Absolutely love this episode! I have been a transaxle guy for over 40 years, started with a base 1978 924, then bought (and still have) a 1987 944, and have added a 1992 968. While I love all Porsches, in my humble opinion, the 944 is the sexiest and most practical sports car that they have ever made. Just love the flared fenders and quarter panels. Hope you bring Loretta back to Germany and fix her up to all her original glory.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jeff. I wasn’t very wassergekühlt before, but Loretta made me a believer in hours.

@jeffhammond8969

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers understand! With the turbos, exhaust work can be a pain with the crossover pipe. Can gain additional power by using the K26-8 (think I have this right) from the 88 turbo s / 89 turbo.

You are two lucky guys! Your son will be eternally grateful and both of you have something to talk about for many years. Spitzenklasse!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ole. Yes, in fact we’re quite enthusiastic about the trip.

Totally agree that the 944 has aged very well. Still looks fresh today 😎

Did the same thing with a 90 S2 Cabriolet 10 years ago. Trip of a lifetime. Still have the car and have made 4 more cross country trips since with another coming up this summer. Incredible cars

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Tours like that create great memories. Unforgettable treasures they are.

Great to hear your compliments to the 944. Not many 911 owners would be able to state such opinions. As a former 944 owner I appreciate your honesty and your opinion. Looks like a great trip with your son.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Yes, 944‘s definitely are great.

Looks like Loretta has found another loving owner. Your video was a pleasurable education into the history of the 944. As a previous Porsche owner (986) maybe it's time for me to get another. From where i'm sitting i can almost see my neighbours white 944. It hasn't moved in a while. I wonder if he's contemplating selling. Cheers from Eastern Canada.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Brad. I do contemplate selling her in the US, as a number of guys have asked me to make them an offer. I‘m just as good bringing her over to Germany.

Take it home, you won’t regret it. I had a 944 Turbo in 1987 and loved it. Last year, I scratched an itch and bought a 1990 Turbo from England. After some work by an amazing specialist garage, I just love driving it and definitely won’t be parting with it . You’re right, it makes the 911 feel like the dog it is. Faster, handles better, more comfortable, just an all round better car which was denigrated by 911 owners who couldn’t believe Porsche could produce a better car than it. The same applies to Boxsters, a better car in every way. It’s taken Porsche 60 years to tame the evil handling 911.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Eddie. Yes, transaxle Porsche‘s are magnificent. But you know, 911‘s do have that certain something. There’re objectively neither fast nor … (fill in whatever), but no other car drives like them and the whole thing is great fun.

What a beautiful little film.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jethro!

She's a good one. Bring her home and pamper her.

lol, there is someone who daily drives a 944 Turbo in a teal colour. My uncle had a 86 and it was pretty nice, sadly someone sort of "Improved it" and it didn't go well. As With any older vehicle going to need some maintenance / replacement parts, but it's nice to see one thats not been molested and is mostly original.

I really appreciate your style.

What a beautiful survivor….please bring it over the big ocean en do your magic on it ! Great episode by the way 👍👍👍

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bob. She stayed at the America side of the pond, hopefully giving pleasure to her new owner.

Beautiful trip. I recently drove my 944 Turbo down the Atlantic coast. I can't imagine ever letting it go

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

They are extremely nice cars. This one has been sold, but I guess I’m going to chase another.

@salvissmudo4496

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers You should be able to find a good example in Germany. I own 944 turbo for almost 10 years and had a lot of up and downs with it :) But, these are great cars if kept in good shape. Had last ride of 2022 season last weekend and hope to enjoy it again next year.

My first Porsche ❤ it’s so beautiful in real life, especially from the back. You have to keep it now your son has been on this trip with you, priceless! Thanks for awesome videos

Wow - stunning trip and photography. Your both have created a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing this.🙂

@GreasyFingers

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Marianna. It was a great trip indeed and I think we have made a memory for a lifetime.

Great video- looks like a great trip and hope you both enjoyed NYC

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Blown away by it.

