Egg Nog's new Car :)

[Egg Nog]

I'm picking this 944 up tomorrow... already put a $500 down payment on it.

It's a 1984 - 5-speed manual, leather interior, power options, etc. It's a rare colour from Porsche called "Kalahari Platinum" - kind of a shiny light bronze - a bit hard to describe.

The car was brought up from Arizona a few years ago and the body on it is perfect. Absolutely no rust whatsoever. It's got a few new things and some suspension goodies as well - I'll do a full report as soon as I pick it up.

I got a very good deal. Total cost for the car is $3500 CAD ($2800 USD, €2250)

Now I just need to sell the 914 :)


-Shawn

[taz_rocks_miami]

Congrats!!! That's a nice ride!!! I hope you get a lot of enjoyment from it for many years to come :) Oh, and don't forget to do your own test on it ;)

It's too bad Porsche stoped making the 944 and the 928. Porsche could have refined them over time like they've done with the 911.

[sandwich]

Very solid car. Impressively large and powerful 4 in there, and IMO the best looking cheap porsche (no offense to your 914 or anything). It even beats the 928 in my book. Consider the turbo or S editions? That was one car I definately had my eye on...check out the new photos of the quattro I got. And if you're ever on the east coast, i'll race you down storrow :-D

[Rockefella]

Very nice car egg nog, take care of it. :)

[Chinky_boi]

very nice egg nog. Where do you find all these porsches in vancouver?

[Niko_Fx]

I'm really happy for you Shawn, seriously I am, you deserve that car and much better.

What are you and Nigel up to? Getting both new cars at the same time :)

Congrats, I'll be here waiting for some pics :)

[QuattroMan]

nice car i likesssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!

[Egg Nog]

Very solid car. Impressively large and powerful 4 in there, and IMO the best looking cheap porsche (no offense to your 914 or anything). It even beats the 928 in my book. Consider the turbo or S editions? That was one car I definately had my eye on...check out the new photos of the quattro I got. And if you're ever on the east coast, i'll race you down storrow :-D

This particular car caught my eye because of the price :) - I got it for around half of what most 944 models are going for in my area. I'd love another, especially a 944S2 or a Turbo, but this one is amazing for the price, which is what counts right now. Also, the standard model is known to be very reliable, which is a definite plus for me right now :)

[Blue Supra]

This particular car caught my eye because of the price :) - I got it for around half of what most 944 models are going for in my area. I'd love another, especially a 944S2 or a Turbo, but this one is amazing for the price, which is what counts right now. Also, the standard model is known to be very reliable, which is a definite plus for me right now :)

Bonus:)

thats awesome man! good work! dont crash it the night you get it like a silly fool i know:rolleyes::eek:

[Esperante]

hehehe I'll buy the 914 :D jk

anyway, I could questiona bout the rarity of hte colour, there's one always parked in a lot in Thiensville that colour, and I see another one that colour around the city often.

nice choice, a solid everyday car, solid performer, all good :)

[Nigel]

The exterior of this car really is in immaculate condition. Shawn is really lucky to have found this and be the first one to go and see it. Once he gets it, we are surely going to go on some kind of crazy new car road trip with the honies. We will post pics :D

[my porsche]

cool, did you consider the 968? ive heard alot about it being more up to date interiout wise, and its faster! hehe, anyway, great car, nice color, there were alot of these (EDIT: alot of 944's)in PCA when my dad had his 993 (while it was current) and raced his 73' carrera rs ( i loved that car)

[Egg Nog]

cool, did you consider the 968? ive heard alot about it being more up to date interiout wise, and its faster! hehe, anyway, great car, nice color, there were alot of these (EDIT: alot of 944's)in PCA when my dad had his 993 (while it was current) and raced his 73' carrera rs ( i loved that car)


The reason why I didn't consider getting a 968 is the same reason why I didn't consider getting a Carrera GT ;)

[Niko_Fx]

Here's a nice 968 I found.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6564

Very nice Porsche, but I hear you Shawn... too expensive.

[sandwich]

do you have a thing for porsches, or is it just that you pick good affordable cars?

[Egg Nog]

Niko: You might like to check out some photos I posted way back of a Red 968 Turbo. It's a beautiful example: http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3932


do you have a thing for porsches, or is it just that you pick good affordable cars?

The latter. I find that Porsche makes good cars, but I didn't buy either of my cars because of the marque. This one in particular just seemed to fit what I was looking for in a car.

