Here's why the 944 is the best Porsche
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Today Casey Putsch ( / putsch1 ) explains why all Porsches are cool but the 944 is the best.
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These are like bedtime stories for car guys
Never though if it like that but yes
Me watching this at bedtime
@@blumix5441 it actually helps to sleep tho 😂👀
@@Young_Blueberry_ well yes but actually yes 😂
Absolutely true
As a 944 owner I am happy to see someone talking positive about a 944 😃
Josef Young Same here, got a 944 Turbo last year and it’s amazing.
Josef Young are you going to 944 Fest?
I got mine and I love it. It's my autox car, I'm about to slap some springs on it too
Operator Bravo Where is 944 fest?
CornerCarver 944 Nelson Ledges Ohio
Soooo:
POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS!
pop up up and down headlights
Another fan of Donut Media I see.
I came here to do as my forefathers before me have done, ahem...
POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS ! POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS uh
Pop pop pop POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS !
@@Moto_Medics I had a Ford EXP... 30 years ago with the flip lights. 95% of the time, one was up, and one was down. They drove me nuts!
Ah, I see you're a man of culture
Headlights go up, headlights go down. Headlights go up...
944s are finally getting the appreciation they deserve over recent years🙏🏻 What an awesome little 80s icon that is so much fun to drive and work on! Prices are climbing after being at rock bottom 5-10 years ago. Oh and don’t forget about the Turbo 951 option🤩
JR Garage launched your entire channel and now mini CZcams empire with a 944. I was sad when you guys sold the Red 951. Always gotta have love for the 944 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Well I completely agree, 944 is my favourite
MTK was my first car and I absolutely loved it
makes me reget not buying one when i was 16 and had the situation in my lap
ron baer bro they’re such a blast especially with the 5 speed manual. I’ve driven newer manuals and it had by far the smoothies and easiest clutch I’ve ever driven.
Unfortunately, j ran it into back of a truck. I still have it tho.
After college I plan to ls swap and rebuild it into a beast
944 is Definitely my favorite as well
Right now, I daily a 1989 944s2
If I could fit in one I would have bought one by now :( Love the styling of them.
Wait - you found a 944 with a dash that *WASN’T* cracked?
Ben Zimmerman Is it really that much of a common problem? I had no idea.
Yeah that’s just not possible 😂
Mac Woods Mine isn’t lol, that’s why I didn’t realize it was a problem.
CornerCarver 944 We’ll then you sir have a gem what’s the mileage?
Ive had 3 944s with dashboards that were uncracked. 2 of them sitting in my garage currently
I never intended to love my 944 the way I do...It was intended to be a stepping stone to get me into a Cayman or 911. She's been my daily for almost 6 years now and I can't imagine not having her anymore. It's been more reliable than anything from 1988 should be. She is beautiful, fun, and my wife loves her too because she looks just like the car from 16 candles.
“I was being way to fancy for what I actually was...”
I feel like that’s kind of Casey’s mantra
And words you will probably never hear said by Austin.
Oh bill, my dear boy! You nearly had me choketh on my lunch of escargot and pate. Posh!
LOLOLOL
Is is odd that I knew this was a Casey story with just seeing the thumbnail... and I didn't even notice the plate... LOVE HIS STORIES!!!
Doug is in Ohio too lol
You must be gay.
@@laska907 how in the actual f○(k does anything I said imply that???
I have a Porsche 944 and it is one of the most fun sports cars in my opinion, it handles really well and it is a great looking car
I think I was just going to link you this....
I own two and completely agree with you.
what about the maintenance? is really that bad?
Ermy the one I got was not well maintained but I have this really good mechanic near me who only works on Porsche’s and he charges really good prices but if you get a good one it really isn’t bad
@@Ermy1996 Just make sure the timing belt is new and setup correctly on the early models, you will need a $500 tool to check it yourself. Bottom line is - like any Porsche - Buy the best maintained car you can afford and don't cut corners on the repairs! Get a 86 or newer model and you should pay 15 to 20 thousand for it. You might get lucky and find one for 5 grand, but don't put it on the road until you know it's properly setup (Good shocks, Turbo Clutch upgrade, and new timing belt, etc..) If you wand an inexpensive Porsche that will smoke any car on the road today slam a newer Porsche 911 motor into a 914. So yes it is "really that bad" if you try to do a Porsche on the cheap ;
I was a teen in the 80s and to this day the 944 and Ferrari 308 still look great 👍🏻
*Doug DeMuro is typing...*
usual_toast I offered to let him review mine
THIS!
