944 S2 on the way
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Three Wheelin'
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944 S2 on the way
I have been looking for a quite a while for a good daily driver in an effort to keep the mileage and wear down on my 993. I have always loved the 944 and after a lot of searching and missed opportunites finally found a very nice 89 944S2 with 61k miles.
After owning a 996 tt I decided that I did not want a turbo but a NA car with plenty of torque. The S2 has all the good looks and upgrades of the last 944 turbos but with a 3.0 litre...the biggest 4C in a production car at that time.
This was a car I wanted in my 20s and the appeal has remained. After a thorough PPI by Chris Musante in CT the report was as I hoped...near perfect except for some needed maintanence (motor mounts, heater flap, shocks, sunroof issue, and other misc stuff we Porsche owners know and expect). The leak down was perfect too.
So, here goes, another journey. Although I wanted this car for a dd that I would not care about as much as my 993 I suspect that I will be very proud to own and drive this car. I will no doubt put the time and energy into making it a Posrshce that is nicely set up for driving and enjoying to the fullest. Very excited for sure!
Here are a couple of seller's picts...will post proper pictures when it arrives.
After owning a 996 tt I decided that I did not want a turbo but a NA car with plenty of torque. The S2 has all the good looks and upgrades of the last 944 turbos but with a 3.0 litre...the biggest 4C in a production car at that time.
This was a car I wanted in my 20s and the appeal has remained. After a thorough PPI by Chris Musante in CT the report was as I hoped...near perfect except for some needed maintanence (motor mounts, heater flap, shocks, sunroof issue, and other misc stuff we Porsche owners know and expect). The leak down was perfect too.
So, here goes, another journey. Although I wanted this car for a dd that I would not care about as much as my 993 I suspect that I will be very proud to own and drive this car. I will no doubt put the time and energy into making it a Posrshce that is nicely set up for driving and enjoying to the fullest. Very excited for sure!
Here are a couple of seller's picts...will post proper pictures when it arrives.
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Nice. I feel the need for a 944 every now and then. From the photos and description it looks in very good condition and almost too nice to be a DD through winter - but life is too short and you'll have a sweet DD - enjoy it.
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"Good Intentions"...I am keeping our other cars intact and unsold...because I probably won't be able to dip it in the salt. The car was not much more or less than the cost of the upgrades I have done on my 993 so having it as an additional car (salted or unsalted) won't be of great consequence. I will see next November if I feel the need to store it or just drive it. What part of Michigan are you in?
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Looks very nice Andy. Is that an aftermarket exhaust?
The rear transaxle does provide an incredible balance & with a few simple suspension upgrades, they handle as well as anything else I've driven.
The driving position and outward visibility is also superb.
The driving position and outward visibility is also superb.
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I love the 944 S2. It was my first P car and loved every second it was mine.
These and the 968 were and still are one of the best handling cars Porsche ever built.
Only the marketing people keep the power out so it would not be able to eat the 911. Same today with the Cayman.
I'd say put some snows on it and have a real fun winter
These and the 968 were and still are one of the best handling cars Porsche ever built.
Only the marketing people keep the power out so it would not be able to eat the 911. Same today with the Cayman.
I'd say put some snows on it and have a real fun winter
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Nice find. I'm a big fan of the 944S2. And, as mentioned earlier in this thread as a platform the 944 is a very well balanced car. Good examples are getting harder and harder to find.
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Greg, thank you SO MUCH for going to check out the car for me...The mechanic addressed some of the issues you noted and still assured me of a good car. If you ever need a hand let me know...I will be there. I will send you pictures and a report.
Agreed. Hey did you ever get your hardbacks painted and put back together?
Agreed. Hey did you ever get your hardbacks painted and put back together?
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Kalamazoo...maybe Ill see you at one of the events this year. Also, I am planning on going to Porsche 2 Oxford in Ohio (late July). It would be fun to get some guys together and head down there with our cars.
Nick, It is supposedly stock...the PPI indicated no mods. 
(I get to slide down my own slope, again!)
The rear transaxle does provide an incredible balance & with a few simple suspension upgrades, they handle as well as anything else I've driven.
I will be contacting you about upgrades when the time comes.
(I get to slide down my own slope, again!)The rear transaxle does provide an incredible balance & with a few simple suspension upgrades, they handle as well as anything else I've driven.
I will be contacting you about upgrades when the time comes.
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I drove an S2 for about 2 months while my turbo was having new turbo put on and what a difference I really liked it completely diferent mannerisms from my turbo.. A delight to drive, best part is my best friend ending up buying it so hopefully this summer I'll have the best of both worlds.... Really nice find congrats