZE 944 POPULATION IS LOSING ANOTHER ONE!! ;_;

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > JR1
10/29/2014 at 09:45

You can do it yourself easily for less.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 09:46

This doesn't mean what I think it means...

DOES IT?!? :(

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 09:47

What? This is Aaron's car. He doesn't have the time, space, or money to fix it. Didn't you read the description?!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 09:49

THAT MEANS ILL BE THE ONLY ONE LEFT!! :(

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 09:55

lolno, Mathias loves his awesome blue one.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 09:59

THERE'S STILL HOPE!

Kinja'd!!!

JR1 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 09:59

Don't you need a special tool to actually tension the belt though?

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 10:02

well his car is cooler than yours so yeah

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 10:09

Wait. WUT?? HOW??

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 10:13

dude have you seen the color

Kinja'd!!!

it's a custom job

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 10:14

Yeah, but miens factory original...

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 10:21

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 10:23

It's never been resprayed in it's 30 year life? The paint still looks excellent? I'd think that's an accomplishment... :)

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 10:25

But his looks cooler

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 10:26

But mien has a special feeling to it

Raphmoe > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 10:54

Why is he selling such a great project car?

I figured a real jalop would have fixed it and kept the car running. Do you know of anyone looking to buy it?

Raphmoe > JR1
10/29/2014 at 10:55

But, so what? It's a great enthusiast's car. That is only routine maintenance. It's worth it.

Raphmoe > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 10:55

We need a true Jalopponaut to buy it and keep it alive!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 10:57

I've already got one.. :(

Tell Aaron to post it on Rennlist! If it doesn't go to a Jalopponaut, at least a Porsche enthusiast can take care of it. :)

Raphmoe > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 10:58

Oh, I don't know who Aaron is. Why would one of us be selling such a great car? I thought this was an ad by a non-enthusiast that was afraid of getting his hands dirty with an engine swap.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:05

This is Aaron Brown's 944! He's on Oppo! :(

http://ambrown.kinja.com/

He just bought a WRX, that broke down I think a week ago..You know the usual car enthusiast woes: Money, time, life. The works.

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:25

You should suggest this to Aaron Brown. He needs a new project car anyway.

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:27

Go on...

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:27

You should get it.

JR1 > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:27

A grand or two is also almost the price of the car. Not knocking the 944 because I really like them but thats a big amount of routine maintenance for a car under 5k

Aaron Brown > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:29

this is hilarious because it's my car

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:29

OOOH shots fired!

Mathias Rios > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:31

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 11:32

but his is special-er because it's customized, and those wheels are awesome

Brian Silvestro > Jonathan Harper
10/29/2014 at 11:33

lol

Aaron Brown > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:33

not really selling it but if someone gave me 2K for it I wouldn't say no

I'm probably going to put it in storage for the winter and fix it before spring

Raphmoe > Jonathan Harper
10/29/2014 at 11:34

You should buy it.

I do not need a car. I live in and around New York and use public transportation to get to and from different coffee shops with wifi where I can work on my blogging. When I need a car I just drive one of my parents cars (if my cell service is working), or I will drive one of the many journalist cars available.

Raphmoe > JR1
10/29/2014 at 11:34

It's the price to pay to play the game.

Brian Silvestro > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:34

He has a different project car, so he's not focused on this one anymore. You should buy it.

Raphmoe > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 11:36

I do not need a car.

My parents won't give me money for multiple project cars at once, sadly.

Raphmoe > Aaron Brown
10/29/2014 at 11:36

It is such a great jalop car I look forward to your posts about fixing it up.

Brian Silvestro > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:37

*cries*

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 11:37

But mien is special too because it's an all original, numbers matching car!(Aside from the aftermarket cruise control, but no one cares about that feature.)

Raphmoe > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 11:37

Not all of us are given things for free and spoiled, I must work hard at my writing to afford such things.

JR1 > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:38

Trust me it is a game I want to play but not sure it is a price I can afford. Pretty soon you have an 8-10k car and at that price there are better alternatives

Raphmoe > Aaron Brown
10/29/2014 at 11:38

What is hilarious about it? It seems like an amazing deal for a jalop to buy, I am just sharing the word.

Raphmoe > Jonathan Harper
10/29/2014 at 11:39

What does that mean?

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 11:39

dude 944s are sub $5k mass-produced entry level Porsches, having a matching-numbers original car isn't all that important or special, no matter how much hype you give it.