Well hurry up ya bastard lol
He's a pos
Doug DeMuro is a poseur
Agree with Casey as the 944 is/was a great DD. Right amount of compliance in suspension and handling/power delivery for street use is superb
Ric Cross what power?
As an American we are used to horsepower. With a 944 you have to keep the revs up. That is where the fun is. Find a curvy road and enjoy. It's not a line car. Each car has its purpose. I agree, it's not a power car but the mix of power and handling is a smile maker. I have owned all kinds of cars and this class is what I have grown to enjoy. That's for me, no aspersions to anyone.
@@jrew3569 It’s surprisingly punchy. I have a 2018 M6 and you’d think the 944 would feel really slow, but if doesn’t! I have no idea why. It has a very flat torque curve and weighs nothing, maybe that’s it.
My dad had a 944 when I was in middle school (mid 90s). I loved that car. All of the labels were in German which made it had to read when he first got it, but we got used to what they all did. Thanks for bringing me down memory lane.
I've always felt like the 944 was the best looking Porsche. It was sleek, not bubble shaped, and really looked fast, not just sporty.
Totally agree. If these had 240hp motors and were more rare, they’d be going for $120-150k. It’s rare to find one in as-new condition, but if you can - they are wonderful to drive.
@@kondor99999 1988 and later Turbo S. 250 horsepower, something like 1,500 in the US. I think good ones are starting to get in the $60k range now, and they're not slowing down.
I actually owned a 944 Turbo for a short time. I bought it as a loan to a friend that helped me when the first Gallardo motor blew up. After a few years of not being able to pay me back, he finally gave me the car. I only drove it a few times but it was a cool thing.
Didnt u tell that story at one poiny
The turbos a really fun car, I have it as my first!
Casey's current wife: where's my Starlight picnic
Marcus Aurelius she has hers too. :)
I agree, one of the most underrated cars of all time!
I for real looked at 5 944s last night...... drove one, that rubber clutch sucks when it goes bad
Just watched the aging wheels video share he addressed the rubber clutch, seems like itd be a pain
Yea I bought one with a broken rubber clutch, drove it in 2nd down the street to my shop and swapped in a modern spring clutch and it was great fun for a few years.
I’ve been on copart most of today and it’s all porches I just posted all the 944s on there here crazy I was looking at them and the trending video is about 994s
Every Porsche from the 80's had the "rubber clutch." It's not supposed to "go bad." Apparently people have no idea how to drive.
@@thirdstar9255 they last longer over here (in Europe) I say no more. Yes I do automatic pussies.
Proudly an owner of a 944 :)
Took my 944 with 250k original miles from Vegas to LA to pick up a Mustang GT at an auction a week ago. Amazing road trip with my dad. I paid $1500 for the 944 btw. If you think of getting one GET IT
I raced a 944 and a 968 with a buddy of mine for 20 years, and they were great. Won quite a few races in them, as the balanced handling, good brakes and reliability made them very good race cars - especially the 968 with the extra power.
When I was 17 I owned a basketcase ‘87 944. Painted fly yellow, rolled-back odometer, subwoofer in the back. It spent years broken in the driveway, but it taught me how to wrench and it gave me the bug I still have today. When I have enough space, a pristine 951 is top of the list for dream car garage.
Didn’t recognize you without the cap, but recognized you after a minute of you talking. Awesome video!
My buddy in pa works on 944’s. I was in the market for one so I drove from va to pa. Turns out he had around 50 behind his shop. So we dragged a few out to make the perfect car. He put twin turbos on it. White body. Sense we’ve know each other for so long, he gave it to me for free.
I own two Porsche 944s. Best purchases I have ever made. Porsche, there is no substitute. Porsche is the ultimate in German engineering.
