11-16-2011, 09:39 PM
My name is Ken, I came upon this site from another 968 owner who recommended it.
I currently reside in Wilbraham MA and do not currently own a 968.
About 15 years ago I purchase a black 1984 Porsche 944 Turbo with the two tone (black & cashmere) interior and absolutely loved it! I was the 2nd owner and the original owner cared for it like a rare jewel. Unfortunately, after about 2 blissful years of ownership I was rear ended by a car driving at about 40 mph while I was at a complete stand still (guess she wasn't paying attention). They nearly totaled it and in hind site I wish they had. It was never the same after that. While driving he hatch would randomly pop up for no reason and from time to time I would smell gas after a fill up. Not to mention the paint was no longer original factory quality. The paint is just one of the things I appreciate Porsche for. So within a year after the accident I sold it.
Now, these many years later, I find I am in a position where I can invest in another Porsche and am currently looking at the 968 and the Boxster. I'm drawn to the 968 because it reminds me so much of the 944T that I so loved. To be upfront, I have not test drove either one as I only just realized that it was time to get back into the Porsche fold. So like any investment I make there is lots of research, comparison shopping, and knowledge to be acquired before taking the plunge. And what other place to do part of that but a web site dedicated to the topic.
I look forward to being an active member here and learning whatever anyone cares to share. I am very excited with the prospect of once again owning one of these awesome machines.
I currently reside in Wilbraham MA and do not currently own a 968.
About 15 years ago I purchase a black 1984 Porsche 944 Turbo with the two tone (black & cashmere) interior and absolutely loved it! I was the 2nd owner and the original owner cared for it like a rare jewel. Unfortunately, after about 2 blissful years of ownership I was rear ended by a car driving at about 40 mph while I was at a complete stand still (guess she wasn't paying attention). They nearly totaled it and in hind site I wish they had. It was never the same after that. While driving he hatch would randomly pop up for no reason and from time to time I would smell gas after a fill up. Not to mention the paint was no longer original factory quality. The paint is just one of the things I appreciate Porsche for. So within a year after the accident I sold it.
Now, these many years later, I find I am in a position where I can invest in another Porsche and am currently looking at the 968 and the Boxster. I'm drawn to the 968 because it reminds me so much of the 944T that I so loved. To be upfront, I have not test drove either one as I only just realized that it was time to get back into the Porsche fold. So like any investment I make there is lots of research, comparison shopping, and knowledge to be acquired before taking the plunge. And what other place to do part of that but a web site dedicated to the topic.
I look forward to being an active member here and learning whatever anyone cares to share. I am very excited with the prospect of once again owning one of these awesome machines.
