I just bought an 87 924s today and I love it! This car has created an entire different category of love for a car, mostly because it has a style and feel different from my other loves. My everyday drivers are an 87 XJS V12 and an 85 Corvette. The Jaguar fills a new driving "palate". My first love (the Corvette) is my "go to" when I want to less than comfortable behind the wheel, a drive strictly for a V8 powered 80's driving mood. The Jag is a perfect step away when I want to experience the torque and horsepower of the Vette (slightly less of course) but in a saloon style with elegance and luxury 80's driving mood. I bring this up because the 924 created a new "palate", one the I did not know I had. This new mood of driving is when I want to feel in complete control of the vehicle I am driving and equally as important is the sound that this 4cyl makes. I am in love with this sound. Of course the "Porsche" badge helps as well. I am surprised but thankful that can be many types of driving moods to assist in never getting bored behind the wheel.... Great video. I am a subscriber for sure.
Thanks for this great review! I've always loved the 924, eversince I first laid eyes on it. I really like it's classic sportscar lines. So much more elegant than the 911, imo, which was an old-fashion concept, even back then (it looked like pre-war VW Beatle, had a rear air-cooled engine with all the weight in the back, which actually made it a dangerous car, if you weren't an experienced driver). It was the late '70s, I was a kid and I decided I would once own my own 924! I have had my second one (a bright red ('Guards Red') '81 NA, with a targa sunroof) for 8 years. Drove it as my daily car for a number of years (now driving the family Volvo ; ). And though work certainly wasn't always fun, driving there and back home in my 924 was always a treat! It's true that driving this car will put a smile on your face! I sometimes read that some people don't like it very much. But imo that's mostly very insecure people, who think they need a certain car to gain other people's respect, or people who don't know very much about cars, in the first place and certainly haven't ever driven a 924. Cause this friendly little sportscar will quickly win you over. Personally, I've never had any negative comments irl, ever. Friends, colleages, clients, people at petrol statios, garages, parking lots, everybody just really likes it's retro, sporty looks (women love it!). Parked next to my boss's new 80.000 Euro BMW, my bright red 924 would still get all the attention. It's funny though, nowadays many people don't even know this model existed. But I guess that's because it's becoming a rarity. Unlike the 911. Right now my 924 is enjoying the quiet life in my garage, waiting for me to save up for a well deserved complete restauration. : )
Heres one for you.I just picked up a 1987 924s and I honestly love it even more than a 2000,911 I just sold... Something about its 80's factor and feel..Its just a really happy car!
Absolutely love this Porsche. Among the best looking ones. The mags on your 924 are the originals and they look best. The only drawback to the 924 is that the engine was underpowered. 2.5 or 3.0 liter engine would have been better.
Ladies and gentlemen take note! This is how you do it! Well done Mr Woodford. I have a 1977 924 2.0 4 speed that is a basket cas that is getting dusted off. This video has inspired me.
the 924 lux (1984) was my first car, i was a very lucky teenager an yes i loved it to pieces, friend of mine has one from the 70s with 360,000+ miles on the clock an still passes its MOT every time. great review an thank-you so much for teaching people what a great car it is ^^
Sweet!! I love my 84' 924 lux :) I absolutely agree with you, very reliable and good car, which modelsyou have thou? 924,44,14, Lux, Sport, S2,3,4 , turbo etc. ?
Great review, love your enthusiasm about the subject. Remarcable attention to details without being dull. Greetings from Serbia, keep up the good work.
Thank you for the post! I been rebuilding one of the very first 924's ever created and for the life of me, I cannot understand why Porsche purists give this car such a bad rap. If Liquid cooling and mechanical injection was such a confusion or bad idea, why did they use it on 911's? Porsche owes a great deal to the 924 and would not exist today without this car.
Snob appeal, having mere plebs being able to own one is diluting the brand in their view. Whatever, these kind of people are idiots. Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery; the Japanese made two almost carbon copies of the 924 aimed it the same market (the Mitsubishi Starion & Mazda RX7). So purists, did they do that because they are absolutely clueless about making cars and the 924 is such a worthless piece of crap?
Not anymore because water cooled Porsche’s are everywhere including 911. It was just ahead of its time. Soon, everyone will go looking for one. It’s like the 914.
My son and I just found a 2000 Audi A6 & 1979 Porsche 924 package deal - $4,000 for both. And they both run! The old Porsche better than the Audi (which needs a rear transmission seal replaced). We came here to check out the old 924 porches before I even bother to take the drive out to look & I'm sold! Thanks for the great info. I plan on doing a full restoration on the Porsche. The Audi is now the afterthought car. It will sit until I'm done with the Porsche.
I’m a proud owner of a 1990 944s2 cabriolet....I enjoyed your video. Especially some of your humor (alluding to the “my other car is a.....” bumper sticker jokes). Your 924 is a beauty....especially your interior. Though....your steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car!! Although I’m 65, my car’s nimble near 50-50 weight distribution handling....still never fails to bring the “smiles with the miles”.....uh, in your case.....kilometers! Bravo-Zulu, sir.....nice introduction video to the water-cooled front engine cars that--you are correct--saved Porsche’s “arsch”!!
