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Some friends have asked me how to learn to work on cars. I always tell them, that's easy. Buy an old car. This is an example of that. He didn't know much, but trying to keep an old car on the road is really the best teacher.
Wha, wha, what? A Porsche getting some love on the Scotty Channel???? Just bustin, I love this channel but The Porsche slamming has always been a challenge for me, because I own a couple. I’ve found them not nearly as scary to work on as some would think.
My father always told me that it's better to have a secondhand/third-hand car as a first car because it will teach you a lot about repairs and maintenance
“Broke down within 20 minutes of buying it”. Like many young people who only have money for beater cars, it becomes a sure-fire quick refocus on work ethic and value of money. Car as an instructor and teaching tool.
i bought a car with a blown engine when i was 15 and rebuilt it with in 6 months then practiced driving manual to get my drivers ed hours and everything and im 21 now
My Channel Lacks Originality I think they are underrated as well. People don't consider them a "real" Porsche because it isn't a 911. But now days they make suvs and people don't really complain about that.
Christopher Kaesemeyer Exactly. What's the point of a company that specialises in sports cars to make SUVs that are pointlessly expensive and unreliable? Porsche should try and make another affordable sports car. Something less powerful than the Boxter but just as fun to drive.
I was a teen and got my license in 84, so i was very into cars during the 80's. The 944's were a dime a dozen back then, I saw them everywhere. I always hated them. They were quite slow compared to other sports cars at that time. I always thought they were over rated. I cant remember the last time I actually saw one on the road. (I LOVED, and still love, the 928, tho! Even came very close to buying one!)
I've driven one and really don't like how it feels relative to a rear engine Porshe. So I'd rather have a 280zx/300zx, an RX7, or a Supra from a few years later. May as well save some money if the car isn't gonna be great without spending top dollar on add-ons
My first car was a 944 and it broke the timing belt within the first month of owning it. I put as much into rebuilding the motor as I did buying the car. Learned a lot about my car and 7 years later I’m still daily driving it as I slowly go through the car replacing parts and improving the driving experience. You never see these cars anymore.
LOVE this video!! this guy has a dynamite "can do" attitude. good for him. i almost never use the word "deserve," buy he DESERVES this car: he worked hard for it, takes pride in owning, maintaining and operating it, and we all know this young man is going to do well in life.
I have a similar story to the guy in this video. I bought an e46 BMW even though it requires a lot of maintenance/repair. I knew nothing about fixing cars, but was forced to learn. Now she runs like a clock and shifts like a dream.
Stunning car! When i was in college this was my dream car. I would sit in the college study hall doing home work for hours and plus as a break reading car magazines, This car was aways in CAR and DRIVERS magazines as the best or top ten car and would dream of owning a 944 one day. Love it.
i've bought my 1986 type 2 944 12 years ago as my only daily driver. now it's my fun car and only drive it in the summer. i absolutely love it and it will always be a part of me.
Love the videos Scotty.... A knowledgeable mechanic like you who’s willing to make videos to help others is a rare thing.... Your work is appreciated by lots of people! Keep it up man!!
Love this series and the video. It reminded me of myself 17 years ago when I bought my 1982 Porsche 911 SC. I never changed out my tranny but indeed that car taught me so much & have so many good memories. Nothing like the old Porsche smells of oil, gasoline, and leather. I certainly didn’t deserve my 911 but I fought for 17 years not to have to sell my dream car!
Nicely done! The 80's era Porsche 911 Turbo was an interesting beast too! It had no traction or stability control, rear wheel drive, massive power and a huge turbo lag. Apparently just learning to drive it normally without killing yourself was an art.
Thanks man! I enjoyed making the video, and I’m grateful for the chance to spread the word about how positive owning an old car can be. Keep wrenching!
