Mike C.

Thanks. Some nice looking stuff!

Bart

To the OP, before you decide on the early dash model, take a look at the relay/fuse panel. Then figure out how to get under there to work on it.

Mike C.

Good point Bart. Luckily, I haven't had to do anything other than change a relay and an occasional fuse. The new cars are vastly better in this respect with the top access panel.

Arominus

Its not that bad, chock the wheels so it wont roll, pop the e-brake then put the front seat all the way back and climb under. . .


NM i take it back, that kinda sucks.

yellowline

This is where the relay headlight harness comes in. 90% of the work I performed relating to the fuse panel was cleaning up after my stock headlights melted the switch and browned feed wires under there. I really recommend this if you require frequent use of your lights.

Aside from that, it only required a DME relay change (preventative), and I blew a couple fuses before tracing down an overhead light that was shorting to the body.

Regarding my remarks on heat in winter: yes, I found that you get a small amount of good heat when the fan is on I. Putting the fan on III gets you ambient air, regardless of season. This doesn't happen in later 944s or other cars.

Campeck

The early car's interiors steering wheel always seemed to be jabbing my thighs.
2 cents.

dhansen

To the OP - Given that you already have a great example of a late 944 why not keep it and save a little cash for an early one. The way the prices are now, you could get a decent example for 3-4k and have your cake and eat it too

nh7cy

I've had both. I just wish I had both at the same time. Both dashes are awesome for different reasons. My early interior was redone in all black wish white faced gauges and it was retro-sexy. Although I prefer the newer interior for practical reasons.

So, late dash for DD, early dash for weekend/fun.

I'd say, keep your car. You'll end up buying an early car and wishing you had a newer one, the same way you have a newer one and want an early one now.