i am gratefull for all replies and banter ive just sold my mk 2 escort that i restored and had for near 10 years but it was a car i did not take out in rain take on track or leave anywhere without worrying that it would not be there when i returned so thats why i sold it i would use the porsche more im thinking an s2 might be best im going to go see one local to me and have a run in it as all turbo cars coming up are in kent etc prob better for rust issues but a long way to go to find its a bomber
thinking of buying a 944
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But Andy you know the early cars have a better feel......
(Says he who swapped a square dash for a 2.7[8|])
(Says he who swapped a square dash for a 2.7[8|])
Copperman05
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Very rare to find one on an S2 although it was an option (code 220), but fitted as standard to the turbo I believe. The S2 is a great car, many turbo owners will tell you it is underpowered, and whilst it may not have the headline bhp numbers the later turbos have, many forget its actually lighter than a 968 Club Sport with only marginally less power. Usual issues with these are cam chain + tensioner, belts, clutch, look for one with these changed and you'll be on to a winner and is often why higher mileage cars should not be overlooked as they would have reached the point where these may have been replaced already.
Other areas are the cills, prone to rust from the inside out, wheel arches, number plate light, and rear hatch area, if brakes have been re-furbed recently its a bonus as aluminum calipers are prone to corrosion issues.
The S2 for me makes for a very capable drivers car, at the top of the n/a 944 line, just as capable at 140 on the autobahn or twisty A+B roads. Better value than the later 968, £6000 would buy you the best cab out there, but good solid cars can be had for £4000-£4500.
Edd
If I was you, with 6k in the bank, I would spend 5k of that, & if you take your time "it took me 14 months" Although mine did cost abit more, you will find a very nice Turbo, maybe even a 250bhp S/SE.
And believe me there certainly worth traveling for, I had to go to London for mine !!! [
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And believe me there certainly worth traveling for, I had to go to London for mine !!! [
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Joss Walker
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I'll add my opinion to everyone else's on here, I love my choice, as do most the members of this register albeit for different reasons. But to be honest, except for the seriously modified turbo boys all our cars can be outperformed by the warmest of modern hatches. Top Gear did an episode a while ago that included a 944 and it was easily licked around the track by a hot Twingo! (Yes- a Twingo, I was very subdued the next day at work)
My daily car is much much faster than my 944, but the Porsche is so much more fun it is hard to make a comparison. Everything is far more physical in an older car, as you will know from your Escort, and the balance in the Porsche is superb, much less scary than anything that is mid-engined (which I'm not capable of catching once the rear starts to go) the experience really isn't about the speed of the thing, its about the feel, and realistically how frequently can you safely drive above 80mph on the road?
My daily car is much much faster than my 944, but the Porsche is so much more fun it is hard to make a comparison. Everything is far more physical in an older car, as you will know from your Escort, and the balance in the Porsche is superb, much less scary than anything that is mid-engined (which I'm not capable of catching once the rear starts to go) the experience really isn't about the speed of the thing, its about the feel, and realistically how frequently can you safely drive above 80mph on the road?
simdel1
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ORIGINAL: Hairyarse
..but I thought yours was black Simon [
Exactly! Because a black car gets hotter in the sun (when we have any). The hotter surface promotes a more turbulant boundary layer which reduces boundary layer separation and therefore reduces drag. Hence, a black car will be faster*
Your time may come soon young padawan learner
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] *The statement above may not be entirely accurate or completely scientific. In fact you might say it's total bull... Black is still the fastest colour though!
robwright
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Not much in the way of a description but does seem to have a few nice cars there. Do you want me to pop and have a look at it for you? It is literally 15-20 minutes from me. Either that or we could meet up and have a look?? I am sure Andy hairyarse would love to come also if he is not working.
Copperman05
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Found this s2 with diff, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-Porsche-944-S2-3-0i-Sports-Coupe-/150749374645?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item23195ce8b5
You may not find another!
Edd
You may not find another!
Edd
pauljmcnulty
Active member
Why do people persist in calling it "half-leather", when 99 times out of 100 it's vinyl? []
Doesn't matter, just annoys me. Particularly when the options are listed in detail and half-leather isn't one of them!
]Doesn't matter, just annoys me. Particularly when the options are listed in detail and half-leather isn't one of them!
Joss Walker
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Paul - even the bloke selling it doesn't really think its leather
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