Which Is The Best Porsche 924, 944 and 968 To Buy? The Complete Guide To All Models!
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Let’s take a walk through every single model of the Porsche 924, Porsche 944 and Porsche 968 family! I will show you every model of these special transaxle Porsches from 1975 to 1995! Some really great Porsche sports cars in this video including the rarest Porsche GT car EVER and lots of limited edition models too!
0:00 Introduction
00:45.02 Context to the Porsche 924
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04:21.08 Porsche 924
08:46.08 Porsche 944
12:51.20 Porsche 968
All researched, written, voiced, edited and produced by me here in Connecticut, USA.
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Lucky enough to own two 86' 911's I can honestly say, there are days when I really miss my 83' 944. Maybe it was because it was my first Porsche (back in the 90's...), maybe because I drove it across country a few times, met my wife owning it (2001), had storage for a suitcase, great A/C (mine did anyway), could drive it in any weather, 50/50 weight distribution...Like the 928 I just really liked sitting in the 944 and driving...don't get me wrong driving a 911 is great but there was something about the 944 I miss.
So happy to see more and more 924s, 944s and 928s showing up at car shows and meet ups...
For those that think air cooled 911's are the thing, take out a well sorted 944...you may be surprised.
Another great video...thanks for taking the time to do these.
Erik
Thanks Erik! Great post!
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I remember when the 968 came out. I was in high school. The magazine reviews weren't that great for it mainly because of the price. They tested it against cars like the Z32 300ZX, Supra, and RX-7.
I remember that too. Come into its own now that it’s depreciated. Although, that said, they are now more expensive than 996s. Not sure that’s right!
@JAYREAD It is definitely a car worth taking a 2nd look at.
It was bad timing for the 968, too. So many new and exciting cars were coming out while the 944/968 had been around for decades and hadn't changed much. The new cars will usually get all the looks and praise, especially in a unique time in automotive history like the 90s. Same was true for the C4 Corvette. The 1996 LT4 engine was a great engine. It just came out at the wrong time. The C4 had already been around for a long time with few changes.
I would love to see a comparison between a 1992-1995 968 vs a 1995 BMW US 3.0L 240hp M3.
One thing I am sad you didn’t mention was the Rothman’s Challenge racing series that ran largely in Canada with the 944 and later the 944 Turbo. Some illustrious drivers and probably the most close and intense racing I’ve ever witnessed. The race cars, which are easily made street legal, come up for sale every now and again.
Yes, this is supposed to be a road car video really though.
There are numerous Porsche 944s and 968s that have already run over 500,000 km without any problems. For me the best Porsches in terms of longevity and reliability. Today's downsized engines are all only good for 100,000 km.
When I just think about the fact that the timing belt of the Ford Puma 1.0 Ecoboost runs in an oil bath, I wonder what the engineers are doing today.
Very nice video. I liked the stock 924 clips you added too. 1983 944 owner here. Good luck finding your son’s 944. Take care!
Thanks!
944 and 928 all were full Porsche made and nothing to do w vw or auidi.only one was 924
No, sir. The 944 was made in Neckarsulm. www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/classic/models/944/944/#:~:text=The%20944%20also%20featured%20a,produced%20by%20Audi%20in%20Neckarsulm.
Had my 968 for 25 years as well as a 930 turbo, but my 968 is a great motor will out handle any other rear wheel drive motor of the time.
Niiiiice!
Fun fact: 924 crankshaft and connecting rods was forged, so not entirely the same 2.0 vw/audi engine.
I have a 86 951, its fun but needs some wiring work.
I'm a big fan of the Transaxle Porsche. The 968 is the perfect link between old school cars and the modern electronic heavy cars. Apart from an Airbag and ABS, it's pretty analog. The CS alas is overpriced, but the standard Coupe is still affordable, just. A 924S is also one I'm looking out for. The thinner and lighter car with the 944 engine is probably a great drive.
I remember the launch of the 968 very well, some voices said, ah, the successor of the 911. How wrong they were...the 968 is a great car, quality wise and engine wise, however tried Porsche to sell this as a "new" car, but in reality it was a refurbished 944 S2, and,...and this was the biggest problem, way too expensive....add-on, i was proud owner of a 968 CS from 1997 to 2000, it was great fun, just awesome...
Great vid, and super-informative! I fell in love with Porsche when I read about the OG 944 in Motor Trend magazine. Much later, I had a 944S2 that I regrettably had to sell to stave off a liquidity crisis. Such a great handling, fun, and everyday practical sports car. I would stick to the 85.5 and up 944 models for your son for the vastly improved interior.
Thanks!
