Porsche 944 Coupe 83-88 Reviews

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Porsche 944 Coupe 83-88
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Average Ratings for Porsche 944 Coupe 83-88

  • Performance4.3 stars
  • Practicality3.8 stars
  • Reliability4.3 stars
  • Value for Money4.9 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.5 stars
  • Overall Rating4.3 stars

 

21 Reviews For Porsche 944 Coupe 83-88

  • alec494 Rank: Lance Corporal 25th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Good Points: Reliability, Drive, style, feel good factor.


    Bad Points: Attracts boy racers wanting to play.


    General comments: I own a humble 2.5 mark 1 944 Lux, Nothing I have driven has given me the smile that i have when driving. It's not about top speed, 0-60 or track figures. On real roads, this car makes me smile from ear to ear!!!. Theres nothing like out handling £25000 cars in a car that cost me £500, and when I don't win, who cares, it's a 20 year old car. The balance of this car has been noted. I have owned some of the fastest motorcycles u can buy, i'm no car expert, and this little gem gives me the same feeling. I find most cars are boring, both in speed and in cornering. This baby is fantastic!!!!! Comparing a volvo to a porsche is like comparing Taupe to bright orange. They say taupe is a relaxing colour, but who would look at it in a car park?

  • chipgoodwill2 10th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Bought my Porsche 944 Coupe 83-88 off ebay for 1200 had 100 mile drive to pick it up,the 100 miles back in the porsche was an absolute delight..overtaking with ease on the motorways and cruising effortlessly,i dont understand the statement by some saying the 944 is underpowered,my other car is a 2litre modern car but the power dosnt even scratch the surface of the porsche..i just touch the throttle in the porsche & im gone for dust.it feels so safe & sturdy at speed.the engine is pretty easy to ...

  • Guest 24th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've owned my Porsche 944S for just over a year and love it like my own. It drives great looks great and has never let me down. As for the comments made, some may have slightly a "battered" one! As you should hopefully know the S is not turbocharged or supercharged (P.S the Bentley Blower was supercharged hence why the term is aimed at supercharged engines) but with the bits I have done to mine I would love to show you what it can do on any road or track of your choice.

  • Guest 17th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Beautiful red 1986 turbo with red leather interior, bought new badges and it took a kango hammer to get the rusted on oil filter off for an oil change.
    A rewiring of the tail lights, other small jobs, a real enthusiasts car.
    Fast, reliable, accelerates unbelievably, WOW.

  • rsvmax 30th Sep 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Great car to drive. Was my "Welcome home from Iraq car"! Only had it a few days and I can't stay out of it. Such a pleasure to drive in Hawaii. Purchased for $3000 and with only 120,000 miles. In great shape and sounds very good... VROOOOMMM. Little stiff in the suspension but to be expected in a Porsche. Awesome car!

  • war789 22nd Sep 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought this car for my wife reluctantly, thinking it it will need constant attention, but I've totally fallen in love with it. It's great!

  • Alan Appleby 29th Aug 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I love my 944 it is my second one and I love to drive it if I haven't used it for a few days it gives me a buzz. My first one was the earlier series 1 model and this series 2 model is a vast improvement with less rattles and it has a more modern interior that the earlier one. It is a modern day affordable classic that is surprisingly still modern in some ways and I love to drive with the roof panel off.
    Highly recommended.

  • nigel kerr 9th Aug 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Every thing about a Porsche 944 Coupe 83-88 is summed up by two words, spot on! However, I do have to admit that it is hard to get in the back, but I love this car! It's great fun and good on fuel.

  • bailey25t Rank: Sergeant 28th Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    The Porsche 944 Coupe is a complete dog for a 3-litre turbo. Less rear visibility than a World War 2 pillar-box. A cam belt that stretches round the world twice. Which costs about the same, as the amount owed in world debt. A throttle cast in iron. Power steering, ha! It has bigger flat spots the whole of Lincolnshire. Oh yea. Once the blowers get working your that busy straining with the throttle and clutch you hardly notice it. The clutch! Warning, releasing the clutch to quickly may result in ...

  • Oprah 12th Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    My parents bought me a Porsche 944 Coupe 83 for graduation and I've fallen in love. Not only the performance, but the sheer beauty and overall condition its in amazes me. This will probably be my favorite car I will have for the rest of my life, and for $3000 it was one heck of a deal. 22 years old, and runs like a champion. I love it!