Craig Blake The car just makes sense when you work on it. Everything is engineered well. Simple car to work on.
Love them. My first car was an 85.5 Porsche 944 (guards red with real Fuchs) that had been sitting for 14 years, took me 6 months to get it running and smogged and started my intense love of cars. The 85.5 was the change in dashes he keeps referring to also
Everyone is also too afraid to publicly state that the 944 is cosmetically more beautiful than any 911 but it simply is : ) And that's not even getting into the glorious 951 or 944S2 with factory 17 inch Cup wheels etc. or the 968 Club Sport!
I always said that ! Besides, almost every major car factory had a top model that looked like the 944(924) in the late 80's. That says a lot by itself. Nobody has ever copied a 911.. I'm also not afraid to say it - the 911 - (used to) look like if you hit a beetle a couple of times with a sledgehammer. Never liked it. Ugly, antique. Just a very wide around 70 model with the wing looks ok to me. It's different nowadays, though, and I always loved the flat 6.
I’m not afraid. The body lines of a 944 are unparalleled. The flared hips in the rear, pop up headlights etc. My Dad has a Boxster and my 944 takes curves better than his. His ass end likes to slide out even with good proper tires .
@@P1983sche Excellent! I own my dreamcar, a 1993 968CS in India Red, and will NEVER sell it*!! *Ironically, the one car I will never sell is the ONLY one that is actually APPRECIATING in value LOL
I owned a 1984 Porsche 944 when I was stationed in Hawaii in 2000-2004. God I loved that thing. It was a beautiful cinnamon brown with Fuchs polished wheels.
I bought it for $5,000 and it was worth every dollar. I still kick myself for not bringing it back home.
My Money My Choice aloha my brotha you like me find it for you ? I’m assuming you were stationed on Oahu ?
Anyways I know the feels must have been cherry riding around in a 944 I almost bought a turbo one but I backed out couple years back !
@@JB-sv5pr It was such a fun car to own and I will buy a newer 1986-1991 car soon. (I love the more updated Dash and interior)
I was stationed on Oahu at Kaneohe Bay.
My Money My Choice that’s dope
I owned one too. Had the
Rear air dam ... heavy duty suspension, Every piece on the car is there for a reason. Nothing extra
Absolutely right I learned to drive stick in a 944 at age 15! That was an amazing experience.
As soon as I saw the title in my notification, I KNEW this was a Casey story & Casey stories get an automatic thumbs up before watching. I lived in Tiffin at the time Casey did and I know everywhere he talks about. I'm still surprised we never met but then again, at the time I was running with a wild crowd who were into muscle cars and motorcycles.The 80's... best time ever... PERIOD. :-)
THE greatest 944 story I've ever heard. This has inspired me to finally pull the trigger on my own 944...I must have one!!
I personally love the 944
I have a race green 1988 944 I’m working to restore at the time
Very nice need to see what it looks like when finished
Great
Mike Davis love that color. Looks so good with a dark tan leather interior.
Daniel Barbee thanks bro it’s a light tan interior might have to darken it up and put some custom wood trim pieces. Custom interior?
@@Mike-jj7tb yeah it's funny my mom (76 yo) just ordered a 2021 gle suv Mercedes 450 black with black rims and I talked her into the dark tan interior. I know all blk everything would be cool but I think blk@tan, grn@tan and the old egg shell cream that Mercedes had back in the day all look classy with that rich tan interior.... I want an f type 6cyl manual 2016 to 2018 with the old British racing green and dark tan interior. I'll pay to have it wrapped in the green but you can't find any with the manual for a decent price unless they're loaded with miles and have 2 or 3 owners. It is a true drivers car. Like your 944 . Not going to blow the doors off anything but fun to drive. I test drove a 2016 and was hooked but the price tag was pretty steep back then and still is now.
I've had a 944 Celebration , 88 built registered 89 .. Bet it's worth cold cash being a super rare car
This makes me happy to see there is still a following for these cars as I’m just getting into working on my grandfathers 86 944 turbo that so happened to live in Newark Ohio
I’ve always liked the 944 just speaks to me idk how to explain it I just love that look
Bought a 944 Because of this video. Now time to work on the blown up e34 in my driveway.
casey, ed, and rabbit are the holy trinity of car stories
I love all the front engined Porsche's. The 928 S is my dream car. Great story. Thanks.
