1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S - One Take

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  • @AlexQuail
    @AlexQuail 6 років тому +295

    Can we remind ourselves that this is a 200K mileage car?! Incredible.

    • @leanlifter1
      @leanlifter1 6 років тому +5

      Alex Quail And it still outperforms brand new cars that cost many times more and also rattle more from brand new than this old beast.

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 6 років тому +9

      Yup, 200k on a 80's 4cyl turbo is amazing.

    • @NEO_RedPill_2024
      @NEO_RedPill_2024 6 років тому +16

      Porsche knows how to build a car.

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 6 років тому +18

      Probably should give some credit to the first owner too.

    • @Pablo944T
      @Pablo944T 6 років тому +7

      My 944 S has 147k and still going strong, really good build quality not even any squeaks or rattles.

  • @51StPi
    @51StPi 6 років тому +231

    Porsche knew how to pick textiles.

    • @MorningMindfulness
      @MorningMindfulness 6 років тому +2

      My Cat Ate Me except for the cracked dash

    • @justingallagher4864
      @justingallagher4864 6 років тому +2

      Hell yes. I hope that shit comes back in a big way. It's got personality.

    • @Jolinator
      @Jolinator 6 років тому +2

      100%

    • @seangalvin924
      @seangalvin924 6 років тому +2

      Pasha! rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/754101-my-new-pascha-interior.html

    • @51StPi
      @51StPi 6 років тому +1

      I knew someone who had a 924 with that interior, then they swapped it for a pinstriped 911 and I still missed the 924 because of that cloth.

  • @tucosalamanca171
    @tucosalamanca171 6 років тому +27

    944 turbo S owner here, couldnt wait for this video to come out and am very glad Matt loved it! Three corrections: 1)it is 250Hp 2) around 1650 were built, 1000 with the Silverrose interior 3)it costed 105000 of todays USD, so comparing it to a Miata sounds a cruel :) This is a serious track car who was fitted with a comfortable interior and an exhaust cutting over 20 horses. Thanks Matt and Dillon!

    • @ipwndrums
      @ipwndrums 6 років тому +7

      how are miatas not considered "serious track cars"? you put too much weight onto the financial aspect of that statement. miatas have a perfect 50/50 weight ratio, rwd, mostly all manual etc... and also go to a track and tell me when you DON'T see one there.

    • @joshblumenstetter1056
      @joshblumenstetter1056 5 років тому +1

      The early '88 944S were originally all Silverose and were a special "stand alone" model. They were originally designed to be a limited production model. They became so popular that they wound up being a regular model available in any Porsche color. At the time of their production, they were known as one of the hottest cars that you could buy.

    • @aftastosk6016
      @aftastosk6016 5 років тому +1

      MX-5s are serious track cars also.

  • @rmp5s
    @rmp5s 6 років тому +30

    First car I ever drove was my dad's 944. He had a few of them over the years and I'll NEVER FORGET the sound the doors make when you open and close them. So solid and satisfying...

    • @hcm1457
      @hcm1457 2 роки тому +1

      Super late comment here, but drove one of these in high school and man did I love my car. Out of all the personality and heart this car has, the solid heavy ass doors stood out the most. Spot on. Feels like an iron vault door lol.

    • @rmp5s
      @rmp5s 2 роки тому

      @@hcm1457 Right!? And the door handles...give them a squeeze and that "ka-chunk" is just so nice. Hahaha

    • @hcm1457
      @hcm1457 2 роки тому +1

      @@rmp5s yesss!! Like some steampunk type sounds and feels lol.
      The little extra keyhole for the alarm. Mine had the original blaupunk stereo and everything.
      Bought from an attorney who's wife wanted it sold for a hot tub. Had his law school sticker on it still, which came in handy to tell the ladies I was an attorney 🤣🤣
      Seriously though, meat and potatoes were a freaking tank. The sensors and small parts...not so much. Had it break down on a date once. Not cool obvs, but aside from one full on maintenance overhaul with balance shaft belts/all belts water pump etc, it only ever left me sitting twice,which was water pump and then a relay switch of some sort.
      If I recall correctly the engine was literally half of a 928?

    • @rmp5s
      @rmp5s 2 роки тому

      @@hcm1457 Hahaha...put that lawyer sticker to work! lol
      Half a 928? Not sure. That may be a bit of a tricky question as I'm pretty sure there is more than one version of the engine that was used in the 928.