Brian Silvestro > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:40

how do you think I afford my car...

Raphmoe > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 11:40

How?

Brian Silvestro > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:41

I worked all throughout high school and the summers in between, and saved up the money.

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:43

It means you won a signed copy of Aaron's new novel, "How to Kill 944s and Write Good Too". Give me your name and address so I can send it to you.

Raphmoe > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 11:43

That is good, congrats on your hard work friend. I am doing the same however it is not easy to make a lot of money working out of these coffee shops without a home.

Raphmoe > Jonathan Harper
10/29/2014 at 11:44

Jalopponaut Industries LLC

Raphmoe Sherman Esq. III

42 Wallaby Way, New York, NY 11452

Brian Silvestro > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:45

Thank you, and good luck.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 11:50

Well, his car sub $5k mass-produced entry level isn't special or any more special than mine, no matter how much paint or how many new wheels you put on it then. And neither is your mass-produced $50k+ entry level Porsche. Neither is your doge-stickered FiST.

Seriously, why must you be the sincere killer of my joy? Can I not appreciate something I find special about any of my cars without you finding one or more things to ruin it?

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 11:52

I agree, my car is even less special than your car because you can still go out and buy one new!

It's just fun to see you suffer.

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 11:55

Wallaby Way is in San Francisco. How am I supposed to send you this critically acclaimed books without a real address?!?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 12:00

When I eventually plan out my 2015 Oppo Roadtrip...

YOU are first.

Actually Noah would be first, then JGrabowMSt, then everyone who's on the way to upstate NY.

THEN YOU!!

I will deck you in the schnoz! Via track day, bro.

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 12:08

Depending on when in 2015 you go, I might be at my house, or at Albany in college.

Come! We have New York Safety Track!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Brian Silvestro
10/29/2014 at 12:16

Planning on the summertime for Oppotrip. June/July hopefully. What is this safety track?

Brian Silvestro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
10/29/2014 at 12:27

Did you not read the FP'd article I just linked?

Raphmoe > Jonathan Harper
10/29/2014 at 12:36

Send me the link to buy it on Amazon and I will buy it myself.

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 12:44

No I write each copy by hand, specifically for each buyer. The story changes depending on who is buying. You can't get it on the internet.

Raphmoe > Jonathan Harper
10/29/2014 at 12:58

Please stop trolling me, you're not being funny; only rude.

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 13:07

You're really gonna pass up this once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece if literary greatness?? For the low low price of $3.58/day for the next 3 years??

I'm just trying to help you be a good Jalop Raphmoe, I know how important it is to you to be a "true enthusiast".

Raphmoe > Jonathan Harper
10/29/2014 at 14:04

I can't afford that. Stop being mean, jbh.

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 14:09

I'll stop when you stop.

Raphmoe > Jonathan Harper
10/29/2014 at 14:09

What have I said that is mean to you?

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 14:12

Trolling, that is.

Raphmoe > Jonathan Harper
10/29/2014 at 14:14

If being a true jalop is a form of trolling than everyone here is a troll.

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 14:14

what is this...."true jalop" fantasy you keep speaking of? Can you detail it?

Raphmoe > Jonathan Harper
10/29/2014 at 14:21

It already has been detailed for all of us:

I have long been a proponent of owning old and classic cars, that life isn't so bad driving what the rest of the world might think of as a clunker or an old jalopy. I was wrong.

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For reasons I cannot explain, I live in Manhattan and own two cars. There is no good way for me to explain how unnecessary it is to own even one car in Manhattan. You can get to everywhere within the city on the 24-hour subway, and there are taxis all over if you think you're too good or important to ride the train like everyone else.

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You'll just have to give up some of your sanity to make it happen.

Jonathan Harper > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 14:29

So...your definition of a true jalop is street parking two vehicles in NYC? Really?

Raphmoe > Jonathan Harper
10/29/2014 at 15:08

No. Being a true jalop is owning old and/or classic cars; because the joy it brings is worth giving up a bit of sanity.

What is your definition of a true jalop?

E30Joe drives a Subaru > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 15:11

Being in to cars.

505Turbeaux > Raphmoe
10/29/2014 at 15:18

There is a certain person on Oppo with a freaking Sable, and he loves it, very much to the ridicule of others. That my friend is a true Jalop if there is such a thing. Old, classic. new, boring - run what you brung and leave the classifications in the dust.

And jbh is the shit - he loves Pacers so much you should just give him a few pics back