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Date:         Thu, 22 Aug 2002 10:29:31 -0400
Reply-To:     ian Butler <ian@BLUEMOON.HPLX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         ian Butler <ian@BLUEMOON.HPLX.NET>
Subject:      Re: nvc: anyone had/have a Porsche 944?
Comments: To: Dan Barrett <dan@OFFTHEHILL.ORG>
In-Reply-To:  <200208211509.39712.dan@offthehill.org>
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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
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