  • davidbp 6th May 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Bought my 1985 Porsche 944 Coupe 83-88 auto off Ebay for £1300, 80k miles, bargain of the year! Supposidly auto slipping slightly at low speed, but you'd never notice. At high speed very stable. Looks like its 5 years old, not 20! Can't think of any serious faults, just change the oil/ filter using good stuff regulary. Great to drive, but my Merc's easier to get in/out.
    Great car, cheap classic insurance too, just need a tiptronic Porsche now!

  • coolb944 Rank: Lance Corporal 21st Nov 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    My '87 Porsche 944 Coupe S is a sports car I think I will always love, and try to keep for as long as possible. I've had it since March 2004. Bought it from the original owner with 102,500 miles on it and a folder of receipts about 4 inches thick. It was kept up to a high standard, and I haven't had any problems with it other then a cracked heater hose which I replaced for $4. This car has a sweet 16V DOHC 2.5 that sings wonderfully and revs happily. It really moves the car well in the mid and h ...

  • Porsche 29th Sep 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Hi, I bought my red Porsche 944 Coupe 83-88 sports car last week, I love everything about her. Im 23 years old and belive that im the youngest Porsche owner in SA! She is 20 years old but I get people in new BMW M3's & Mercedes AMG admiring her. Id recomend anyone that likes attention and wants to treat themselves without the heavy expense to buy one!

  • thejukeboxman Rank: Lance Corporal 14th Jul 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought my '83 Porsche 944 Coupe, 2.5/8 valve instead of building a kit car, it was the right choice. Even though she's over 21, when I turn the key she never fails to start first time, every time.
    Plenty of speed for the u.k.'s gatso infested roads and takes corners faster than I can!
    Over-taking is a joy, point and press.
    Can be a bit 'thumpy' at town speeds, but on the open road - yahoo!
    Gets respect from other drivers and even drivers of new porsches give you recognition. ...

  • gortlosk67 24th Jun 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought a 944 as a birthday present for myself 3 months ago. I love it. It looks fantastic due to the wonderful, original paintwork and complete lack of any rust. How many 21 year old cars can you say that about. It's great fun on the open road and I get envious looks everywhere I take it. In addition It has to be the best looked after and best built car I have ever owned. It was excellent value for money and has relatively low running costs due to the availability of parts, general reli ...

  • Dilberto 29th Apr 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This car is truly Porsche's best-kept secret. The superlatives are numerous: large displacement four; light, all-alloy engine; amazing aerodynamics; gravity-cheating roadholding; high performance to value quotient; excellent resale value; supercar status under $20,000. My son's first car will be my Porsche...

  • 1cool944rider 26th Jan 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Porsche 944 Coupe 83-88 is the best handling vehicle I've ever driven, as the son of an owner of a vehicle dealership, I've had a better "cross sample" than average to base that opinion on. The body style still looks exotic many years later and the build quality is excellent and holds up to scrutiny, even when compared to newer techniques. The brakes are superb and perform way better than the profit driven rubbish found on production vehicles of 2004. Gas mileage is awesome considering the p ...

  • naf944 22nd Jan 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Always wanted a Porsche 911.......think its something to do with that sexy shape,
    I always wanted one, but my bank balance disagreed !!!!!! So I wanted something that didn't cost the earth to run, was fast and good looking, and I could insure it under a classic policy.
    Come in Porsche 944, I used to get the 944 and the 924 mixed up!!!!! Not any more......Now I look at them and they look like two totally different cars .The look and performance of the 944 is in a different class(I could be sl ...

  • Paul Bond. 18th Jan 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I always wanted a Porsche 944 when I was a kid and when I finally bought one I was not to be disappointed. The handling at speed is second to none and parts are not that expensive anymore in England due to the age of the vehicles. They are also extremely reliable; as long as you change the oil filter regularly they should just run and run.

  • Incessant. 22nd Nov 2002

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Beautiful vehicle, flawless mechanics. All at a reasonable price. Advice: It is very much worth spending extra money for a car with lower miles/better maintained. If I could, I would find a California car collector selling a car with 20,000 miles or less for half of the original cost of the car. This would save you the most money in the long run.