Hornung's ZHP Adventure

[mbeckel]

You are spot on, my friend. Our F30 is that... incredible engine and transmission in a mediocre chassis and the electronics piss me off. You really do anything, even the radio, without having to look at the display.

I paid 27K for my ZHP and at the time that was it's value. Cars depreciate, nothing we can do about that. It just makes it more affordable for those looking for ZHPs now.

I feel your pain on paying that kind of money. I purchased my zhp when it was young.

[mbeckel]

Medical called back. I'm covered through State Farm to $2500 and then my Health Insurance will cover the rest.

Took the tags off the car today. The driver door wasn't closed all the way when I got there, we just had massive rain storms yesterday, so I'm curious if there is water damage now. I'm so annoyed with all of this. But now that I've scoured NADA and KBB it looks like my car is worth maybe $7k... So any damage that exceeds $4750 will probably total the car

Found this in my searches though...Click Here.

If it's a zhp you want, there's plenty out there. Depends on what you want to spend

[Hornung418]

Meh i would pass on a 944. Poor mans porsche.

Isn't the ZHP a poor man's M3? I don't know if you know this, but the 944 is one of the coolest and best handling cars of the 80s. The Turbo is just that much better. And it's under $10k. My mom want's me to get something newer, with a warranty. I don't want to deal with a new car and the bulkiness of it all, I just want my sedan back .

Entertaining the e87 128i M-sport and other ZHPs.

[NoVAphotog]

Medical called back. I'm covered through State Farm to $2500 and then my Health Insurance will cover the rest.

Took the tags off the car today. The driver door wasn't closed all the way when I got there, we just had massive rain storms yesterday, so I'm curious if there is water damage now. I'm so annoyed with all of this. But now that I've scoured NADA and KBB it looks like my car is worth maybe $7k... So any damage that exceeds $4750 will probably total the car

Found this in my searches though...Click Here.

Isn't the ZHP a poor man's M3? I don't know if you know this, but the 944 is one of the coolest and best handling cars of the 80s. The Turbo is just that much better. And it's under $10k. My mom want's me to get something newer, with a warranty. I don't want to deal with a new car and the bulkiness of it all, I just want my sedan back .

Entertaining the e87 128i M-sport and other ZHPs.

Why can't insurance companies include sentimental value!! Can't you just pay the difference and get the car back?

[Johnmadd]

Can you compile a list of what they are going for on Craigslist, maybe you can convince them with real world numbers. Maybe even show them the "what did you pay for your zhp" thread. Good luck... I would at least ask how much to keep it.

[cakM3]

Medical called back. I'm covered through State Farm to $2500 and then my Health Insurance will cover the rest.

Took the tags off the car today. The driver door wasn't closed all the way when I got there, we just had massive rain storms yesterday, so I'm curious if there is water damage now. I'm so annoyed with all of this. But now that I've scoured NADA and KBB it looks like my car is worth maybe $7k... So any damage that exceeds $4750 will probably total the car

Found this in my searches though...Click Here.

Justin, that looks like a really nice 951... one thing to keep an eye out for are the timing belt changes....got to be done every 30k miles. These timing belts are rubber, not chain. Another thing to look at is the cooling system. You have to use Phosphate-free antifreeze or the oil cooler solder will break down and oil will begin to mix with the anti-freeze....not a good thing. Look out for those things....

If everything looks fine and the PPI checks out then you will have one very fun car to drive! This is not a poor man's Porsche. The 914 and 924 had that title.

The 951 was one of the Porsches I have wanted....improved interior/dash over earlier generations of 944 and turbo...

[Hornung418]

Justin, that looks like a really nice 951... one thing to keep an eye out for are the timing belt changes....got to be done every 30k miles. These timing belts are rubber, not chain. Another thing to look at is the cooling system. You have to use Phosphate-free antifreeze or the oil cooler solder will break down and oil will begin to mix with the anti-freeze....not a good thing. Look out for those things....

If everything looks fine and the PPI checks out then you will have one very fun car to drive! This is not a poor man's Porsche. The 914 and 924 had that title.

The 951 was one of the Porsches I have wanted....improved interior/dash over earlier generations of 944 and turbo...

Good info, Charlie. The timing belt was changed at 74k miles. It's now showing 117k miles with no recent service history for that job. I might be able to skim some off the top if I can land it. But at that price it won't last. I fucking want it though.

Sent from my GS3.

[cakM3]

Good info, Charlie. The timing belt was changed at 74k miles. It's now showing 117k miles with no recent service history for that job. I might be able to skim some off the top if I can land it. But at that price it won't last. I fucking want it though.

Sent from my GS3.

Then you can expect to change out the timing belt as soon as you get this car. Remember.....every 30k miles. If you're not religious on doing this you can expect very bad things to happen to your engine...I mean really bad things....

One more thing to look at is the water pump and the rest of the cooling system since you're running a turbo. Also check the turbo to make sure it does not need replacement....all I can think of for the time being....I know Prowlerflyer used to own 944s as well. Send him a PM and see if there's anything else I might have left out. I think if you get this car you will have a very fun car that you can also track and daily drive. Best of luck to you Justin!

[Hornung418]

Then you can expect to change out the timing belt as soon as you get this car. Remember.....every 30k miles. If you're not religious on doing this you can expect very bad things to happen to your engine...I mean really bad things....

One more thing to look at is the water pump and the rest of the cooling system since you're running a turbo. Also check the turbo to make sure it does not need replacement....all I can think of for the time being....I know Prowlerflyer used to own 944s as well. Send him a PM and see if there's anything else I might have left out. I think if you get this car you will have a very fun car that you can also track and daily drive. Best of luck to you Justin!

Thanks. And I know about the bad things...I overheated my '84 944 after I lost all the coolant because the radiator had a crack in it. Warped the shit out of the head and had to have the head decked and resealed. That was a shit box of a car. Would only own 1985.5+ 944s. My mother will probably not go for this car. She hated the first one...

Sent from my GS3.

[Johnmadd]

Dude, if I was there I would be grabbing your shoulders and literally shaking the hell out of you. Buy back and "yes may I please have another?!?!