Fen wrote: It looks great in the pics, though pics are very flattering of any car. I'm pretty sure I can see a few stone chips and maybe even a black scuff on the bumper however, which would not bother me in the slightest were it mine, but which I think prevents it from being considered showroom or concourse. You'd also have to get rid of the thing on the back and put the numberplate back where it is supposed to be and probably remove the side skirts to get maximum value for it.
I'd have to agree with Jim in any case, and as the 944 is not a model where the older cars were considered better in any area, (by which I mean they look identical to the untrained eye, they were no more powerful than later cars, they had pressed steel suspension arms, the interior was generally considered to be less good than the 85.5 on cars etc.) then they will always command a slightly lower value than an equivalent condition newer one.
I think you should just be content you have a very nice early 944 and not worry about its value unless something is forcing you to sell it.
I agree about the side skirts reflector thing. But having owned early and late dash lux I would say the early car was quicker, lighter and better for no power steering, central locking and no power sunroof.
I would definitely pay more for a good early car over an average late car.
Oh and deep dish wheels are much cooler.
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Remove them and make it more standard looking and the desirability factor goes up to another level in my view.