Porsche 944 S2 Cabrio | Overview and Why I Love It!

[@wilecoyote1021]

the s2 variant was my dream car back in 1990 and still is today. Your black/linen combo is the unicorn spec. Thank you for caring and keeping these vehicles around.

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@fredsmith601]

Truly beautiful car and presented so eloquently. Thank you!

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for watching.

[@erodedelorean]

The S2 is the best version of the 944 in my opinion. Any sacrifice of power over a 951 is made up for by the superior driveability of 3.0. This is a stunning example of rare and under-appreciated Porsche.

[@CENTERLANE]

Thank Ethan. It is a great little car and I agree they are really under appreciated. Thanks for watching.

[@SAMMYJR00777]

944s also great... solid

[@davidmata6008]

Thank you for sharing your experience with the 944 s2 cabriolet. I own the same car and enjoy seeing and hearing how other owners enjoy the less common and seldom shared about cabriolet variation of the 944.

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@williamdarling9200]

Had my sliver one for 26 years. Loved it!

[@armandocoronel5801]

I just came across your video and it was awesome to watch. Great review on the car. I have a 91 cabriolet black interior and black exterior. I live in Mesa and you are the first person I come across that has a cabriolet in Arizona. Beautiful car you have.

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for your comment. I am a part time resident but my car lives in AZ full time. Hopefully I'll see you at a coffee and cars one day. Thanks for watching!

[@johnaddie1448]

Nice to see your car.... it looks very sharp! Also nice to see you back on line....

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks John, Life has been extremely busy over the last number of months. I have a few episodes shot but need to get to editing them. I hope to have another episode out in October. Thanks for watching!!!

[@fredhorsman]

Another great video Bruce. I like the "LBL" factor on the EQ lol

[@supercars6050]

Shoot Bruce. I've been missing your uploads. I just hit the bell so now Ill be alerted. Excellent video !!!

[@CENTERLANE]

I haven’t done videos for a while. Been really busy with other things but hope to get back to it after Christmas. I sold the 928.

[@supercars6050]

@@CENTERLANE Oh wow. I'm surprised you sold it. I hope you got a good $ for it. it was absolute mint condition

[@o2bjedi]

Great video. Thank you very much. She’s a real beauty and I can see why you love driving her. I’m in two minds about whether to get the 3.0 or the 2.5 Turbo cabrio.

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for your comments. I think you’d be happy with either one. In NA it’s not really a choice because the Turbo Cabrio never came to NA. Thanks for watching.

[@sparc0man]

I have the same color combo.... 1990 S2 ... can't stop loving it. It is a blast and i get parked in front of restaurants all the time here in San francisco .... and new 911s and other nice cars get moved out of the way... people just like this car.

[@CENTERLANE]

It's a great looking car. I get lots of compliments on mine. Thanks for watching.

[@davidsingleton1743]

Well done video, thanks for posting it. Which replacement wheels did you use? They really do compliment the car.

[@CENTERLANE]

They are Boxter 17” Turbo Twist wheels. They are pretty easy to find at a reasonable price. I originally bought them for my 928 which I eventually changed for Cup II’s. The Turbo Twists look way better on the 944! Thanks for watching. If you’re interested you can see my whole series on my 928.

[@davidsingleton1743]

@@CENTERLANE That’s what they looked like. We have a 1999 Boxster with those same wheels. Will definitely check out your 928 clip, as well. Thank you.

[@thomosburn8740]

With all props to your aftermarket radio's flexibility with inputs/sources, the equalizer would give you far better control of the sound in the car. "Presets" tend to have extreme curves exceeding 3-6 db at any given frequency and simply screw it up worse than the music would song unadorned. Plus, the fools that came up w those presets had no idea what your speakers were made of, the shape or dimensions of your car, etc. I picked up an '05 Chrysler Crossfire with stunning cd playback 15 years ago. When I tested different aftermarket upgrades, any amount of money or hardware chosen yielded poorer sound. I ended up doing without AUX inputs or MP3 playback and switched the whole system back to stock. With a well-recorded cd the sound was JAW dropping.

[@claudecousineau5811]

White interior jaw dropping, red exterior you said it 👍👍👍

[@NR-vw2rd]

Black one is beautiful, I love it (and have one).

