Porsche 944 Cabriolet (1989 - 1992) S2 2d (1989/G) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I love Porsche cars when they look like this one. I look after it, it looks after me.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all think it's great - better looking than a boxter and quicker too. Rare to see now on the roads. Beautiful lines - a Fantastic, quick, reliable, frugal for size, amazing vehicle.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes - over and over and over and over again!.
What are you likely to buy next?
There is nothing else out there I would want.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
The gear box was broken, some other small broken items. Bought at auction. Was delivered on a low loader to home.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Its a convertible porsche x 4 door for little money.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It is the best road holding car ever built. You accelerate into corners. Incredibly quick when needed for overtaking. Ferrari sound and speed but better, stronger build quality. Everyday supercar!
What's it like to park?
Parking is easy and straight forward.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Changed gearbox for 2nd hand one £500 fitted by Autostrasse (Specialist). Electric hood had some relay problems.
What's most practical about your car?
25 mpg. x 4 seats. 0-60mph -5.8 secs. Winter hood - Summer open.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Later alloy wheels - look made for the car and change the look completely. Excellent. Decat exhaust. Re-chipped by Promax racing. special spark plugs - give big BHP increase.