Nice smooth Video, as always. Cool to See you in an 944. Mine is nearly rsady for paint, and its a good feeling to turn screws in another direction. Looking forward to See you Wirkung on that car in good old germany

Lovely video, hope you had a great time, legendary stuff

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate. You bet we had. It was two of the best weeks of my life,

Too cool. I am happy for you and your son. Thanks for creating and sharing the content. It is good on very level.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate!

Great video, and one of my favorite cars having my best years in the 80s.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark. We all had!

Fan and subscriber here in Toronto, loved seeing that you passed through my city! Keep the great content coming!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Randy. You live in a beautiful place with very friendly people.

This has such a great feelgood ending of the week, before the weekend starts. Thank you ❤

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Glad it gave you a good start to the weekend!

I am so happy to see 944 content from this channel, it is one of my favourites and the 944 is also one of my favourites. I am about to watch the video I am ready to enjoy it!

@fire3500

Жыл бұрын

It was great! Now get it to Germany and make more videos please, greasy fingers +944 equals❤

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ian. I’m really surprised how many of you guys have a secret love with the 944.

Congrats on the awesome journey with your son and Hello from Montreal! I always loved the 944 and the turbo nose, flared fenders are as actual today as it was when they rolled them out. Sweet cars and very solidly built, you just need to close the door on one to know. Thank you for the review and artfull work!!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Mick. We stayed in Vertendre forest for two days, it was magnificent.

Great content, well presented. I enjoyed this video a lot!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Michael.

Really nicely done drone shots. I have sons I plan to enjoy a 928 with that was my dad’s. Looks to have been a great trip.

@GreasyFingers

3 ай бұрын

Wow, that’s a cool story, enjoying your dad’s 928 with the kids. The two of us remember the trip as one of the best moments of our lives.

What a great story and video! Yes, absolutely have this car shipped to Germany and give it your magic treatment!! That would be a fantastic video series.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate. Unfortunately I’ve sold it directly in the US and there are days when I regret it heavily.

@johnwilliams4396

29 күн бұрын

It was sold to a gentleman in southern Massachusetts. I bought the car from him last August (2023). I currently own this car in Charlotte NC. I've addressed some of the body imperfections, and may eventually have it resprayed. I've also replaced the shocks, fuel lines, and several other items. This car has been an awesome car and I plan on keeping it for a long time.

@GreasyFingers

29 күн бұрын

@johnwilliams4396 Love to read this, John!

A great way to enjoy a holiday..definitely a bucket list item of mine..hope you get it back home..it looks to be a solid example

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It certainly is not without risk, but if one’s lucky with the car, it can be the best way for a petrolhead to make holiday.

I’ve put together a similar tool bag on a number of occasions! A lovely video and an inspiration to me.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris. Glad you liked it!

Looking forward seeing more episodes! Hello from USA.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Hello to the US!

Hello Johannes, you found a wonderful car for your son and had a great time together. To watch you journey was a pleasure thank you

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jürgen. Some of the best days of my life!

Loved cracking open the sunroof and listening to the turbo whistle.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! 🎶

What a lovely departure from your usual style of video. I love them, too, but this had an added dimension that I really enjoyed. Hopefully, the car will find its way to Deutschland and become part of your collection, as it would seem to be a very good example of the model.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alastair. It’s likely that it goes to Germany and becomes my April to November daily driver. It’s such a solid and serious car, at the same time an English Lord and a Latin Lover.

Great video, lovely car. The 944 and 928 are under-appreciated classics.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

They definitely are. A series one 928 is on my list too.

What an awesome travel idea, i thought i was the only one willing to do something like this.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

The emotions it’ll give to you are priceless!

A pleasure to watch, as usual ! My son is 16 now...must be unforgettable to do something like you did ! Amazing ...

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

It was two of the best weeks of my life. I suggest you book your son already now, they’re very busy once 18.