Can't even tell you how many times I've watched this, it's a brilliantly made and informative video! Towards the end of summer once I've rebuilt my minor I'm planning on getting rid of my modern and replacing it with one of these. Yours looks really smart, especially with that wheel!
I had just turned 17 in 1976 when the 924 came out. It was so.radical looking at the time but the body style still looks great 44 years later. Where does the time go? 🌝
You really captured the essence of the car well. I have had two 924's and one 944. Perfect balance, super fun to drive and great gas mileage... When the sunroof pops off, the opening is huge. I once got 670 miles on one tank of gas.
Nice review! I have two UK model 924's and I love them to bits! I've own one for 11 years and another for 22 years - one I've kept as standard while with the other I created a model Porsche never built, but should definitely have - a 924 RS. Porsche 924 RS
Dion Farrell That's a unique 924 RS! I guess a 924S with a 944 Turbo engine and powertrain, lightweight components and a sportier suspension would be dubbed a 924 RS Turbo. :P
A neighbour owned one and said that the gearbox in this car is actually the same with VW Type 3 / VW Beetle 1600 and that the car is what was on the shelves of Audi VW wrapped into sports car body. Theoretically, you could put a diesel engine used in Audi in there :)
Actually I stepped out of my Saab 9-5 Aero (HOT) which spanks the 924 in a straight line & found a roundabout- I tell you it was a blast. I kept looking for roundabouts in my short drive of the 924. Fast as such is easy. Go think why people love the MX-5? My Saab is far nicer on a motorway yet this car is simple fun.
These classics don't have to be, they have to feel. Doesn't matter if it is an Alfa Romeo Giulia or a Puma GTE. To put in perspective: a 1972 Giulia is as fast as a 2011 Fiat 500.
Totally agree with you I own one I think the lines are so clean compared to 944, I think 911 is ugly, nightmare in the wet on bends too with all that weight on the rear end happy porscheing
Had an 81 model same colour as this. Probably one of my favourite cars I've ever had to drive. Superb handling and very good build quality. Would definitely have one again. 👍🇩🇪
@@pauldavies8638 mine had a 944 rear window and spoiler. Exhaust sounded amazing going under the tunnels in Leeds inner ring road. Sounded better than any TVR
@@northeastlower like your user name I'm a sabbath and purple fan myself seen them both a few times and gillan twice, are you looking forward to the new purple album whoosh? I know I am take care brother.
I have owned a 1987 911 targa and a 928 S. Still own a 924 since 2001. Im not gonne say its quick. But it aint slow either. Besides I can fix everything on it myself and its a smoot, comfortable driver. I used to hate them. Then I bought one for giggles cause they were so cheap. Now I love driving it. IMHO everything with a Porsche badge is worth the hassle.
I wish I could team up with someone like you and do a video. I am not tech savvy whatsoever and terrible with editing etc. I have an 83’ 944 NA. Great video man.
hi, good review. actually very good. i'am anctually searching for a 924 right now, lovely cars that i think will se quite a lot of apreciation in the future. now they are very cheap, even good condition ones. i would also love to see other car reviews from you. thank you
There is a one owner, 46,000 mile, white 924 with original everything. Garage kept since New. It’s sitting in a garage for $4,000. Paint is perfect, no dents, one paint Knick on the passenger side. Interior looks new. It ran when parked, hasn’t been ran since 2010. It’s the manual version. Non turbo. Good buy?
the 2.5 is the way to go on these cars..the 2.0 was basicly a VW mini van motor and the 2.5 has some nice mod options online like headers and exust mods.
What year is this car? I'm confused. It's missing the side markers by Schwinn, of the early version, yet sounds like the 2 liter, has 4 bolt (early version) wheels and the interior is early version, but the spoiler appears to be off a 931 or more likely 944. ... Wish your video showed more details including an open hood view. :-) The late '80s 924S variants had a reduced scale spoiler, updated interior (like the post 1985 1/2 944s), phone dial wheels and still not enough power. They were still beautiful cars. I do miss my admittedly evil 931.
924 is pretty good on fuel, average about 28mpg vs 944's 23mpg. nice handling car pretty quick, not much goes wrong, non interference engine so should the Campbelt snap, just fit another 'quite cheap and easy to do or get done for you' parts like the clutch are not to expensive either unlike the 944 where the kit alone will set you back £500. they don't suffer the same rust issues as 944s, classic car insurance easily obtained, they are well built, reliable, cheapish to run and repair should anything go wrong.
i'm actually getting this type of car today in my collection :D and im very excited about it. Ill stick in my back window "i saved proche's economy!" :P
Hey I’m having a no start issue as well on my 1978 924, I’ve replaced the faulty ignition coil (resistance measurements were off spec) however still no start, but I’ve noticed there’s 2 ballast resistors before the coil wich take the voltage down, I’ve measured them and the 1st one takes the voltage down from 12v to 8v and the 2nd one takes it down from that 8v to like 5.4V. This seems strange to me, as people say the coil needs 12v, do you think I should remove those resistors?
The original version looks great but is quite slow tbh. I had a 1.7 914 VW/Porsche and it was quicker than my mental mate in his 924. But the 924 has grown on me over the years. And it led to my favorite Porsche, the awesome 968. Nice video!
