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* Reply by Jack D. Russell, Sr. <jackru$$ell2@notmail.com>
* Newsgroup: alt.autos.porsche
* Reply to: All;  "Thomas  Smith" <tchensmith@earthlink.net>
* Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 14:21:40 GMT
* Subj: New Buyer/ INFO on 944
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TS> I am going to but a used porsche. Can anyone tell me some inside
TS> details or secrets of a 944. What some major malfunctions or
TS> attentions that need to be addressed are? It would be greatly
TS> beneficial. Thanks - t

http://www.connact.com/~kgross/FAQ/944faq.html

Hi

Below are some links. I suggest visit some of them.

Thinks to watch for are

1) body repairs. A big or small dent it costs about the same te get fixed.
Here it's about $600 a
   body panel repair.
   a good paint job costs more a good 944 will cost.
2) Mechanical repairs
   clutch gone about $1,000
   Timing belt replacement about $1,000
   new shocks about $700 all 4 together
   Tires about $400-$700 depending on size, type and brand
   Brakes dishes about $100-$200 a piece depending on type

http://www.clarks-garage.com/951faq.htm
http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/body-04.htm
http://www.connact.com/~kgross/FAQ/944faq01.html
http://frwilk.com/early944/menu_bot.htm
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/4786/DataLocations.html
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/4786/VINAnat.html
http://www.pelicanparts.com/944/944world.htm
http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/pipexdsl/s/asco96/944t/wheels.htm
http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/pipexdsl/s/asco96/944t/suspension.htm

Good luck in finding a nice one.

Paul