Dlefko

I can't stand it anymore. I am selling my '88 944 auto and getting a 951.

I am just about done with replacing the damper disc, after that I will replace the timing belt and water pump, tune up, detail job, then she's on the market!

Dave951M

Your first mistake was an automatic. The second was not getting a turbo in the first place!!

pete944

Good call. I know it's easy to get attached to your car. I loved my 85/5 but I always wanted more. I real happy with the decision to sell it and buy the S2.

'86 944 turbo

It's always good to start off on a 944na then move up to a 951. At least thats what i did. I think if i had the 951 first i would of killed myself.

Chris_924s

I'm not going to defend the auto, but-- seeing as you are replacing a 700$ part-as well as belts, WP.. drive it thru the winter and enjoy the "new parts" feeling until you can find a suitable replacement. I've been looking for the "right" 944/951 for over 10 month!!

iloveporsches

Chris, you mean the blue one isn't your dream car?!?!

AndyK

I say sell the N/A first. With an auto trans, it might be a little harder to unload. You wouldnt wanna buy another car, then be stuck with your old one for months, etc.

That said, I did (almost) the same thing. Sold my 88 N/A, bought an 89 S2. I didn't want the turbo with higher insurance, and the lag! But from an auto to a Turbo...man will you feel the difference!

Kevin Baker

David, why don't you bring the car to our "project day" we could help knock out the wp and belts.

Chris_924s

nope- my winter beater.. soon with "Seat belt" action.. besides I think I have to get the rare "black" variety 944.

944S2NUT

Why would you invest all that time and money in your car making it perfect then turn around and sell it on the market??? You are going to lose huge. Keep it.

Techno Duck

I will be following your same path hopefully by the end of next summer. I plan to work my *** off this next year, and either sell my 924S or keep it hidden away at my dads garage and buy myself a 951. By then i may transfer out of my college in Trenton NJ and go back home and school somewhere local so i can work my finacnes a little easier. Im hoping for a '88 944 Turbo S or something similar.

xsboost90

i still miss my baby..

xsboost90

whoops, there it is..

Techno Duck

2nd generation Supra? I was looking into one of those as a first car, that and a 5.0 Mustang. The turbo version of that car can really hustle!

GOBOGIE

Well said