Hi, Jay, no mention for the lousy 2.7 lux? Kinda sat between the 8 valve and 16 valve S, or thereabouts. Nearly bought one before thankfully going for a 220 bhp turbo, as I couldn't stretch to a newer 250 bhp turbo 😢 Maybe it just didn't make the US market? I also think the 924S got the Le Mans upgrade, lovely in black with bright green side decals.
I’m a big fan of the 924 having owned one at the same time as a 968. Both great cars but the 924 was like a nice pair of slippers, where as the 968 a pair of trainers
I get it. Slow car fast always the best!
Great video 👍
I m french and on my garage i have 944 turbo cabriolet, 928gt, 997 turbo
The 944 TC is a fantastic car
With stage 1: 300 hp 😄
Hahaha! WOW! I want your collection! Thank you for watching! Merci!
i had a 924, 924turbo,944s2 and a 944turbo s. the one i thought was best from a drivers point of view was the 944s2. but looking the 924 was really great. it was fast enough and it was easy to work on and had frugal fuel consumption. so id say as a daily the 924 is hard to beat. they handle really great
Nice! I need to drive a few of these. I don’t have enough experience.
the 968 being the last of the breed is going to be the best one in terms of how far its evolved but as i discovered with my 944s2 the dohc arrangement is a bit weird inthat one cam is driven by a belt and the other by a chain that comes of the belt driven cam! why didnt they just do a twin cam chain driven set up? it makes no sense. the 924 is a non inerference engine so even if you snap the cambelt its not a big deal. they say its slow but in gear acceleration times are pretty good. its just 0-60 that dont look so fast on paper but you can up the comp ratio and it will go pretty good. normal drivers dont do burn outs all the time so whats the point? i had about 45+mpg out of my 924 and drove it once at an indicated 125mph. thats good enough eh. i did have the 944s2 and the turbo up to 150 ¨+ mph but who does that all the time? the 924 is solid you can put loads of gear in it and its piss easy to spanner on it its the best of em i reckon @@JAYREAD
I've got a 94485.5 I don't regret not having the turbo model but I do have other classic cars as well. I would love to put an Audi straight 5 conversion in. But if I had an option to get a 944 Turbo or a 968, it would be definitely the 968 Coupe.
Overall a good historical review of the model progression. However, the 944 S was not a replacement for the 944 but a separate performance model just like the Turbo was, this one having a 2.5 liter 16 valve engine. Some time after the 944 S was introduced the regular 944 was upgraded to an 8 valve 2.7 liter engine. The 944 S2 then eventually replaced the 944 S at the same time that the regular 944 production ended.
Very nice, informative video Jay. I had a 924 in guards red, great handling but slightly lacking in power. I had it many years and it was great fun, surprisingly practical and easy to work on.
Underrated cars, no doubt! Thanks!
My first Porsche was a 924 turbo - loved it.
I thought the idea of a large displacement four cylinder engine was ideal. The idea of twin balance shaft should calm any fears of vibration. With three litres, 240 bhp and 220 lb.ft would feel quick in vehicles weighing up to 3,500 lbs. Non-turbo. With a six speed automatic or manual transmission.
I own a 1995 Grand Prix White 968 for over 20 years. Great cars.
Good to see the rare 968 turbos get a mention. A few eyebrows were raised from the 911 anoraks a number of years back when a turbo was sold for around $360k. I’ve owned my sport now for nearly 20yrs now and have been an absolute pleasure to drive and own. Only ever needed minor consumables,
Awesome video Jay! The 944 is my dream car!
Thanks Dave!
924 carrera GT???
The 944 *Turbo S with 250 HPS.
Agreed!👍
Good and informative video but you didn't pin your colours to the mast and say which model you considered to be the best.
Thanks! It’s always going to be a question of perspectives and hence the aim was to get the viewer to form their own opinion with the facts presented.
@@JAYREAD in my opinion the best of the affordable models is a 944 S2.
Larry, I’d REALLY like a Turbo S silver rose. ❤
@@JAYREAD me too but finances won't permit unfortunately (unless I sell a few from my collection first and that's not easy coz I'm a hoarder).
Wait! Porsche hot-rodded an Opel Manta with Porsche 924 underpinnings???!!! Now THAT would be a cool car to own!
Yup! They did! And it would!
What's the auto box like ?
In a 928, it’s fine. I mean it depends what you want. If you want a GT experience then take the auto. If you want more of a sporting drive then you will prefer a manual. Horses for courses.
The sound is really bad. 😢
What do you mean?
I got the 944 because I can work on the engine perfect for the poor man I went back and forth for a long time thought it suited me
I want one. Seriously. I think they’re great.
You missed the other HUGE limited edition 924, the SE! ~880 models made...come on!
Bugger!
968CS all the way baby
HELL YEAH!
Very will articulated. TH-cam is full of so much hype tripe and completely useless 'impressions'. It's so refreshing to get a comprehensive history that contains all of the info I needed on engine / chassis.