Than buy one. There's very cheap
S4 has been my teenage dream car for twenty years. Prices steadily going up and nice clean ones are not cheap.
"You get the AutoTrader" Just brought back memories> perfect TY
I found my son's 944 in a Thrifty Nickel paper in 2004 still pre CL
Hahaha i smiled so hard when he said that. Your 13 going through Auto Trader dreaming of your first sport cars and yeah i remember dreaming of buying a 944 in Auto trader back in 88 when i was 13. Lol
billrbca howsnit driving ? Greetings from Los Angeles
I got one last Thursday for my 18th birthday. Nice upload timing :D
I have a 91 S2, 200,000 miles and still going strong. Love the car, especially when it goes over 4k rpm and starts to sing
944’s and 928’s both hold up today. Turns out that stellar design + iconic movie cameo placement strategy works.
First car I ever fell in love with. Beautiful and timeless
My dad actually suggested looking for a Nein-Fo-Fo back in the day but they were hard to find in the Southeast that weren't either too expensive or rust buckets. When they're well kept, they're great, and I think that's mercifully becoming more common now that people are treating them as something more than "just an old car".
If you want a 944 in the southeast I know a guy. 😜
I get excited for each story from Casey, Rabbit, and Ed!!
My 944 has the original tire pump tool kit and even the bag for the tire and gloves.
Casey is my fav guest on this show
i agree. i had one for a couple years. amazing car.
I have never owned or driven a 944 but as a teenager in the 80’s I have always liked them and had a soft spot for them. They really do their part to represent the good portions of the 80’s in my opinion too. Thanks for the stories!
Hell yeah I wish I could double like this video. I learned to drive on a manual 944 when I was 12, drove it to high school, then to college, then home on my wedding night! I only stopped driving it a few months ago because the cam housing gasket started leaking for the 3rd or 4th time hehe. Its definitely never leaving me.
Love the 944 always wanted one but could never find a clean one either. Great story.
Love 944s. But the turbo bumper looks so much better in my opinion.
Steven Piaia nah bro 86 na bumpers were sexy
@@Hoodooboiiii They both look good. I just like the turbo bumpers more.
@@Hoodooboiiii ayyy, I daily a 86 na, my man ;)
Jin KiefMasta an 86 NA in silver was my very first car. Loved the clutch in that car. Soooo easy to shift
Still have mine....bought new in 1987.
Has 69,k miles now.....all original and very close to perfect...Never to be sold.
Great to see this! I have a WHITE 87 944S 16v. Bought It at age 16. I can really connect with Casey in this!
i have two and love them to death, a great car that can be used on any occasion. Couldn't click faster when i saw the title
I was lucky to get a 928 S4 before they went ballistic with the pricing. Car is great. But I think the 944 would be the better mountain road warrior
Depends on the mountain road. My 928 S4 is great in the Malibu canyons which are more open. But the 944 is more fun in the tight twisties because it has less power and is lighter.
TheTardis157 valid point. Being from Miami, I get jealous of the west coast. Plus I can relate to Malibu, great driving roads and you’re right they have good open curves that are bliss with a gran tourer
I remember my dad coming to pick me up from drivers ed in a black 944 turbo. I dont know why but i felt embarrassed about it. I still love them. The first car i ever drove was a 928 when i was 10 years old.
86 white with red interior all original 944 one owner 98,000 miles my all time favorite car, best handling/balanced car I've ever driven
A properly fitting shirt Casey!! Congrats!
I still have all my Auto Trader clippings from back in the day (1983-'85) mounted in a scrap book. But they are of 1982-'85 Camaro Z28's & IROC's. Great video!
I’m with you homie, always wanted a 944! My sister brought a late 88 Chrysler Conquest TSI home and that was the start of my obsession into cars and that similar body style including the 944.