What an awesome adventure & to be able to do it with your son makes it even better 👍🏼. My son on planing a similar trip. The Porsche 944 is a great looking car.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike. In deed it was fantastic. Get your son arrested for the trip before his girl friend will knock you out. 😊

Stopped by Jay Lloyds and he mentioned your brief stop at his shop. Great to watch this video, as a fellow 944 (first-time) owner. :)

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Puleen. Great to hear from you. How’s your 944?

Great car, great trip, fantastic video!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

I think that this is the best video I've ever seen depicting the experience that is 944 ownership. You made me miss mine and I would love to own one again, too bad the prices have gone sky high and I'd have to sell one of my other toys to make this possible. 944's just make the best daily driver sports cars!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Norman. In fact I had zero driving experience with Porsche’s transaxle program, but this one won my heart in minutes.

I have fond memories of the 944, a gem of a car in every respect.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

It certainly is. Much underrated!

Wow, what a cool video - bravo. What is certain, you and your son will remember this excursion forever. I do hope you bring the 944 home and work your magic and bring it back to its former glory. Thank you for sharing.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

That’s the point, Lester. We wanted to make a memory for the two of us. You know, he’s moving out to conquer the world now and naturally, that means there’s going to be miles between us.

@laapulsford

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers Well Johannes, if he is anything like his Dad, I'm sure he will make his mark on the world. Good health and good luck to him.

Brilliant video. I stumbled upon your channel a while ago, but just started to watch your videos. When seeing this 944 video in the list, I had to immediately watch it. My father owns a 944 base model (but already with the new interior) since I was pretty young. Back then they where still in the time period where nobody really wanted them. I'm 25 now and all the years the car was only driven occasionally at nice weather for weekend drives and only a few longer trips. Apart from maintenance very few things had to be done in that time. Somehow it is a bit of a standard for me that the car is here and I guess that, even apart from me really liking it, I don't appreciate it enough. I have my own vehicles, which are all very different to the 944 and take more of my attention, even though I somehow even can't give those the attention I would actually like to do. But somehow the 944 is still very special for me. Watching the trip with your son was also really enjoyable as it combined an awesome car with nice scenery and cinematography. I also really like your "subjective analytics" - describing absolutely seriously and objectively, why serious and objective factors don't matter for your emotions. I am a bit jealous for your personal connections, as you even have contacts on the other side of the pond that you can rely on. I am pretty much alone with my private automotive interests and don't really have friends to share them with. Please keep up your really enjoyable videos. Kind regards from a young mechanical engineer, located near Stuttgart Tobias

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for commenting, Tobias. I’ve much enjoyed reading this. Here’s a suggestion: reach out to the Boxer Brunch community, you find them on Instagram. They’re Munich based, but that’s giving a nice weekend drive for your 944. Looking forward to meeting you there!

@Unimog1600

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers Hi, thanks for your suggestion. I'll take a look.

Epic journey, my son and I did this in the UK in a rental Morgan. Great fun and great courage on your part but your knowledge and abilities were on your side. Glad you had fun in the US!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Richard. These father & son trips are pure gold. I do like the US.

Congratulations on your cool new purchase and for your trip! I've been dreaming of doing something along these lines with an Alfa Spider or a Milano, but my finances won't allow it... Yet :)

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matteo. Go and rob the piggybank!

I loved this

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rudolph.

Great video, would love to have a 944!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jacob. They are great cars and they’re still a bargain compared to 911‘s.

20 years ago i had both the 944 and 951, 944 white and 951 black, like Yin&Yang..awesome cars!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Definitely so, Jouko!

Please keep her… great film. Thank you for sharing

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sean. Long time, no hear. Glad you’re still around.

@seancain7305

Жыл бұрын

Oh for sure, still tuning in. Can’t wait to see more on your 105 coupe ❤

Really enjoying your channel, and I'm a fan of the 944 (particularly the Turbo). I hope you bring this 944 Turbo home to Germany, and perform the small repairs that it needs. Its too nice a car to sell on, and it would be a great addition to your collection of classic Porsches. I'm hoping that one day you purchase a 928, my personal favourite.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Hey guys! Thanks for the feedback! The 944 stayed in the US, one of my viewers has bought it right after I had published the film. That’s the bad news. The good news is: I’ve just bought an 84 928! Please follow me on Instagram to stay up-to-date about all my projects.