    • @LongLongHoneymoon
      @LongLongHoneymoon Рік тому

      The door closing experience was a work of German art. Nothing else like it.

  • @TheTardis157
    @TheTardis157 6 років тому +26

    FYI everyone. All 1989 944 turbo and later are 944 turbo S spec.

  • @RobbSouthard
    @RobbSouthard 6 років тому +30

    My Dad helped me get a 944 Turbo in highschool, tuned to it to 350 wheel with Lindsey Racing parts

  • @TomesEsq
    @TomesEsq 6 років тому +153

    PLEASE keep doing proper STOCK vehicles like this!

    • @rlsjunior797
      @rlsjunior797 6 років тому +25

      Did you not hear? He’s not making any new videos. For about the last month he’s been posting videos he had already filmed but never aired.

    • @GarageSupra
      @GarageSupra 6 років тому +14

      If everyone drove stock cars, the car world would be a boring place.

    • @dwight122324
      @dwight122324 6 років тому

      Ronald Stonecipher why isn't he making new videos?

    • @rendaddy_
      @rendaddy_ 6 років тому +5

      He's burned out a bit, wants to do new stuff.

    • @Motolav
      @Motolav 6 років тому +2

      dwight122324 he's done doing user submitted car videos, he will keep making video just at a much lower quantity but with a bit more production in it

  • @mrmackee123
    @mrmackee123 6 років тому +5

    I just realized I will never stop loving this car.

  • @acalthu
    @acalthu 6 років тому +10

    This video really brings into perspective what the 944 must have been like in the late 80s.

  • @radionautomatic
    @radionautomatic 6 років тому +18

    I'd give this car 100%

  • @IfCarsCouldTalk
    @IfCarsCouldTalk 6 років тому +93

    A lot of fun getting to mob the Turbo S around with you and show these 944’s some love. Sad One Takes are over 😢

    • @PANTYEATR1
      @PANTYEATR1 6 років тому

      T correct, as of November 27 2017, no more one takes 😥

    • @JDSFLA
      @JDSFLA 6 років тому

      T, if that date Nov. 27, 2017 confuses you, the One Takes you are watching now are those that were videoed before he ended the series. Once all of them are shown, no more coming.

    • @rjemanuel7170
      @rjemanuel7170 6 років тому

      Why did they decide to stop doing the one-takes? Really enjoy them.

    • @JDSFLA
      @JDSFLA 6 років тому

      Robert, Matt is moving on to do other things, like do some writing for Road & Track. He explained why in one of his videos a few weeks ago.

  • @nebraskafandb
    @nebraskafandb 6 років тому +97

    Wow I sold my 944 turbo for 6k with 78k original miles 6 years ago. Such a mistake..

    • @SoCalRyeder
      @SoCalRyeder 6 років тому +1

      I blew the motor on my 87 and sold it for like 4K :(

    • @soulerflare7
      @soulerflare7 6 років тому +3

      Drue. Huge mistake

    • @Contractnik
      @Contractnik 5 років тому +6

      When I was in high school, I saved 5K in cash to get a car. Saw that 944 prices had dropped. This was in 1990! I was 17 and found a one-owner 1985 1/2 with only 35K miles, and I traded a crap Saab worth 6K, but somehow got the dealer to give me 9500 for the Saab, and paid 4K cash on a 13,500 ask for the 944. Red. Phone dial wheels. Perfect interior. And with the newer 911 dash of that time. For a 17 year old kid, it was sick. My friends hated me, but I was like: fuck you, I earned it, and they were all driving cars three times as expensive from mommy and daddy's garage.

    • @shawndoe3594
      @shawndoe3594 5 років тому +1

      Yeah, that was stupid.

    • @EXToXiCApocalyptic
      @EXToXiCApocalyptic 4 роки тому

      kelvin urena did he finish?😀

  • @carsmartsmedia2324
    @carsmartsmedia2324 6 років тому +12

    Perhaps the most timeless exterior design in the auto industry. Still looks great! For those wanting to buy one, do your research. There is a long list of idiosyncratic "944" things that will need attention.

    • @CoachSteve4u
      @CoachSteve4u 6 років тому

      CarSmartsTV Yes, like the timing belt could snap around 60k... Not good!

