11-01-2016, 01:13 PM
From Edmonton Alberta where I finally got my Guards Red 968, After 23 years with a 944S - 10 years as a daily driver in the Canadian winters (God bless my LSD with 5-6 months of driving on snow!) and adding 130,000 km - it was time to say goodbye and look for something new. Thanks to alerts from Autotrader I was able to locate a 1992 968 in Calgary and with 87,000 km on the clock. After a few tense days and a realization that I was unlikely to find a better 968 in Western Canada I did the deal. Interior was perfect for its age and mechanically it was all up to date. Needs a bit of work on the body to win at concours - but it's purchased to drive not sit in a garage. Won't be driven in the winter, however, since I have a 2015 Macan S.
Things I have noticed so far:
John D-E
UK Cars owned
Things I have noticed so far:
- The performance increase is immediately noticeable - lots of torque - but part of the fun of the 944S was having to DRIVE it.
- Cruising at highway speed is 3,000 rpm instead of 4,000 in the 944S.
- I was spoilt with the 944S sport seats - regular seats are OK but I'm maybe looking for a driver's sports seat
- Road noise is more noticeable - any comments on reducing it?
- Ride is maybe a little harsher.
John D-E
UK Cars owned
- 1949 Morris Minor Convertible (side valve)
- Minivan
- Mini Countrman
- Cortina GT (E reg)
- Cortina GT station wagon (H reg)
- 1977 VW Golf
- Nissan Stanza
- Golf GTI
- 1987 Porsche 944S
- 2004 Volvo V70R
- 2015 Porsche Macan S - (European delivery)
- and now a 1992 Porsche 968