Which 944 is Right For YOU? Porsche 944 vs 944 Turbo

[@tomboconklin]

There's a lot of misinformation in this video. He missed a bunch of the actual differences between these cars- different fenders, different nose panel, different headlight covers, added rear diffuser, upgraded suspension, upgraded brakes, forged bottom end, all the turbocharger bits, hardened transmission with different ratios, the list goes on. I feel like the video would have been better served as an observer noticing the changes they see, but not a direct comparison with no knowledge of what is actually different. I appreciate the 944 content but would like to see accuracy in the videos. Check out Peter Morgan's book "Original Porsche 924/944/968" for a great read on the details of these cars.

[@QuickshiftCars]

You're right, this video was pretty weak. It was filmed last minute and I only had a few minutes with the car, so I couldn't do as much research as I would've liked. Thanks for all the extra info, maybe someday I'll be able to redo this video under better circumstances!

[@tomboconklin]

@@QuickshiftCars You should! I would watch that. I also agree with you about the interiors- I prefer the pre 85.5 with it's cool 70's vibe.

[@rafayaziz3324]

Also the wheels on the turbo are Design 90 cast alloys from an s2. The wheels that came with the 86-87 were phone dials and 88-91 came with forged anodized alloy clubsport wheels.they look very similar. The d90 is distinguishable by the ledge on the outer ring area between the big center and the rim. 86' came with boge Sachs struts but all 87-91 had konis.

[@pierreatl35]

The trim piece on the door is called a door guard to keep the door from getting door dings. This was an option.

[@ThatOneScienceGuy]

Man, $5000 and $15,000 respectively for these cars sounds wonderful. 4yrs later, you're looking at $10k to $15k for the base model and at least $20k for the turbo and usually over $25k. Ridiculous how much prices have gone up for literally everything, including this classic car.

[@maswalhol]

Just bought an 84' 944 today, love your channel man!

[@QuickshiftCars]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy the car 😁

[@rogbrown1965]

I have a 1984 black 944 with 82 000 miles on the clock. Rog.

[@thisisrob8750]

u like the pre 86 interior better? were u kidding? "cleaner more elegant design". lol I guess beauty really is in the eye of the beholder

[@vandettabuilds6641]

So true so true Sirpalmtree is an idiot

[@GOLDSWE]

After some time you learn to like the pre 85 design better

[@emersonfreitas8502]

Today I saw the same porsche 944 turbo next my house, these porsche were black color and so nice, I from Brazil and here this 944 is very rare to see one like this.

[@williamfletcher4490]

The stripe on the turbo 944 is a door protector it prevents ppl from hitting their car doors on it an messing up you paint or you opening the door and hitting something. My trans am ws6 had it as well that’s how I know

[@HighlyPaidHandyman]

I just saw that Turbo on FB Marketplace and started looking more into information on the Turbo models and BAM there is your video with the EXACT car. Thanks for the video. You did a nice job with it.

[@8359s]

The early dash was always hideous for me When I was looking for a 944.1 were non existent to me, additionaly much worse seating position and ventilation. Tion

[@vandettabuilds6641]

I agree

[@dancasa8180]

Cool. 85.5 944 NA here, I love driving it. I need a respray, desperately. I'm looking in the Fresno area. And I need to get a stereo. These 2 in your video look in great shape. I'll look for vids on your work. Turbo would be great for freeway driving.

[@CP-ux9zd]

I've got a real nice white '89 944 turbo ... real nice everything. unmolested. factory wheels refinished.. still in the boxes as I have some cool aftermarket wheels on it. All the controls are nice and crisp. Ice cold air. Barely a rub mark on driver seat bolster

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Bubba, there are serious differences betwixt the 944 and the 951, The engine is up rated, turbo charged, different components all round. The driveline is beefed up to handle the extra ponies. The transaxel is cooled, the control arms on the suspension are alloy, the fuel pump is different, interior is different, externally the front facia is different, the rear end has a spoiler to keep it on the road, the list goes on. Both are great cars, but one will cost more to own than the other..

[@dawnnadir]

The early model is my choice. Everything is just so much period correct than the later 944.

[@liamfahey2550]

Fun fact, the phone dials on your car are not the original rims. In 84, you could only get the base "cookie cutter" wheels or the optional fuchs wheels. The ones on your car were not stock on the 944 until 1985. So a previous owner must have swapped them out

[@QuickshiftCars]

Good to know! Thanks 😃

[@ccccchao]

Pre 86 is a 80s car, both outside and inside, id say who ever loves 80s car will surely appreciate more the old dash over the newer..anyway its really amaze me how just the bumpers and dash change the vibe so much

[@ThomasC0951]

Hahah the owners doesn’t know. Nice video

[@QuickshiftCars]

Thanks! I hope the owner is a nice guy 😅

[@big-tgoliath3403]

How is the head room in the 944? I've been looking for one and I am 6/4 ..

[@QuickshiftCars]

I'm 6'2, and the headroom is fine for me. Legroom is the real problem, I had to get a smaller steering wheel so my knees could fit 😅

[@big-tgoliath3403]

@@QuickshiftCars Thanks. Going to test drive tomorrow. 👍

[@big-tgoliath3403]

@@QuickshiftCars you're right sir! My legs where too cramped. Going to look at a 2014 Maserati Quattroporte on Monday.

[@YINGYANGPOLARBEAR]

You should do a video for adding a sports cam shaft to the n/a

[@MadavTV]

The trim on the door is a bump trim from other people opening their doors into yours in parking lots

[@QuickshiftCars]

Check out my other 944 videos! kzbin.info/aero/PLOMBwK2X6BKb5ukq4Z9nO4AK8phsikFzY (And remember to subscribe for daily project car updates and new car reviews)

[@lee2217]

Those us spec bumpers don't help the standard car The euro front is far better lookong

[@daysofrc7263]

My 1983 944 has the trim pieces on the doors

[@daiblogt]

nice channel I am going to subscribe , I Have a 951 1986, I love it!

[@QuickshiftCars]

Thank you so much!

[@ratel.miodozer]

Doug stamper junior is that you?

[@JonHeaven]

I just got a 85.5 NA :D Love your 944 vids. Thank you.

[@QuickshiftCars]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@joeetchart6603]

Honestly I think the naturally aspirated 944 looks better

[@recyclespinning9839]

These cars were cheap, now going up in value. Sold mine for 8k about 10 years ago, should have kept it..... PS , there cars were made for twisty roads and cruising on the autobahn... not being fast cars.

[@evanfinch4987]

lol i've owned several 951s that beg to differ

[@recyclespinning9839]

@@evanfinch4987 well the regular 944, and 924s, are fast when they moving .., but yeah the 951.. is fast.

[@marklawrence2417]

Not sure how many 944 S2's have the same front & rear styling as the Turbo - the S2 is also a FAR better car than the earlier normally aspirated models - I have a S2 & have driven a number of others...

[@keithfreeman4015]

Have both. Lol.

[@mmer1207]

maybe that turbo is a 1988-89 250 HP

[@kewlhunter7333]

Pity you didn't get to drive the turbo, as you would realise that you did buy the wrong car 🤣. Seriously though reach out to local 944 community and see if you can do a proper comparison and do some more research before you do. Too many inaccuracies to go through. Hopefully there is a turbo in your future, as you will never look back

[@bspear1971]

Trubo

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

given a choice go for a ventilator ..faster and higher top speed in stock form to a stock turbo