Simple but Effective: Is the 1988 924S the purest transaxle car that Porsche made?

[@Steve-xp4ty]

Good descriptive video about the joy of driving a 924S. I have owned my 1988 924S since 1994 and would never consider trading it in. I still get a buzz every time I drive it. It still turns heads and attracts appreciative looks and comments.

[@mayneguitar]

Very nice! Definitely an under appreciated classic Porsche that just seems to get better looking with time thanks to its simple, sporty lines.

[@patrickfarrell4751]

Transaxle Porsches are fantastic I've had 6 in my lifetime, all models 924 924S 944 early and late and a 968...there is just something about them!

[@thomashumber9762]

I am also a nut for them..and agree ....I got 'the bug' as a 15 yr old in 1982 and have owned x13 to date.

[@1983dmd]

Very nice Porsche.. I am 61 and vividly remember these when they came out ! As you said, I like the simplicity and fun to drive factor, even without those extreme HP cars have nowadays... BTW, you are very talented at narrating these superbly done videos. Very pertinent comments, not all over the place and hyper-stressed like the VAST majority of car reviewers ! Your channel is really underated...Don't change your style and your video format ! Well done.

[@jasonrodriguez463]

We own an 87 924s . Parents bought it new in 87 and my brother and I have since taken care of it . Garage kept it's entire life. Great sports car. Had to replace fuel sender and a couple parts fuel related but still runs smooth..

[@Retromod]

They're great cars!

[@firefighterps2]

Just bought an 88 924S with the sport seat option and more. Guards red. 16 inch polished wheels. Very happy. Also have a 77 Championship Edition.

[@antothemanto77]

I love the way the 924 Turbo looks. It’s my personal favorite of the transaxle cars

[@Retromod]

Yep, the 924 Turbo is a good looking car.

[@virgilrytaar9083]

A few date and number anomalies but a great film. 924S is superb

[@Retromod]

Thanks for watching!

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Enjoyed seeing New Mexico again and the 924S. Keep the videos coming!

[@Retromod]

More to come!

[@martinskeet8837]

Really great and informative review. I own a 1988 924S and I think it's one of the best cars Porsche ever produced - full stop. Still seriously underrated and one of the best 'momentum' cars yet made.

[@Retromod]

I agree, it's a great car.

[@Laguna2013]

full stop? who talks like that? are. you sending morse code?

[@ericcarlson6559]

Nice insight into the cars strengths. A paradigm shifting car that affected the future of affordable sporting cars. I have the pinnacle (in my opinion) evolution of this car and love it, the 944 Turbo S

[@Retromod]

The Turbo S is an amazing car.

[@bigglyguy8429]

I had one of these as a young man. Loved it to bits, only sold it due to the crazy UK fuel prices. Yeah, very balanced, the only time I came close to a crash was pulling out of a junction in the rain, where it started going forward and then just stopped, sitting there wheelspinning. Had to mentally force myself to let off and let the wheels slow for grip, despite a car slithering towards me. At the last moment the tires bit and we moved out of the way of a Ford Escort going sideways! Sorry Mr Escort Driver!

[@SunKing968]

Great choice of car, well done! I used to own a 1987 924S for a couple years. It's great that you have the even rarer 1988 version with 158HP.

[@5150mxVw2]

this car does not have the 158 hp engine, only the special edition 924se had that

[@pederfallbom]

Agree the 924S is a very good sportscar in a way that is missing in the modern world.

[@1983dmd]

Sooo true !!! Good comment....

[@peterlewellyn2389]

Thanks for that. I looking at one to purchase and you made me feel easier about the car.

[@tns5044]

I ran a 1980 924 2.0 as my daily driver for 5 years. Not at all convenient, comfortable or reliable (it was neglected when I got it) but it was a lot of fun! I've never owned such a competent, flattering car again. Still miss it.

[@desertduck4177]

Nice video. Love my 83’ Porsche 944, but lotsa respect for your car. Nicely narrated, informational, kept me interested. If you ever want to sell her…. We’d welcome her to our stable.

[@Retromod]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@desertduck4177]

@@Retromod is this driving area East or South of Taos?