You have for sure. People were ugly because I said I felt your passion etc, you nailed it.. I have had 2 cars featured here on Scotty's channel, the 81 Turbo Trans Am and the Red 98 Jag XJR, please look. You are what the older car owner love is about, you have the passion like me and these so called car lovers come on here and do not understand what this is all about because they have never owned a car like ours before,, you are amazing and it did bring tears to my eyes like I stated before,,
Great Vid. the young man was up to the challenge, knew wehat he wanted in life. A degree in Engineering, I can see going hand in hand with thr car. I'm sure many times he had to rely on friends and public transportation waiting for parts. Cars a beauty it grew w/ him. Keep it forever. No U Boat Commander(Risky Business) here.
I just bought a 944 for my channel and I have to say it's by the most fun I have had for under $5k. Oh and mine broke down before I got home. Lol. And the owner fully restored with under 95k miles on it
Much of what he said reminded me of my first car, a 1978 MGB. It broke down a lot at first & taught me how to work on cars. Having an enthusiast car that you have to pour blood, sweat & tears (and money) into has a way of endearing that car to you. It brings a certain pride of ownership then and fond memories many decades later. However, from a purely pragmatic sense, it doesn't necessarily mean that it's a great first car.
Had a 91 MR2 Turbo in white. Loved the car. I fixed as much as I could to make it as best of a daily as possible. Parts were a pain to get a hold of. Then one day, I went for a jog and someone crashed into it while it was parked. Totaled. I got 4K from the insurance, kept it, and sold it for another 2K on craigslist. Wrecked and all.
Hey there Scotty, I see you’ve blown up quickly on RU-vid! That just goes to show that you’re a wise man who knows what people are in need of. I had a 1974 Chevy Malibu and it gave me a chance to learn how to work on a car. I took that baby apart, and practically rebuilt it engine and interior. That was over 23 years ago. This video was well done and makes me want to look for the same kind of car. Thank you young man for an awesome video!
I always loved these cars and still do. If they're prepared for cost, repairs and maintenance, I think it's an absolutely fantastic first car for a teen.
I have an 87 944. It is super easy to work on. I've rebuilt all brake calipers, repacked the front wheel bearings, fixed the sunroof, put in new injectors etc. In the last few weeks. All the jobs are easy compared to the same job on both of my 928s.
that was my first used car dealer purchase when I was young...I learned lots of mechanics on that car and made such good friends I still have to this day.
im 42 and just bought a 1987 944 base and i feel the same way about learning from the experience. when i took possession, i broke the car before even starting it.
is always a pleasure to work on older cars, everything is mechanical, sometimes can see how well the things put together, how they affect other parts its not the same with modern cars
It's very nice to see someone work on their own cars. Few people do that these days. I actually changed a carburetor at the roadside on a Fiat Strada on my way to a college class, and I wasn't late! This guy is in tune with cars. Great to see this video. Thanks for sharing this, Scotty!!!!
I bought a Fox body Mustang (5.0L) when I was 19. It has only 10k miles on it. That was 26 years ago. I still have the car. I've done a ton of maintenance, upgrades, etc. It's been a constant in my life. Like Michael, I've had a ton of fun with the car.
Reliable for a 36 year old car? I would hate to compare it to a Toyota but after 36 years old, even in Texas where rust is a foreign word, he has restored it to a very good condition. Congrats.
I bought a 83 944 na back in 2020 because of this video. Found it on craigslist for $4500 and got it for $4000. I had never learned to drive stick before, but I had a friend that grew up on farms with me to drive my car back and on the drive he was explaining how to drive with the clutch for portions of the drive. The drive from Indianapolis to Peoria was easily the best in my life. My mind normally races just because of adhd, but for those 3-4 hours everything was silent. This was my dream car and I didn't even know it.
My second and most favorite car was a 1983 Porsche 944, red with black interior, 5 speed manual, I bought it with a broken timing belt and spent $700 in parts and machine work plus 20 hours of My own labor to get it running. I loved it, was a blast to drive and rock solid reliable, wish I still had it.
As an owner of a 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo. I can say the car is Very fun to drive! It quick. Gets great gas mileage and handles like it's on rails. I get all kinds of people approaching me and asking me if they can look at my Turbo. Of course I love to speak with anyone who appreciates any Porsche. The 924 and 944 saved Porsche from bankruptcy. Without those two models, Porsche would have never been able to afford further development of the 911 to what it is today. Drive the Hell out of it! Porsche! There is no substitute.