Fantastic car. The 968 is IMHO even more practical as the body is zinc protected so rust is much rarer than on a 944. 6th gear on the 968 makes it a superb high speed or long distance cruiser. As for looks, that everyone has to make their own mind up as to which they prefer, but in any case, these cars are built for long lives and long journey's like yours. Great video.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are. Thanks, David! Regarding zinc coating, I think they did that with the 944 too, but it’d be interesting to find out to what extent they started at what time.

Great video .

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

So there you are! Chomping om lobster.......Grrrrrrrrrr. I used to race against a 944t s2. I could never catch it. Only in the rain - as i did all the others. The best allrounder from Stuttgart at the tme? (mid 90's) definitely. Then I was allowed to drive the car. What an epiphany. What a car! What a tool!. Superb manners, gutsy engine and a level of balance not available elsewhere at that time. It would be my choice to drive to Vienna in, for the New Years concert. Problem is, I think my heart may stop. Viele Grüß von der Insel Affe.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh, Mike is another secret transaxle lover! They’re all surfacing now! 😊

@mikesage9544

Жыл бұрын

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....

Awesome!👌

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mikael!

wonderfully refreshing to hear your dulcet tones on a road trip and not in the midst of a welding lesson ! You picked a great car for your travels as well... Looking forward to seeing you improve it to your usual high standards.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sharif! Can I post this on my Instagram? I love the „dulcet tones“. ☺️

@bashsharif8272

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers sure np :)

Fun Fact: At 3:02, you can see a stretch of what is Lake Road (Chemin du Lac) with Knowlton's Landing in the background, on the shores of Lac Memphremagog. On this exact stretch of road is also where the opening scene of the movie Taking Lives was filmed, with Angelina Jolie and Kiefer Sutherland. I watched them film the scene where the Suburban rolls over into the adjacent field. Timestamp 3:12 would be where the Suburban was when it began it's "journey." Fun to see my stomping ground in yet another film!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning this, Chris. You live in a very, very beautiful place. I suppose Angelina would have been happy to join us, but the car was full already.

Gr8 as always !!! And with the best line of cars that Porsche have produced! True drivers cars. And yes i'm a transaxle Porsche fan, but have always loved 930 for its look

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

You gotta love them all.

@adamt3332

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers if you keep Loretta be sure to maintain fuel lines and wire looms. Both are fire starters

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

@@adamt3332 Ooops, tell me more please…

@adamt3332

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers all 944 are prone to fires due to aging rubber fuel lines over engine. Almost all of them have cracky wire looms. Be sure to look after starter wire loom and popups loom all those that are near heat or that work and bend... Most of them were never changed and can burn you 951 to the ground. Basicaly you should walk around from the tank to the engine and change the rubber fuel hoses and look at the wire looms in the engine bay especially with high Amps like alternator , starter and front popups... or you have papers that it was done few years back.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Great advise, Adam, thanks a lot. Will definitely do.

Wonderful! 😍👍🏼😊

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lasse! 😊

I would love to see you work on the 944,i have one and it’s a fantastic car.👌

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, JB. Yes, I’m already yearning for her.

So cool.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it, Gideon.

Wow such a wonderful idea and great video! You really got me thinking of doing something similar with my son once he has a license😀 I have owned pretty much all of the different models of Porsche but the transaxle cars really are wonderful and to be honest in my mind the best everyday Porsches even by todays standards. Keep up the great work! Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting, Peder. I really encourage you to do a such kind of father & son trip. It’s one of my most precious memories already now.

