RX7 or 944? Which would you choose?
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I struggling with a bit of a dilemma. I've got a budget of £5k for a weekend toy and I was happy with my decision to go for an RX7, until today..... I've been having second thoughts and am now considering a 944, either S2 or Turbo (although I know I'm struggling for a decent one at £5k)
The reasons for the Porsche are that I'm not sure if I can live with the low MPG, or the feeling of rotary impending doom! That said though I wouldn't get an RX7 without it having proof of a rebuild.
Would a 944 be exciting enough I think is the biggest problem?.... I wish I could just make a decision and stick with it! In the last 3 months I've flitted between E36 M3, Sapphire Cosworth, S2000 and now RX7/944.
So what would you do?
The reasons for the Porsche are that I'm not sure if I can live with the low MPG, or the feeling of rotary impending doom! That said though I wouldn't get an RX7 without it having proof of a rebuild.
Would a 944 be exciting enough I think is the biggest problem?.... I wish I could just make a decision and stick with it! In the last 3 months I've flitted between E36 M3, Sapphire Cosworth, S2000 and now RX7/944.
So what would you do?
See, now, I said 944 too, oh wise men.
Until I found out that he might not be able to insure it so I can drive it too.
In no way am I having a 944 sitting on my drive that I can't drive!
So now, knowledge-able ones, you have to tell him RX7, in a way that he believes, so that I don't cry bitter, bitter tears.
Do it.
Until I found out that he might not be able to insure it so I can drive it too.
In no way am I having a 944 sitting on my drive that I can't drive!
So now, knowledge-able ones, you have to tell him RX7, in a way that he believes, so that I don't cry bitter, bitter tears.
Do it.
If it's a weekend toy why do you care about MPG?
RX-7 ftw, especially for 5k you won't get a decent 944. You will have to look hard for an un-chavved RX-7 but it will be worth it and IMO the Rex is more of an event, faster and better looking
RX-7 ftw, especially for 5k you won't get a decent 944. You will have to look hard for an un-chavved RX-7 but it will be worth it and IMO the Rex is more of an event, faster and better looking
Edited by wolves_wanderer on Monday 1st November 20:54
) easily within budget just hunt around for a good one, oh and budget for a belt change asap for piece of mind. 
wolves_wanderer said:
If it's a weekend toy why do you care about MPG?
RX-7 ftw, especially for 5k you won't get a decent 944. You will have to look hard for an un-chavved RX-7 but it will be worth it and IMO the Rex is more of an event, faster and better looking
MPG isn't the biggest concern (as you say it's a toy) more the RX7s overall ability to destroy my wallet!RX-7 ftw, especially for 5k you won't get a decent 944. You will have to look hard for an un-chavved RX-7 but it will be worth it and IMO the Rex is more of an event, faster and better looking
Mave said:
RX7 all the way 
Or, alternatively, have you tried driving any of your potential choices?
I thought I wanted a 944S2 until I tried an RX7
That's the plan, try both.Or, alternatively, have you tried driving any of your potential choices?
I thought I wanted a 944S2 until I tried an RX7
les3002 said:
wolves_wanderer said:
If it's a weekend toy why do you care about MPG?
RX-7 ftw, especially for 5k you won't get a decent 944. You will have to look hard for an un-chavved RX-7 but it will be worth it and IMO the Rex is more of an event, faster and better looking
MPG isn't the biggest concern (as you say it's a toy) more the RX7s overall ability to destroy my wallet!RX-7 ftw, especially for 5k you won't get a decent 944. You will have to look hard for an un-chavved RX-7 but it will be worth it and IMO the Rex is more of an event, faster and better looking
Mave said:
RX7 all the way
Or, alternatively, have you tried driving any of your potential choices?
I thought I wanted a 944S2 until I tried an RX7
That's the plan, try both.Or, alternatively, have you tried driving any of your potential choices?
I thought I wanted a 944S2 until I tried an RX7
Having driven a 944 I found the Rex far more special. If it was your only car then 944 all the way but for a toy there is no comparison.
S2000
But of the two i would say RX7.
Miles faster than the 944 and IMO better looking. If you are worried about RX7 repair bills remember that chewed up Porsche engines/gearboxes aren't exactly cheap! Rotary MPG is pretty offensive though, i would do a spreadsheet to cvompare the costs over a year.
But of the two i would say RX7.
Miles faster than the 944 and IMO better looking. If you are worried about RX7 repair bills remember that chewed up Porsche engines/gearboxes aren't exactly cheap! Rotary MPG is pretty offensive though, i would do a spreadsheet to cvompare the costs over a year.
Kong said:
S2000
But of the two i would say RX7.
Miles faster than the 944 and IMO better looking. If you are worried about RX7 repair bills remember that chewed up Porsche engines/gearboxes aren't exactly cheap! Rotary MPG is pretty offensive though, i would do a spreadsheet to cvompare the costs over a year.
You'd rather have an S2000 than an RX7?! But of the two i would say RX7.
Miles faster than the 944 and IMO better looking. If you are worried about RX7 repair bills remember that chewed up Porsche engines/gearboxes aren't exactly cheap! Rotary MPG is pretty offensive though, i would do a spreadsheet to cvompare the costs over a year.
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