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for watching

[@AndrewPBentley]

The 924 also has the transaxle in the back.

[@CENTERLANE]

Yes. I misspoke in the video. I’ve since cut that section out.

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for watching. And for paying attention.

[@georgeloizou9738]

I love this car❤❤

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks. I love it too. It’s so much fun to drive and gets lots of looks and comments.

[@AndrewPBentley]

The 924s (later years) also had the same engine as the 944.

[@CENTERLANE]

Yes. I made a mistake in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@saintstevealbans7018]

Nice video, lovely car, but, the 924 was the original Porsche transaxle car, it is what the 944 is except for bodywork and engine

[@CENTERLANE]

Yes. I made a mistake in the video. Good to know you were paying attention and watched the whole thing. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@williamgorman7867]

Was gonna say the same thing! Great video, had to defend my little 924 tho. Great balance and handling.

[@captaincoyote1792]

When I made O-6 in he Navy, the same year I turned 50…I bought mine (Baltic Blue with same linen-color interior), with 43K on the clock. I was a fan of the Cabrio when seeing a pristine one in Polar white with Navy blue interior, on the pier in Norfolk VA. Once onboard, I found out that it was the XO’s car. He had bought it after going through a nasty divorce! Fast forward to 2004, I was stationed in Newport RI….I “cleared” it with my current CO (my wife), and I started looking. I passed on three vehicles, before finding mine, in Tampa FL….owned by a Marine LTCOL. Advice to anyone considering one? #1. Be willing to arrange for AND pay for a PPI (pre-purchase inspection)? I always did….and as I said, I passed on three cars!! AND don’t assume that a modern Porsche dealer can do an adequate PPI on these older Porsches (go figure!). #2. Buy the lowest mileage model you can find. #3. Always ask for the car’s maintenance records. Hopefully, the seller will have them. I was the car’s 3rd owner, and luckily, I have records including the original Moroni sticker and Bill of Sale. And finally, #4. Maintenance? Adhere to the recommended maintenance schedule, and if you are good at “turning a wrench” you can save significant money. I no longer work on my own cars…I used to, but I haven’t the patience, wherewithal or adequate space in which to work. But be advised, maintenance can be expensive. I budget for that each year. Regardless, I’d rather drive mine than work on it; I do the “simple stuff”, but pay for the more involved items. And anyway, mine is stored from November through April as I live in New England. This is a great “introductory” video…so nice job, amigo. Bravo-Zulu, we’ll done. Wishing you many “smiles with the miles”!

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for your comments and great advice! Glad you liked the video. It's nice to hear from others out there who appreciate these cars. Thanks for watching.

[@calebbracken1719]

Quite a few facts and stuff talked about here were incorrect

[@roberttraub3733]

FYI, square dash change to oval dash was 1985.5; not 1986.5 👍

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for clarifying. I knew it was a mid-year change. Thanks for watching.

[@paesomphonphakdy2747]

Hey sir May I ask you It a good car My friend have one just look like your car It 90000 mile he want to sale for me $15.000.00 What do you think Please help me good to buy or not to buy

[@captaincoyote1792]

Hi, Pae. I commented on this video and made some recommendations….I’ve owned mine now 18 years. I paid $12K for mine. Mine still has barely 80K on the clock, and I think I could get $18,000+ for it right now (these cars are increasing in value). So $15K May, or may not be, a good price, depending on the required maintenance and car’s general condition. Many of the 944s have been “rode hard and put away wet”….so please be careful, and if nothing else, have a good mechanic familiar with these cars, do a PPI. Good luck to you!!

[@paesomphonphakdy2747]

@@captaincoyote1792 thank you sir

[@546268]

Chickens live in a coop!

[@77magnuss]

A 924S has the same engine as a 944.

[@winstonwolfe5733]

Same drive trains as well. Also faster thanks to the narrow body

[@lowchenlow]

But the 924 S has not the 16 valve engine of the S2.

[@dfrederick3077]

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[@legentilhommedefortune]

I own one for seventeen years ..this said , buy them they are safe & reliable ..

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for your comment. I love mine.