I bought a VW 1990 G60 corrado from my relative. it was a nightmare, but I loved it and still love the looks. When I was driving home in the Corrado, I saw a 944 and instantly regretted my decision. they can still be had for a relative bargain but I fear that's quickly changing
That’s very nice of you to say! Thank you! Nothing wrong with a G60 Corrado! Very good looking and capable car! Besides, you have time. You can do a 944 when you’ve tired of the Corrado or, dare I say it, have BOTH!
In the car magazines the VW Corrado was always better than the Porsche 944 because it offered more space.
Today I'm glad that I always stuck with the Porsche 944. Why do I buy a sports car?
That was educational!
Thanks Jay, great video as always
Thanks mate!
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So which is the best one
Which do you think? That’s the aim of the video!
@@JAYREAD I clicked because I thought you were going to tell what YOU think.
@davidpate6095 Ah sorry. I don’t think one could say objectively that there is a best one, only the best one for the viewer given we all have our own tastes and needs. As you know, however, I am VERY partial to a 928 S2 and, given the money, I’d love a 944 Turbo Silver Rose! Hope that helps!
@@JAYREAD it does. Thanks!
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Jay is floating in Space!
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Yeah for a minute there I thought he was going to explain the mystery of the universe lol. Back to reality I've always had a soft spot for the 944. Hope to see one soon on your channel.
@@713vinh LMAO! Yeah, the 944 was the first Porsche I was ever going to buy back in 2014, but decided against it at the last minute. Waited till last year, and after watching Jay's 996 videos, it inspired me to get back in the market. Ended up getting a 997.2. So thanks Jay lol! Would love to see a 944 on the channel as well.
Nice job, Jay!
Thanks Michael!
@@JAYREAD but to answer your initial question, as much as the 968 offers the most in better driving experience, the 944 offers (for me) a “classic” driving experience. They still bring smiles per mile without breaking the bank!
@@michaelschmitt9366 Really happy to hear that. I’ve driven (and done a video on) the 968 but have yet to drive a 944. I really want to and, thanks to my son most likely, I will soon!
That was a great video. I learnt loads. Keep them coming. Hi from Irish 944S2 owner with covid. You cheered me up.
I’m really happy to hear you liked it! I’d love an S2!
Great chassis to ditch the out of date and expensive to maintain Porsche/vw van motor and slot in the very best inline 4 motor ever made. Bang a Honda K20/24 in one of these and you can have far more bhp than Porsche ever imagined, be that in NA or boosted form.
I like your thinking!
@@JAYREAD it just makes sense to me. I did once own a 996 turbo….and even though it had the legendary “bullet proof” Mezger motor….in the back of my mind I always had the worry I might blow the motor, which would be a 20k problem, on a car I only paid £23.5k to start with, if it ever happened…..luckily enough I had 6 years with the car. Took it from 88k to 99k, and the £6500 profit I made selling it at 30k paid for every service, maintenance, and even petrol I ever spent on it. I took the risk, and didn’t get bitten, but always felt i had had a “lucky” ownership experience. I never had it mapped as I thought the clutch would shit itself, and enjoyed it for what it was.
Now…..if that had beef the exact same car, but with a same power k24 Honda motor…..I could have driven it like I stole it knowing if the engine did ever go pop, I could replace it with a motor from a scrap yard for about £400 and a day to swap it. A big turbo and 600bhp would have been the same, blow the motor and replace it same day for 400 dollars…..if it’s that justifiable on a Mezger turbo engine…..then doing the same swap for a 4 pot motor of far less respect would be a no brainer surely? Shocked there aren’t more k swapped 924,944,968 around. It’s the perfect engine for a readily available and special chassis with very little current performance choices.
Then I would swap in a 240hp all Porsche 968 engine. Not a japanese powerplant. The 968 engine in a 924 would be all you need and with alot of torque for everyday use unlike the japanese version. The 968 engine can also be boosted so all the power one would ever need is available, still keeping the car "Porsche " Will pretty much bolt right in aswell.
@@pederfallbomit may be easier. But the Honda motor would be far better in every way. 350bhp NA is doable, and if you want boost…..the Honda motor can probably make more bhp on a stock unopened engine than any Porsche 4 cylinder has ever made……never mind a built Honda motor
@@seshelbow336
Yes the Honda engine is a masterpiece and has huge potential. For me a 3liter 240hp porsche 968 engine in a lightweight 924 would come along way. In boosted form 400-500hp is way to much for the size tires that bodyshell can handle anyway. With the power you are looking for a 944 body is better or build a 924 GTR tribute car. Then you can add all the power you want with a boosted Honda engine. Porsche used a boosted 375hp 2liter 924 engine in the 930kg 924 GTR and came 6th overall in 1981 Lemans 🥳
#PorscheNoSubstitute944