944 S1

[darkmonsta]

Morning all. Quick question...

Are these cars as disappointing as my research indicates? I've been offered a low milage one what seems to be a very reasonable price, and I know the car has been well maintained. As such I've done a little hunting around on the internet and it seems that these cars aren't held in particularly high regard due to that first evolution of the 16v engine.

I am by no means an expert and would weclome any advice. If I were to purchase it then it would be my daily driver and replace my current 306 GTi-6. Car is on a E plate, low mileage and as I said, seemingly in very good condition.

Everything I've come across suggest that the S2 or Lux would be a better bet? Can anyone tell me more?

Thanks

[hartech]

Unfortunately they suffer from the same problem most early 16 valve engines had - too little bottom end power. Also difficult to keep starting and running well as they age + Expensive to maintain when the cams and chains need changing.

Appart from that - they are OK and some drive very well - especially if the cam timing is brought a little earlier to stabilise the bottom end a bit.

S2's and turbos are quicker and more predictable to maintain, std 2.5 or 2.7 curved dash 944's are much more easy to live with and less expensive to run - similar performance to the S but not as quick as a turbo or S2.

Baz

[nos4a2]

Be very careful with Turbos they are great fun but can seriously damage your wallet with the "Just one more mod" addiction

[darkmonsta]

Thanks for the replies. To be honest I wasn't really looking for a 944 but this one seemed to be an interesting offer.

I think I need to have a closer look at the servicing history! Was just after something as a runaround and to sling bikes into the back of.