[@itisjustacomment]

I had a 924 and 944s2 in the late '90s the 924 I bought for 4 thousand pounds it was low mileage and in great condition has zero problems in 4 years with that car. Later i bought the 944 s2 for 4200 ish British pounds plus my 924 thrown in, a bit more but has full-service history and a great deal of work done to improve the car and several new parts in the troubled area. The 944s2 was leaps ahead compared to the 924. Looking back the 924 was a basic car in and out, especially inside but my first sports car so I loved it and it was fast enough for the time and my age. 944s2 was a different animal better interior by miles, much much faster, better ride and leaps ahead in fit and finishing. A great car for the money and a big step up from the 924 and before that I had Peugeot 405 1.9 litre 16v which was fast but didn't have any character and was forgetful but was a much better daily.

[@aroundomaha]

Oddly I'm looking back at these due to owning a current Subaru BRZ, and wondering about these. Thanks for taking the time to share your ownership and driving experience.

[@pierremartin9048]

Love these cars, i have a similar one 1985.5 NA 944, just sublime between 4-6.7K rpm just marvellous.

[@neilurwin9670]

All The Best For Your KZbin Channel.

[@arthurdardalis]

Used to have a 1981 924 Turbo here in Europe, loved it, the 924S is really fun to drive & due to the narrow body it’s actually faster than the 944.

[@schrockahasi]

Good description. Nice video. It’s a fun car I love mine.

[@Retromod]

Thanks! 👍

[@Lacktausch]

I got one over here in germany with the exact same color. I had to search for it really long, though. Love it. As far as I know, it has no power steering, btw. Great review, enjoyed it very much!

[@djkenny1202]

There was a nice red 87 one a few hrs away with 109k for $2000. I kinda regret not checking it out. I already have a nice 92 16v GTI to maintain… but I’d dug an 88 924S. Nice review.

[@_Archambaud]

I had a c reg one in this colour.great car.had 150k on it.no issues.now have a 2.7 boxster

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

Nice car. I've had a '78 and an '82. The original 924 design is beautifully simple. The 944 did improve on the interior, though (after the first couple of years).

[@tranquility7692]

My dad got an 88 924s just like this brand new. Only difference I see between yours and his is that ours has a black interior. Same manual, sport seats, maraschino red, etc. But it hasn't moved in 15+ years.

[@Retromod]

I always thought mine would look cooler with a black interior. You should get that car running!

[@med8tor1]

Wanna sell it?

[@djkenny1202]

You should fix it :) if near OR, I’m interested 😊

[@kellymcshane3386]

This car still looks great. 2022 and it looks good. It holds its age very well.

[@kennethrichardson1654]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@chuckcribbs3398]

So, how reliable has it been for you? What’s the schedule for the timing belt? Does it need a valve job like the BMW 2.5 every 5000 miles? There’s a ‘87 924S I’m looking at with 57k miles. Looks pristine. Thanks. Great review!

[@MrCate1999]

Great vid I just bought a 1987 924S.

[@pierremartin9048]

Excellent vid

[@Retromod]

Thanks!

[@1967250s]

Sadly, I just found one in a junkyard. Got the tach from it since I have an '84 944, so hoping to get some more parts. Didn't know it had a higher compression.

[@1967250s]

Btw, thanks for the video, good narration.

[@recyclespinning9839]

I just sold mine😪. It needed a bit of work, . I didn't want to take the time to learn, nor pay for it to be done. They are very aerodynamic and classic design . I think prices will go up...

[@Retromod]

I agree about the maintenance. They are expensive if you pay someone to work on it, which is why I work on my car myself.

[@NC944er]

Really nice overview and driving footage! The performance upgrades on the 1988 engines are definitely nice to have, but the torque curve still drops out pretty quickly after 5,500rpm… losing about 30 pound-feet between there and 6,000rpm.

[@tybaltdrainville5089]

How is the part availability? I’m considering getting one as first car. What do you think?

[@Retromod]

Parts availability is very good for 944/924/968s. Pelican Parts, 944 Online and Only 944 are good places to find parts.

[@nobodyshero200]

Is the seat broken?

[@thomashumber9762]

This is the story for the USA. In Europe we always had the 924 in the line up. And the Carrera GT in 1981

[@JR_harlow]

Trip odometer not work?

[@hectoraleman9804]

Que código es ese color ? Mi 924s 1988 es código LY3V maraschino red metallic pero parece más claro que el de usted

[@bboross]

Had a 1987 924S for two years before being totalled by an 18 wheeler on a snowy interstate. I walked away from the accident unharmed and I’m convinced that was due to the quality of the car. Still miss it. One thing you don’t mention, though - the low bottom rim of the stock steering wheel, making entry and exit a hassle. If your aftermarket steering wheel is smaller, maybe that solves the problem.