@pederfallbom

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers I can totally see that! Also I love that kind of vacations when on the road without too much planned and just a wallet in the pocket and the rest will present itself🙂👌Really inspiring👍

This is spooky! I have a 1990 Turbo to "play" with this weekend courtesy of friendly classic car dealer that I know. I believe he thinks it will worm its way into my affections and will be allowed to cuddle up with its brethren in my garage. I didn't expect to find a homage to the 944 Turbo on Greasyfingers channel today hence the spookiness. Loretta is one lucky car to have found you. Enjoyed the vid.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

The gods are with us, mate!

@peaktraveller

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers I hope this black 1990 Turbo tricked up to 375 bhp with KW coilovers all round doesn't blot its copybook. So far so good and so I do hope the gods are with us.

Great road trip! Bring the 944 back to Germany!!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Pantelis!

Great story! It’s strangely common for the balance shaft belts to be off timing by a few teeth… I think people spend so much effort making sure the camshaft belt is set just right, that they get tired and casually install the balance shaft belt without really checking it closely.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You know what? Sometimes I think that people don’t even know the balance shaft needs to be in a certain angle at all.

Have to admit, I'm becoming more of a fan each day of the 944. Maybe I'll get my 911 a little brother. :)

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Or maybe take the Turbo and hence a big brother!

Very nice, dream of doing something like this myself.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Don’t let anyone get in your way!

I had a base 944 back in the day and regret the day I sold it I don't know why it is not more loved. It is just so solid. Slow even by the standards of the day, but what balance and handling. I'd like to relive that experience but this time with the height of its expression in the form of a 968.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the normally aspirated 944s weren’t really fierce beasts, but the turbo is quite pushy.

WOW...beautiful car. I actually had this exact car in highschool. Had the balance shaft belt issue as well, caused bad shaking before replaced and adjusted. How lucky were you to find one with working AC(mine didn't lol) and such amazing shape underneath. Incredible. I'm now between buying a used Cayman S and one of these again. I'm very torn and this video doesn't make it any easier. Thanks for sharing your exp!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was a lucky buy. Cayman 986? Very nice, but the 944 Turbo is so extraordinary, special, unconventional …

@hcm1457

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers there you go swaying me again lol. I agree entirely with all you said. I can still remember what kind of feeling driving it evoked and to me that's a special car. Even more than one person who I grew up with and remembers my 944 has asked me or suggested" you should get another one" which if that isn't a sign idk what is 😆 That said, an 06-09 Cayman S (987 I believe tech?) If I were to get one.

Oh man, wish I had known you were in Toronto. Would have loved to meet up. I do miss my 1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose).

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

It’s a pity in deed.

Wow Johannes, I just realized you passed about 10 kms from my home going North of Montreal. I would've loved to share a pizza and beer with you and your son. Maybe next time LOL

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

What a pity, mate. I’m sure going to return, please follow me in instagram, so that get aware of it.

ha I thought that was you driving by....ok I'll watch the vid now

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

😆👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

Just watched this video and really enjoyed it. Hope you decided to bring the car home and start restoring it. There is not much love for that model sadly

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

They’ve always stood in the shadow of the 911 and they still do. But hopefully not for very much longer!

wunderschönes auto, sehr schönes video

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Danke! Es war ein fantastischer Trip.

The end had a Raiders of the Lost Ark vibe to it.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Yeah!! Totally unintended, but I see what you mean!

On behalf of the rest of the US, Detroit to NYC is not the best this country has to offer. But, congratulations on a great find of a 951!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

I liked Vertendre and Lake Champlain a lot. I also liked the coast all the way down from Portland to New London and actually, if you’re looking for some rest, some remote American town in the middle of nowhere can be heaven.

Ich find deine Videos so cool! Vor allem die Serie über den 911er und dessen Restauration. Ich starte gerade erst in das Thema, lerne täglich neues über die Mechanik und den Aufbau der alten Porsches und wollte mal fragen ob du mir da vlt eins zwei Empfehlungen geben kannst, was einerseits Wissen aber auch was das erstes eigene Projekt finden angeht oder erstmal eine art über die Schulter Assistenz. Freue mich als Berliner den Bayern ein bisschen beim tüfteln in der Werkstatt zugucken zu können ;)

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Hallo Noah. Du kannst mich gerne in Instagram kontaktieren, dann können wir persönlich sprechen.