Love this vid. Now im 100% convinced im getting my 944 ive always wanted since i seen Jake driving it in Sixteen Candles. Red w/ black interior.
Preach it, 924 CGT's are one of the best looking sports cars ever made, 944s are irrefutably beautiful
YAAAAAA!!!! I love my 944! I just finished a 1.8t swap into mine and talk about fun!!!
Hows it holding up
I have 2 88 951S'. A red one and a black one. Absolutely love them both. Especially the red one with the manual boost controller. Black is stock for that original experience lol.
I had 944 Porsche 944S, 944 cab, 944turbo in the mid ‘ 80s and loved every minute of them !!!
Some antlers and a new sticker in the backdround?? Lol :P
The 944 is actually a sweet car to drive in my opinion. A vinwiki video is always a good way to start the morning.
The best 944 was the 944 Turbo S, but even better was the Porsche 924 GTS Lightweight which raced at Le Mans. Very rare, and inspired the 944 for it's styling.
@Andrew Smith May be worth pursuing, aftermarket parts are very reasonable for Porsche relative to other Porsches
Nah the best 944 is the s2 the 3.0 is so good and way less complicated
I bought a 84 944 in 1985 with 3000 miles on her, I drove it through the 80s and then kept it as a toy for another few decades, sold it in 2009 with 140,000 miles, still in great shape, guards red, what a great car, cornered like it was in rails and very quick . I miss selling it
1985.5 944 was my first car. I still miss it
The 944 chassis is a standout. Even if you can't find a nice original runner, they are excellent candidates for a engine swap if you're building a track car. And, you can fit 315 tires square with the correct wheels. I've never owned one, but I just might if the right one comes along.
The perfect engine is a Mazda KLZE 2.5l v6 change my mind.
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VINWiki, you need a tshirt that says "I want someone to look at me the way Casey looks at Porsche 944s."
I go to college 20 minutes from Tiffin! Cool to know all these Casey stories came from this area
Like 6 years ago when I was 17 and a junior in high school, I saved up 2500 bucks and bought a 1987 grey 944 with the red/burgundy interior from a buddies dad who flipped cars and it was so ridiculously cool. I put like $2000 in repairs to it but it needed another 5k to be 100 percent but I ended up selling it and broke even once I went to college. I wish I could've have kept it though looking back. Seeing someone really digging 944s is nice, I thought I was the only one. Maybe I'll get another one again someday! Awesome video, brought back some sweet memories 👍🏾
944 was my first car It was so fun got it for 2000 sold it for 6000
i love the 944, it's so rattly the window panes on my house shake when it idles
1989 944 S2. new shocks, bigger sway bars. Best car ever.
I’ve never driven a 944 but I have always loved them! I remember a beautiful burgundy example for sale when I was 18 and I did talk to the owner about it but couldn’t afford it at the time... One day I’ll get one though, it’s on my list lol!
I had a bright red 87' 944. I bought it when I was 23. I loved that car. Picked up a rack of chicks with it and people tried hating. Its probably because it was their chicks I was scooping up. All I had to say was "I have a Porsche" and folks would smirk and say things like "Did YOU buy that Porsche?!?" I'd laugh and respond "YES! Pocket change! GOML". Mean while, it had something like 140,000 miles and was missing a third pedal. The value of them were at a all time low back then but still in alright condition. I've had tons of cars but like you said, the Porsche 944 is a car I'd love to own again... but with a turbo or V8. 👍
Yea, first car I ever drove? My dad's Porsche 944 in, naturally, Guards Red. Will always adore these things.
The 951 changed my life. From seeing them in the movies growing up to the posters on my wall. When I finally could afford one it was just like this story I am watching. Love is blind and I will forever love this car no matter how many others I ever have.
Love you Casey my dude, you always post the best of life!
Guys, im 17 and im about to get my drivers licence and the 944 will be my first car, im so happy and cant wait, im on youtube watching all videos about the car
944 Turbo (or 944S) were the preferred visual eye candy of choice back in the day.
I prefer the s2
@@codyparis317 my mechanic had a 944S, actually two of them, the first one was totalled after he fell asleep at the wheel, his taxes each pay were higher than anyone else's gross pay, so he did work himself to the edge....and if he was in earshot and you said "944", you would hear very loudly "S" LOL.
