1987 Porsche 944 Base Coupe 2-door 2.5l on 2040-cars
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.5L 2475CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Porsche
Model: 944
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 128,862
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
Up for auction is a very nice 1987 Porsche 944. I recently purchased this car from an individual who aspired to bring this car up to a pristine level and show it. Declining health convinced him that it would likely never happen. This car is nice but not a 10. I have driven it around lately and have had no issues with it. The car runs great, has super cold air, and handles like a dream. I do not know everything about this car other than what the gentleman told me during the purchase. The only issues I have personally noticed are: I can't get the clock or the cigarette lighter to work. May be a fuse. The seats have covers over them because they are splitting around the seams. This has to be common for this car because of the stiff leather, and it is 26 years old. I do not see any leaks under the car but there is a little oil around the motor but nothing major. I have not cleaned it but it doesn't lose any oil and looks clean. The weatherstripping around the car, namely the rear hatch, could be replaced. I did not notice any water leaks in the cabin during rain. This car has been repainted before and although it doesn't look all that bad, I would have personally not been pleased if I paid for it. The paint looks ok but the detail around some areas could have been masked (taped) a little better so there is less evidence it had been repainted. The owner said that the vehicle had never been in a serious collision and the repainted was from minor stuff and fading. There are a few small rust spots but nothing Significant. The largest example is right near the driver window and it is less than the size of a dime. The tires look ok and the radio works. This is a nice car for someone who wants a base to begin sprucing up, a nice daily driver, or for someone who has always wanted to own a Porsche. Believe me, it never gets old having people say "you drive a Porsche?" Cheesy, but true. I have the maintenance book for this car that has all service records dating back over the last 10 years. This car is being sold as is and has a lot of potential so good luck!
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