Ok... as a German I have to point out that it's pronounced "PorschE" ... the E is NOT silent.. :P With that out of the way: The engine was also used in the VW LT - a delivery van not unlike the Ford Transit. That's why they called it the "van engine" in the Top Gear cheap Porsche challenge. Still: I always liked this car. A school-mate's mom had one when I was about 10 years old or so, and I still remember being driven around in it, thinking I was in the coolest car on the planet.. ;) Re Appreciation... not so sure about that. The super-rare Carrera GT version and such are already up there in the 6-figure range, but the rest? They simply produced too many of these cars and they are *still* underappreciated (IMO) - even though the 924/944 are more advanced in some ways than their contemporary 911 siblings. But hey.. so much the better for us normal people. Both the 944 and 924 are classic Porsches you can actually buy for used-car prices - and which won't break your bank-account with huge maintenance bills.
My father has revived an old 924. He just likes it's rarity thesedays. I'm a fan of the intended replacement models and totally agree with Clarkson's jokes about the "911/Beetle." Shame they never took off ie 924, 944, 928, 968. Would've evolved nicely. So I'm no Porsche fan. I'll never afford a sweet 911. Re badges Mercedes makes nice affordable cars now ie an approved used. We can all drive a nice and not ancient Merc, BMW or Audi. Porsche. 'An SUV company that occasionally builds sportscars.'
The engine is not a van engine. It is a re engineered Audi 100 engine that is descended from the Mercedes W118 that never made it into production. However, VW and Daimler- Benz replaced the DKW in 1965 with a new car they called the Audi and which employed the W118 engine modified to suit the new car. When VW bought Daimler-Benzs share in Auto Union they took over the Audi marque and all that went with it. Eventually the engineering and further development of the W118 power unit spawned the front engine VW's. The engine in the Porsche 924 was exclusive to that car and it has components that are not found in VW's or Audis. For more info about the Mercedes W118 search Google.
You accept the good/bad pronounciation as you accept the dumb SUV company the sportscar legend was built on. In my country the people that drive the badge, not the car, will pronounce Porsche at the top of their horrific squeaky voices under their oversized sunglasses....meanwhile old men fire up the few 2-doors and head for the hills at first light on Sunday morning....
This is really good, thank you. You are an excellent presenter as you offer great content and character yet you do not put your personality in front of the car.
Nicely presented; but a review should really cover more than just the model history, its interior, and the fact that it has a transaxle - it should include driving characteristics, steering ratio/weight, engine characteristics etc.
StNige Yeah, not much review in this review, but still great. My opinion on those things is that the raw steering and lack of assists makes it a fun and really sharp handling car. The engine is a weak spot, especially since I'm an American and we got a really shitty 100 HP tuning while the rest of the world got 125 HP. You need to keep the RPMs above 4,000 to get any sort of good response from the throttle. The rear end almost never slides out, even if you try, so it's not good for powersliding/drifting; however, because of that, it turns like it's on rails and you can always be sure that you'll nail any corner at just about any speed. The car gets screwed hard in straightaways, 0-60 MPH in about 9.4 seconds, but if you throw some tight corners into the mix, the car really comes alive and will leave most cars in it's taillights.
Coincidentally, my uni recently acquired a 924 for restoration purposes with the intent to take it to the track. Is it true that the engine featured in a VW van?
I miss my 87' 924S :(. that thing would keep up with LS1'S and blow mustangs out of the water. it was the best car I ever owned, well that and my 69' ford falcon. they don't make cars like they used to
yup lower prices, AND in some cases you can a good car for dirt cheap. mind you.. I am still leaning back to getting another SRT8 Challenger.....I miss my 2012 392 Hemi..@_@...Of Course NOW you have to check out the 928 :D
Get the 924S. The SE variant in '88 model would be the best. Porsche should bring it back we with a 944 turbo engine, no frills, no computerized crap. Now, we're talking.....
im actually possibly going to be purchasing an 88' 924s with an 88' 944s turbo motor that he swapped with it for $800 but the head gasket is blown should i take my time to invest into it?
MrIndecient if youve got the time to fix the gastket its worth it. my gaskets blew and my motor siezed got her fixed and now shes better then ever, but shes quite loud when you start her up.
I'm not 100% but I believe actually vw asked Porsche to design a car for them using some of their parts bin. VW backed out of an upmarket sports coupe due to an oil crisis and Porsche struck a deal to make it themselves. So originally it was going to be a vw developed by Porsche. Vw spotted how successful it was so brought out the scirocco.
***** The MK1 Scirocco is becoming a rare classic with a pretty decent price tag, the MK2 (I have the GT2) isn't quite there yet though, mine is a 2 owner, 100% structurally sound car that has never seen a welding torch and it would still struggle to hit £2000. I am thinking of getting a 924s but I don't know if another 2 plus 2 would be a good idea.....
***** It was back in 1993 and he was not the only one. The person who welded the head also said it was like a Vega and they even joked about how they had to use their old Vega tools to put it back together. I was very happy to sell that car a year later.
