1989 Black on Black Turbo

Description for Porsche 944 1989

Clean and original 944 Turbo. I'm the 5th owner. The original owner was a female who purchased the car from Porsche Annapolis and sold it within a year. The next owner was a Porsche club member who owned it till the mid 2000's. The next owner was a Porsche club member as well who owned it for almost 10 years. These previous two owners commuted a lot in the highway and account for the majority of the mileage. The 4th owner whom sold it to me owned the car for a year and did some renovations and service, he refinished the wheels, replaced the tires with Toys T1R's, replaced the fluids including the A/C, replaced the shifter with a new boot with a "Rennbay turbo" script cap. The armrest lid is leather wrapped. But service was done a few years back along with other work. All receipts were passed on to me. The paint, despite the years remains highly reflective. The finish of the hood, at close range, does reveal aging as seen on the picture with the emblem + scratches due to the extensive road usage. The right latch on the hatchback needs some work, it will latch, but you need to press down on this side whereas the left side has no problem and latches instantly when closing. The leather is in grate shape with exception of a small section on the passenger seat where the thread let go (See picture). Bear in mind that this is not a tear therefore the leather is not damaged. This is a solid coupe, so no hassle with seals and leaks on a sunroof. The turbo pulls very strong and the shift is tight. Everything works on this car. All the switches, all the knobs, all the lights. The seats have adjustments for both driver and passenger and have lumbar support which is a nice feature to add. There is a connection for you to hook up your I-Pod and link to the stereo.
I purchased the car in the summer of 2016 with intentions of keeping it long term. I saw a review of the listing in German Cars for Sale Blog, which is a good source for initial insight, and I did not hesitate to jump into it. Unfortunately I've only had a chance to run it 2 times in the last 2 years I owned it. I probably ran it less than 60 miles. I presently work overseas and my assignment was extended. I am a Porsche nut and just love the look off these cars since I was a teenager. I also own an 86 911which I just can't let go, but this 944 will have to because it makes no sense for me to keep two given the light use. The car is presently in El Paso, Texas sitting in my parent's garage (another reason to let it go since its keeping up additional space for them). 90% of the add description is essentially the description of the last seller since I just haven't done anything to it. My parents start the car and I keep a continuous charge on the battery. I'm in no hurry to sell the car so I'm not going to give it away either. The car has an extensive maintenance track record. This car is not a museum queen, but is a nice and fun daily driver. A touch up on the front paint would definitely improve the look, but despite its age it doesn't seem outdated and the look just continues to appeal in relation to other newer cars. This is not a car for a teenager nor a college student unless you are mechanically inclined and have access to a shop. You need to realize that these cars will demand care and you need to be able to fork up the bill especially when it gets time to replace the timing belt. The successful bidder will need to make arrangements to collect the vehicle after payment is 100% settled; my parents will not oversee any payment matters except allow for either you or your transport service to collect the vehicle. When I purchased the 944 I had it collected and transported to me in an enclosed truck. Depending on where you are this service could run you up to $1200 if you are somewhere in a northern state. Good luck.