  • @collin_maloy
    @collin_maloy 6 років тому +6

    Oh look at the seats and the door panels! That's amazing

  • @webstar1997
    @webstar1997 6 років тому +37

    “Lag lag lag lag lag.....wheeeee” sounds similar to me in bed smh

  • @seinsmeld13
    @seinsmeld13 6 років тому

    Thank you men, that was great. I have a 09 Boxster S which sits tucked away during the winter months. When she comes out each spring it feels like getting a new car without that new car cost.

  • @ShafzC786
    @ShafzC786 6 років тому +1

    I remember this guy from SeenThroughGlasses video of his driveway, very lucky guy and always loved these older front engined porsches

  • @stevenpicanso6801
    @stevenpicanso6801 6 років тому +3

    I went from living in a trailer when I was 15 and extremely poor, moved out, then moved in with my best friends family, who adopted me. Long story short, they bought me a 1991 944 S2. The 3.0 4 cylinder NA engine. I was only 16, but took immaculate care of that vehicle. The first thing my Stepdad said when he gave the car to me, was "if you don't get laid in this car, I'm going to kick your ass!" My love of the 944's began that day.

    • @willharris9139
      @willharris9139 6 років тому

      a 944 wont get you laid, a boxster will

  • @bwalton1968
    @bwalton1968 6 років тому +33

    "No rust" well since the bodies were galvanized there shouldn't be any rust at all even if it's seen winters. So if you see a rusty 944 RUN!

    • @TheSmokingTire
      @TheSmokingTire  6 років тому +15

      Bailey Walton thats true with 911’s as well but you still see rusted ones sometimes.

    • @marcnobel3938
      @marcnobel3938 6 років тому +2

      Yes. At some window corners sometimes. Mainly small pieces which are easy to repair. Roughly you can say that a real rusted Porsche must had have a bad repair. Good sign to keep away from them generaly speaking.

    • @brentshanahan947
      @brentshanahan947 6 років тому +5

      The battery pan area of 944s is a common place that you will see them rust. It's definitely an easy area to overlook when shopping around for one.

    • @bwalton1968
      @bwalton1968 6 років тому

      I was referring to like Fred Flintstone floors lol should've clarified

    • @marcnobel3938
      @marcnobel3938 6 років тому

      Yes - also right. Thats kind of Standard. Not many owners took the battery out once in a while to dry and clean the place under it. So most are rusted there too (also in older 911 Models).

  • @TheChiefHobbit
    @TheChiefHobbit 6 років тому

    As a man with a 200k mile n/a 944 I agree with the video and I am glad to see more people finally seeing the value in these great cars

  • @samadrid6321
    @samadrid6321 6 років тому

    I love that interior, and I so admire a clean detailed engine compartment.

  • @metaomicron72
    @metaomicron72 6 років тому +60

    I want to get on of these and listen to Kavinsky all night. ( Or a Celica Supra)

    • @kweightthree
      @kweightthree 6 років тому +8

      I had an 84 944 that only had Kavinsky in the CD player while I owned it.

    • @eurospec
      @eurospec 6 років тому +3

      Hero.

    • @jomaha9227
      @jomaha9227 6 років тому +1

      Get an Esprit!!! Even more Outrun appropriate!

    • @metaomicron72
      @metaomicron72 6 років тому

      JoMaHa those are expensive here! But I do like that car :)

    • @metaomicron72
      @metaomicron72 6 років тому

      KW eightthree AWESOME! Why did you sell it?

  • @johnkownacki6210
    @johnkownacki6210 6 років тому +2

    I had one and loved it .
    I have owned 5 Porsches .
    I even had AutoAuthority modified, 911 killer back then.
    The only car I loved more was my 996 Turbo X50 modified .

  • @SJulianYZ125
    @SJulianYZ125 6 років тому +17

    It’s the 100% guy again!

  • @FrankValchiria
    @FrankValchiria 6 років тому +2

    that's a porsche with 320000km on the clock, i can only say WOW!

  • @MatthewGaither
    @MatthewGaither 6 років тому

    Great car! I've always liked the 944's and the turbo S is the top of the food chain. It's nice to see Matt and Dyllon having such a genuinely good time in the old Porsche and refreshing to see such a nice, stock example.

  • @lwwells
    @lwwells 6 років тому +4

    I saw this car in the background of a previous video a while ago and I have been patiently waiting.....
    :|
    danke!

