First time Porsche owner
03-18-2005, 10:00 AM
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First time Porsche owner with pictures!!!
Oh wow.
I am about to get my first Porsche.
1964 944. Perfect condition (depending on mechanical inspection) 140,000km on the clock.
Will have to drive it 1500km home from southern Queensland first.
Should a 52 year old man get excited about this? LOL
Or is this just the mandatory mid-life crisis? LOL
I cant wait to get it home. My wife hates the idea of buying a 21y.o. car. I keep telling her "But it's a Porsche" She doesn't understand.
Any suggestions on upkeep, problems I may encounter etc?
Thanks guys and gals.
Beeg
I am about to get my first Porsche.
1964 944. Perfect condition (depending on mechanical inspection) 140,000km on the clock.
Will have to drive it 1500km home from southern Queensland first.
Should a 52 year old man get excited about this? LOL
Or is this just the mandatory mid-life crisis? LOL
I cant wait to get it home. My wife hates the idea of buying a 21y.o. car. I keep telling her "But it's a Porsche" She doesn't understand.
Any suggestions on upkeep, problems I may encounter etc?
Thanks guys and gals.
Beeg
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03-18-2005, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by beeg
Oh wow.
I am about to get my first Porsche.
1964 944.
I am about to get my first Porsche.
1964 944.
I'll assume you mean a 19 eighty 4 944!OK, now that the fun parts over...
Do you have records of a belt change on the car? If not, be forewarned that the belt is attached to an interferance engine - and if it goes - so does the engine. The belt is SUPPOSE to last for about 60,000 miles (what's that - 100,000 K's I think). But the majority of us will change in or around 45,000 miles (some play it real safe and only go 30K). There is also a concern as to age. I personally change mine every 3 years or so because I don't drive the car enough to rack up the mileage. This is a critcal maintenance item on the car. Don't take a chance here.
Have fun, these are great automobiles at any age (your's or the cars).
03-18-2005, 10:34 AM
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Congrats on the Porsche, I hope it bring you lots of fun and joy.
I think the 944 is a gr8 choice, I had a 924 which was not enough then a 928 S4 which was a little to much, then a 924 again and now I'm looking at a 944 S2 Cab and I'm convinced its the midway balance.
I think the 944 is a gr8 choice, I had a 924 which was not enough then a 928 S4 which was a little to much, then a 924 again and now I'm looking at a 944 S2 Cab and I'm convinced its the midway balance.
03-18-2005, 10:34 AM
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Oh ****
I'm so old I cant even write dates correctly.
Yes 1984! LOL
It is having a FULL mechanical inspection on Monday from RACQ (think AAA)
If all goes well - driving pleasure here I come.
Is all this excitement good for my heart? LOL
Beeg
I'm so old I cant even write dates correctly.
Yes 1984! LOL
It is having a FULL mechanical inspection on Monday from RACQ (think AAA)
If all goes well - driving pleasure here I come.
Is all this excitement good for my heart? LOL
Beeg
03-18-2005, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by beeg
Oh ****
I'm so old I cant even write dates correctly.
Yes 1984! LOL
It is having a FULL mechanical inspection on Monday from RACQ (think AAA)
If all goes well - driving pleasure here I come.
Is all this excitement good for my heart? LOL
Beeg
I'm so old I cant even write dates correctly.
Yes 1984! LOL
It is having a FULL mechanical inspection on Monday from RACQ (think AAA)
If all goes well - driving pleasure here I come.
Is all this excitement good for my heart? LOL
Beeg
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No, that's not it...
Oh yea, the MEMORY is the first thing to go.
03-18-2005, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by beeg
It is having a FULL mechanical inspection on Monday from RACQ (think AAA)
03-18-2005, 12:17 PM
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I didn't understand this whole Porshce thing at first either. Then my Fiance bought me my 924 and it has never been the same. Have your wife drive the car and then she will understand. The first day I had mine I took it to the coast with the top off and drove it down RT.1A and I have been in love ever since. WELCOME and have a fanTABulous day.
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03-18-2005, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by icat
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03-18-2005, 02:31 PM
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Hi,
Another couple of ideas. The forums here contain a LOT of GREAT information and are frequented by some likewise great and helpful people. If you have questions first search the archives and then ask if you don't find something. I'm also a new owner and have found this forum and Clarks Garage to be invaluable.
Couple other things that you should consider some immediate maintenance on (besides the timing belt and fluid changes) that are cheap and easy but could leave you stranded if not attended to.
1. Clean all the grounds on the car. There is a LOT of info on the board about this, but the concensus is that Porsche's efforts on the electrical system was underwhelming and that dirty grounds can be a killer. Search the forum for the location of all the grounds and just buff with some light sandpaper. 0 cost to you except some time.
2. Buy a new DME - I think this also goes by the name of the fuel pump relay. It sits in the fuse box under the hood and apparently the heat just freaks it out after a while. I think you can get these for about $25 mail order. Just know where it plugs in and keep in in your glove box. Or plug in the new one and keep the old one for a spare.
