I made the classic mistake, I did NOT immediately change the timing belt, a year ago, when I brought the car and now we have damaged valves!
OK! I am an artist and not a race car driver. I am embarrassed because I am a reasonably good mechanic.
What I think happened was that I let my artist-self take control and since the car was running, I let my mind focus on styling and restorative issues. Pretty easy to do for me, but oddly it is something I often criticize my wife for doing! She is an interior designer and somethings can reverse the "Form follows Function" rule. As I have done here. UGH!
Second mistake was to think that I could use this car, this 28 year old car, as transportation.
It is a project car. It will be fixed and it will be allot of fun.
I have replaced that idea with this 2006 4X4 pick-up truck to get me through these upstate NY winters.
On a brighter note, I did see three red 944's on the road this weekend, all driving to Limerock Raceway
Really enjoyed reading this – it is such an honest reflection. The Porsche 944 is one of those cars that captures both heart and imagination, even when it teaches us the hard lessons about timing belts and maintenance. I like how you tied in the “form follows function” idea – it is so true that style can sometimes win over practicality. Glad to hear you have a 4x4 to handle those winters while the 944 waits for its revival. Speaking of old cars and projects, I recently came across services like cash for unwanted cars sydney where people trade in vehicles that have reached their limit. Of course, a 944 is definitely worth saving, but it is good to know there are ways to part with cars that are truly beyond repair.
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