SELLING THE FC for a boinger
 

alright everyone...

i found a car i can not pass up. 1984 porsche 944.

i have always loved those cars and after owning 2 RX-7's it is time to move on.

it is the perfect 944, second owner and never driven during winter.

my 1990 FC N/A needs a new home...

Got pictures????

i have one picture in my gallery

Could you maybe post the pic and give a description and asking price and such? :)

So how do I view it in your gallery??

Re: SELLING THE FC for a boinger
 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yo,


Good luck bro, those 944's are great. Some would say the FC has a slight resemblence to them. *cough* Anyways, make sure the timing belt/water pump/clutch thing has been taken care of. I hear it's like 3 grand or something. Just wanted to warn you that they're expensive for maintenence compared to the FC. I'm sure ya know that, but just FYI.

Let us know how the 2 compare for handling, braking, build quality, etc!

KS
1989 GTUs "Mazda's answer to the 944S2."

I am interested as well.

What is your asking price?

What condition is your RX-7 in?

Pete

Man please don't!! I love Porsche but there is not that much of a difference between your car and a 944NA!

Good Luck though :)

What trim level of 944? S? Turbo? Auto or stick?
They are nice cars... I looked at a few myself but didn't quite find the "right" one. The closest was a mint condition 88 turbo, but it had a freakin automatic!! No WAY was I going to get a Porsche that I keep for the rest of life with a slushbox!! That was a while ago.... before I went back to school and began living on an Ethiopian budget again!
I am glad now I didn't invest that kind of green into a car.... School would have been compromised!

Your not swinging the other way are you?

944's are nice...


NICE FOR LUNCH MUUAHAHAHA

j/k man, good luck with it, get a turbo if possible :)

KS
1989 GTUs "Mazda's answer to the 944S2." [/B][/QUOTE]

Get real the GTUs numbers would not come close to a turbo 944 (S2). I have the 1989 road and track right here with the test.:cool:

Seems like a lot of people are ditching their 7s.

Just out of interest, how close was the GTUs to the 944 S2? I'm interested if they had a track lapping time. Wouldn't the TII be a more suitable comparison to the S2?

Yo,

*snicker*


Yeah, I ain't too serious with that comparo. I actually LOVE the 944S2, since it's all about the NA power. Didn't it put out like 200ish HP outta a giant 3.0l four banger? That'd chew up my car, no prob. I think the GTUs and the 944S2 are simular in spirit: no forced induction sports cars. Probably the GTUs has a little harder edge with its lack of amenities.

KS
1989 GTUs "Sunroof? Power windows? Leather? Foggadaboutit."

...others (like me) would say Mazda ripped off Porsche! :D But that's OK, I can afford an RX-7 Turbo, but not a 944 Turbo...

The 944 didn't get the 3.0L until 89. They were 2.5L before that.

Yo,


That's what I meant by the resemblence comment. The S2 was a special edition of the 944 with a lot of the turbo goodies, but normally aspirated. It has a big 'ol motor.

KS
1989 GTUs "IMSA Dominator."

ALL S2s had the 3 liter
944 S2 and the GTUs are similar cars
I think an S2 would eat a GTUs alive tho... they were alot more expensive and I haven't been in anything that would outhandle or outstop a 944 in all my life :)
944 S2 has 208 N/A HP. WAY more than a GTUs.. even more than a turbo
BUT... he's talking about a normal, 1984 944... 150HP.
Still pretty respectable for a 18 year old 4 banger... they're not fast from a stop, but pretty aerodynamic.. past 100MPH they are pretty quick, and I don't care what people say, they'll do 150MPH stock.

Yo,


Oh, I ain't sayin' I could take an S2. I think back in the day they cost like twice on what a GTUs would cost: 20K vs. 40K. I think they're simular in spirit: Lots of the Turbo equipment, but no turbo.

Anyone know how much they weigh?

KS
1989 GTUs "I totally wanted an S2 when I was in Highschool."

I've considered this several times, too. The 944's are the most under-rated Porsche there is. However, the N/A (even the S2's) don't go very hard compared to a TII, the aerodynamics on the 'verts suck compared to a S4/S5 Mazda, and they are much more expensive to maintain.

The bottom line is you are paying big dollars for a badge IMHO....

welcome to the boinger club. My DSM has provided me with as much trasportation this year as my 7(RIP) did its last 18 months of life.

the S2's weigh around 2600-2700lb (1989 weighs 2630)
not all that light
1989s are the lightest
a 1990 convertable would be the heaviest, at 2860

To hell with an NA 944. Has to be a turbo.

Bro, if your gonna get a 944 than make sure the car has maintenace records..I gave up 7's for a 1989 944 which i have now..this was the only year of the 944 that has a 2.7 liter engine,which up to this day hauls major ass..It will definitly put a smile on your face,good luck with it..:D

if you guys want details on my car look here...

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...038#post677038

any more questions PM me

Not trying to hijack your thread, but my car is for sale too. 90 GTU, black on black, rebuilt motor, lots of mods. I have all of the info and pics on my site. Click the pic in my sig. Heres another thread about it

That's a good choice of boingers, at least.

I'd personally pick a 85.5 944 due to the more refined interior and controls. I've driven several stock 944's and they are very nice handling cars...not the ballsiest cars out there though.

Are you serious? Are you having the same problems with DSM as with the Rx7?

I thought you were getting a Supra? Even if you hate the 7 you can't stop loving it, can you?

Get real the GTUs numbers would not come close to a turbo 944 (S2). I have the 1989 road and track right here with the test.:cool: [/B][/QUOTE]

SWEET....scan the article and show it to us

I dunno, the 944's are pretty nice, but for the cost of maintenance, you could be driving a 3rd gen.

If I remember correctly, you have to drop THE REAR SUBFRAME to change the clutch. And I think at cost the clutches are like 800.

A timing belt job is like $60,000, and god forbid the belt breaks...

I would definitly make sure the car was maintained and have a mechanic who knows the cars look it over before you sell your GTU.

Yo,


I have the Road and Track article on the GTUs too, but I can't scan it.

I can put up the numbers though.

KS
1989 GTUs "Bring it! *snicker*"

Then put them up!! :D