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Originally Posted by pint
Is yours a standard 944, 944S, Turbo? What kind of gas mileage are you getting? I had an 87 standard 944 for a few years and really enjoyed it. The only problem I had was I blew through a clutch which cost like $1,600!
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I've got a standard 944, '86 with about 85K miles and the original clutch that still works fine, but I'm the only one who drives it since I got it used in '91 with 25K miles, and I know how to drive a stick! Three or four years ago I had to have the clutch master and slave replaced (I was out of town and had it done at an independent shop) and they didn't get the adjustment right so it slipped when hot. I thought I needed a new clutch too and the price I was quoted was right at what you paid, but I had my regular mechanic readjust it and it has been fine since.
The 944S is a little more expensive but not worth it in my opinion. It has a 16 valve motor which puts out a bit more hp than the 8 valve but at a higher rpm so it isn't really isn't all that usable hp on the street. For the best bang for the buck, the 944 Turbo S is where it's at or I believe the regular 944 Turbo from '89 onward is the same as the earlier Turbo S. These cars are of course quite a bit more $ than the 944 but perform with the 911s of the same vintage.
I get a steady 25+ mpg on the interstate at 70-75mph and have gotten as much as 28+. I couldn't say what I get in town as I haven't checked it and haven't driven much in town but my guess would be about 20+.