My Porsche '87 951 (944 Turbo) has been a great car! I bought it with 90,000 miles on it, and have since added 90,000+ to it! Parts for it are easier to get (and cheaper) than those for a 911! Plus, with a few exceptions, this series of Porsches lends itself to DIYers, too! I have changed oil and oil filter, replaced a radiator, a water temp sensor, fuses, a relay, light bulbs, front door speakers, exterior door handle, brakes, water reservoir, throttle and vacuum system parts, among other things. All were pretty straight forward to do. The only thing I leave to the pros are: timing belts and front shocks. Maybe rear shocks, too. I did have a rear oil seal leak fixed right after I got it, along with the motor mounts and then the steering rack replaced. So those jobs were a little more intense and more than my garage was suited to perform. However, I think it is one of the best cars to own. I've had mine since January of 1999, and again, it's been great!
I had a friend that had a Porsche 944....it ....was just as awesome back then as this one. Drove well, handled well, and lasted a long time for her. Believe she had it for 10-15 years before she got another car. No major issues!! Just regular maintenance and maybe 1 alternator.
A nice, down to earth young bloke who appreciates a nice machine. How refreshing in this day and age. Nice car as well, purrs like a kitten. Thanks Scotty, Dave M. 😎🇦🇺
Holy smokes!!!! I recently started watching this channel to learn because I have a 1983 Porsche 944 NA. Thanks Scotty for this upload. And yes I am a total beginner and can't wait to learn!!!
Any car you love is a good car. Even if you have to replace everything. Wouldn't want to drive that year round here. You'd end up backwards upside down in a snowdrift. Glad you like it
Nice job and nice car young man. Too many people look at a car as an appliance. You're not one of them. You're a definite motor head. Welcome to the club.
I love the look of the 944 and the 924. The 924 was sleek and exotic and the 944 more handsome and aggressive looking. Porsche's new line-up needs a car that looks different than the 911.
That's a great video and story. Keep this thing clean; also if you tune the way it look and make it a show car it would look ten times better than most of the new show cars.. I mean look; these old styles from Porsche will never go out of style, look at all the 964 and 993s and also 944s; these things look pretty damn good and classic. I will tell you that; this is car is on my dream cars list. Porsche fan btw.
You re very lucky. I'm in the same situation as you, ingeneering student, completely mad about the 944. Nowadays, I work very hard beacause I get the same project as you.
He had a 4 Runner. 4wD, more moving parts and probably more maintenance-heavy than that 944. The other thing with a Porsche is parts availability. Porsche AG will supply parts for all their old cars unlike Toyota.
Toyotas might be "reliable," but they ain't durable. At least, not in rust-prone areas. Grew up in Pittsburgh, and I can't remember the last "square" Camry or Corolla I've seen (and I tend to look, as an '85 Camry was my first car.) OTOH, square Caprices abound. I even see a K-Car or two knocking about! Run like cr4p, but the body's in one piece.
Jim Fortner 4Runner, 4times the moving parts! I am a little shocked that he's had this 944 as a first car. Most say those are a PITA to work on. Not just Scotty!! Good for this young man!
Paulman50 i do, but one of these without the aero kits, so just the body was put into a wind tunnel and it had a lower drag coeffiecent then it did fowards
An older Porsche 944/944 Turbo is one of the best bang for the buck Porsches you can buy. You can buy one in Canada for about $5000.00, fully running and in great shape. They're easy to work on, easy to find parts for, and everything is accessible on the car as a DIY daily driver. The only other car I can think of that comes close to it competitively at the time was the 3rd generation Mazda RX7 where the advertisements showed them side-by-side with the Mazda being the lower cost and more reliable alternative with the rotary engine. Well, the Porsche 944/944 Turbo proved to be just as reliable for any sports car at that time.
