Trim Report

Porsche 944 S1989

Includes:944|S

S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$64,500
$65K–$65K
2 listings50,000 avg miles
Turbo
From$12,588
4 listings|$13K–$65K
Data coming soon
S

Porsche 944 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1989 Porsche 944 trims

Low Concern

The 1989 Porsche 944 has a low safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 1 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

0
Recalls
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 1 owners have filed complaints about the 1989 Porsche 944. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine And Engine Cooling1
1 total across 1 model years (1989–1989)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Porsche 944 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1989 Porsche 944 trims

18–20mpg combined
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15-17city
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20-24hwy
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$3,800-$4,200/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 1989 Porsche 944 returns 18–20 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
944 Turbo - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$3,800/yr-1/10 Poor
944 - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.7L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$4,000/yr-1/10 Poor
944 - Automatic 3-spd
18mpg
2.7L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city20 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor
944 S2 - Manual 5-spd
18mpg
3.0L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor

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

S Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1989 Porsche 944 S

How does the S compare to other Porsche 944 trims?

The S occupies a distinct position in the Porsche 944 range. See how it stacks up on the 1989 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1989 Porsche 944 S?

Maintenance costs for the S align with the broader Porsche 944 ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is engine and engine cooling. Check the 1989 Porsche 944 page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Porsche 944 S?

For the S, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Porsche 944 buyer's guide.

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