We lived through the ’80s and ’90s and spent a lot of time with the era’s greatest hits–drove them, raced them, even knew them when they still had that new car smell. We fondly remember shopping for Kamei air dams, Hella lamps and 14-inch tires.
But were the cars of those times really that rad?
We wondered that ourselves, so …
07k swap one and have fun. With a glorious sound.
I recommend buying a high mileage one and then driving it cross country.
I'm kind of partial to the 924S. Basically an early 944 in a slim-fitting suit...
In reply to nlevine :
924S is pretty cool. Good or bad, you get the earlier interior and a bit of a sleeper.
Wouldn't the most authentic Porsche experience be in a Volkswagen Beetle?
I've had two 944 turbos. Good cars but I'm not sure they're worth the entry price now. Regular 944's are just too underpowered up here at altitude to really be fun.
In reply to David S. Wallens :
...and you can fit 2 baritone saxophones in the back of one...
nlevine said:I'm kind of partial to the 924S. Basically an early 944 in a slim-fitting suit...
I am partial to the last of the 924s with Porsche transmissions, only because I dig having a dogleg first gear.
I note that Jerry now has a 951, and may want to see it in person. Only have ever driven/rode in non turbo 944s. (or the 924S, which as you note...)
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