Not a 944 but I thought about buying a used 924 in early '80s. I asked a customer of mine, who was a Porsche salesman about it, and his reply was that if I did he wouldn't talk to me again. I remember he had a stern look, so I heeded his advice. Got me a 'formally owned' '78 'Vette instead. Even with its maintenance issues over the years, it was the most fun car I ever owned! I sold it some years ago but know where it is to this day. If you have a car-type that has a following and a local club that share your interest, get involved with them! RU-vid is great but a friend rubbing elbows with you working on a car is
I've owned and loved seven 944s, my last was a 1990 S2. Amazing cars. On DE days I could take 911s in the corners, the straights a different matter. Aside from changing the timing belts and water pump absolutely bullet proof.
I had an 83 944. I previously had a Triumph TR-7 that I worked on myself. The 944 required expensive parts and special tools and was ten times more difficult to work on, so I had to take it to the shop. Nice reliable car that only needed a new improved $1000 balance shaft kit every year.
I might be "only" 29 but I have to admit best cars are the old ones. Solid, better built with more metal and quality parts and easier to work on and make it your own, good old days. God bless you Scotty cheers from Boston!!
My first Porsche was a 944 and I was a young engineering student. Exact same story, it broke down almost immediately after I bought. Sold it few years later because I couldn't afford the parts to fix it. So here I'm looking for the turbo version because I couldn't drive it enough
Nice car. I think an old, under powered sports car is the best first car. Mine was a 81 camaro z28 with a whopping 160 horse power. They teach you a lot
My brother bought a 924; it was his third car not first. That distinction went to a Pinto wagon. But every maintenance item was cheaper when he bought the VW equivalent. Tough little car.
I inherited my late father-in-laws 1983 944. It’s a blast from the past. I had a Porsche service shop go through every major item before I drove it home. My suggestion for any 40 year old car: you better find a good repair shop. The 944 isn’t any worse than any other 40 year old car, but it’s not something you can bring to Jiffy Lube for a Timing Belt replacement. The old 944 is a project car. Period!
I had a 1979 924 for some years (Audi 4 cylinder engine but Porsche 5 speed transmission) and that car was amazingly simple to work on and fun to drive for an inline 4 of that era. They were definitely built to be repaired by the owner right at the track. The fuel injection system was a somewhat cumbersome beast, it was all mechanical, but it worked. Finding parts at that time was relatively easy you could mail order them. But the back window, don't break that, it's worth as much as the car! One thing that was super nice about the 924's and 944's is that they were zinc dipped before painting so rust was almost never a problem. The hatch was very spacious so if you need to haul light items there is plenty of room. However the back seats were practically useless.
So, it's less about the car than one young man's life lesson. Good! I'll have to Google the first power windows but we had a '53 with them and they sure weren't new then.
OMG! WE HAD ONE OF THESE!!! I NEVER knew what kind of car it was, people would always compliment it ...and one day I asked, and my pop said "you don't know? It's a Porsche..it's nice" I said oh lol ..it was a 88.
I had a 1987 944 and LOVED that car. Super fun to drive but I had constant issues with mine. Pretty sure the previous owner wasn't nice to it and I was too inexperienced to recognize the signs when I purchased it. I did learn a ton from working on that car though. So... there's a positive!
My dad promised me and my 2 sisters that he'd match our savings for our first cars. Well my two older sisters shared a $1,000 hyundai, 1980's Hyundai were not like today's. Well I saved 4500 and found an 87 shiny red 944. Worked 2 jobs in high school keeping up with maintenance. Learned a lot and looked good doing it. Came thisclose to buying a 911 turbo x50 a few years ago but had a flashback.
Nice 944. I had an 86 944 as my 2nd car. It was so much fun to drive!! Mine was midnight blue with beige interior! Sweet car! A fortune to insure when i was in my 20's!!!
Wow, that's a real beauty! I found a yellow one of those last year not too far from my hometown in good condition for about 12K euros. I seriously considered getting it and make it a track day car. I didn't because I have no room left but I still think about it from time to time.
My first car! I had the 1986 Porsche 944 turbo back in 2004. It’s the fastest I’ve ever been in a car. It was so loud, I used to scare little children when they’d hear me peel out in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Hey scotty, I bought a new VW with a DSG (Dual Clutch Transmission). I would love to see a video talking about how they work and the pro's/con's of a dual clutch. Love your content man, keep up the good work!