It's a great car for the price has a nice interior and body in my opinion and you know your driving a actual "Porsche" and with a couple of upgrades to the engine and a bit of nitrous you will have a beast car and you can race any faggot in a Honda or something like that and win lol good first car man.
Hey dude. i hope for answer. I am thinking about a 924 as my first car aswell. So i just wanted to ask you, after 8 Months, if you would say it was either a bad or a good choice mate. thanks
You might have one already, if not you should. Got one as my first. Its a Euro spec one (The US ones do have less power, if you are not in the US you should be fine) its fast enough. Must remember there are not many safety features. It is very low compared to other normal cars but I got used to it after a week or two. Its still my daily driver and I would not trade it for anything other than a newer Porsche. I do recommend getting a service manual as it is an old Porsche so paying someone else to do small jobs is pretty expensive, better to do them yourself. Hope this helps someone.
Porsche were actually asked by VW to help design a sports car for their range, but VW pulled out last minute and Porsche bought back the designs and built it themselves. minor details, but, meh.
Hello I'm Erik I'm 14 year old and I wanted to buy the same car but the car that I want is not riding anymore and the tire is flat but I wanted to buy it for like 150 euro's and I really want to work on this car but I don't know if it's 150 euro's worth can u help me ???
1:53 what is that? That is not the sound my 924 makes when I start the engine... you said it's capable to put a smile on your face but this example doesn't fit that at all. I was blasted the first time because I didn't expect the little 924 to sound like a monster compared to it's looks and status but it totally does. It's no 928 but it still makes people at junctions turn around when you take off
It's a goofy looking Miata with a fixed roof, built from the Volkswagen parts bin of the 1970s. No need to be ashamed of that, but also no need to be so poetic about it.
I just bought an 87 924s today and I love it! This car has created an entire different category of love for a car, mostly because it has a style and feel different from my other loves. My everyday drivers are an 87 XJS V12 and an 85 Corvette. The Jaguar fills a new driving "palate". My first love (the Corvette) is my "go to" when I want to less than comfortable behind the wheel, a drive strictly for a V8 powered 80's driving mood. The Jag is a perfect step away when I want to experience the torque and horsepower of the Vette (slightly less of course) but in a saloon style with elegance and luxury 80's driving mood. I bring this up because the 924 created a new "palate", one the I did not know I had. This new mood of driving is when I want to feel in complete control of the vehicle I am driving and equally as important is the sound that this 4cyl makes. I am in love with this sound. Of course the "Porsche" badge helps as well. I am surprised but thankful that can be many types of driving moods to assist in never getting bored behind the wheel.... Great video. I am a subscriber for sure.
Great review about probably the best Porsche ever, all things considered!!! Check out why they run three of these cars in Le Mans!!! What a car!!!
Thanks for this great review! I've always loved the 924, eversince I first laid eyes on it. I really like it's classic sportscar lines. So much more elegant than the 911, imo, which was an old-fashion concept, even back then (it looked like pre-war VW Beatle, had a rear air-cooled engine with all the weight in the back, which actually made it a dangerous car, if you weren't an experienced driver). It was the late '70s, I was a kid and I decided I would once own my own 924! I have had my second one (a bright red ('Guards Red') '81 NA, with a targa sunroof) for 8 years. Drove it as my daily car for a number of years (now driving the family Volvo ; ). And though work certainly wasn't always fun, driving there and back home in my 924 was always a treat! It's true that driving this car will put a smile on your face! I sometimes read that some people don't like it very much. But imo that's mostly very insecure people, who think they need a certain car to gain other people's respect, or people who don't know very much about cars, in the first place and certainly haven't ever driven a 924. Cause this friendly little sportscar will quickly win you over. Personally, I've never had any negative comments irl, ever. Friends, colleages, clients, people at petrol statios, garages, parking lots, everybody just really likes it's retro, sporty looks (women love it!). Parked next to my boss's new 80.000 Euro BMW, my bright red 924 would still get all the attention. It's funny though, nowadays many people don't even know this model existed. But I guess that's because it's becoming a rarity. Unlike the 911. Right now my 924 is enjoying the quiet life in my garage, waiting for me to save up for a well deserved complete restauration. : )
MrFitguru ur as much as a porsche hater as a porsche hater read that shit. u dont like air colled thuck off then.
Totally agree with you I love my 924 so well balanced
Heres one for you.I just picked up a 1987 924s and I honestly love it even more than a 2000,911 I just sold... Something about its 80's factor and feel..Its just a really happy car!
For only 150 subs man you're killin it with these vids! Great job
5.56k now 😂
For 2k subs you are definitely killin' it. This is almost the same level as TopGear. Awesome dude!
Beautiful color and good looking interior.
The car looks great.
My one is better interior wise
Absolutely love this Porsche. Among the best looking ones. The mags on your 924 are the originals and they look best. The only drawback to the 924 is that the engine was underpowered. 2.5 or 3.0 liter engine would have been better.
Maybe but my one is very well balanced
Ladies and gentlemen take note! This is how you do it! Well done Mr Woodford.
