Porsche 924 1977-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    £2-3K buys a beauty

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    35mpg on a run, 28 on mixed driving. £80 for 6K service, £180 for 12K.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Precise, confidence-inspiring handling: a very involving drive. That's what you buy them for.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good mid-range urge. Blinding on he twisty bits. Not a dragster.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For at 20 year old, surprisingly good, providing you maintain it proactively.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor man's Porsche, but am I bothered? I think it's one of the prettiest cars ever made.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Surprisingly soft, but supportive seats. Just the right amount of noise.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    You need a thatcham 1 alarm. Does require an ignition key to start it.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Use independents for service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Water pump leaking.

    Other

    ECU expired (about £250).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes