What do you think? Is a 944 Turbo better than a similar era 911 Carrera? Also, BUY MY 944 TURBO! It's for sale: bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-porsche-944-turbo-241/
@GlennCheck
Жыл бұрын
Sorry mate, have a transaxle-porsche specialist no 2 miles from here, in Germany. Can relate to everything you emphasize. Lots of fun, little hassles, low price. Who can afford to forego the full label-brag, will be very well equipped with a transaxle Porsche. Every Porsche-interested person should make up his/ her mind about image vs driving-fun. 'nuff said, at this point. 😉
@rightlanehog3151
Жыл бұрын
Ethan, To me the best aspect of this car and other performance cars of this era is the sidewall. Oversized rims are for posing, nothing more nothing less.
@RetroCarsForever
Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Fat sidewalls help with ride and predictable handling. They slowly lose grip instead of suddenly breaking away…maybe not what one wants for raw performance numbers but def nice to have in canyons
@HelloRoad
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree. And huge rims suck for daily driving. My Type R came with 20"s and it was terrible in so many ways! Every bump felt like I was damaging the car. Swapped with 18", soooo much better.
@UberEvoVIII
Жыл бұрын
Center console "Volume" knob is actually a front/back speaker fader. Why it wasn't integrated into the head unit itself?? Only a German engineer would know.
@MARC-FENIX
Жыл бұрын
bekaose zee shermans are unders. ehhh I mean, weil wir Deutsche anders sind.
@motorstockholm
7 ай бұрын
Actually fairly common back then. Seen it in Mercedes, Volvo and other cars too. Perhaps the head units did not have this feature then? I.e. only two speaker outputs.
@andrewhopkins1010
Жыл бұрын
Always love seeing your 944. My personal favorite Porsche from the 80s. My neighbor had one when I was a kid and he would let me sit in the driver's seat sometimes. I wish that I could justify buying it.
@RetroCarsForever
Жыл бұрын
You’ve owned this car for almost as long as I’ve known ya, so I’m sad to see it go, just seemed like a very “you” car and I totally get the appeal of a well used Porsche that you can drive the heck out of, guilt free. Happy trails 944! GLWS
@howtoknight
8 ай бұрын
Hey, the dash in my US-Imported 944 Turbo is actually not cracked :D Dont know if you've noticed but your car has been modified, I see an early lindsey racing boost enhancer, the stock airbox has been removed completely and now youve got a cold air intake pointing directly to the fender, chances are you've got a MAF upgrade as well. Also your "aftermarket steering wheel" is from the old, gigantic german tuner company D&W in Bochum. They were huge and had their prime time in the 80s and 90s. If you still have that wheel I'm certainly one to sell it to. haha! Best regards from germany!
@moneyshift8190
Жыл бұрын
This video needs more views.
@DugEphresh
Жыл бұрын
LMAO, you gave that car away. I am so sorry about your luck! Best of luck in the future my dude.
@HelloRoad
Жыл бұрын
It had almost 500k miles on it! I was pretty happy with how much it sold for :)
@adamv242
Жыл бұрын
I owned an '87 924S for a few years. Best of both worlds. 944 engine, phone dial wheels, no fender flares.
@anthonyrozada1980
Жыл бұрын
The second volume dial is for the passenger. I have a 1989 944Turbo, btw, no cracks in the dash and had the original Blapunkt cassette deck stereo. She is mint with 110K miles.
@bobbyread
Жыл бұрын
You have to turn the key to the on position for the trip odo reset button to work.
@HelloRoad
Жыл бұрын
Haha thank you. You think maybe I would've read the owners manual at least once during my ownership 😆
@alejandroduong3111
Жыл бұрын
Where’s the button?
@fhowland
3 ай бұрын
Nice Firestone Firehawks! Same tires I just put in my S2000, they RIP!
@garbagecargarage
Жыл бұрын
The wheel knob is for fader front/rear
@davidjensen5074
Жыл бұрын
Really cool video, Ethan. 😊
@artmchugh5644
Жыл бұрын
The 968 mirrors are nice !!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊
@MrChevybaja
Жыл бұрын
My bud has a 924 Carrera GT. Really nice driving car.
@HelloRoad
Жыл бұрын
Nice!!!!!!
@jamesstaggs4160
Жыл бұрын
I don't think they're underappreciated at all. In fact they've becime over appreciated just like air cooled 911s. They used to be underappreciated but as with any car when KZitemrs start talkkg about them the prices goes wwy up. Look I'm a Porsche guy. When i was a kid i took the 959's side over the F40. I think the 930 is one of the sexiest cars ever made snd I love 944s, but even the turbis aren't really that fast and the regular 944s are very very slow. I know there's more than just soeed and power, you're twlikg to a 93 NA Miata owner who is leaving the 1.6l in anf keeping it stock, but I'm sirry 30k is just too kcuh for these and that's bakit where they are. You can't even find a decent base model for under 10 any longer.. 2-4k was underpriced, which is where tjey were for a lonh time but the only way you'll find ine at rhsg price is if it's broken.
@idletime
Жыл бұрын
Sweet, I would love to buy it, you know I'm a sucker for quirky cars w/ pop up headlights,
@KingSNAFU
Жыл бұрын
Always had a soft spot for the 944 and I'm not entirely sure why.
@drunvert
11 ай бұрын
Just bought a non turbo. 83. 😊
@VernonRhem
3 ай бұрын
He forget it came from the 924 carrera the push out fenders and race hertiage
@captaincoyote1792
4 ай бұрын
I’m a happy long term owner of a 944s2 cabriolet. I bought the car, the year I turned 50: which just so happened to coincide with the same year I was promoted to O6 (Navy Captain). My dash….no cracks. My odometer reset…still works. ( I seem to recall, that you don’t want to push that reset button while moving, or you’ll break that brittle nylon gear). I now live in New England….so I do “mothball” her 6=7 months of the year (no salt, sleet or slush on her, dammit. Maybe on my wife…but not on my car!). I like your side view mirrors….I also really like your headlights! Neat mods! But I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to some “911-envy”….and I’ve “window shopped” for the right one. But….the 944 still gets comments, looks, questions….so I think, I’ll keep her….because she does handle like she’s on rails! Great video, brother….and your car’s scars and mileage….and she still performs…..a testament to Porsche engineers of yesteryear! best of luck to you!
@topofthepalm
Жыл бұрын
Ethan Ethan....Ethan.....this is the one you are going to regret...
@HelloRoad
Жыл бұрын
😭 I know...
@megatronstoner
Жыл бұрын
She's gorgeous!!
@SAMMYJR00777
Жыл бұрын
she? lol
@SALASAN1977
10 ай бұрын
So cool… so insane that he is gonna sell it…
@BoostedSpeedDemon
Жыл бұрын
I used to have a 944 Turbo. It was great until it broke a camshaft. Couldn't find anybody who knew how to work on the engine or find parts so I got rid of it. The guy swapped a 4G63 into it lol. But dude! I saw you have a second gen probe GT. That's awesome. I have a first gen probably north of 500 WHP at 33 PSI on an HX35. Check out my channel. Hope to see you build that probe!
@GlennCheck
Жыл бұрын
Agree
@trishaleaver3581
10 ай бұрын
Kinda like my Saab 92x
@chrisbrownaz
Жыл бұрын
Honestly, this was my favorite car in your collection. The Ford Probe is second. Why would you sell this over some of the others you own?
@HelloRoad
Жыл бұрын
It was a tough decision, as it was so fun to drive! Because this was such a high mileage example, it was starting to get a bit expensive to maintain.
@chrisbrownaz
Жыл бұрын
@@HelloRoad That doesn't surprise me. German luxury cars are always expensive. I forgot about your Pontiac Gand Prix. That's another car of yours I quite like. I'm a little new to your channel so it had slipped my mind.
@mexicanspec
Жыл бұрын
Your car is a 1987 model? You said it was 36 and 2023 - 36 is 1987.
@HelloRoad
Жыл бұрын
I’m great at math
@p.informatico1320
Жыл бұрын
I like the 924 better... yeah, the slow, audi engine one, don't hate me.
@HelloRoad
Жыл бұрын
I like the 924 as well! I don't care that it has an Audi engine, or that it's kinda slow. Still a SUPER fun car!!
@SAMMYJR00777
Жыл бұрын
naa no 924 ..... only maybe 924 turbo might be ok.... but 944s 928 are better for sure
@p.informatico1320
Жыл бұрын
@@SAMMYJR00777 It depends on what you consider "better"... 924 is waaay better than the 944/968 and the 928 in maintenance costs, cause a lot of parts are of VW origin and shared with a lot of budget models of this group, and for those of us who are poor, that counts a lot... And if you want more horsepower without the maintenance costs of a Porsche engine, you can also get an Audi 1.8T 20VT swap kit, which are fairly common and cheap, and get up to 222 HP stock.
@mexicanspec
Жыл бұрын
I also like the thinner 924 the same way I like the original Mitsubishi Starion before it got fat.
@juansaladzar
3 ай бұрын
You like that it’s been used? Really? Come on man you would rather have a low mileage perfect one you can admit it brah 🤨
@HelloRoad
3 ай бұрын
I do kinda prefer well worn cars. That way I don't stress out when it gets a ding or a scratch!
@rogergonzalez9295
Жыл бұрын
Cocaine White paint 🤣🤣🤣
@Martin944turbo
Жыл бұрын
Yes please! :) :)
@ajmarion
Жыл бұрын
Man this is beautiful, I’m seriously considering getting a 944 even though I definitely do not need another car 😂
@DaleDriven
Жыл бұрын
I just bought my 1983 944. I love the community behind this car so far. Parts are so easy to get too.
@alejandroduong3111
Жыл бұрын
What groups are you in?
@DaleDriven
Жыл бұрын
@@alejandroduong3111 I’m in the no snobs 944 and 944 owners club. Any other groups I should join?
@fortisfortunaadiuvat9262
3 күн бұрын
Have an 86 turbo with 33,000 original miles purchased it from original owner and love it
@siamiam
Жыл бұрын
i have owned a modded 924 turbo and a 944 S4 and really enjoyed the overall chassis, they are great drivers cars i really want a 928 myself
@toxictophat711
Жыл бұрын
Man Im replacing the transmission in my 84 944 you remind me how much I miss driving mine I've almost sold it twice I to own about 14 cars it's neglectful to let them all sit 😊
@jsm0m
Жыл бұрын
I love my 85.5 944! It’s a non turbo but I don’t care she is a beauty! I wouldn’t sell her for anything.. people have offered and nope won’t ever get rid of her. Wish you didn’t sell your beautiful Turbo 🙏🏼
@sebbonxxsebbon6824
4 ай бұрын
A friend had one, traded it for a Corvette as the 944 was to slow for his tastes. I ended up buying the Corvette from him and it ran 13.60 corrected quarter mile times so it was a weird factory freak and fast.
@bjrnrs
Жыл бұрын
Yeah i own a 89 944 S2 since 7 years and i love it.
@nikolavlaovic3889
Жыл бұрын
Can i trade my sister xD
@HelloRoad
Жыл бұрын
Sorrrrrrry! Already sold 😭😭😭
@trishaleaver3581
10 ай бұрын
Don’t sell that!!!
@twstrchasr
Жыл бұрын
Boy does that bring back memories. I got one new in '87. Alpine white with burgundy leather and white BBS wheels. About as 1980's as it gets !! Loved that car !!!
@kelemenkaban2505
Жыл бұрын
Ethan, you seems to be liking Porsche 944 Turbos. Maybe you should bid on one... Oh wait...
@adammork7241
Жыл бұрын
That "volume slider" is a "balance slider" to shift the sound to the front or middle or rear.
@Tarkov.
Жыл бұрын
Kinda surprised you didn't throw this on the other two auction sites that come to mind.
@HelloRoad
Жыл бұрын
C&B declined two of my cars so I just hadn't bothered trying again with them in a while. Maybe I will with my next one. :)
@joeylopezphd
9 ай бұрын
Great shots!
@HelloRoad
9 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@87ferrarif40
Жыл бұрын
The junk cars of Porsche
@HelloRoad
Жыл бұрын
haha no
@thegamingguy1
Жыл бұрын
Track @ 13:37 is such a banger dude
@hermineroloff9836
Жыл бұрын
No words, just likessssssss. You are missing out > "PromoSM"!
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