944 Prices still on the rise!

[tallsopp]

It wasn’t all that long ago when an introduction into the Porsche ownership world was somewhat an affordable pleasure. The 944 offered this affordability to many a working class chap like myself. But in recent years, and it’s only within the last 5 years, the 944 has become an appreciating car to own or to collect.

Today I woke upto an email showing one of the latest examples for sale from Tom Hartley. A 1991 944 Turbo, Baltic Blue example of the marque with 6,300 miles on the clock. Priced at £44,950. Overpriced or an ultra low mileage as new bargain?

[Scabutz]

Years ago I had this plan of getting a 944 and doing it up. I even had an old account on here "944 Fan" but I flounced.

Back then a 944 Turbo needing a bit of work was less than 7k, madness to see how they are going for now. Easy to say with hindsight I should have done it but I do kick myself

[Andyoz]

Crazy when you think of how much 911 even £45k can still buy....

[Hoofy]

Andyoz said:

Crazy when you think of how much 911 even £45k can still buy....

Yep.

If I had £45k and it had to be a Porsche... and I could fit another £5k onto the budget (because I didn't know how to negotiate): https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210241...

Or save £10k and get a 996 Turbo. I just took mine out for a 20 minute run in the sun. I want to go back out again!

[996TT02]

Any car of notable age with only 6k miles on the clock is a one off, and is about as representative of value as "The Rock" is of the average male.

Just one car, looking for just one buyer, there will be no other.

[BAMoFo]

In relative terms a brand new Porsche 944 was only attainable for the relatively well healed people. Much less so to buy an equivalent car now IMHO.

[Andyoz]

Average new car price in the UK was £48k last month apparently, so it's cheaper than that...every cloud....

[s m]

Andyoz said:

Crazy when you think of how much 911 even £45k can still buy....

They were often compared when new in mag tests

[IMI A]

If it’s been serviced annually could be a great buy. If sat around I’d be a bit nervous of a 944 turbo like this. They need use.

[Andyoz]

IMI A said:

If it’s been serviced annually could be a great buy. If sat around I’d be a bit nervous of a 944 turbo like this. They need use.

At less than 200 miles a year, how often was the car even brought up to proper operating temp...

[Schwarz930]

IMI A said:

If it’s been serviced annually could be a great buy. If sat around I’d be a bit nervous of a 944 turbo like this. They need use.

Doesn't really matter though, because that car won't get used. Straight into a collection.

[IMI A]

Hmmm you’re probably right although never seen them as collectible. Amazing drivers car and very practical I’ve covered many hundreds of thousands miles in 944 turbo s and basically learned to drive a turbo engine sports car in one of these. Far easier than a 930. Never looked back have loved turbo torque ever since

[Hoofy]

Would love to know the thought process behind a collector wanting to pay this much and not using it. I don't mean that in a sarcastic way. I buy a car to enjoy driving it so I'm the opposite in approach - I'd even take a higher mileage one if there was one at the time.

[simonsti]

Looks like it's sold already!

[IMI A]

Rare bird in that condition not surprised. TH sold a car too cheap the speed that flew out

[Hoofy]

Wowsers. Off to prop up my 996 and put it in reverse for a few thousand miles.