ninerfan88

Hi again. We've owned 2 Porsches over the last 15 years, a 944 and a 996. Both great cars.
I'd love to buy a Porsche of my own, and have noticed that a 944 is most affordable.
Between drivers ed and various sports, I don't have the time to get a job to earn some $$.

I've looked on the internet and found 944s for less than $6000. Currently I have found a 1987 Turbo on Cars.com for 5800. I'd love to get it now, but know I can't. My parents have said that I may be able to get one, but does anyone have any ideas on convincing them to let me get one now and pay them when I get the money.

If anyone could help or knows about a 944 similar too:
Preferably $6000 or lesss
CAR MUST HAVE AIRBAGS!!!! (one of my parent's rules, a good one)
Since it must have airbags, it must be a 1987 Turbo/S or older.

Thanks,

Matt

944T4ME

Be careful on a $6000 or less turbo, that is a borderline price between a nice car and crap. Generally $8000 seems to be the figure to pay to get a good 120k driver that needs nothing major. $10,000 would be for a very nice one with good receipt record, nice paint and interior, etc. A $6000 you'd would have to be very careful you get a good one.

I would suggest a 944 S, that car would suit all your requirements well. $6000 or less, airbags, very nice power (not too much), etc.

Chris_924s

The problem with older airbags is the willingness to deploy at the right time- If at all. They do become unreliable as they age- just what I've heard I can't back that up..


A 944S would be a good choice. Keep a healthy stash of cash for maintenance. The Turbo would of course require more..

Matt H

You will need an 87 and newer car to get airbags. If money is an issue I disagree with the S recommendation, as maintenance and potential failure is MUCH higher.

You should be able to get a very nice 2.7L 944 (MY89) for that 6-7K range.
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Nabeel

Finding an S with airbags is very hard. I've only seen a few of them optioned with the airbags. Maybe look into an S2 if budget permits. Airbags were standard on those cars.

pete944

The only 944's I've seen with airbags are 87 and up turbo's and all S2's. I've never seen an S or an NA with bags. Dan (xsboost) has an 89 NA and it doesn't have airbags.

jaibeiber

what! i have never seen an 87' and later without both airbags. my S had both. my brothers previous S had both. i thought it was standard on all 87' and later.

MelissaInNJ

I learn so much from you guys!!!!

S2 for Melissa for the airbag option!

I have decided to get my 944 from Power Tech in Rockaway, NJ on recommendation from here. Reid the pre-owned manager is looking for the car I asked for. I gave him QUITE the list of what I want from what I learned fom you folks. I am going with a "dealer" rather than privately because I don't want the hassle of getting rid of the Baja privately. This way I can trade it in. Even if I only get money enough to pay the loan off, hassle factor is WAY lower. I know I'll pay a little more at a dealer than privately, but that is the only viable option at this point for me.

Glad I read about the airbags on here. Good news is as my daily driver I will be only putting 10-12 K on the car a year rather than the initial 15-17K I thought. But still that is a lot of time in the car...airbags are a must for me with all that time on the road with commuting idiots!

Thanks Guys!

Melissa

pete944

I just said that I've never seen an S with airbags. I know it was optional but I don't think it was a very popular one at the time.

Ken D

Some of the materials used to inflate the bags, such as nitrocellulose, have a shelf-life of 10 to 15 years. Many older cars (like ours) will have a sticker someplace with the suggested airbag replacement date.
About the only thing that I would consider air bags good for in these cars is the insurance discount. I would not depend upon one to deploy during an accident. With that said, make sure you wear your seatbelt!

Matt, best of luck with your search..and welcome to the board!

pete944

That's one of the reasons mine are gone.

SamGrant951

I say it everytime this topic comes up...Ack! 20 year old airbags? No thank you sir.

MelissaInNJ

Can you replace them...or are they discontinued?

Hey any argument for me from a 944 NA to an S2. <grin>

Melissa