E30 for Porsche??

[nomansland92]

Like everyone else said, 924's are kinda of a waste. Go with a 944, and if you have any extension on playing with the car don't waste your time and buy a 951 (944 turbo)


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[Kevinl]

I see some antiquated semi trailing arms with torsion bars.

The e30 is a much better car and cheaper to run the only Porsche I would trade for other than a 993 would be a 944 turbo

924's are probably the worst Porsche's ever I dont care for 914's either

[steven g]

We need more info on the 924S your considering. These cars have a 5 digit speedo so do not believe the numbers, look for records of maintenance and ownership history. Timing Belts/Water Pump needs to be done 35K miles or kaboom, like a 325i. Clutch could be an issue, not as cheap as a 325i. My first P-car was a 924S, wonderful simple car - same engine as 944 but slightly lighter body - great DE car...drive a slow car fast. DO NOT buy an automatic. The 924S was brought back in 1987/1988 because of the rising exchange rates and prices for 944 cars - the ones with the more shapely fenders and quarter panels. Porsche improved the interior dash of the 944 cars in 1986 but kept the older dash in the 924S to save costs. The 1987 924S/944 cars share suspension and offsets and offer a better variety of wheels and suspension upgrades compared to the pre-1986 944 cars. PM me if you have any more questions...been there and done that.

Everything you want to know about 944 cars is here http://clarks-garage.com/

[IronFreak]

That is a cool break down, Thanks.

Nice weight distribution.

[slammin.e28]

944 is a transaxle?? are you sure?

Edit: I ask because I thought otherwise, but I really don't have a lot of knowledge on them. I know it was front engine I figured it was setup front engine/tranny.

Yessir.

[IronFreak]

My father in-law has a flawless 944 turbo shell......it'll get an lsx one day.

[IronFreak]

944 is a transaxle?? are you sure?

Edit: I ask because I thought otherwise, but I really don't have a lot of knowledge on them. I know it was front engine I figured it was setup front engine/tranny.

[slammin.e28]

You can put basically any engine in them since the trans is in the rear, like in a 'Vette.

Do a Volvo B230 swap for your kid.

[Gerta]

944....lsx....thread.

My machinist buddy said the same thing. He thinks that if I pull the 944 motor I should swap in an LS1.

Since my kid drives this. No.

[IronFreak]

944....lsx....thread.

[Gerta]

Definitely don't trade for a 924, as everyone else said they are shite. While I like the 944 turbo in principle, I have driven a well sorted stock one and wasn't impressed. It was slower than I was expecting and I didn't care for the feel at all.

^this.

[Gerta]

I also think that the 914/944/S/T could be bought for $2500 - 8000 easily (Seattle, WA craigslist data) depending on the model and condition of the car. I know the market for E30's is crazy but you could easily get a premium in a trade situation and end up with a "more valuable" car. I put more valuable in quotes because each enthusiast needs to determine what they like and how much they'd pay to get the right vehicle.

[matthugie]

Definitely don't trade for a 924, as everyone else said they are shite. While I like the 944 turbo in principle, I have driven a well sorted stock one and wasn't impressed. It was slower than I was expecting and I didn't care for the feel at all.

[Gerta]

Personally I think the 914 isn't as good as the 944 - all my buddies who have the 914 complain about them endlessly.

[jaywood]

914!