Porsche 944

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6 Affordable Porsche Models That Are Bound To Go Up In Value

If you are looking to spend less on a used Porsche sports car that offer good performance, it doesn't get more affordable than these 5

When it comes to performance cars, Porsche has always been one marque where the brand tax was apparent. Aside from a few exceptions, like the rather undesirable 924, no Porsche can truly be called affordable in my opinion. Moreover, the vast majority of the German brand’s sports cars tend to appreciate over time, making virtually any Porsche that doesn’t share hardware with Volkswagen Group cars (VAG), a great investment. So if you’re looking to spend as little money as possible on a Porsche sports car, but still want something that packs decent performance, there are a few interesting options out there. Among those are, not one, but two generations of the 911 as well as a V8 model grand tourer to name a few. While some of these cars are only now beginning to be truly appreciated, you can still find great examples of each at reasonable prices with the possibility of even snagging some of the more desirable trims. After looking at market trends of some underappreciated Porsches, I think these are the models with the highest chance of going up in value. The cars in the following list have been arranged from most expensive to most affordable.

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Here's How To Do An LS Engine Swap On a Porsche 944

Find how an LS mill can be an inexpensive way of completely transforming the sophisticated 944 into a powerhouse, giving it the oomph it always deserved

The Porsche 944 comes from the German automaker’s transaxle era (1970-1990) when the brand experimented with different drivetrain layouts. It was part of the company’s efforts to make a sports car that was more affordable and balanced than the rear-engined Porsche 911. The front-engined 944 was an evolution of the 924 developed with Volkswagen. Today, the 944 is becoming a popular classic car, but unlike 911s from the time (930), you can still find them for a relatively cheap price. Good examples can be found for around $5,000.

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1986 Porsche 944 Turbo: A Timeless Classic That Won't Break The Bank

Available at a fraction of the cost of the 911 Turbo from the mid-80s, find out why the 944 Turbo is an underrated used sports car bargain with immense potential

While the 911 is the Porsche brand’s definitive sports car, it is far from the only performance model that the German automaker has given us. During the 1970s and ’80s, Porsche was experimenting with the more conventional, front-engine rear-wheel drive layout. This spawned a variety of Porsche transaxle sports cars that were produced alongside the rear-engine 911. One of the four transaxle models is the Porsche 944. Like with the 911 (and other Porsche models), there was a Turbo variant that sat atop the 944 range.

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5 Budget Driver-Focused Porsches That Should Be On Your Radar

These Porsches may not be amongst the greatest models from the German sports car maker, but they do make up for it with a thrilling drive on the cheap

Porsche cars are widely considered as some of the best sports cars that are also suitable for daily drivers. While there are a few exceptions, those being the more track-focused GT variants of the 911 and 718 models, the level of engineering and fine-tuning that goes into a Porsche is matched only by a few other companies in the industry. And even then, they would charge you a lot more. But that doesn’t mean Porsche sports cars are affordable.

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Bizzare Porsche 944 6x6 Targa Pickup Was Someone's 26-Year Project Car

A 944 unlike anything else out there, this one-off creation that took 2,500 man hours to complete, can now be yours

When you hear the word Porsche, a truck is probably the last thing that comes to mind. But that’s exactly what we have here. A custom Targa pickup based on a 1987 Porsche 944 coupe. Currently based in Germany, this strange creation is now up for sale on Elfersport, and here’s what you need to know about it. 


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Turbo S Bargain: This Classic Limited-Run Porsche Can Be Yours For Less Than $15k

It's hard to believe that Porsche once gave its revered "Turbo S" badge to a four-cylinder grand tourer

Back in the 1980s, the front-engined Porsche 944 turned heads with its pop-up headlights, sleek curves, and practicality owing to the hatchback body style. Even today, it remains a seriously cool and affordable way to get into the world of classic Porsches, offering a blend of ’80s style and driving fun that’s hard to beat. However, the 944 Turbo S, built only for the 1988 model year, was special. It was a limited-edition, more beefed-up version of the standard 944.