gocubsgo55

Always loved these things. In 2 weeks I'm back home and need a car. What do you guys think?

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/car/318722122.html

Tripp11

He's a Sox fan....you sure you want to reach across party lines to make this transaction?

Zippee

He bought the car a month ago and now is selling it at a loss....and the brake light is on. I'd bet you a cold beer that he found that the car needs something expensive (everything on a Porsche is expensive) and is trying to get out from under it.

Unless you get a really good Porsche mechanic gave the car his blessing I'd stay away from it.

GreenMonster

Yep, I'd pass... unless you can get a clean PPI (pre-purchase inspection) on it from a porsche mechanic that knows 944's very well.

Buy a used civic

mattg

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joerockt

Also consider what it might cost you to insure that thing at your age.

srika

Stapler

What? It just sounds like he's describing my CL.

I would say if you are in need of a car, like for transportation, look elsewhere.

GreenMonster

Gocubs, didn't you buy a $300 or $800 beater last year ??

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stangg172004

ill answer on his behalf, he sold it.

:goodriddance:

warranty>then no warranty stick w/ your GTI/Rabbit idea, couple hundred a month beats thousands and months in a shop. But it does look real clean

Vicman17

If you can find an independent Porsche service center to take care of it for you, and a good source for parts, then go for it.

If not, it's going to be like a hammer that you hit yourself on the head with. Only the hammer would be cheaper.

lemacfar

i was looking at one of these also... what kind of problems are we talking about... eveyrone i ask says the same exact thing, but i'm starting to belive its propaganda?

gocubsgo55

cliffnoted story:

-wanted a beefed up B-Series CRX
-bought CRX HF in crap condition for $360
-slowly restored condition, replaced parts, but did not fix rust and did not repaint
-purchased extremely clean CRX Si in Texas. On the drive home, timing belt rips
-sold first car but keep all aftermarket products. Make $500 profit
-swap in D16 to get it moving
-sell 2nd car, barely break even

Original plan was to get a new Rabbit 5MT, but a GTI is a reasonable dream. Only issue is financing with school in the winter months. I figured this thing would be a lot of fun, but I'm not a Porsche guy and as stangg said, I feel it's time to settle down with all this older car-modding crap. I need a car that will take me through Undergrad and Law school, and a new VW under warranty hopefully will do that. I've heard nothing but good things about non-chipped MK5 GTIs in terms of reliability.

GreenMonster

Buy a 1996-2000 Civic for $4-7K, leave it stock, and you'll have a nice college commuter car...

gocubsgo55

My parents would kill me if I went used again. Honestly, we both have come to the conclusion that a car under warranty is the next step. If anything, a new Honda Fit at a good price after negotiations would be the next Honda I'd get. Realistically, this Porsche is not an option. They'd be taking the loan out for me and I'd be financing in the summer working full time. We shall see what situation lies when the time comes.

Zippee

Look for a Certified used Honda, they have a pretty decent warranty and the price is a lot less than new.

gocubsgo55

Perhaps an S2000

GreenMonster

If you look at the older AP1's, they won't coast much more then a new civic or fit, but now we're back in used car territory...

edit: And it's the wrong time of year to buy a 'vert up here in the north... 'verts cost more in the spring, less in the fall/winter...

gocubsgo55

quite true. Anyway, I'm just throwing possiblities out here. Right now I need to focus on final exams, then the car.

ALSO: My local dealer was selling a 2002 S2K with 14,000 miles for $20k! This was in the winter though.