Great video. Thinking of buying one myself. Do you still have it? Any advice when shopping for one?

@billg6718

11 ай бұрын

Hi, I bought the 944 from Johannes, and am interested in selling it if you want to discuss.

Can we request a toolbox tour in your home shop? Videos indicate extensive use of 1/2" drive. German (European) cars and tools are different from US. Like to see your tool box as well. One comment: I rely on my 24" Snap On SHLF80A ratchet. Wouldn't do a job without it. Interesting to see you struggling a bit with what looks like a standard length Proxxon Ratchet. First car after finishing engineering school was a 944S2. Been driving (and fixing) German cars ever since. Thanks for the videos.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Adam. I’m in fact planning a special video and a walk-through of my tools is a great idea.

Ah, I bought one of those, new back in 1983 ish. Loved it. Best car I ever had and that includes the 928 S4. The guy that owned it after me blew the turbo. oops.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

I was totally blown away by the car. It was the first time I drove one and it exceeded my expectations all the time.

@Devon_Architect

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers Mine was in Guards Red also. The balance was astonishing and it always felt secure when pushing on. When my twin boys grew to school age it had to go (for an Audi 100 Avant) but it had an astonishing capacity to swallow luggage and shopping. Loved it to bits. When the boys left home I bought the 928S4 and although I loved it dearly it was a rare day it did better than 15 mpg (15 litres per 100km?) as opposed to double that in the 944 turbo and, being a 928, needed constant tender loving care which needed deep pockets. What a joy those trans-axles were. At least my gravestone won’t say “I wish I’d bought that Porsche.”

What a great video, german engineering at it's best.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rhett.

Oh it would be awesome if you showed some videos working on her.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Let’s see what happens, Robert.

@8359s

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers :) But selfishly 944 S2 would be better because I own one, so then I could learn more about it ;).

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

@@8359s 😆😆

Hope you enjoyed my 'neck of the woods' Toronto.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

It is a very cool place! Do you know RClub?

@mobiledevto

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers Yeah I don't have $9k+ for a membership.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

@@mobiledevto Ooooops, wasn’t aware. Just went in, took a couple of beers and away I was. 😆

The “Grown Son” sporting the Liam Gallagher tee @ 5:15 mark - C’mon you know!!!

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

I was surprised myself. I wasn’t even aware he knows and likes Oasis.

Great great video - I just imported a 88’ 3.2 from Sweden via Japan - bought & drove the car around Northern Europe Then couldn’t part with it - I’ve named it The SwedishSamurai Hopefully you’ll get to do the same - IMO the time has come for all Porsche models to be loved and coveted beyond the 911 for what each brings to the road and the story they tell when driving them

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, they are cars that deserve the same appreciation then 911’s.

This car will come home to you.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

😊

Great story. Can you say what you bought her for in the US?

@GreasyFingers

2 ай бұрын

I don’t quite remember, but in Germany they currently sell for about 25k€

Great Video. Could you please share the address of Obi Wan Lloyds in Toronto

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michael. Jay‘s on google maps and the web.

Hallo Johannes, ich schau mir schon seit einigen Jahren Deine Videos an und kenne noch die, die Du in Deutsch aufgenommen hast. Da ich auch aktuell zu meinem 84er 3,2 noch einen 944/1 kaufen will bin ich auf dieses Video gestoßen. Sehr schön, wie immer. Aber die Frage ist: Was ist aus Loretta geworden? Geht die Geschichte weiter? Viele Grüße Andreas

@GreasyFingers

18 күн бұрын

Hallo Andreas. Loretta ist in den USA geblieben, ich habe sie nach der Veröffentlichung des Films verkauft. Ich bin selber gerade auf der Suche nach einem 944er Turbo, habe mir erst gestern einen angesehen. Der Markt ist ziemlich dünn und viele Autos, die ich mir ansehe, sind keinen Schuss Pulver wert.

bammmmmmmmmmmmm the best

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Rrrrrroooooooaaaaaaarrrr

👍👍👍👍🤩

Well, if you can find a place for her at your place, please bring Loretta back home. Paperwork should not be too bad.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Really doing my best …

Bring her home and fix her!

