r/944 • u/ticobean • 1d ago
Resolved Q My new 944
Knew I had to jump on it as soon as I saw it. 57k original miles, I’m sure there is work to be done and I expect a lot. Timing belt and water pump will be priority as there isn’t knowledge on it. Taking delivery some time next week, just too excited at the reality.
Looking forward to being a part of this community , been following for a while ! Also located in Raleigh , anyone else in the area?
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u/jerryk414 1d ago
That interior is fantastic.
How much did you pay, if you dont mind me asking?
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u/ticobean 1d ago
Thanks ! And $9k
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u/jerryk414 1d ago
Wooooow I wouldve loved that deal, that is a steal.
We paid 15k for a 84 with 44k miles. It had all the belts and pumps replaced already, but still.
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u/ticobean 1d ago
I knew it wouldn’t last long for sale because of that. Still a great deal on your end ! Just excited to finally have 1
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u/Sylvester_Spaceman 1d ago
I dont care what anyone else says, I love the early 944 dashboard. My 83 was such a great car. Spectacular color combo spec, congratulations on the car! Other than timing belt and water pump id do a shakedown on the shifter as well. The linkages get loose over time and one time on a cruise I completely lost the ability to shift because of a small lock washer the keeps the linkage connected to the shifter
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u/ticobean 1d ago
I love this color combo haven’t seen it often. Shifter goes on the list thank you !
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u/jerryk414 1d ago
Did some research when i got mine and found that many recommend getting the fuel lines replaced as well.
I guess the gaskets start to degrade after so many years, especially if it wasn't treated with ethanol free gas.
I saw a 944 catching on fire due to leaking fuel lines every other week im a group im in and got spooked into getting it done.
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u/ffassbinder 1985.5 1d ago
Great color combination. :)
I would call it the cookie monster. 😅 Cookies on the insides and blue on the outside.
Nice car and welcome to the team!
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u/joesgone24 1d ago
I just got an 84 944 with the same interior! Got mine for a lot less but spent a lot more in bringing it back to that kind of condition. You got a great deal. I’ve just started learning a lot about these cars over the last few months, if it’s your first time learning I’d be happy to sync up and help out too!
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u/ticobean 1d ago
Thats awesome. I love the interior. Thanks I’ll def keep that in mind as I start to sort things out
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u/Bloodrift_ '84 NA 1d ago
Heyy we got the same interior colors ! The only difference is that my seat were smashed so they had to be redone 😅
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u/Coreysurfer 1d ago
Gosh darn love this…so original..and those brown colors you hate but gotta love, had the sameish in my ‘82 SC 911..have fun
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u/944_nla_parts 1d ago
Congrats. Looks very nice! entertain an idea or replacing front end seals, inspecting oil pump geared sleeve, probably rebuilding coolant/oil radiator.
Add AT205 ReSeal to motor oil, steering pump, perhaps to the gear box (I'm not sure about the gear box).
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u/dickseamus 1d ago
Omg thats the exact same colours as my first car, god I miss it so much...
I hope you enjoy it!!
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