  • @oscarmendoza3332
    @oscarmendoza3332 6 років тому +21

    Such a shame you’re not gonna keep making videos Matt /:

    • @SuperBlindturtle
      @SuperBlindturtle 6 років тому +1

      Oscar Mendoza he never said that, he just said no more one takes. I think he’ll just be trying to create different car content than the same one takes all the time....

    • @oscarmendoza3332
      @oscarmendoza3332 6 років тому

      Balls Deep I sure hope he still makes great content.. great name btw

  • @Jorge-Tamacas
    @Jorge-Tamacas 6 років тому +18

    Nice car. I always liked 944. I agree, the exhaust needs more sound

    • @LUNCHMONEY4numbers
      @LUNCHMONEY4numbers 6 років тому

      They unfortunately sound like shit, so probably best to keep it quiet lol

    • @Jorge-Tamacas
      @Jorge-Tamacas 6 років тому

      Robert Rowley Oh, they sound that bad?

    • @Motolav
      @Motolav 6 років тому

      Jorge Tamacas it's a minivan engine nothing will make it sound good

    • @LUNCHMONEY4numbers
      @LUNCHMONEY4numbers 6 років тому

      Yeah, it sounds like a asthmatic tractor

    • @Pablo944T
      @Pablo944T 6 років тому +4

      @ Motolav You're thinking of the 924. Actually I think the 944 has one of the best sounding four cylinder engines out there.

  • @Gorilla_Jones
    @Gorilla_Jones 5 років тому +1

    I still have that issue of Automobile in the attic. The 1988 944 Turbo S spanked a 911 Turbo in every facet around the track. It was the better car. 944s are so underrated its criminal.

  • @dannyroz
    @dannyroz 6 років тому

    I was looking for one today before I saw this video. Now prices are gonna double because of this vid. Thanks Matt, love ya bud

  • @CoachSteve4u
    @CoachSteve4u 6 років тому

    I had a red 1989 944 turbo s in 2010. It was in excellent condition. It was such a great car. Really missing it now...

  • @mikeag60
    @mikeag60 6 років тому +11

    This was my high school dream car, 944 Turbo S, I ended up with the poor mans version, Starion ESI-R. I could swear the final drive ratio was slightly lower in the Turbo S.

    • @Loudest_Cricket_
      @Loudest_Cricket_ 6 років тому +1

      You had a Starion? Dude, that's a badass car!

    • @marcnobel3938
      @marcnobel3938 6 років тому

      I loved my Starion too. Sweet Car, good to tune and really fast at the end. Made a Rallye Version out of it. Including Cage and short gears and a good boost from the Turbo.

    • @Loudest_Cricket_
      @Loudest_Cricket_ 6 років тому

      Marc Nobel Nice.
      Such an overlooked car, which is odd, because it's a damn good looking car.

  • @iluvmyeski
    @iluvmyeski 6 років тому +19

    hahaha love when peoples jealousy shines through when mentioning his rich father.

    • @augustortiz
      @augustortiz 6 років тому +1

      Kel Loves orange soda yup, its hilarious. What a bunch of haters

  • @TopSecretVid
    @TopSecretVid 5 років тому

    Nice to see a real 944 Turbo S..That one is a nice collectable..

  • @johnnygeorgopoulos4072
    @johnnygeorgopoulos4072 2 роки тому

    That interior is sick, IDK what you guys are talking about, it's awesome.

  • @BostonAutoBlog
    @BostonAutoBlog 6 років тому +2

    For 195k on the odometer, that's a clean 944!

  • @deadsh0t613
    @deadsh0t613 6 років тому +1

    Love dem 80's cars good job MATT💪

  • @ford_probe_garage_studio
    @ford_probe_garage_studio 4 роки тому

    -
    Agree 100 percent from personal experience from 1989. (My college years) Friend had a 944 turbo S, friends dad an 1986 930. Both were new cars. 944 easy to drive fast. 930 was old school VW feel with a 4 speed from the floor. We used to take the both out nights cruising, but the 944 was all around a more modern easier to drive fast car. 930 was excellent mainly in a straight line, (could hit 90 MPH in second gear easily)

  • @JustFun-bm8dz
    @JustFun-bm8dz 6 років тому +1

    Damn, I wanted one of these so bad back in the day. Still love the look of the 944.

