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> Got a new 4, Now I have AC, a radio that I can hear and a turbo
michael7810
post Apr 21 2014, 08:20 PM
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What have I done? My wife wants to go to Bryce in September but won't ride in my 914 for a number of reasons; no AC, no airbags, smells like gas, it's too loud, etc. Many of the things I like about my 914. So I drove this '87 944 turbo and I was hooked. It's been very well maintained and a blast to drive. I may regret it when I have to work on it, but for now I'm happy. Although the 914 is a little pissed about having to go live in my daughter's carport (she lives across the street) because the 944 is in the garage.

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post Apr 21 2014, 08:40 PM
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QUOTE(michael7810 @ Apr 21 2014, 10:20 PM) *

What have I done? My wife wants to go to Bryce in September but won't ride in my 914 for a number of reasons; no AC, no airbags, smells like gas, it's too loud, etc. Many of the things I like about my 914. So I drove this '87 944 turbo and I was hooked. It's been very well maintained and a blast to drive. I may regret it when I have to work on it, but for now I'm happy. Although the 914 is a little pissed about having to go live in my daughter's carport (she lives across the street) because the 944 is in the garage.

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Nice looking car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Apr 21 2014, 08:40 PM
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Pretty car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
Now put it on the carport & put the teener back where it belongs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Apr 21 2014, 09:06 PM
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Better tap the bank account and have the timing belt and water pump (with ALL the seals and sleeves) done. Or buy the tension tool from me and do it yourownself. The REAL interval is 40K miles.

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post Apr 21 2014, 10:12 PM
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Better tap the bank account and have the timing belt and water pump (with ALL the seals and sleeves) done. Or buy the tension tool from me and do it yourownself. The REAL interval is 40K miles.

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Currently has 25K on water pump and front seals and 13K on timing belt, balance shaft belt and tensioner. I'll keep you in mind when I need the tension tool. The PO did not cut corners on maintenance and gave me the records for the last 55K miles. Do these engines have rod bearing issues? They were replaced at 79K.
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post Apr 21 2014, 10:17 PM
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Don't feel guilty for needing a car with human comforts. There's a time and place for a 914 especially when your wife is riding in it
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post Apr 21 2014, 10:20 PM
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944 turbo is just a fantastic car to drive and own.
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post Apr 21 2014, 11:06 PM
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Cool car. I drove a few laps in an 89 chipped S that I helped build/cage/add coil overs/big sways/bearing arms and safety gear. Couldn't believe how strong and nimble it was. One fast lap. Embarrassed my race car and 2nd best time of the day

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post Apr 22 2014, 05:19 AM
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Cool car. I drove a few laps in an 89 chipped S that I helped build/cage/add coil overs/big sways/bearing arms and safety gear. Couldn't believe how strong and nimble it was. One fast lap. Embarrassed my race car and 2nd best time of the day

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Quite a few 911's been embarrassed by these cars.
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post Apr 22 2014, 05:38 AM
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Nice ride, looks good in white (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)i
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post Apr 22 2014, 06:53 AM
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very nice car!!! its the same reason i bought my 2000 S 914, er, i mean boxster - for some DD creature comforts in 100 degree summer weather. i came very close to owning a 944, wanted one since i was in college in the '80's . and every car has its issues - but finding a nicely maintained car from a p.o. that took care of it is the key.
i bought the box knowing the full history and mainainence. now i have a competent mechanic here at an independant shop, when i do the scheduled mainatainence this year and do the plugs etc, i will also pull the transmission and do the clutch , while i am there we will do a IMS upgrade to the ceramic bearing, other than that issue these car are fairly easy to maintain. I think you will enjoy that car!!!!
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) enjoy!!
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post Apr 22 2014, 06:57 AM
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Looks beautiful Mike! Perhaps another lake run is in order just to shake it down. :-)
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post Apr 22 2014, 09:30 AM
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Wow, nice car Mike! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
The teener's gonna feel like real go-kart when you drive it now.
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post Apr 22 2014, 11:06 AM
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Just sold mine. White with red interior. Is your red inside..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Apr 22 2014, 07:26 PM
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Yep, red (burgundy) inside.
Mike - I'm ready for another lake drive when you are. Problem with this time of the year is there are too many boaters on the road.
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post Apr 22 2014, 07:46 PM
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One of the nicest driving Porsches ever built and it looks like you got a real nice one.

Congrats.

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BTW: for the recent 7 hour trip to Hershey I bought earplugs. I have a stock exhaust but after awhile the noise and smell was giving me headaches.

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post Apr 22 2014, 09:20 PM
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post Apr 23 2014, 06:40 AM
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One of the nicest driving Porsches ever built and it looks like you got a real nice one.

Congrats.

John

BTW: for the recent 7 hour trip to Hershey I bought earplugs. I have a stock exhaust but after awhile the noise and smell was giving me headaches.

John

Can't help you with the noise, but we should take a look at the smell issue.
For noise, I use earplugs so the trucks stop bothering me.

What are you smelling and is it FI or carbs?

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post Apr 23 2014, 08:22 AM
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post Apr 23 2014, 08:37 AM
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QUOTE(michael7810 @ Apr 21 2014, 06:20 PM) *

What have I done? My wife wants to go to Bryce in September but won't ride in my 914 for a number of reasons; no AC, no airbags, smells like gas, it's too loud, etc. Many of the things I like about my 914. So I drove this '87 944 turbo and I was hooked. It's been very well maintained and a blast to drive. I may regret it when I have to work on it, but for now I'm happy. Although the 914 is a little pissed about having to go live in my daughter's carport (she lives across the street) because the 944 is in the garage.

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Great purchase. The one I know holds its own quite well in autocrosses. Certainly faster than I am. And you can hear the radio?! Sweet.
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