You know you're going bald when you use more toothpaste than shampoo...... Couldn’t resist Casey. 😂😂😂 Great Vid sir
That's assuming he brushes
Aging is inevitable.
That said, when he wears his hat and the too-tight shirts he looks in his 20''s.
Great vid...I too have an affinity for the 944. It was the 1st Porsche that I was introduced to at the age of 7/8.
My dad's got a white 944s. So many fond memories of him driving me when I was a child, showing how fast it can be
Soooo....the buttons on Casey's shirt finally gave out?
Christopher Cenzer yep!
@@CaseyPutsch haha thank you for all the awesome stories! You are on the Mount Rushmore of VinWiki
An engine where God and Henry Ford intended. Also, BEST BALD JOKE WINS!
Is that a forehead or a fivehead? Lol. (Sorry! I feel your pain!) Hey at least we can't make fun of your to tight shirt that looks like you got it off of Wish.com
Justin Y is the Devil hahahhahhaaah!!! Nice
Daniel Scott hey man, a sponsor is a sponsor! ;)
Hairline's not receding . It's the skin on your face stretching from being exposed to too many G's.
What do you call a row of rabbits walking backwards? A receding hareline
I had one in high school two years old 6k on it Loved it miss you 944
I have a lot of respect for people who intentionally own troublesome oddball cars just because of how much they love them. 944 owners know exactly what they're getting into. Just like rotary owners. They know that this car is going to be a crushing abyss of self loathing and poverty BUT on those rare days when the sun is out and the car is running good, it's all worth it.
Cameron Phillips mine never let me down
Excellent story. 944 will go up in value now.
So many people drop LS's in those, I hear it's super fun.
It's a decent amount of work, though.
Some people boost the heck out of 944 Turbos though.
Ruins the whole point of the car that is the weight distribution, though. The original 924 Turbo with the tiny 4 cylinder had more than 400 horsepower in Le Mans, and it didn't explode in 24 hours. That was good power to weight and a perfectly balanced racecar.
This is a good video. I haven't thought about the 944 for years. My dad bought the first one in Seattle in '83 and we drove that thing up and down the West coast and fortunately my dad was a spirited driver so I have great memories of the car (as new). I was always blown away by how well it handled and how well he could drive that car. He never let me drive it! I was home on a snowday from school and he had taken the Jeep to work. I snuck that car out and picked up my girlfriend and we went for our own spirited drive! Fortunately, this story ends well and he never suspected and no harm no foul to the car. I've never told the old man, and don't think I will.
I went to high school in Germany in the mid to late 90's. My homie used to have a 924 and I can say that car was a lot of fun, especially in the snow. I'll always love these cars, I'm still looking for a decent example to buy and fix. Awesome story, thanks Ed and Casey.💙🐻
I feel like 944s are only driven by people who wear vinyl jackets
Nah I wear hoodies
I own two 944's but don't own a vinyl jacket yet. There's still time..
P WrightisRight Need to get me a vinyl jacket...
If that’s true I’m not a real 944 owner jet
@@jjadams9533 I own a vinyl jacket, but no 944's. You can borrow the jacket and be "super cool"...lol (nice collection you've got started)
944 a current and future classic
You and me both Casey. I had the best plan, I got hold of an the Italian rival, 1985 Alfa Romeo GTV6 in RED. Then I was going to get a Porsche 944 like yours in red. Both cars had the same power and weight. The same 0-60 etc etc. I thought that would be the ultimate garage.
Someone rear ended the Alfa and I found the very last one in Australia to repair it. Then stupidly listened to my family and they convinced me to sell it. Still want the 944 though. Ha ha ha.
Yup; great cars. Back in the 80's my buddies dad had a gold one we would swipe everytime his parents would go on vacation.
Still remember the solid 'thunk' closing the doors.
Love pop-up headlights to this day. I have 4 cars with them. X1/9, MR2, Celica GT and a 914.
Really ? The doors are famous for saying click. Are you sure you didn't just dream about finding where his parents hid the keys ?