early vs. late 944?
03-03-2007, 03:49 PM
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early vs. late 944?
im interested in buying a 944 and i was wondering if i should only be looking for later car (after 1985.5). were there problems solved with the later car or are they the same, except for the dash?
03-03-2007, 05:06 PM
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They were pretty much the same besides the dash, I got the late car because the interior is much sharper imo, prob because Audi designed it. There may be some subtle differences in the models, but Ill let others chime in for that.
03-03-2007, 05:14 PM
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A-arms on late were aluminum. Water pump at a later point was upgraded. Tranny was upgraded. Dash (you know that part). Engine managment was upgraded.
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03-03-2007, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Lue
Unless you absolutely have to have the 23mm offset wheels of the early interior, the rule is to buy the newest example that you can afford.
03-03-2007, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Deansk8flip
so if i had $2500 to spend, should i get a good early car, or a not so good late car?
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03-03-2007, 05:38 PM
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just a daily driver. im not looking for a perfect 944, just something cheap. which is why i was wondering if it was worth it to pay more for the later cars
03-03-2007, 05:45 PM
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In this instance (944's) The year, early or late does not matter. The maint. and up keep are really what dictates the cost or price. Pay now or pay later are the rules of thumb.
03-03-2007, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Deansk8flip
so if i had $2500 to spend, should i get a good early car, or a not so good late car?
$2500... maybe you shouldn't buy a 944. It can get dicey at that price range.
Don't get me wrong, they're awesome cars, but if you get one at that price range it's going to need anywhere from $200 to $2000 (it's a crapshoot) more money ready at hand to propery maintain it.
They key point to avaoiding a money pit is to get a car with maintence records, preferably RECENT major ones such as clutch and timing belt. Those are the big ones, search around here for more.
If you're lucky you can get a well-maintained early 944 for about your price range, but the number of poorly maintained money-pit examples out there makes it a long shot.
If you go for it, good luck!
p.s. Skate or die!
03-03-2007, 06:01 PM
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