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| Performance | 8.5/10  |
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| Practicality | 7.5/10 |
| Reliability | 8.5/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.6/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.1/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.3/10  |
Full review by
rsvmax
on 30th Sep 2007
User Rating : 9
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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!
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Review by
war789
on 22nd Sep 2007
User Rating : 9
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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!
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Review by
Alan Appleby
on 29th Aug 2006
User Rating : 10
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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.
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Review by
nigel kerr
on 9th Aug 2006
User Rating : 10
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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.
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Review by
bailey25t
on 28th Sep 2005
User Rating : 5
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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 ...
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Review by
Oprah
on 12th Aug 2005
User Rating : 10
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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!
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Review by
davidbp
on 6th May 2005
User Rating : 9
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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!
davidbp's full review | 121 words
Review by
coolb944
expert review 
on 21st Nov 2004
User Rating : 9
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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 ...
coolb944's full review | 340 words
Review by
Porsche
on 29th Sep 2004
User Rating : 10
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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!
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Review by
thejukeboxman
on 14th Jul 2004
User Rating : 10
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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. ...
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Review by
gortlosk67
on 24th Jun 2004
User Rating : 9
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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 ...
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Review by
Dilberto
on 29th Apr 2004
User Rating : 9
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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...
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Review by
1cool944rider
on 26th Jan 2004
User Rating : 8
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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 ...
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Review by
naf944
on 22nd Jan 2004
User Rating : 10
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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 ...
naf944's full review | 234 words
Review by
Paul Bond.
on 18th Jan 2003
User Rating : 9
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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.
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Review by
Incessant.
on 22nd Nov 2002
User Rating : 9
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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.
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Review by
PC Wizard.
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on 20th Sep 2002
User Rating : 9
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The Porsche 944 Coupe is a well made, long legged sports tourer that can seriously cover the ground. Even though the youngest model is now 10 years old, the large percentage of non-abused 944s just keep going. Galvanised bodyshell and bulletproof mechanicals give reliable, fast transport. They are cheap to buy as well (£3K to £15k), though major services at Official Porsche centres are pricey at £500+. Going to an Owners Club recognised independent can reduce service costs some ...
PC Wizard.'s full review | 187 words
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