[@duckmcf]

Here in Australia, dad had a 924 Turbo in the early 80s. Every now and then I get the urge to buy a 968CS, which to me is the ultimate development of the 924 platform. Price wise though, they’re just always out of reach…

[@robertpetkus948]

Loved my 924. You could "race" through the gears and not be over the speed limit.

[@paulhunter123]

yeah and left for dead by a nissan people carrier toeing a caravan

[@diyman25]

Nice review Can’t notice ur brake fluid is dirty and low ….

[@roberthaviar8243]

Great car!

[@59vaughn]

Very nice car...

[@airclear]

Shalom Excellent video Thanks for sharing Appreciate

[@0MeALot0]

Not sure why people always own this car only for a few years. I have mine for the last 18 years, been driving it daily. Its now 35 and will last for another age to come. Great cars. Just your american version has really ugly looking fenders, my euro version looks much better. Mine has around 200 hp nowadays. Love the car. Have a racing exhaust on it that just screams at you.

[@Retromod]

I agree the large side U.S. reflectors are not that great looking. Thanks for watching!

[@schrockahasi]

How did you get the extra HP?

[@0MeALot0]

@@schrockahasi Well somewhere in the past they stole a 944s, probably later edition with the 187hp 2.5l engine and put everything on a legid crashed chassis, 924s. You can still see the nose of mine isnt that straight, well at least i can see it, others dont. They did that a lot in the past with stolen cars here in europe. Owner before me let it get chiptuned. Then race exhaust helps a bit, stripping weight, quick shifter, race clutch, etc. Can't go past 200hp though, mine eats its drive shafts and tires like crazy. Im the 13th owner, German papers show the 7th was in poland who probably fixed it up with this engine.

[@schrockahasi]

@@0MeALot0 thanks for the info

[@0MeALot0]

@@schrockahasi Your welcome, Its pretty funny going against modern cars with more power, but which also have way more weight like mercedes and bmw.

[@gbzberlin]

Congrats to this rare purchase. Great color and outstanding options. I bought a 924s ´bout 10yrs ago, from first hand. Brought it back to life, drove it for some yrs, then parked it away in a dry shed. 5 yrs ago, my son turned 18 and got his license plus this car. He still keeps it as his daily driver. Here is the link to the walk around I did after I had it for some month... kzbin.info/www/bejne/omGVhICGi9OWn6c

[@Retromod]

Very nice!

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

Same motor as a 944 they just dropped compression ratio from that in a 944

[@florto24]

I really like the 924, but i think the 924S isn´t the most purest one, that one would go to the 924 for it not having ABS and power steering, also no kat and less weight. But also less Power.

[@Roguescienceguy]

I actually own one. I know it's a rare gem

[@Retromod]

Thanks for watching. And yes it the 88 especially is pretty rare.

[@adamt3332]

Many mistakes... entered the market in 1976 not 77... 924S was build 3 years 1986, 87 ,88. There was even some 924S2 prototypes with the modern dash like face lifted 944

[@Retromod]

Thanks for the info!

[@hertzair1186]

Elegant car…with the power it should have had from the beginning.

[@Laguna2013]

its a VW right?

[@sinantekin7668]

Verkaufe porsche turbo Baujahr 1979 vol Ausstattung voll verzinkte ab gemeldet 1992 180 ps elektrische Fensterheber und Spiegel beheitz 5 gang

[@59vaughn]

Really....😉

[@arjanklingenberg]

I have a 1987 maraschino red European 924s, a great car! Insta: @arjan924s

[@ErosGalaxia]

the engine in fact was derived from an old chrysler engine

[@dclipper8052]

It licensed the balance shaft tech from Mitsubishi, who were being imported by Chrysler at the time. Is that what you're talking about?

[@928pcar]

Short answer: no. The 928 is. The 924 isn’t really even a Porsche design, it’s Volkswagen. Want a pure Porsche? 928. That’s it. Seriously. No other car is more Porsche than the 928. If you’d like I’ll explain further

[@928pcar]

Also the 924 wasn’t “replaced” in ‘83 I wish people would know what they’re talking about before spewing stuff on KZbin