  • @jerrybillings3039
    @jerrybillings3039 6 років тому +18

    *Porsche should make a two door version of the Panamera... and call it the 944 turbo.*

    • @Russell_and_Rosko
      @Russell_and_Rosko 5 років тому +3

      Or 928 considering the Panamera’s size/weight/engine options.

  • @lollypop9580
    @lollypop9580 6 років тому +10

    Silver rose edition.

  • @steedschemes3570
    @steedschemes3570 6 років тому

    Such a clean car. Wouldn't mind having this as a project car.

  • @willkj234
    @willkj234 6 років тому

    the nicest interior ive ever seen

  • @CreatingCars
    @CreatingCars 6 років тому +9

    I’m wondering if that GT ride quality is from 200k mile suspension. My 240k mile accord had incredibly smooth suspension until I replaced the original shocks.

    • @Miatacrosser
      @Miatacrosser 6 років тому

      Chris Kollath lol

    • @Loudest_Cricket_
      @Loudest_Cricket_ 6 років тому +1

      It could be.
      I've had my original shocks on my car for 180K and the ride just keeps getting better!
      I really should replace them though...

    • @Pube83
      @Pube83 6 років тому +1

      Ah, the comfy bump stop/coil spring ride!

  • @MichaelRodriguez-vl8by
    @MichaelRodriguez-vl8by 6 років тому +3

    Cool seats!

  • @BrennanMcKissick
    @BrennanMcKissick 6 років тому

    There were a few local autocrossers on a local forum (when forums were a thing) who ran these and really cleaned up. Even a well built n/a 944 would be a killer mountain/canyon car.

  • @BFord-ho3pq
    @BFord-ho3pq 3 роки тому +1

    Transaxle Porsches are so underrated.

  • @thesillyhatday
    @thesillyhatday 6 років тому

    That interior is amazing

  • @tapantera
    @tapantera 2 роки тому

    That lag is still not that bad. One of the best Porsche's ever and it's 2022 now. No need to dim the 944 as a Miata, as much as I love Mazda.

  • @christopherderrick3745
    @christopherderrick3745 6 років тому

    That is such a sweet interior.

  • @Trendyflute
    @Trendyflute 6 років тому

    Also remember the 1989 944 Turbo just took over the full 944 Turbo S spec, and they dropped the conventional non-S turbo in '89. 944s continued through 1991 but the 90 and 91 model years had no more turbos, and only the S2 (with the 3.0 liter 225 HP I4 that was the earlier version of the 968 motor).

  • @rxraider4778
    @rxraider4778 6 років тому

    These have been my favorite car for quite some time, especially painted like a carbon grey with black rims they look so stealthy.

  • @chrisdooley6468
    @chrisdooley6468 6 років тому

    So sad this series is almost done. Idk what I’ll watch during my morning dump now. This has been an integral part of my SS&S routine for years now. But I’m looking forward to whatever comes next

  • @TheJagjr4450
    @TheJagjr4450 6 років тому

    Loved my 951 had an oversize turbo and adj wastegate boosted just about 2 bar. 6 pot Brembo's, strut tower brace, and short throw shifter. Guard Red over Tan with Fusch's.

  • @MustangsTrainsMowers
    @MustangsTrainsMowers 4 роки тому

    They came with Goodyear Gatorback tires and handled quite well. If I remember correctly C&D had a great review of them. The rear lower apron distinguishes it from other 944’s.

  • @superTomwins
    @superTomwins 6 років тому

    that is one hell of an interior

  • @bdyt
    @bdyt 3 роки тому +1

    Love that car

  • @DUNEATV
    @DUNEATV 6 років тому

    Love everything about this car!!!

  • @gabe61willys
    @gabe61willys 6 років тому

    Man these cars are so cool

  • @TheMrIVXX
    @TheMrIVXX 6 років тому

    That is a freakishly clean interior and the exterior must have had a touchup or two along the way. Very choice.

  • @hombrealfisti3997
    @hombrealfisti3997 6 років тому +1

    Great car! German Engineering from the 80's were built to go at least 250-400k miles................enjoy!

  • @med8tor1
    @med8tor1 6 років тому +5

    All 1989 944 turbo are S. Porsche just didn't inscribed the "S" designation.

  • @I_dont_read_responses
    @I_dont_read_responses 6 років тому +49

    *Morning dump squad checking in*

  • @DMX-PAT
    @DMX-PAT 6 років тому

    coolest interior ever!!

