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[924-76]

I’m thinking about the options I have for a future P-car and I would like to know what you guys would pick and why?

My goal is simple, good handling with lots of go for less than 10K.
I don’t race/auto X (yet ) or do crazy speed, but I love acceleration and tight corner.

Thanks
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1976 924 N/A ROW SOLD
1980 931S
1981 931 Part car RIP

[Grenadiers]

Prolly good to know if you're looking for a dedicated track car, street car, or a combo-platter? Also, with the above, are you looking to buy a project, buy someone else's project and finish, or buy a completed project?

For example, with my Euro sunroof delete 931, I was torn between a GTS conversion with a black interior, a pasha interior, or a Martini/Rossi interior. All kits I currently own. Plus, do I work on the fit and finish with any of the above, al la, that dude from Austrailia or New Zealand, can't remember his name. Fezz? Anyway, that car was beautiful.

In the end, I realized a dedicated track car was best, no interior. Car wasn't in that great of shape, crappy paint, completely rusted out battery tray. Project is half-way completed, in the righty-tighty stage.
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'83 944 Track car.
'88 924S Track car.
'89 944 Turbo
2004 Winnebago Vectra monster RV
2012 Jeep Wrangler
2014 Kia Soul
2001 Ford F350 powerstroke

[Cedric]

Any of the front engine Porsches, as long as its a narrow body

Could have lived with a correct GTS replica though...
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1980 924 Turbo
www.instagram.com/garagecedric/

[ideola]

For under $10K, your best bet of everything on that list is going to be a well-sorted 951.

I think you'll be hard-pressed to get a well-sorted 968 or 928S4 for under $10K, and the 968 is also severely limited in terms of power adders without huge investment.

I also think any kind of 931 with wide body kit is going to cost more than $10K. A quality paint job alone is going to cost between $3K-$5K, which doesn't leave much for the body kit itself and any additional sorting (which virtually ALL 931s require at this point in their history).

While I respect the engine swap guys for their hard work and ingenuity, I personally can't get my head around an LS1 swap. I mean, if you want a Chevy, go buy a Chevy!

So yeah, given that budgetary constraint: 951
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erstwhile owner of just about every 924 variant ever made

[brealytrent]

You can get a well sorted 928 Euro S or S4 nowadays for less than 10K. You get the comfy seats with full leather interior, the kick-in-the-pants feel, and a lovely V8 soundtrack to listen to!
One thing you have to keep in mind with one of these though: maintenance costs are high! Ask me how I know But as I said, with your max price, you should be able to find one that was well taken care of. Otherwise I would go with a 951. Lots of potential with a 951.
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1977 Porsche 924 - sold
1980 Porsche 931 - sold
1984 Porsche 928 'S2' Euro - sold
2016 Ford Fiesta ST - sold
2009 Porsche Cayman

[Mike924]

968!
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1985 Porsche 924 'Lux', Kalahari Beige (my ex)
1993 Porsche 968 Coupe, Midnight Blue, 6 spd

'There is no substitute for a little grease under your fingernails.' - Chrenan, 924board.org

[924-76]

Thank you all for your vote and comments

After looking at the results and exchanging PM with an experience member,
it sound like I will be looking for a 931 and add a GT kit on it with my GTS headlight.

The 951, second option, is very interesting but I’m afraid that the more complex mechanic and electronic would be too much for me.
I also prefer the look of the 924 GT over the 944/951.
On top of it, I believe that by adding an intercooler and a boost controller to a US spec 931, you can reach the same weight to hp ratio than a stock 951.

Feel free to add your $0.02
Thanks
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1976 924 N/A ROW SOLD
1980 931S
1981 931 Part car RIP

[Cedric]

Fuchs can though bea little expensive in such a build, but according to me very important for the correct look. The later cup rims make the car loose the cool looks and it will get a bit soft as a 951. But it will probably be really nice ride !

Our brittish friend 'carrera rsr' on this board dynoed 170whp on a stock euro 931s2+IC if I remember correctly. That should be around 190+ in the engine. That will give you 951 power to weight, until you raise the boost further
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1980 924 Turbo
www.instagram.com/garagecedric/

[morghen]

wide body 931 are the coolest things ever !
and i see they are in great demand, no wonder the price went sky high in europe.
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Supercharger and EFI kits
https://www.the924.com

[Nobbi]

get a 968 and enjoy everyday before you sell it for 3x times the money in 15 years.........prices are explodin for 968 in germany
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NA 924 - april/1977- 4-speed-audi gearbox.
500.000 km with fun.....and new toy:Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet.Other car Daimler c-class cabby,brandnew..Plus : DEUTZ 4005 tractor Built 1967

[joejax]

Mitsubishi Conquest TSI...oh, wait, I didn't mean that, I meant to say 928.

I just saw a tsi the other day and it's gotten stuck in my head.
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I got nothin'
Uhhh...you got any pics?

[924-76]

Look here to see my new project: http://www.924board.org/viewtopic.php?t=37163
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1976 924 N/A ROW SOLD
1980 931S
1981 931 Part car RIP

[morghen]

by the votes..and some opinions on RL..it seems the 931 with GT body is the hottest thing out there
feels good to own one
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Supercharger and EFI kits
https://www.the924.com

[Chrenan]

I decided 951 and I'm loving it!




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1987 951 - M193 Version for Japan

[Mike924]

Nice motor, Chrenan.

Although you might want to up the price on the windscreen; it seems a little low...

(What happened to the yellow one, BTW...?)