Trim Report

Porsche 944 Turbo1988

Includes:944|Turbo
$12,588
Starting From
4
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $12,588
Max $67,951
From $12,588
Fresh

Turbo Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$24,990
$25K–$68K
3 listings41,667 avg miles
Turbo
From$12,588
4 listings|$13K–$68K

1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Pricing

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Where to Find Porsche 944 Turbo

Location data for all 1988 Porsche 944 trims combined

6States

17% of the market sits in Delaware, though listings span 6 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Porsche 944 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1988 Porsche 944 trims

Elevated

The 1988 Porsche 944's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 3 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
90V0610001990-02-04
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

THE HOSE MATERIAL USED IN THE SHORT SECTION OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE HOSE, BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, IS SUBJECT TO HARDENING, AND COULD CAUSE FUEL LEAKS BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE METAL PIPE FITTINGS.

FUEL LEAKS COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF IGNITION, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

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89V1330001989-10-08
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

THE ALLOY A-ARMS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING CASTING DEFECT AND COULD CRACK AND BREAK AFTER MILEAGE ACCUMULATION.

A-ARM BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1988 Porsche 944 has accumulated 3 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with electrical system,engine,fuel/propulsion system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Electrical System,engine,fuel/propulsion System1
02Suspension1
03Engine And Engine Cooling1
3 total across 1 model years (1988–1988)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Porsche 944 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1988 Porsche 944 trims

18–20mpg combined
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17-18city
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20-26hwy
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$3,400-$4,300/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 1988 Porsche 944 ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
944 - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
944 Turbo - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor
944 S - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor
944 - Automatic 3-spd
18mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city20 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1988 Porsche 944 Turbo FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Turbo compare to other Porsche 944 trims?

with 4 listings tracked, the Turbo sits in a specific spot in the 1988 Porsche 944 lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1988 Porsche 944 page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo?

Budget for standard Turbo maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 1988 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Porsche 944 Turbo?

The best model year for the Porsche 944 Turbo comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Porsche 944 overview.

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