  • @xBelastianx
    @xBelastianx 6 років тому

    Love love love the interior!

  • @JRGarage
    @JRGarage 6 років тому +50

    Awesome one take‼️ 944 Turbos are such amazing cars for the money. All 4 of mine have been great. Nice to see this car still killing it at 200k Miles😜

    • @StoweGarage
      @StoweGarage 6 років тому +17

      JR Garage they’re so affordable a lemonade stand could get you one!

    • @jomaha9227
      @jomaha9227 6 років тому +10

      THERE'S MONEY IN THE BANANA STAND!

    • @ZDY66666
      @ZDY66666 6 років тому

      Art Vandelay they copied it well ! I love the FC rx7 and 944 for that reason. The design just screams 80s. I love it

    • @ricksays7133
      @ricksays7133 6 років тому +1

      Jack Brant Jr It has the same balance shafts from a Mitsubishi engine in the 80s. I think from the Starion... The engine is half the bank of a 928 and everything else is exclusive for the 944 Turbo.

    • @Killjoy_Xp
      @Killjoy_Xp 6 років тому

      you lucky basterds (again) the cheapest 944 turbo s i could find here was 26500 € (about 32000 dollar)

  • @ribbles1699
    @ribbles1699 6 років тому +3

    Fix for the steering issue: remove the power steering pump. It's a common mod with these cars. The 924S didn't even have one from the factory, and it was among the best driver's cars I've ever owned - right up there with the Boxster S and NA Miata.

  • @leashrope
    @leashrope 6 років тому

    Cool ride dude

  • @michaelreece458
    @michaelreece458 6 років тому

    Fantastic video and car!

  • @DavidAndre657
    @DavidAndre657 6 років тому

    This 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (also referred to as 951) is one of the 380 special "Silver Rose"
    editions. It is a stock vehicle, well cared for, with over 195,000 original miles. To go from the regular
    944 Turbo to the Turbo S, you got a larger turbo, ride height-adjustable Koni shocks, a hardened
    steel-cased gearbox, and many other factory race spec parts. The 944 Turbo S was actually faster
    around the track then its bigger brother the 930 Turbo, according to a period test in Automobile
    Magazine.

  • @robertwilsoniii2048
    @robertwilsoniii2048 4 роки тому

    You know what, this thing drives like a Ferrari. Surprisingly, it might just be one of the best driver's cars ever made.

  • @hardone4608
    @hardone4608 6 років тому

    had one...loved it..

  • @anotherone10
    @anotherone10 6 років тому +5

    9:14 'Bastard!' 😂

  • @ZDY66666
    @ZDY66666 6 років тому +1

    Really wish 924,928,944 had better sounds (flat 6 would be cool). I absolutely love the design and always wanted to get one. But couldn't get over the sound :( I'm that weird dude who gets turned on by a girls voice way more than I should be haha. I'm a sucker for that 80s design so much though

  • @noelalvarez6453
    @noelalvarez6453 6 років тому

    what a beautiful example. A clean 944 Turbo, S or not, is not cheap like the non turbo editions

  • @PerhapsToast2
    @PerhapsToast2 6 років тому

    still fav Porsche

  • @stephane_edouard
    @stephane_edouard 6 років тому +1

    Test drive a stock 968 and you'll be surprised !

    • @nateisright
      @nateisright 6 років тому +1

      Hommes d'influence 968 was one of the great analog Porsches. 6 speeds (all close ratio, even 6th!) 3L in-line 4, round headlamps!

  • @twstrchasr
    @twstrchasr 6 років тому

    Man I loved my '89 944 Turbo. I bought it new in May 1989. I believe all the '89s had all of the Turbo S improvements over the 1986-1988 regular turbo model. Really love seeing a non molested 944 Turbo. It's a shame Porsche didn't mass produce a 968 Turbo but I guess they wouldn't allow a 968 to be faster than the 930. Great video !!

  • @jmalenko
    @jmalenko 6 років тому

    Great cars. Mine builds max boost at around 2,700rpm. Not sure why the one in the video comes on boost so late. If anyone is serious about buying one, I have a 1989 with 108,000 miles. It's guard's red with black partial leather interior. I've owned it for three years and it's been a blast. I've had the local Porsche dealership maintain it. Contact me if you're interested. Car is in Southern California but can ship anywhere.

