[Scott Collins]

Tony et All,



Having owned the cars you see listed below, I can say that i am sold on Porsche reliability.

Both the 944 and 968 have been more dependable than any of the others. The Toyota

Avalon we drive for family stuff can't be beat for reliability, but it has no soul. I feel about

105 years old when I climb behind the wheel. I have to drive the 968 just to reverse the

effects of that thing. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/blink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



There's a quote out there, something like, "Posches don't break". I would say that with so

many high mile 968 and 944's out there, that statement holds water. And an odometer

reading by itself doesn't reflect the many parts that have been turned over.



But I always have my eyes wide open (and checkbook open <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> ) about mainainance.

When I drive my 15 year old (really 16)

968, I do it without reservations, because many of the key components have been replaced and

shouldn't fail and leave me in the lurch. Whenever the car has had an issue, it was always

something that I should have caught. My clutch hose went recently, and I replaced it with the

steel braided cable from RS Barn. I should have been more on top of that. But now that that

new line is in, it's going to be good indefinately. Stainless brake lines are next, and tons

of other things. Just chipping away...



Like many of us, I have a small collection of spare parts and things that will be on hand when

needed, instead of waiting for back orders. I am sure you have changed over many parts by

now, and you "know where she's been". It would give me pause if I had to do the big ticket

items that are concerning you all at once. My own budget would need recasting in order to do

everything in one shot.



Anyway, best of luck sorting it all out.



Cheers!



-Scott

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[TonyBray]

Well, I think I solved my immediate concern. I had been commuting mostly on my Ducati, saving the 968 for rainy days and pretty weekends. I totaled the Ducati the day after X-mas. I am done with commuting on a motorcycle so I was worried about how long the 968 would hold up to daily driving. I went and test drove several other cars that I thought would be a suitable replacement for the 968. I drove a Boxster S, a 996 Cabrio, a M3 Cab with SMG, a Corvette, etc. They all had strong points but none seemed to float my boat like the 968. So what did I do? I came across this Mini at a dealer that had the Boxster S. It was cute and the price was right so I drove it. That was all it took! I brought it home. Instead of replacing the 968, I replaced my Ducati. The Mini is about as close to a 4-wheel motorcycle as I could find. It gets fantastic gas mileage, has all kinds of neat little add on bits you can buy, and its a hoot to drive! Of course I got the "S" version with the supercharger and the 6-speed.



So this means the 968 can now be my weekend car again. Thanks for all the feedback everyone!



--Tony

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[flash]

cool - those are neat cars - my neighbor has one - he loves it

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[rhudeboye]

My buddy has been using a mini as his daily for about 4 years now. He is however, in the process of letting it go for a 5 series. He has had 0 problems out of it and he is in no way a gentle driver. Hope your experience is just as enjoyable.

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[FRporscheman]

Mine has 172k miles and runs fine.



Mom's has 226k and runs great!



Fix it up and keep it!

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