On Wed, 21 Aug 2002, Dan Barrett wrote:

> Folks,
> A buddy of mine is looking at an '89 Porsche 944S2.  Anyone had one of these?
> I've heard that some parts are interchangeable with our beloved wasserboxer,
> and hence might be cheaper.
> Anyhow, if the 944 a maintenance dog, or what?

The 16-valve Scirocco is faster than a 944.  Of course, then your buddy
would be driving a Volkswagen, and I assume he's after the image if he's
looking for a Porsche. :)

I've never owned one, but I can say that I've seen more 944's dead in shop
parking lots than I've ever seen on the road..

ian Butler / ian@hplx.net
'87 Syncro GL, '88 Scirocco 16v