You want the 944
944
The wider, flared body, with a Porsche 2.5 four (2.7 for 1989).
Check first: Belt service in the last four years, rust in the right-rear arch, and the fuel hose and control arm recalls.
Porsche 924 vs 944: Prices and Which to Buy
The short answer
A base 944 typically sells for $12K and a 924 S, the 924 body with a detuned 944 engine, $11K in our sales data. Buy the 944 for the wider, flared body; buy the 924 S for the 944's engine family for a little less.
Find your starting point
You want the 944 engine for less
924 S
A detuned 944 engine in the narrower 924 body, for a little less than a 944.
Check first: Belt service in the last four years, the clutch disc, and the fuel hose recall.
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924 vs 944 prices, version by version
Median completed-sale price for each version, with the number of sales behind it.
| Version | 924 | 944 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 924 S vs base 944 | $11k30 sold | $12k121 sold | 924 $1k less |
- 924 S vs base 944924 $11k 30 sold944 $12k 121 sold924 $1k less
Specs side by side
| Car | Engine | Power | Body and seats | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 944 | 2.5 four (2.7 for 1989) | 143-165 hp | Two-door 2+2 hatchback coupe | 5-speed manual on most cars | Rear-wheel drive, with the gearbox at the rear axle |
| 924 S | 2.5 four, a detuned version of the 944's engine | 147 hp (1987) | Two-door 2+2 hatchback coupe, the 924's narrow body | Manual, or a 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive, with the gearbox at the rear axle |
944
- Engine
- 2.5 four (2.7 for 1989)
- Power
- 143-165 hp
- Body and seats
- Two-door 2+2 hatchback coupe
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual on most cars
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive, with the gearbox at the rear axle
924 S
- Engine
- 2.5 four, a detuned version of the 944's engine
- Power
- 147 hp (1987)
- Body and seats
- Two-door 2+2 hatchback coupe, the 924's narrow body
- Gearbox
- Manual, or a 3-speed automatic
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive, with the gearbox at the rear axle
What separates a good one from a costly one
Prices and recent sales come from our completed-sale data.
Known issues and what they cost
| Issue | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Cam and balance-shaft belts and the water pump, every four years at most | Over $1,000 at a shop; a belt and water pump kit is about $745 in parts |
| Owners report the original rubber-centered clutch disc can fail, and a clutch job means dropping the transaxle and torque tube | Owners quote $1,000 or more in shop labor alone |
| Rust in the arches and sills; the right-rear arch floods when the fuel-filler drain perishes | Price the rust repair before the car |
| Recalls: a fuel hose can harden and leak, a fire risk (1985-1988), front lower control arms can crack (1988) | Free at a dealer; confirm each was done |
Walk away if
- No belt service in the last four years.
- Rust in the right-rear wheel arch.
Recent sales
- 1983 Porsche 94478,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Nov 10, '26$13k
- 1987 Porsche 94494,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Nov 9, '26$12k
- 1986 Porsche 944120,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Nov 8, '26$8.9k
Known issues and what they cost
| Issue | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Cam and balance-shaft belts and the water pump, every four years at most | Over $1,000 at a shop; a belt and water pump kit is about $745 in parts |
| Owners report the original rubber-centered clutch disc can fail, and a clutch job means dropping the transaxle and torque tube | Owners quote $1,000 or more in shop labor alone |
| Recall: a fuel hose can harden and leak, a fire risk (1987-1988) | Free at a dealer; confirm it was done |
Walk away if
- No belt service in the last four years.
- An open fuel hose recall.
Recent sales
- 1987 Porsche 924S 5-Speed16,000 mi, Bring a Trailer, Oct 19, '26$14k
- 1987 Porsche 924 SCars & Bids, Aug 10, '26$8.5k
- 1987 Porsche 924 S53,500 mi, Cars & Bids, May 29, '26$12k
Make a better purchase
Before you buy
Engines: the 944 has a Porsche 2.5 four (2.7 for 1989), 143-165 hp; the 924 S has a detuned version of the 2.5 in the narrower 924 body, 147 hp for 1987.
On every 944 and 924 S, the cam and balance-shaft belts and the water pump need replacing every four years at most: ask for proof of the last belt service.
Ask whether the original rubber-centered clutch disc has been replaced: owners report it can fail, and a clutch job means dropping the transaxle and torque tube, $1,000 or more in labor.
Check every recall by VIN: the fuel hose, a fire risk, on 1985-1988 944s (the S and Turbo included) and 1987-1988 924 Ss, and the front control arms on a 1988 944.
Mileage is often high on these cars, so compare the mileage and service records on each card before the price.
The full price ladder
Median completed auction price and the middle 50% of sales. Ranges share one scale; a wider bar means a wider spread of sale prices.
Swipe across for sale counts, trends and mileage →
| Model / version | Median Price | Middle 50% | Sales | 12-mo Trend | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 924 | $8,150 | $6,125 – $9,625 | 7 | — | 55,290 |
| 944 | $12,250 | $8,500 – $17,500 | 121 | -14.0% | 71,883 |
| 924 S | $11,250 | $7,443 – $13,750 | 30 | — | 46,174 |
| 944 S | $17,225 | $10,751 – $19,750 | 10 | — | 92,756 |
| 924 Turbo | $9,170 | $7,375 – $12,135 | 6 | — | 48,379 |
| 944 Turbo | $25,625 | $17,988 – $35,562 | 102 | +13.9% | 83,849 |
| 944 S2 | $17,500 | $14,800 – $24,000 | 41 | — | 75,144 |
| 968 | $25,875 | $17,500 – $33,492 | 66 | -9.4% | 73,871 |
Questions, answered.
- Should I buy a 924 or a 944?
- In our data a base 944 typically sells for $12K and a 924 S $11K, so the 944's wider body costs only a little more.
- What is the difference between a 924 and a 944?
- The 944 has a Porsche 2.5-liter four, wider fenders and bigger brakes. The original 924 used a 2.0-liter four with 95 hp at launch in the US. The 1987-1988 924 S put a detuned 944 engine in the narrow 924 body.
- How much is a 944 Turbo?
- A 944 Turbo typically sells for $26K across 102 sales in our data, with the middle half of sales between $18K and $36K.
- Is the 924 a real Porsche?
- Yes: it was sold as a Porsche from 1976, with its engine in front and its gearbox at the rear axle. Sports Car Market calls the 1987-1988 924 S, with the 944's engine, the one to have.
- 924 or 944: which is more reliable?
- The main risk on the 944 and 924 S is the cam and balance-shaft belts, which need replacing every four years at most. Records matter more than the model.
Methodology
Based on 383 completed North American auction sales from the last 2 years on the online auctions and auction houses we track, priced in US or Canadian dollars. Sales in other currencies are left out, since their prices carry other taxes and duties, and so are fixed-price listings, which record an asking price. Canadian prices are converted to USD. Each price is the median sale, the way our valuations work, and typical ranges show the middle half of sales (25th–75th percentile). The sample is refreshed regularly. A change in the cars sold can change the median without any individual car gaining or losing value.
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