[Nigel]

in addition to this car being a 944, which is a good car all round, this particular one is a great deal, and in really good shape. a great find that is the result of lots of looking around.


EDIT: ...*psst* ... *post my pics please*

[PerfAdv]

Nice car...great condition. You'll love its handling. Some time back(~'96) I had an '84, same color but no leather. Fantastic cars, but mine had been abused and I couldn't keep up with the maintenance so I sold it. If I find some old pics I'll post them. I had the rear valance and BBS wheels.

[henk4]

Looks good, can't wait to see the EggNog test :) (and thanks for car No.42 :D )

[jcp123]

Ahh, classic Porsches. My Dad still regrets selling our ol' 911.

[Distress]

Very nice, have fun!

A while back I saw a 968 in a shopping center parking lot! It was parked towards the back, unfortunatly I didn't have my digital camera with me, pluse I was runing late, but I did at least get to see one in person I suppose. Inside and out was flawless, good to see someone that drives the car, and takes so well care of it :) You do the same :p

[Lagonda]

What's wrong with the 914 ?

[Egg Nog]

Well, due to circumstances that completely screwed me over and pissed me off, I will not be getting this car. No expanation is wanted to be told.

Good day.

[Rockefella]

Well, due to circumstances that completely screwed me over and pissed me off, I will not be getting this car. No expanation is wanted to be told.

Good day.
damn.. what a blow to you and the forum. :mad:

[sandwich]

Well, due to circumstances that completely screwed me over and pissed me off, I will not be getting this car. No expanation is wanted to be told.

Good day.

you got your money back, eh?

no juicy details?

[taz_rocks_miami]

Well, due to circumstances that completely screwed me over and pissed me off, I will not be getting this car. No expanation is wanted to be told.

Good day.

I'm truely sorry to hear that Egg Nogg:( I hope things work out so in the near future you get a car just as good as the 944 or even better.

[henk4]

I hope it is not something personal :confused: :o

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Why? I hope this dude isn't stuffing you up. If he does, grab a key......

[Blue Supra]

...OR NOT!

my mate had his car keyed just cause its a nice car and he was on his Ls, some punk who drove a sh!tbox keyed it just cause he was jealous, keying a car is THE lowest form of revenge!

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Well, what else can you do?

It's probably better until we find out the real story.

[Matra et Alpine]

Sorry to hear that EN. Hopefully you can 'recover' the situation in all aspects.
Cheers
from all your loving and caring UCP members :)

[whiteballz]

here here matra

[Niko_Fx]

Niko: You might like to check out some photos I posted way back of a Red 968 Turbo. It's a beautiful example: http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3932

Wow, that 968 is in mint condition too, looks SO nice.

Sorry to hear about you not getting the car, hope it's all for good or better.

[Nigel]

Lets leave this one alone guys.

[Radoman]

Wonderful car, Egg Nog. Are you in West Vancouver? that place looks familier.

[crisis]

Only caught up with the whole sorry tale. Sorry to hear it. Would have been a nice toy.

[Egg Nog]

Wonderful car, Egg Nog. Are you in West Vancouver? that place looks familier.

Itwas a wonderful car, but I ended up not getting it (as I've mentioned in this thread :))... I am however, getting an even nicer 944 the day after tomorrow. Pictures and updates then. :D

I am from Horseshoe Bay, but that picture was taken downtown :)

[Blue Supra]

ooooooooo

looking forward to the pics mate:)

[RX7 FC3S]

Do you still need to sell your 914 for this new 944?

I was going to say congrad last time. I didn't, because I found out about the unfortunate event after reading the whole thread. But hey, that's how you get a nicer 944 now, right?

[Egg Nog]

Nope, I didn't need to sell it. I am trying to now, though...

By the way I just drove home in a Beautiful 1986 Silver 944 :D

I'll get a bunch of good photos and do a write-up tomorrow. It's night 'round here, so it's not like it's an awesome time for a photoshoot :)

[taz_rocks_miami]

Nope, I didn't need to sell it. I am trying to now, though...

By the way I just drove home in a Beautiful 1986 Silver 944 :D

I'll get a bunch of good photos and do a write-up tomorrow. It's night 'round here, so it's not like it's an awesome time for a photoshoot :)

I'm glad to hear things worked out for the best:) Good for you man!! Congrats on the silver 944!!