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12-20-2021, 08:06 PM | #1 |
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1st gen 86 vs. Porsche 944
Just like the title says. Not a 944 S or Turbo, just the standard 2.5 liter, 160 bhp model. If it matters, it'd be a pre-facelift 944 (early 1985), with the early interior/dash. Track potential as well as DD. Low miles. Discuss amongst yourselves...I gots my reasons.
(The '86 would be a '13 FR-S)
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On track, you can find prepped 944s for relatively cheap. Daily driver? LOL!
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I want a 944 so bad. The prices ballooned right when they caught my eye.
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Depends what you call cheap. I've got a friend trying to sell me a 100% stock (with Fuchs) 30K mile '85 for mid teens. Total creampuff..just had belts, water pump and all other services done. Just trying to decide if it'd be a reasonable replacement for my FRS or not...
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I'd prefer the post face lift model. Interior doesn't look like it was designed in the 70s by VW. Honestly the overall performance is probably a draw but I'd be willing to bet everything is better on the FRS. Steering, shifting, speed, basic comfort.
Unless you're a mechanic of intermediate ability I wouldn't recommend the Porsche.
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A pre-facelift 944 was my dream car as a kid. The 1st gen 86/BRZ is a modern replacement with a bit worse front to rear weight ratio (non transaxle). I would buy the 944 only if I wanted to have a classic car.
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I made a similar move. I sold my 2020 86 and got a 1992 Nissan 240sx with a stock 155hp KA24DE in a very good condition. And I never looked back! I enjoy the 240 way more. The steering, shifting and overall feel is better. And it is a better daily driver because the engine although having less horsepower has a better torque curve, so it is pleasant to drive at speed limits and the car is smooth instead of being jerky. I haven't taken it to a track yet, just waiting to refresh the brakes and put some coilovers, but I'm constantly taking it to twisty roads and it feels amazing.
I guess the Porsche 944 would feel in a same way nicer than the BRZ/FRS/86. |
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Turning wrenches is not an issue for me. lol
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I've had several daily drivers that were otherwise referred to as classics. I enjoy a bare bones car, especially one with some character. And as far as cachet with '944 dudes', take a look around this place...it's a sword fest in here. I'm 54...the days of women being interested in what I drive are way behind me.
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price new lifters on an 8V and you will poop your pants a little))
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Yeah, I'm familiar with the P tax...I've done a fair amount of work on air cooleds. It can take your breath away..
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I actually wanted a 944 when I started the purchasing process that led to my 86. It went like:
-Let's get a 944. Those are what? 5 grand? -Oh no, good ones are actually 10 grand -Crap, even those ones aren't great. And you can get a Boxster with a flat-6 for that money -Well, a really decent Boxster 2.5 is actually 15 grand -Wait, I can get an 86 for a couple grand more -> buys an 86. |
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Both are fun cars. It's tough to find a transaxle car that hasn't been modded/hacked.
I have about the same amount of monies in both. |
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