I have a 1977 924 2.0 4 speed that is a basket cas that is getting dusted off. This video has inspired me.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment - happy to answer questions and engage on Twitter: @paulwoodford84
+Paul Woodford Man you look like Aaron Paul. BTW, very nice review!
the 924 lux (1984) was my first car, i was a very lucky teenager an yes i loved it to pieces, friend of mine has one from the 70s with 360,000+ miles on the clock an still passes its MOT every time. great review an thank-you so much for teaching people what a great car it is ^^
Charlie Shaikh theyre great cars hey :) I have a 1979 and a 1977
Sweet!! I love my 84' 924 lux :) I absolutely agree with you, very reliable and good car, which modelsyou have thou? 924,44,14, Lux, Sport, S2,3,4 , turbo etc. ?
I have a 83 924 with 53000 on her she is a sweet and gets so much attention these days modern cars are boring
@@abigailschlecht922 I have a 83 924 with 53000 on her she is a sweety
Fantastic video! I just bought a 1988 924S and he is right, it is a fantastic Porsche. Lot's of bang for the buck and the price is right.
Greatly presented! One of the reasons I decided on 924 as my first restoration projects!
I have watched this video many times in anticipation of buying a 924. Please wish me luck...
Great review, love your enthusiasm about the subject. Remarcable attention to details without being dull. Greetings from Serbia, keep up the good work.
exceptional tribute to the classic. this is a DO WANT machine. extremely rare, everytime i see one, i ask the guy HOW MUCH!
Thank you for the post! I been rebuilding one of the very first 924's ever created and for the life of me, I cannot understand why Porsche purists give this car such a bad rap. If Liquid cooling and mechanical injection was such a confusion or bad idea, why did they use it on 911's? Porsche owes a great deal to the 924 and would not exist today without this car.
I love that steering wheel,.. I want one! :)
Snob appeal, having mere plebs being able to own one is diluting the brand in their view. Whatever, these kind of people are idiots.
Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery; the Japanese made two almost carbon copies of the 924 aimed it the same market (the Mitsubishi Starion & Mazda RX7). So purists, did they do that because they are absolutely clueless about making cars and the 924 is such a worthless piece of crap?
Not anymore because water cooled Porsche’s are everywhere including 911. It was just ahead of its time. Soon, everyone will go looking for one. It’s like the 914.
My son and I just found a 2000 Audi A6 & 1979 Porsche 924 package deal - $4,000 for both. And they both run! The old Porsche better than the Audi (which needs a rear transmission seal replaced). We came here to check out the old 924 porches before I even bother to take the drive out to look & I'm sold! Thanks for the great info. I plan on doing a full restoration on the Porsche. The Audi is now the afterthought car. It will sit until I'm done with the Porsche.
I’m a proud owner of a 1990 944s2 cabriolet....I enjoyed your video. Especially some of your humor (alluding to the “my other car is a.....” bumper sticker jokes). Your 924 is a beauty....especially your interior. Though....your steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car!! Although I’m 65, my car’s nimble near 50-50 weight distribution handling....still never fails to bring the “smiles with the miles”.....uh, in your case.....kilometers! Bravo-Zulu, sir.....nice introduction video to the water-cooled front engine cars that--you are correct--saved Porsche’s “arsch”!!
Can't even tell you how many times I've watched this, it's a brilliantly made and informative video! Towards the end of summer once I've rebuilt my minor I'm planning on getting rid of my modern and replacing it with one of these. Yours looks really smart, especially with that wheel!
I had just turned 17 in 1976 when the 924 came out. It was so.radical looking at the time but
the body style still looks great 44 years later. Where does the time go? 🌝
You really captured the essence of the car well. I have had two 924's and one 944. Perfect balance, super fun to drive and great gas mileage... When the sunroof pops off, the opening is huge. I once got 670 miles on one tank of gas.
+kevinsbott wow, are you serious. thats amazing.
He doesn't care about economy doing heel and toe trying to squeeze every little sleepy hp from that tiny engine!!
Nice review!
I have two UK model 924's and I love them to bits! I've own one for 11 years and another for 22 years - one I've kept as standard while with the other I created a model Porsche never built, but should definitely have - a 924 RS.
Porsche 924 RS
Dion Farrell That's a unique 924 RS! I guess a 924S with a 944 Turbo engine and powertrain, lightweight components and a sportier suspension would be dubbed a 924 RS Turbo. :P
That’s a very well kept example.👍 Timeless.
This is a great car my brother is doing up one!
We have just bought this car from a customer, Still in great condition. It will be up for sale shortly.
Fantastic - feel free to tag me on Twitter / Facebook and I’ll share the for sale ad.
@@CarFilms will do, we need to prep for sale first.
A neighbour owned one and said that the gearbox in this car is actually the same with VW Type 3 / VW Beetle 1600 and that the car is what was on the shelves of Audi VW wrapped into sports car body. Theoretically, you could put a diesel engine used in Audi in there :)
great video so well done. Top Gear vibes on the presentation
This video looks so professional. 👍
none of those shots made it look remotely fast..
