Should I buy this car?

Hey everybody,

I am brand new to the forum, so I hope you guys don't mind a budding enthusiast joining your ranks.

I've always wanted a 944 -- in fact, it was the first car I ever wanted.

Now, I'm in the market for one, especially since I learned from this site that there are kits available for LSx swaps.

I just found a 944 near me, 1984 with 95,000 miles for $1500. Manual, of course. It starts right up, no leaks, currently inspected. But I'd appreciate it if you guys could help me decide whether it's worth my time/money.

Issues I've found:
- Paint is faded, but I'd almost expect that from a car this old
- Dash has multiple cracks
- Driver's side fender, behind the front wheel, a piece of metal seems to have broken off at the bottom (maybe 2-3 inches) and the surrounding metal (another 2 inches) has rusted/oxidized
- Not sure if the rear wiper works
- Seems to be missing the antenna
- Torn driver's seat (along the seam in the middle)
- Passenger window doesn't seem to work (power windows)
- I didn't bring a jack, but there didn't seem to be any substantial underbody rust.

For $1500, I'm looking for cheap, in-town transportation, that can also be a project car down the road. I would LOVE to eventually do a LSx swap. Do you guys think this car is worth it?

I look forward to hearing from you, thanks!

There's someone on here selling one a lot cheaper

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Spence, that's a roller, he needs a daily driver.

Ya, I know... He seems to be interested and replied to his thread though

SacredG,

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1988 944 turbo (951) with complete renegade v8 conversion. Chevrolet LT1 aluminum heads, 10:1 compression 1.6 Roller rockers Street and marine throttle body Short tube headers with 3" exhaust Less than 10,000 miles on car since conversion Everything works air blows cold, even the cruise control works! Motor looks like it came in it from the factory as you can see in the pictures. Car was built at German Performance in Ft Lauderdale Florida Beautiful guards red with black and tan interior with Tenzo race seats Complete stereo system upgraded, car sits on beautiful 18" wheels 8" in the front and 10" on the rears. Tires have less than 2,000 miles on them Great daily driver, gets 20 mpg on the highway you can fly in and drive it back home anywhere in the united states this car features Porsche looks, ride, brakes and prestige with the brute torque and power of a Chevrolet V8 345 HP in a car that weighs less than 3000 pounds. Getting married (FINALLY) car must go she wants the spot in the garage Over 25,000 invested in the build $13,900 OBO Please call (205)966-6890 Keith Walker [April 2011]

Good luck.