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[icdpride]

Well as much as I would love to join the ranks of porsche 924 owners I wonder if this car is even worth my time. I am not sure of the condition really the guy it has been in storage inside for the last 5 years or so. I was just wondering what I should look for when I go to pick it up like is there anything that just by looking at will tell me the car is to costly to repair. thanks from a hoping soon to be porsche noob.

[Brockoli]

I got my '79 for $80 which was the tow home. Was it worth it, not financially. i have put easily double into the car then what i could sell it for in its current condition. Was it fun and educational, without a doubt!!! And i got to spend a bunch of time with my dad fixing it and learning from him. heres a summary....

Good things from my project:
no one has one, you will rarely see one when your driving your car
the amount i have learned
time spent with dad
it handles like a car worth 10X it
you get to say you drive a porsche
it has so much character that you will hate new cars that have no feedback
24MPG driving it hard
~2200lbs=fun in the twisties
the joy fixing it and the reward of driving a better car from your efforts
its a 2 seater, i hate being a taxi
lots of room for road trips like camping
reliable once in proper running condition
you get to be part of this board and meet cool people
take out sunroof
some parts are no longer available and are fun to hunt/modify other parts to work

Bad things from my project:
I could of had a 951 aka 944 turbo in as good of condition
lots of $$$ spent that i will never recover
110hp, my taurus is faster in a straight line
harsh daily driver with my suspension/tire setup
parts cost lots
everytime i fix one thing something else breaks
its a 2 seater and sometimes i have to be a taxi
some parts are no longer available and its aggrevating

Hopefully this helps, just remember its 30+ years old and will take lots of time, which can be fun, and its not a fast car but makes up for it in the corners 10 fold!
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'80 924 M471,Wideband O2, Full coilover susp,23/19 sways,Bilstiens,KLA Strut Brace,Roll Bar,Test Pipe,BBS RS, Willwood BBK

25% of a '87 944 Chumpcar http://straightpipe.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=2454

'79 924 Sebring Edition(Sitting)

[Power Tryp]

I'm backing Brockoli here, I'm in a slightly different boat with my 931 (924 turbo) but it's been a blast repairing it and driving it.
Just by what those low res pictures tell me, it looks to be in good condition exterior wise, the panels look straight and rust free just sand prime and spray and you'll be looking good.
From what you said I take it it doesn't run, ask about the timing belt and if it broke. The fuel system could also be an issue if the tank rusted out.

You've come to the wrong place to ask if you should take a free (or next to free) 924 but once you do get it home you have the right site to help you get it running, keep it running and help you if you have any questions regarding anything from wheel size to interior replacement.

Tryp
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Melanie - 1980 931
NoName - 1980 931 (seeking rebuild)

Green tartan interior, you don't see that on a Civic.

[rkn]

+1 to both of the above.

It looks pretty much like mine did when I got it......is it worth it? Really depends on your wallet at the moment. The $$$ needed to bring it back would over time probably exceed the price of just buying a nice running specimen today.

BUT if you'd like a cheap project car and you plan on buying parts one-by-one & spreading the expenses over time (so you don't notice the ridiculous amounts of money you have spent), THEN this is definitely the fun way to go.

of course, before you get any 924, you must be fond of not only driving but also LOTS of DIY maintenance. The first year of owning my car, I was mega-frustrated on a daily basis. I hated CIS and regretted my buy more than once. Now (2 years), i love my slow car and hug her every morning.

But if patience, lots of reading, and an "issue of the day" is not your thing, then this car will drive you loony

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1980 924NA ROW

[ideola]

My advice would be to hold out for something a little better as a starting point. While you're waiting for the right car to come along, keep saving your pennies. I think you could probably find a newer version in pretty much the same condition for pretty much the same price. If you can, try to get a 1980 or later. The anemic 95HP engine in the 77 while leave you wanting more, might as well do it right the first time.
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erstwhile owner of just about every 924 variant ever made

[Khal]

[Vince Ponz]

You want a hobby. Do it.

Got money. Do it.

Read the above again.

The parts can cost a fortune especially if you are on a budget. Rust is not a problem but other parts are. Do the work yourself? No. Then pass and get a American car. Cheaper and faster.

Are you slightly nuts? Buy the car and join the club. You were warned.
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"Never let them see you sweat"
77.5 924 modified track car
79 931 Euro stock
88 924S SE
87 911 Targa stock

[Khal]

[icdpride]

thanks for all the input I have decided that operation porsche pickup is a go thanks again.

[rkn]

smokey, you are entering a world of pain.

welcome to the club.
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1980 924NA ROW

[Khal]

[icdpride]

[moorepower]

Hey, worst case scenario, you'll have a parts car for the next one you buy.
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Dan.

'88 924S-LE (Luddite Edition)
Manual steering, manual sunroof, manual windows, AC delete, cruise delete, M030 Konis, 25.5mm torsions, 26.8/20 sways

[philProject.D.]

[Khal]