David Hyland Should they? They all look like a lot of fun, not fast, but they do look quick.
thats because its as fast as a metro it doesnt even need disc brakes
David Hyland Jesus it’s not a new M5
Actually I stepped out of my Saab 9-5 Aero (HOT) which spanks the 924 in a straight line & found a roundabout- I tell you it was a blast. I kept looking for roundabouts in my short drive of the 924. Fast as such is easy. Go think why people love the MX-5? My Saab is far nicer on a motorway yet this car is simple fun.
These classics don't have to be, they have to feel. Doesn't matter if it is an Alfa Romeo Giulia or a Puma GTE. To put in perspective: a 1972 Giulia is as fast as a 2011 Fiat 500.
I have been thinking of getting a 924, looks like fun
Total agree with this review. In fact I owe one and I’m proud of it much more than if it was a 911
Totally agree with you I own one I think the lines are so clean compared to 944, I think 911 is ugly, nightmare in the wet on bends too with all that weight on the rear end happy porscheing
Had an 81 model same colour as this. Probably one of my favourite cars I've ever had to drive. Superb handling and very good build quality. Would definitely have one again. 👍🇩🇪
I have just got one
@@pauldavies8638 Enjoy!
@@northeastlower thanks I do, exhaust rasp turns heads
@@pauldavies8638 mine had a 944 rear window and spoiler. Exhaust sounded amazing going under the tunnels in Leeds inner ring road. Sounded better than any TVR
@@northeastlower like your user name I'm a sabbath and purple fan myself seen them both a few times and gillan twice, are you looking forward to the new purple album whoosh? I know I am take care brother.
I have owned a 1987 911 targa and a 928 S. Still own a 924 since 2001. Im not gonne say its quick. But it aint slow either. Besides I can fix everything on it myself and its a smoot, comfortable driver. I used to hate them. Then I bought one for giggles cause they were so cheap. Now I love driving it. IMHO everything with a Porsche badge is worth the hassle.
Hello.
Nice vidéo. I'm a Porsche 924 fan. Mine is a 1984 924 2.0l model, the same colour as this one. :)
Me too mine is a 1983 924 2.0l red with the factory roof I love it.
You're the man, with the car! Listening and watching Beeby? Jeremy - tweet the bastards! Sweet car too.
I wish I could team up with someone like you and do a video. I am not tech savvy whatsoever and terrible with editing etc. I have an 83’ 944 NA. Great video man.
Seems Porsche needs saving every 200 years. We are about due lol
All we need is a popular movie to feature one and bam everyone will want one xD
hi, good review. actually very good. i'am anctually searching for a 924 right now, lovely cars that i think will se quite a lot of apreciation in the future. now they are very cheap, even good condition ones. i would also love to see other car reviews from you. thank you
There is a one owner, 46,000 mile, white 924 with original everything. Garage kept since New. It’s sitting in a garage for $4,000. Paint is perfect, no dents, one paint Knick on the passenger side. Interior looks new.
It ran when parked, hasn’t been ran since 2010.
It’s the manual version. Non turbo.
Good buy?
the 2.5 is the way to go on these cars..the 2.0 was basicly a VW mini van motor and the 2.5 has some nice mod options online like headers and exust mods.
Nice review and well presented. Thanks.
What year is this car? I'm confused. It's missing the side markers by Schwinn, of the early version, yet sounds like the 2 liter, has 4 bolt (early version) wheels and the interior is early version, but the spoiler appears to be off a 931 or more likely 944. ... Wish your video showed more details including an open hood view. :-) The late '80s 924S variants had a reduced scale spoiler, updated interior (like the post 1985 1/2 944s), phone dial wheels and still not enough power. They were still beautiful cars. I do miss my admittedly evil 931.
if you still have it close to hand, would you make a video on its sound? and things like driving costs, that would be superb !
924 is pretty good on fuel, average about 28mpg vs 944's 23mpg.
nice handling car pretty quick, not much goes wrong, non interference engine so should the Campbelt snap, just fit another 'quite cheap and easy to do or get done for you'
parts like the clutch are not to expensive either unlike the 944 where the kit alone will set you back £500.
they don't suffer the same rust issues as 944s, classic car insurance easily obtained, they are well built, reliable, cheapish to run and repair should anything go wrong.
Perfectly capable. When it starts.
even this one cant idel 1:56 its hunting like a sick lawnmower
i'm actually getting this type of car today in my collection :D and im very excited about it. Ill stick in my back window "i saved proche's economy!" :P
Hey I’m having a no start issue as well on my 1978 924, I’ve replaced the faulty ignition coil (resistance measurements were off spec) however still no start, but I’ve noticed there’s 2 ballast resistors before the coil wich take the voltage down, I’ve measured them and the 1st one takes the voltage down from 12v to 8v and the 2nd one takes it down from that 8v to like 5.4V. This seems strange to me, as people say the coil needs 12v, do you think I should remove those resistors?
Good review man
Great car keep up the videos. Thumbs up.
The original version looks great but is quite slow tbh. I had a 1.7 914 VW/Porsche and it was quicker than my mental mate in his 924. But the 924 has grown on me over the years. And it led to my favorite Porsche, the awesome 968. Nice video!
Ok... as a German I have to point out that it's pronounced "PorschE" ... the E is NOT silent.. :P
With that out of the way: The engine was also used in the VW LT - a delivery van not unlike the Ford Transit. That's why they called it the "van engine" in the Top Gear cheap Porsche challenge.