3. Replace the vacuum hoses. I haven't done mine yet, but there has been a lot of chatter on this recently and apparently it is cheap (kits available through Lindsey Racing and others for $30). Apparently vacuum lines are extremely important to smooth running and after 20 years are likely to be cracked and leaking. Several people seem to have done this in less than one hour.
4. Check for leaks - wet carpet etc. Two favorites - drain holes in the sunroof getting plugged and also a leak behind the battery under the hood.
5. If you don't have good records on the timing belt and the fluids, just change them and get it over with.
6. If you do a lot of night time driving you may want to get introduced to a man by the name of IceShark. He is the man to see...
Lastly I think you can find a car buying checklist and some maintenance advice over on Clarks garage that you will find useful.
I love my car and hope you feel the same.
Happy Motoring,
Phil
Another couple of ideas. The forums here contain a LOT of GREAT information and are frequented by some likewise great and helpful people. If you have questions first search the archives and then ask if you don't find something. I'm also a new owner and have found this forum and Clarks Garage to be invaluable.
Couple other things that you should consider some immediate maintenance on (besides the timing belt and fluid changes) that are cheap and easy but could leave you stranded if not attended to.
1. Clean all the grounds on the car. There is a LOT of info on the board about this, but the concensus is that Porsche's efforts on the electrical system was underwhelming and that dirty grounds can be a killer. Search the forum for the location of all the grounds and just buff with some light sandpaper. 0 cost to you except some time.
2. Buy a new DME - I think this also goes by the name of the fuel pump relay. It sits in the fuse box under the hood and apparently the heat just freaks it out after a while. I think you can get these for about $25 mail order. Just know where it plugs in and keep in in your glove box. Or plug in the new one and keep the old one for a spare.
3. Replace the vacuum hoses. I haven't done mine yet, but there has been a lot of chatter on this recently and apparently it is cheap (kits available through Lindsey Racing and others for $30). Apparently vacuum lines are extremely important to smooth running and after 20 years are likely to be cracked and leaking. Several people seem to have done this in less than one hour.
4. Check for leaks - wet carpet etc. Two favorites - drain holes in the sunroof getting plugged and also a leak behind the battery under the hood.
5. If you don't have good records on the timing belt and the fluids, just change them and get it over with.
6. If you do a lot of night time driving you may want to get introduced to a man by the name of IceShark. He is the man to see...
Lastly I think you can find a car buying checklist and some maintenance advice over on Clarks garage that you will find useful.
I love my car and hope you feel the same.
Happy Motoring,
Phil
03-18-2005, 03:09 PM
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Wow
I'm overwhelmed with the response.
Thank you all.
I've been going here: http://www.connact.com/~kgross/FAQ/944faq.html
to read about problems. I already knew about the sunroof and battery leaks. Ta.
Everything I read about the handling of this thing uses words like 'ledgendary', 'incredible',' fantastic' to describe how it drives. Is this accurate? Just how much fun is this whatever I'm talking about?
Crap, there the whatisname goes agin!
Can it really be better than my 1995 Hyundai to drive? LOL
We have lots of winding, mountain roads up here. I look forward to 'exploring' them (and avoiding speed cameras!).
Will keep looking in here for more hints.
May have to visit some Porsche shops when I am over in the States in Sept.
Ta
Beeg
I'm overwhelmed with the response.
Thank you all.
I've been going here: http://www.connact.com/~kgross/FAQ/944faq.html
to read about problems. I already knew about the sunroof and battery leaks. Ta.
Everything I read about the handling of this thing uses words like 'ledgendary', 'incredible',' fantastic' to describe how it drives. Is this accurate? Just how much fun is this whatever I'm talking about?
Crap, there the whatisname goes agin!
Can it really be better than my 1995 Hyundai to drive? LOL
We have lots of winding, mountain roads up here. I look forward to 'exploring' them (and avoiding speed cameras!).
Will keep looking in here for more hints.
May have to visit some Porsche shops when I am over in the States in Sept.
Ta
Beeg
03-18-2005, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by beeg
Wow
Everything I read about the handling of this thing uses words like 'ledgendary', 'incredible',' fantastic' to describe how it drives. Is this accurate? Just how much fun is this whatever I'm talking about?
Crap, there the whatisname goes agin!
Ta
Beeg
Everything I read about the handling of this thing uses words like 'ledgendary', 'incredible',' fantastic' to describe how it drives. Is this accurate? Just how much fun is this whatever I'm talking about?
Crap, there the whatisname goes agin!
Ta
Beeg
Have fun!!! They're an addicting machine
p.s I DEFINITELY second the advise to replace the belts (and some of the seals/waterpump/rollers/etc "while you're in there) Also, clean ground wires are a MUST, the electrical systems on these things can be problematic. As mentioned before; ICESHARK is the man for ground wires and headlights
03-18-2005, 06:51 PM
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Phil means DME relay, there is a few hundred dollar price difference between the two items 
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03-18-2005, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by beeg
Everything I read about the handling of this thing uses words like 'ledgendary', 'incredible',' fantastic' to describe how it drives. Is this accurate?
Nah, these things are real sh!tboxes. We all have them because we hate them.
