Could this be a Turbo S

[JM1962]

Its 1988 and 250 BHP according to the advert. Plus no sunroof and LSD. What do you think?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/944/porsche-944-turbo-coupe--1988--titanium-silver--lsd--sunroof-delete--full-black-leather--air-con/3160994

 

[simkin911]

It could be.... but I'd guess the engine number will rule out it.... But the chassis number may be in the same range as the turbo s cars. Similar to the red project car that was advertised on here in recent months. I'd be interested in it if it was a 250bhp car with larger brakes too... Regardless of whether it is Turbo S or not.

 

[chrisg]

Without running the Chassis number through Reading OPC you can't confirm or deny this.

However, the spec does point to it being a Turbo S - there are some out there that came from the Turbo in non Silver Rose configuration.

Looking at the Brake Calipers, they do look like medium blacks (MO30) that have been sprayed red. (note recon in history)

Points of critique:

Gearbox even with LSD & Cooler doesn't take 4 litres
Interesting wiring hanging down in the drivers footwell
For all the effort in selling - 60secs with a vacuum cleaner to remove the detritus from the drivers footwell,prior to photo
Non standard 17" cup wheels
Why do the HG and then refurb/exchange the head - did it overheat very badly ?

Notwithstanding the standard 944 issues, provided its straight and limited rust, £4.5k is pretty good for one !

Chris

 

[simkin911]

MOT expired in September 2011 and I get the impression the seller isn't intending to MOT it from the advert... But probably worth a follow up. Belts due. Degree of recommissioning.... Not sure it's really 'that cheap' - regardless of whether its a turbo s or not.

 

[MartinRS2K]

10 speaker door cards?

I've asked the seller for the Option codes

 

[GPF]

It does look as though it has the 10 speaker system, but the side bolsters look too small to be the sports seats fitted to the turbo S? Mine are a lot deeper than those.

 

[JM1962]

I think maybe you would only get sports seats if you specified them, I could be wrong but most Silver Roses had non sports seats.

 

[Hallsy]

I think Turbo S or not it looks like a worthy Turbo project at a good price.

It has had a number of jobs doing, including OE sill replacement - assuming that has been done well, and documented, that is one laborious job that won't need doing.

No doubt it will be snapped up quickly.

 

[MartinRS2K]

It is a Turbo S, I've just been given the option codes. No Sport seats ordered.

M030 - Club Sport Package
M150 - Runs on leaded fuel
M220 - LSD
M288 - Headlight Washers
M335 - 3 point rear seat belts
M418 - Body Side Moldings
M438 - Full Power Seat
M437 - Full Power Seat
M462 - Sekuriflex Windscreen
M490 - 10 Speaker sound Package
M501 - Silver Turbo Wing Decal
M567 - Green Graduted Tint Screen
M573 - Air Conditioning
M593 - ABS
M685 - Split Rear Seats
M758 - Turbo S
M946 - Partial Leather Front Seats

Engine code is: M44.51
Transmission code: G016R

 

[JM1962]

Showing my ignorance but should the engine code not be M44/52?

 

[944 man]

No. that's an internet myth. /52 was a service update and nothing to do with the output.

 

[sutters]

Oh lord this looks an absolute bargain compared to the flip of a coin heap I bought blind from Scotland.

Bangs head repeatedly on desk.

Ian (sniff)

 

[simkin911]

ORIGINAL: sutters

Oh lord this looks an absolute bargain compared to the flip of a coin heap I bought blind from Scotland.

Bangs head repeatedly on desk.

Ian (sniff)

I must be genuinely out of touch with prices... It might be a decent deal but it appears to be offered at £4500 and last had an MOT in 2010. It doesn't take long to attract a few big bills in a short space of time on a 944 (and particularly a turbo in my experience). At from the advert it's clear what has been done.... But why isn't has another £50 thrown at it for an mot? What are the jobs required? That aside, if it was close to me then I would look at it myself and ask!

 

[Suffolk944]

Yes could be a bargain or perhaps a classic case of if something is too good to be true then it probably is !

 

[MartinRS2K]

He told me he has an offer of £4250 for the car with the person wanting to collect it tonight. Either he was trying to get me to commit or someone has jumped in to buy it?

 

[Hallsy]

I wouldn't mind guessing it will be turned around and up for sale again shortly.

 

[sutters]

ORIGINAL: Hallsy

I wouldn't mind guessing it will be turned around and up for sale again shortly.

oh defo.. Scotland here it comes.

 

[Monkeythree]

I spoke to the seller yesterday evening and he said he had had a guy test drive it and offer him £4250 yesterday. Seemed like a genuine guy. I needed to get permission to buy from Mrs M3 this morning and then I was going to give him the asking price. Spoke to the seller again this morning and he said he had had a flood of offers this morning two of which were at the asking price with one saying he would collect it today. So basically i was beaten to it. [&o]

I guess Shark bought it?

 

[simkin911]

I hope its a good car and it ends up with an enthusiast owner (on this site).

 

[Hallsy]

I would hedge my bets that it will be a good buy.

Sure, it doesn't have an MOT and no doubt needs work doing to pass, but it has had a number of worthwhile jobs doing - so I would bet on it not needing too much money spent to pass. Of course a car with an MOT is just the start of it and after beinglaid up for some time, it will no doubt need more money being spent to bring it up to scratch.

The Turbo I bought in the summer had been laid up for three years before the previous owner bought it, and he ended up spending £10k with a specialist in 12 months!! Although that figure would have been a great deal less for a DIYer.

As above, hope this one gets tidied up and loved