Still: I always liked this car. A school-mate's mom had one when I was about 10 years old or so, and I still remember being driven around in it, thinking I was in the coolest car on the planet.. ;)
Re Appreciation... not so sure about that. The super-rare Carrera GT version and such are already up there in the 6-figure range, but the rest? They simply produced too many of these cars and they are *still* underappreciated (IMO) - even though the 924/944 are more advanced in some ways than their contemporary 911 siblings.
But hey.. so much the better for us normal people. Both the 944 and 924 are classic Porsches you can actually buy for used-car prices - and which won't break your bank-account with huge maintenance bills.
My father has revived an old 924. He just likes it's rarity thesedays. I'm a fan of the intended replacement models and totally agree with Clarkson's jokes about the "911/Beetle."
Shame they never took off ie 924, 944, 928, 968. Would've evolved nicely. So I'm no Porsche fan. I'll never afford a sweet 911. Re badges Mercedes makes nice affordable cars now ie an approved used. We can all drive a nice and not ancient Merc, BMW or Audi.
Porsche. 'An SUV company that occasionally builds sportscars.'
The engine is not a van engine. It is a re engineered Audi 100 engine that is descended from the Mercedes W118 that never made it into production. However, VW and Daimler- Benz replaced the DKW in 1965 with a new car they called the Audi and which employed the W118 engine modified to suit the new car. When VW bought Daimler-Benzs share in Auto Union they took over the Audi marque and all that went with it. Eventually the engineering and further development of the W118 power unit spawned the front engine VW's. The engine in the Porsche 924 was exclusive to that car and it has components that are not found in VW's or Audis. For more info about the Mercedes W118 search Google.
You accept the good/bad pronounciation as you accept the dumb SUV company the sportscar legend was built on. In my country the people that drive the badge, not the car, will pronounce Porsche at the top of their horrific squeaky voices under their oversized sunglasses....meanwhile old men fire up the few 2-doors and head for the hills at first light on Sunday morning....
subscribed, this is very well done :)
This Is The Closest Thing You Have To Riding A Porsche Smh Watching Someone Else Drive It On UA-cam 😂😂😅 Fucking Loser
This is really good, thank you. You are an excellent presenter as you offer great content and character yet you do not put your personality in front of the car.
Great review. Regards from Norway.
Can anybody point me towards the exact type of steering wheel used in this car?
Im turning 16 pretty soon in like 8 months my main 3 porsche options r prob last gen 924 a 928 or a 944
great vid, great car thax paul
first year out had a crap clutch. drive was hard but fun.
Nicely presented; but a review should really cover more than just the model history, its interior, and the fact that it has a transaxle - it should include driving characteristics, steering ratio/weight, engine characteristics etc.
StNige Yeah, not much review in this review, but still great.
My opinion on those things is that the raw steering and lack of assists makes it a fun and really sharp handling car. The engine is a weak spot, especially since I'm an American and we got a really shitty 100 HP tuning while the rest of the world got 125 HP. You need to keep the RPMs above 4,000 to get any sort of good response from the throttle. The rear end almost never slides out, even if you try, so it's not good for powersliding/drifting; however, because of that, it turns like it's on rails and you can always be sure that you'll nail any corner at just about any speed. The car gets screwed hard in straightaways, 0-60 MPH in about 9.4 seconds, but if you throw some tight corners into the mix, the car really comes alive and will leave most cars in it's taillights.
Great video. Was that steering wheel stock?
"PORSCH"
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Smashing!
Coincidentally, my uni recently acquired a 924 for restoration purposes with the intent to take it to the track. Is it true that the engine featured in a VW van?
Link for stearling wheel?
I miss my 87' 924S :(. that thing would keep up with LS1'S and blow mustangs out of the water. it was the best car I ever owned, well that and my 69' ford falcon. they don't make cars like they used to
yup lower prices, AND in some cases you can a good car for dirt cheap. mind you.. I am still leaning back to getting another SRT8 Challenger.....I miss my 2012 392 Hemi..@_@...Of Course NOW you have to check out the 928 :D
Get the 924S. The SE variant in '88 model would be the best. Porsche should bring it back we with a 944 turbo engine, no frills, no computerized crap. Now, we're talking.....
im actually possibly going to be purchasing an 88' 924s with an 88' 944s turbo motor that he swapped with it for $800 but the head gasket is blown should i take my time to invest into it?
MrIndecient if youve got the time to fix the gastket its worth it. my gaskets blew and my motor siezed got her fixed and now shes better then ever, but shes quite loud when you start her up.
Have you still got the 924 Paul? I'm the bloke you bought it off and wouldn't mind it back if you ever consider selling. Cheers.
Are you from Bedfordshire and called Mr hussein?
@@pauldavies8638 No, why do you ask?
@@FRED25111247 I just bought a 924 I thought you were the guy I bought it off apologies.
@@pauldavies8638 No problem, hope you enjoy the car!
It should have had an inline 6 option (or a WR6)...call it 926
Does anyone own one of these 924s with a dashboard that hasn't cracked yet? This car was the reason dash carpets were popular.
