My father, the man who is responsible for turning me into a car enthusiast, has been toying lately with the idea of selling his MINI Cooper and buying a practical classic. One car at the top of his list is a late model Porsche 944. While derided by some 911 fans, the 944 was a well balanced, practical sports car. There are plenty good examples of 944s to be had these days; one of the best being the 944S2 with the twin cam, 16 valve four cylinder pumping out 208 horsepower. Here is a very mint example of an S2 for sale in Michigan.
1989 Porsche 944S2 on Rennlist
Year: 1989
Make: Porsche
Model: 944
Mileage: 65000
Color: Red
Price: $14750
Location: Midwestern
Body Style: Coupe
Transmission Type: Manual – 5 speed
Stereo System: AM-FM CD1989 944S2 65,000 miles, excellent condition. All maintenance done at 60k including belts, balance shaft, water pump, etc. Recent new shocks, M030 sway bars. Interior 9/10, Exterior 8/10 (Some minor rock chips/normal use wear). Unmolested, beautiful car, drives perfect and strong. No issues, FULL RECORDS SINCE NEW. Price $14,750 firm.
Considering the mileage, the asking price for this 944S2 is well within a reasonable range. With 65,000 miles on the clock, this is enough distance under this car’s tires to suggest it wasn’t a museum piece nor driven hard and put up wet. There are two things give me confidence in this car. First, there is a Porsche Club of America decal on the driver’s side rear window. Second, there is a Porsche 993 parked next to this 944 in some of the pictures. Also, the fact that this car has surfaced on Rennlist speaks volumes. Let’s hope this ’80s icon goes to a good home.
-Paul
Always entertaining when sellers say the price is “firm.” A seller can be as “firm” as they want as long as they price the car at or below what real buyer considers reasonable. Maybe that just bothers me because I’m cheap, and I always want to haggle.
In this case, however, this 944S2 looks pretty great – very well cared for – and should get pretty close to asking. The Michigan location isn’t great, but there are plenty of pros to balance that out.
Non stock cupholder, where the ashtray usually is. These are beautiful shaped cars & worth keeping. I still have mine after 16 years. It’s a last model year 1991 S2, with introduction of the hard rear wing to replace the rubber rear spoiler. Has the rare M030 sport chassis, which is identical to the 1988 944 Turbo S. That gets you from the factory: 930 turbo brakes, wider wheels, front coilover adjustable ride height & yellow sport Konis all around, crimped fender lips, stiffer suspension… Pairs nicely with the M020, limited slip differential. Some day I will trade up to a euro 968 Clubsport.