Porsche scored big with the 944 - read our used car buying guide to see how you can get your hands on one
, despite packing a couple of modestly sized rear seats. It’s remarkably fun to pilot through a set of winding corners, with accurate, suitably weighted steering and little body roll. In fact, it even makes a good track-day car.
Then again, the 944 can double up as a grand tourer, too, thanks to a comfortable ride, a well-appointed interior and a decent boot, as well as the previously mentioned rear seats. Confidence-inspiring reliability acts as the cherry atop this delectable cake. Find a 944 that has been well looked after and properly maintained and it shouldn’t cause you an unprecedented number of problems. You could truly use it every day.
Although if you do, just remember that it’s an appreciating asset, and one that’s only getting rarer. Despite being one of the most accessible Porsche models right now, the best, most desirable cars – Turbo and Turbo S variants with low mileages – can often sell for more than £30,000. But even then, it remains a steal compared with rival classics.“Overriding all is the 944’s out-of-the-ordinary efficiency, handling and grip.