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    Porsche 944

    1982–1991 · Inline-4 Water-Cooled · Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive

    Evolution of the 924 with wider bodywork and Porsche-designed engines.

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    Variants

    • 9441982–1989 · 163 hp
    • 944 S1987–1988 · 190 hp
    • 944 S21989–1991 · 211 hp
    • 944 Turbo1985–1991 · 220 hp
    • 944 Turbo S1988–1988 · 250 hp
    • 944 S2 Cabriolet1989–1991 · 211 hp

    What owners actually spend on the 944

    Median service costs from real logged records, broken down by job and category.

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    Known issues to look for

    • Timing + balance shaft belt failure

      critical

      Sudden engine stop, bent valves.

      Replace belt, tensioner, rollers, water pump every 60k mi / 4 years.

    • Turbo boost leak / wastegate

      critical

      Low boost, hesitation, check-engine on Turbo models.

      Inspect wastegate arm, intercooler pipes, and boost gauge.

    • DME relay failure

      moderate

      Intermittent no-start, engine dies while driving.

      Keep a spare DME relay in the car; replace at 30 years.

    • Torque tube bearing wear

      critical

      Vibration/rumble at 40–70 mph.

      Rebuild torque tube — press-in bearings can be replaced.

    • Sunroof track failure

      minor

      Sunroof will not lift/close, motor runs freely.

      Lubricate tracks; replace worn plastic sliders.

    Documented 944 Porsches