Yes I do she is perfect inside
@@pauldavies8638you’re a lucky guy, I live in Greece, the dash was always covered with a mat, the dash still cracked…
Nope, they were made out of pressed cardboard, mine was permanently covered and still cracked…
I found one that needs work for 1k. Might buy it
I'm not 100% but I believe actually vw asked Porsche to design a car for them using some of their parts bin. VW backed out of an upmarket sports coupe due to an oil crisis and Porsche struck a deal to make it themselves. So originally it was going to be a vw developed by Porsche. Vw spotted how successful it was so brought out the scirocco.
chrisbaker121924 I think that you are correct......
***** I have a Scirocco, and yes there are quite a few similarities....
***** The MK1 Scirocco is becoming a rare classic with a pretty decent price tag, the MK2 (I have the GT2) isn't quite there yet though, mine is a 2 owner, 100% structurally sound car that has never seen a welding torch and it would still struggle to hit £2000. I am thinking of getting a 924s but I don't know if another 2 plus 2 would be a good idea.....
I am a qualified mechanic, panel beater, welder and painter so skills aren't an issue, time however, is.....
I had a 1978 924 and my mechanic told me the engine was a lot like a Chevy Vega.
David J Then you need to find a new mechanic. It is nothing like the Vega.
***** It was back in 1993 and he was not the only one. The person who welded the head also said it was like a Vega and they even joked about how they had to use their old Vega tools to put it back together. I was very happy to sell that car a year later.
David J It is nothing like a Vega. The engines had nothing in common. You should have went to a Porsche mechanic not a Vega mechanic.
So, I am expecting to get this car as first car, do you think it's good to learn driving? Or is it maybe too sporty? Hope I get a reply
@eytan1027 there pieces of shit
Your average mini van is faster than it.
It's a great car for the price has a nice interior and body in my opinion and you know your driving a actual "Porsche" and with a couple of upgrades to the engine and a bit of nitrous you will have a beast car and you can race any faggot in a Honda or something like that and win lol good first car man.
Hey dude. i hope for answer. I am thinking about a 924 as my first car aswell. So i just wanted to ask you, after 8 Months, if you would say it was either a bad or a good choice mate. thanks
You might have one already, if not you should. Got one as my first. Its a Euro spec one (The US ones do have less power, if you are not in the US you should be fine) its fast enough. Must remember there are not many safety features. It is very low compared to other normal cars but I got used to it after a week or two. Its still my daily driver and I would not trade it for anything other than a newer Porsche. I do recommend getting a service manual as it is an old Porsche so paying someone else to do small jobs is pretty expensive, better to do them yourself. Hope this helps someone.
I had a 1983 only 1 in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷😩 1998 @ 2001 dint take care good of it and it got to sale $400...
Don't use a foot-cam if you're wearing your absolute oldest loafers mate..
i think he was trying to do a double de clutch
Just bought a 1977 924
Don't be knocking the mbg-gt.....it's another keeper...
I don’t just want one, I’m a enthusiastic owner.
Me too she is my baby
The 924 sit like a 911
Same position with your legs.
Offcourse not so fast..125 horsepower for 1000kg is 10 seconds to 100km.
Great car for the money
Porsche were actually asked by VW to help design a sports car for their range, but VW pulled out last minute and Porsche bought back the designs and built it themselves. minor details, but, meh.
Hello I'm Erik I'm 14 year old and I wanted to buy the same car but the car that I want is not riding anymore and the tire is flat but I wanted to buy it for like 150 euro's and I really want to work on this car but I don't know if it's 150 euro's worth can u help me ???
Joeseph Skaggs ok the man who had it sold it to someone for €1200 so i cant buy it anymore but thanks
1:53 what is that? That is not the sound my 924 makes when I start the engine... you said it's capable to put a smile on your face but this example doesn't fit that at all. I was blasted the first time because I didn't expect the little 924 to sound like a monster compared to it's looks and status but it totally does. It's no 928 but it still makes people at junctions turn around when you take off
Put stainless back box on it awesome rally noise I love mine
Mate u should Join Top Gear.
review of the reviewer at the container )
So what’s the difference between the 924 and the 944? They look the EXACT same to me
its 60 40 ratio not 50 50 dont forget the 931.....937
48/52
you are riding on the wrong side of the road mate!
Auch a classy car deserves a better aftermarket steering wheel. That looks like a cheap knockoff of a momo prototipo.
strangest review Ive seen in awhile.
look in the our chanel
KNELETOV PORSCHE
can you please change that awful noise in your intro and outro
It's a goofy looking Miata with a fixed roof, built from the Volkswagen parts bin of the 1970s. No need to be ashamed of that, but also no need to be so poetic about it.
50 50 weight distribution but idels like a bitch due to shit mechanical fuel injection
paul hunter I swapped it for a Redline Weber carburetor.
paul hunter Wrong. It idles ultra smooth. I have a 1988 924S and the idle is perfect.
***** The 924S has the engine from the 944 in it.
The previous ones idled just fine as well.
you dont have the audi engine such as the 924 ask your mechanic
Porsch.... :[
Wtf is a Porsch?