Variance

Hey all, I was speaking to Conor, and he and I came up with an idea that I would love to do, parents permitting, hehe. Anyways, I was thinking about getting a 924 or 944 parts car, without too many parts missing, and using it as a bit of a "tinker car," to learn the ins and outs and etc. Perhaps even devote the money to making it roadworthy? Anyways, I would like to know your opinions on the idea, and some accounts of you who have done it. Oh, also, if this project goes through good, or even goes at all, it might help convince my parents to let me drive/get one, whee . Anyways, thanks to all.
-=Kenneth=-

Conor

bump

I think this is a pretty good idea for someone who wants to get a 944 eventually. I wish I could've done this!
Anyone else?

Conor

Jamie944

Sounds good. Getting to know these cars now will be a big benifit. I hope your parents are helping you with the costs. No offense but on a 13 year olds budget you won't get this car running anytime soon. I know where 2 83 944's are around me both are going for 1,000.00 each. One runs but has body damage the other has a good body but needs some motor work. I would get them but I only want an 85.5 or newer model. Good luck with the project hope it works out for you.... You should get your dad in on this as a father son thing. He will help you get it going faster and drive it until your 16 By then you could have it really tricked out.

DangerIsland

Parting out my 85.5 has been the best learning experience I could ever hope for. I feel confident enough to tackle almost anything because of it. I think it's a great idea.

Conor

I talked with Kenneth for awile on AIM, so I guess I'll add a little more info for him. He's got some money saved up, so he could pay to fix up a car. Also, his dad is into mustangs, and they have already or are about to start restoring one together, so they probably could do this together.
He thought if he could learn the car his parents would let him get one to drive, and I thought it would be a really cool idea. Anything to get into a 944, i say.

Conor

Jamie944

Amen brother. I don't think there is a better car on the road. Just my opinion. I love these cars so much. Can't wait till I have my own either. I know how he feels. Just hope he doesn't have to wait until he's 30 like I did. Or at least I hope I get one this year. Maybe it's a mid life crisis.

tod84944

I was able to pick up a 83 that had engine fire. All of the plastic and wiring under the hood melted.I learned a ton taking the car apart, I also made enough money to fix a couple of things on my 84 and be able to purchase a 87 s that is in need of a motor. The best part I got the 83 for 300.00!! It was finical and knowledge success.

afx

I think that it would be a great idea to do, but it seems like it would be a lot cheaper to learn on a domestic car, such as a mustang or camaro. The parts for these cars just add up so fast. While the mustang or camaro might not be what you want, I think it would still give you a good learning experience.

tod84944

I would agree about the mustang and camaro to a point. If he can find a car that is not worth fixing as I did with my 83, with lots of good parts left, he could get a lot of experience with the 944 and make some money toward a running car.

*Michael.*

The best way to learn is to get your hands dirty..

Thaddeus

If you do it, START WITH A CAR THAT RUNS. A car that runs, regardless of what is wrong with it otherwise, is infinitely better than something that doesn't. For one thing, all the parts should be there...

I bought a basket case once, when I was a teenager. Transmission in the back seat, parts missing, etc. Towed it home. I learned a lot about cars, for sure, but I would have learned just as much by starting with a runner and I would've gotten to drive it more...
Buy a runner. Then tinker to your heart's content.

MM951

I've been trying to find a car to "tinker" with for the longest time (I already got 944's tho..) just to learn about the car, but before I can get to em, some guy buys a parts car to part out to make money... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />

Variance

Wow, that was a burst of replies overnight. Anyways, resotring the mustang will help give me rudementry knowledge, that I could apply as I learn or apply after, once I get the parts car. I'm not in too much of a rush, so parts shouldn't be too much of a problem, budget-wise, I should be able to ear money helping my teacher put his barn up or something. Yeah... So thanks for the input, people, and more is welcomed.
-=Kenneth=-

Chris_924s

Kenneth- keep in mind there is a dramatic difference between a carburated and a fuel injected engine- thus different worries.
I bought my first car at 14 and worked on it for 2 years until I got my license (69 Grand Prix- 455 and a Muncie M22)
It was an eye-opening experience. If you have the space you may want to purchace a project AND a parts car. E-bay has several "parts" 944's for about 500$
I agree with Thaddeus- purchase a running car to tinker with. Get a Haynes and a PET manual.
Good luck and Welcome to Rennlist!

Conor

Chris- did you see that the red one on ebay went for like $512. Good deal.

Conor