10-31-2012, 11:58 AM
Agreed, although there have been some horrific repairs to critical components over the years with 944's, and even more recently on the 968's.
10-31-2012, 11:58 AM
10-31-2012, 03:34 PM
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These days cars are more complicated and people are less mechanically inclined.
Phil
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That's very true; the curtain is coming down on the era of the amateur mechanic. Working on new cars is so complicated, and in need of so much specialized equipment, that hardly anyone does it anymore, so the need to become proficient at working on your own car is vanishing. This means that people who can afford the purchase price of cars like the 968 will have a tough time with the cost of paying professionals to keep them maintained.
These days cars are more complicated and people are less mechanically inclined.
Phil
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That's very true; the curtain is coming down on the era of the amateur mechanic. Working on new cars is so complicated, and in need of so much specialized equipment, that hardly anyone does it anymore, so the need to become proficient at working on your own car is vanishing. This means that people who can afford the purchase price of cars like the 968 will have a tough time with the cost of paying professionals to keep them maintained.
10-31-2012, 07:11 PM
With the 968 in particular, there aren't many professionals who can keep them maintained. Sad but true.
10-31-2012, 07:50 PM
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With the 968 in particular, there aren't many professionals who can keep them maintained. Sad but true.
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That's true, too. That's why I say that for many (but certainly not for the lucky few who live close to places like Provost Automotive), a pre-requisite for buying one of these cars almost needs to be a love for wrenching your own car. It's not at that point yet, but it's moving in the direction that purchasing a 968 means not just buying a car, but buying a hobby.
With the 968 in particular, there aren't many professionals who can keep them maintained. Sad but true.
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That's true, too. That's why I say that for many (but certainly not for the lucky few who live close to places like Provost Automotive), a pre-requisite for buying one of these cars almost needs to be a love for wrenching your own car. It's not at that point yet, but it's moving in the direction that purchasing a 968 means not just buying a car, but buying a hobby.
10-31-2012, 08:23 PM
lol - ya think?
10-31-2012, 09:30 PM
Hopefully we all do not become similar to MG Club members, where the major reason for being a member is to discuss what repairs you have done, rather than driving the car. Way too much detail and technical focus versus enjoyment (but being in the presence of like minded people is enjoyment in itself).
10-31-2012, 09:34 PM
ouch! that rings a bit too close to home. lol
10-31-2012, 09:55 PM
Hahahaha
11-01-2012, 12:37 AM
Well at 72 I'm just happy that I am still able to enjoy working on my own cars. The colder months are at times a little rough on a few bones and my lower back likes a heating pad every now and then. My 968 is well worth a few aches and pains as I fully enjoy the ride, the looks I get from other people, and (to me) handles better than any 911. Being on top of her maintenance is the key to lower costs in the long run. Spend less now or much more later on, Your Choice. When younger I bought Snap-On Tools as I could afford and later MAC Tools. It is a rare time I need to buy a "Special" tool but have bought the Arnnworx Tools and the P9201. His tools are first class.
http://www.arnnworx.com/catalog/
Cheers,
Larry
http://www.arnnworx.com/catalog/
Cheers,
Larry
11-01-2012, 08:47 AM
Not many Porsche owners are true Trainspotters or Anorack wearers. The topics on this forum are a testament to this. We have had everything from fires, wine, politics to the odd sexual inuendo I throw in (that reminds me of my Monty Pythonesque thread as well).
Good to see a sense of humour still prevails.
Good to see a sense of humour still prevails.