Johannes. You must take her to Germany. You must. If you don’t, it will be like the 914 girl who got away.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Hell, you remember this!!!!

I wonder why 944s are never seen in Youngtimer Classic races?

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

I think they’re coming now unstoppably.

Your vids getting better and better and more interestin, it`s more and more exiting top watch!😃 But your cars!?😵‍💫 Can not find the Alfa Romeo sign on this car?!?! You have a lot of really beautifull cars, but you buy a .... !? What`s wrong with you?!🤨 What`s about the Giulia, think she needs a new paintjob!?

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Hi Dirk. Thanks for the praise! The Giulia will return to the channel later this year. I’m very motivated to have her painted soon.

@dirkdutzmann9250

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers Das kann nur gut werden, ich freue mich auf die Videos, so sehr viel bleibt ja auch nicht mehr vom Jahr!😀

Ja ich bin seit Jahrzehnten ein eingeschworener 911er Fan, hatte 3.0SC, 3.2er und nun den 3.6 993 varioRam…..aber vor gut 5 Jahren ist mir ein 994 S also der sehr seltene 2.5L 16V zugelaufen. Alpinweiss, Porsche Script schwarz, Targa, ABS usw. 198.000 km für: 5300€ da konnte ich nicht nein sagen. Und nun fahre ich den fast lieber, als die Diva-993. Er hat ordentlich Patina, läuft aber sonor mit seinen 190 PS mit schönem Drehmoment. Bei jedem Porschetreffen werde ich in die letzte Reihe geschickt von den Banausen mit ihren Ur-alt G-Modellen oder den gar den versnobten 964-Fahrern. Ich denke mir stets: Leute ihr wisst gar nicht, wie der 944 fährt und vor allem diese überdurchschnittlich neutrale Straßenlage. Keine Kurve, die man nicht nehmen könnte. Er sollte weiterziehen, aber mit jedem Km wird es schwieriger sich zu trennen. Turbo S mit 250 PS das wäre noch ein Traum, aber da sind die Zeiten für günstige Autos a la 6000$ aus USA lange vorbei. Ergo behalte ich den S☺️

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Ich mochte die 944er schon in den 80ern, ohne allerdings jemals einen zu fahren. Fahrverhalten und Handling sind fabelhaft und sie sind kein bisschen schlechter gebaut als die 911er - kein Wunder, dass Porsche nichts verdient hat daran. Ich bin ernsthaft am Überlegen, mir einen als Ganzjahresauto zuzulegen.

Please do fix her up. There are way too few videos of 944s being repaired. Lots of car video people borrow one, drive it, and give a review, but there are none that I know of where they repair one to the level you have for the 911s in your other videos. I, for one, would pay to see that. (1986 944 LUX, Guards Red over black owner.)

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ron. I’ve currently one interested party to buy her in the US, if that doesn’t materialise, I’ll bring her over and do half a dozen of films. Thanks for offering to pay for it, I think I’m going to introduce a Patreon scheme at some point, but today I’m focusing on growing the channel.

The best classic car is the one you have and use, not the one you dream of.

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

See where you’re going, John!

@johnsherborne3245

Жыл бұрын

@@GreasyFingers thanks, it was kindly meant. It’s too easy to be a purist and dream, though your videos have encouraged me to think about the 928 languishing in my garden, while I actually use the Spitfire!

Was hoping you found another Porsche to restore not much interest in Alfas

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

You gotta love them both. 😊

Is she going home, in Germany?

@GreasyFingers

Жыл бұрын

Not sure, Jomar. But I’m working on it …