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Stampedetrail · Joined: 29 May 2005 Posts: 274 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska

Which Porsche would you have?

Hypothetically. That means, if a German SS guard in uniform came to your place of residence and confiscated your 924 (and all 924s), but offered you a consolation prize of one of these Porsches:

912
914
944
928
968

Which one could come closest to replacing your 924? That's the 924 with the awesome steering and handling, that doesn't rust, that runs forever regardless of the condition of the engine, with manual everything, analog everything, light & tight. It's the 924 that you don't drive from place to place, you race from place to place. Whether you race poorly or greatly is up to you.
Anyway, which somewhat contemporary Porsche is closest to the 924?
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1977.5 924 "Martini" head / New Old Stock rebuild
1985.5 944 Why? Because I can.

Zermatt924SUK · Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 43 Location: UK

I'm Currently Looking For a Decent 928 so That's My choice!
Although I have found a Nice 911 Quite Cheap!
But also a Lotus excel 2.2 SE!

wombat · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject:

914 I used to have one and selling it was the worst mistake I ever made thats why I purchased a 924 and I am in love again.
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1977 924 2.0 Auto

Khal · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:47 pm Post subject:

Well, your poll asks which Porsche is 'equal' to the 924. I'd say all the Porsches on your list, with perhaps the exception of the 912 and 914... perhaps... are 'better' than the 924 in any measurable way. The 924 is just cheaper than the others.

So, taking your question the way I think you intended it, which Porsche would I prefer to own rather than a 924? Today, a 968 Turbo S. Tomorrow, I might change my mind to a 928 GTS, at least before midday... after midday I might change my mind back to a 968 Turbo S again... then, the day after tomorrow, I might get a hankerin' for a 914/6, perhaps in GT trim...

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'80 924 Turbo

Ozzie · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject:

I hate polls.
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Porsche 924 1984 (UK import) NA
Its AUTO and its BLACK
Montego Black on black/red
Engineer of Electro/Mechanical Systems Maintenance

Rich H · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:42 pm Post subject:

928 just beacuse I didn't have to pay for it!

A Long nose D type jag replica (Original if I'm not paying!

) would be better though!

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1994 Lotus Esprit S4 - Work in progress...
1980 Porsche 924 S2 DITC Turbo - Original spec
1978 Homo-Sapiens - Tired spec
1953 Landrover S1 - Pensioner Spec

D Hook · Joined: 02 Nov 2002 Posts: 3158 Location: Omaha, NE

These SS guys...are they armed?
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'80 924 n/a SOLD

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Why anyone would take a 944 over a 968 or even a 914 is beyond me.
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Toofah King Bad

WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

I've got my 924 and 951, there honestly isn't a whole lot more in the Porsche world that I really want (within reason).

I used to really like the 968, but in the past couple of years it has started looking odd to me, a little chunky maybe, I don't know, it just doesn't look right anymore. The 914 is cool, but just not for me. I sort of like the R-Gruppe 911 look and ethic, but certainly not enough to pay the price tag. The 928 is a bit too much GT for me, same with the 993+ cars.

Maybe in 15-20 years when the Cayman comes down to what i am willing to pay for a fun car I'll buy one. It would have to be a de-badged one though, God what an awfull name. Things went seriously wrong at Porsche when they started naming instead of numbering their cars, it meant the marketting department seized control of the company from the engineers. Very sad.
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1987 951 - M193 Version for Japan

RC · Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 2637 Location: Australia

Some ambiguity regarding this question.

Stampedetrail wrote:

Khal · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:57 am Post subject:

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

I'm afraid I'll have to flush 90% of that response until you have actually driven a 914 2.0, Khal. Roomy, comfy, light, smoooooth. Great seating position, a ton of leg room. Two big trunks. Quick, light, precise steering. Best handler ever. True open air motoring. Ahhhhhhhhh. . .

And yes, while I like the 2.5, I really don't care for the 944s plastified 80's styling. Ruined the lines of the toofah, IMO. Would take an S over a 44 NA every day of the week.
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Toofah King Bad

WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Khal · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 6:20 am Post subject:

cgalyon · Joined: 05 May 2008 Posts: 249 Location: Knoxville, TN

I haven't driven a 914 either (hope to remedy that someday), but I picked a 944 out of the line-up because, assuming I get my choice, I'd happily take a '89 944 Turbo S. I just love what they did with the engine; it's a phenomenal performer for what it is and I actually like the styling (curves are nice). Hard choice between that and a 968 though. Maybe one day when I've driven a 914 I'll change my mind though.
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1988 924S Navy Blue - Phone Dials

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Well, and when the OP said 944, I read early 944 NA. If some 951 Uber Wagen was in the mix I might think differently about it.
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Toofah King Bad

WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3