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'78 Porche 924 $600 Should I buy it?

30 messages,  Last post on Nov 01, 2011 at 6:35 AM

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#28 of 30 Re: Re 924 [erk187] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Oct 31, 2011 (10:42 am)

Replying to: erk187 (Oct 30, 2011 6:37 pm)
Well then okay, as reliable as an engine from an 1980s era VW transporter, with a transmission as reliable as an Audi 5000. Fair enough.
 
The 924 is a car that makes no sense to me at all. If you want something economical, why buy a car with such expensive parts and zero investment potential?
 
The 944 is so superior in every respect (and quite reliable, too with proper care), that in 99% of all cases, if you buy a cheap 924, you will soon end up having put enough money into it to have bought yourself a clean, good running 944 anyway.
 
All I see in a 924 is "no payback" for swimming against the tide of public opinion.
 
Of course, I'm taking the point of view as consumer advocate, not car enthusiast. What I might do in a purchase is not what I'd advise a newbie to do.
 
I'm jes' sayin' that a beat-up $600 Porsche 924 is not a good choice for a beginner.

#29 of 30 Re: Re 924 [Mr_Shiftright] by hpmctorque

Nov 01, 2011 (12:15 am)

Replying to: MrShift@Edmunds (Oct 31, 2011 10:42 am)
Your logic makes perfect sense to me, in terms of the 924 vs. the 944. However, how many clean, good running 944s are left, at a price that makes sense? What I'm really asking is, for what you'd pay for a clean, good running 944, aren't there a number of much better newer model choices? Will even a 944 become a classic that justifies the cost of ownership? Aren't 944s just nice, but hardly fabulous - and very expensive to own - old cars too, albeit better than the 924s?
 
If one wants a front engine, RWD sports car, limiting the search to Porsches strikes me as tunnel vision.

#30 of 30 Re: Re 924 [hpmctorque] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Nov 01, 2011 (6:35 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Nov 01, 2011 12:15 am)
Well I'd venture to say that a well-sorted out 944 turbo is, in fact, a fabulous car, and in the right hands, on the right race track, would give a modern 911 fits. The 944 is such a well-balanced car, and the handling is absolutely top notch, even by modern standards.
 
Point taken on old, non-turbo, early 944 beaters. Let them go for parts. But a show quality 944 turbo coupe could crack $20K, whereas the same 924 would be lucky to bring you $7000 bucks-- To say nothing of the 944 demolishing the 924 in any type of race.
 
I suppose one could gain a teensy bit of prestige from owning a 924, among the unknowing few. And you know, the 914 was spurned for decades and finally has won some respect from sports car lovers, so who knows? Maybe someday a 924 turbo would be worth decent money. Personally I find it a rough car with no outstanding attributes to interest me.

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