    • @thisisrob8750
      @thisisrob8750 5 років тому +1

      im guesssing its sold? Looking for one right now

  • @Fee.1
    @Fee.1 6 років тому

    Matt I’m going to miss your videos so much

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 6 років тому

    Beautiful!

  • @meteormedia7021
    @meteormedia7021 6 років тому +1

    For your information: All the 944 Tubos after 1989 are the exact same technical spec.

  • @evflyguy
    @evflyguy 6 років тому

    The front of the 944 Turbo still gives me the fizz... when the headlights are down.

  • @BrettsGarage
    @BrettsGarage 6 років тому

    Can't watch this... makes me miss my 90' S2 too much. Never should have sold it.

  • @8359s
    @8359s 6 років тому

    You salvaged my day. Thank you Matt. Coukd you please do a video on 968 Turbo RS?

    • @TheSmokingTire
      @TheSmokingTire  6 років тому

      haha, tell you what, lets make a deal: There were sixteen 968 Turbo S's and four Turbo RS's produced worldwide. You make one appear and convince the owner to let me drive it, no matter where in the world it is, and i'll show up and make that video.

    • @8359s
      @8359s 6 років тому

      Deal : ). I hate expression "I'll do my best", however as the chances are slim, it's the most adequate one here.

  • @meteormedia7021
    @meteormedia7021 6 років тому

    Very cool car!

  • @evan937
    @evan937 6 років тому +1

    WOW!! Clearly the Miata and 240sx took design influence from this car.

  • @Thesaviorsway
    @Thesaviorsway 4 роки тому

    Compared to mark 3 supra and Fc rx7 which drives better?

  • @Pyotr_Velikiy
    @Pyotr_Velikiy 3 роки тому +1

    The best all-round sportscar of the Eighties?

  • @jamesstaggs4160
    @jamesstaggs4160 6 років тому +39

    Want one. I wish they'd stop going up in value.
    "I did my research" then "I didn't know the turbo S existed".....you didn't do your research.

    • @breakallthethings
      @breakallthethings 6 років тому +16

      Almost as if while doing his research, he learned about the turbo S.

    • @bandnerdo2000
      @bandnerdo2000 6 років тому +5

      Not everyone knows everything dude lol there’s no shame in admitting that

    • @dodgehemi5045
      @dodgehemi5045 6 років тому

      Fat Joo is Chevy guy, he can't deal with fact that $200 chipped 951 kills C4 in every race test, finally in 1997 Chevy had C5 the answer to 1986 944T .

  • @dderuy
    @dderuy 3 роки тому

    Whatever, that is the best looking steering wheel Porsche made!

  • @Miatacrosser
    @Miatacrosser 6 років тому

    I seem to recall being told to stay away from the early 944's having an issue that was really expensive to fix.

  • @04dram04
    @04dram04 6 років тому

    Really underrated car. Basically a e30 m3

  • @doca8792
    @doca8792 3 роки тому

    Tune and intake is a sure way to blow the weak head gasket. And if you want to track it, get ready to starve rod bearing on cylinder #2 of any oil. Otherwise, excellent balance and ability to be tossed around.

  • @josecervantes7871
    @josecervantes7871 6 років тому +7

    Matt review my 3.7 Ford v6 swapped NA Miata

    • @Miatacrosser
      @Miatacrosser 6 років тому +1

      Jose Cervantes sounds cool. Were you able to use the stock trans and diff? If so, careful with the trans. 250-275hp is all they can take

    • @businessman2085
      @businessman2085 6 років тому +3

      you need to post a video of that!

  • @TommyboyGTP
    @TommyboyGTP 6 років тому +2

    If you're a DIY person, maintenance isn't bad... get a quote from a shop on a timing belt service and you'll see how pricey they can get.

    • @dodgehemi5045
      @dodgehemi5045 6 років тому +1

      it's not a 928 money pit

    • @AVAFANATIC27
      @AVAFANATIC27 6 років тому

      Max Figtree only the early 944 83-85 shared volkswagen parts

  • @bmuns6445
    @bmuns6445 2 роки тому

    Ive seen some great youtube videos on how to take those old yellowed fluid tanks and make them bright white again. I would do that to any older car I owned (in the future).

  • @Jono2113
    @Jono2113 6 років тому

    I miss my 1983 944 so badly. :-(

  • @rubensantana8601
    @rubensantana8601 6 років тому

    DAMN THOSE SEATS