07-15-2013, 11:03 AM
Putting up my introduction .......
As stated in the title line, I'm from British Columbia ...... Vancouver to be more precise.
At present I don't own a 968, I'm the proud owner of a 944 though. An all original 1985.5 base model. An absolutely wonderful car. My wife shakes her head and cannot understand why I enjoy this under equipped, rough riding little car. Especially so since I sold a one owner, low miles, mint E39 M5 and jumped into the 944 as happy as a kid with a new bike!
Lightweight, 50/50 balance, handling like a go cart, tiny and pretty fine fuel mileage ........ what's not to love?
Well after a year, 26,000 km and several road trips my automotive ADD kicked in. I was going down the aircooled 911 road since I've always loved those wonderful cars. And I'm still not saying I will never park one in the garage. But I go outside, jump in that little $6500 944 and have a smile on my face every single time. Doing some research, I could find a decent 911 in the $15,000-$35,000 range. Or a mint 944 Turbo for half that.
Then I looked at the 968.
Previously, I had no use for the 968. Then I educated myself on the model. Slightly curved fenders that give a forward view reminiscent of the 911,the callback to the 928, the much welcomed horsepower upgrade, six speed transmission and then best of all.... the size. One of the things I love best about my 944 is it's diminutive size. Seeing as the 968 is almost exactly the same size but with almost a 90 HP injection and better equipped ....... well I'd be a fool not to be in love! And then comparing prices and the smile vs dollar ratio ..........
So now, after pulling my head out of my backside I am on the hunt for a well kept coupe.I'm in no rush & can travel a bit down the west coast to get the right car, wish me luck!
As stated in the title line, I'm from British Columbia ...... Vancouver to be more precise.
At present I don't own a 968, I'm the proud owner of a 944 though. An all original 1985.5 base model. An absolutely wonderful car. My wife shakes her head and cannot understand why I enjoy this under equipped, rough riding little car. Especially so since I sold a one owner, low miles, mint E39 M5 and jumped into the 944 as happy as a kid with a new bike!
Lightweight, 50/50 balance, handling like a go cart, tiny and pretty fine fuel mileage ........ what's not to love?
Well after a year, 26,000 km and several road trips my automotive ADD kicked in. I was going down the aircooled 911 road since I've always loved those wonderful cars. And I'm still not saying I will never park one in the garage. But I go outside, jump in that little $6500 944 and have a smile on my face every single time. Doing some research, I could find a decent 911 in the $15,000-$35,000 range. Or a mint 944 Turbo for half that.
Then I looked at the 968.
Previously, I had no use for the 968. Then I educated myself on the model. Slightly curved fenders that give a forward view reminiscent of the 911,the callback to the 928, the much welcomed horsepower upgrade, six speed transmission and then best of all.... the size. One of the things I love best about my 944 is it's diminutive size. Seeing as the 968 is almost exactly the same size but with almost a 90 HP injection and better equipped ....... well I'd be a fool not to be in love! And then comparing prices and the smile vs dollar ratio ..........
So now, after pulling my head out of my backside I am on the hunt for a well kept coupe.I'm in no rush & can travel a bit down the west coast to get the right car, wish me luck!