SELLING THE FC for a boinger
05-13-02, 01:41 PM
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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...
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...
05-13-02, 02:45 PM
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Re: SELLING THE FC for a boinger
Originally posted by 787B
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...
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...
05-13-02, 02:59 PM
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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!
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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
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05-13-02, 04:01 PM
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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!
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!
05-13-02, 04:40 PM
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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?
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?
05-13-02, 05:11 PM
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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.
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*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.
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05-13-02, 05:25 PM
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Originally posted by RarestRX
Some would say the FC has a slight resemblence to them...
Some would say the FC has a slight resemblence to them...
But that's OK, I can afford an RX-7 Turbo, but not a 944 Turbo...
05-13-02, 05:31 PM
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Originally posted by RarestRX
Didn't it put out like 200ish HP outta a giant 3.0l four banger?
Didn't it put out like 200ish HP outta a giant 3.0l four banger?
05-13-02, 06:27 PM
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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.
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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
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05-13-02, 06:55 PM
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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.
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.
05-13-02, 07:02 PM
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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?
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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?
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05-13-02, 07:04 PM
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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....
The bottom line is you are paying big dollars for a badge IMHO....
05-13-02, 08:28 PM
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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 ***..It will definitly put a smile on your face,good luck with it..