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The new owenr of my 968 just left my house. It is a sad moment, but i have had a couple of months to get used to the idea.
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I have been using the 968 as my DD since August, and it was driving me nuts. I absolutely loved this car, more than any other Porsche I have had before, but as a family car with a second child on the way it was just not cutting it.
I hope to buy another Porsche in a couple of years and I still plan to bring my 356 to the Nehterlands. To function as my new DD I have bought an 2002 Audi A4 Convertable with a 2.4 V6.
I will still look into this foum from time to time, because weening myself of the 968 culture is going to be even tougher than selling my car
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Johann van Biljon
'60 Aetna Blue 356B T5 Coupe
'94 Midnight Blue 968 Coupe - No Sunroof, RS Barn Stage 1 Chip, Airbox mod, RS Barn Cat-back, NGK irridium spark plugs - Sold
'92 Signal Red 964 Carrera 4 - Sold
'84 Burgundy 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet - Sold
'90 Silver 944 Turbo S with M030 and limited slip diff - Sold
'76 Silver 911 Carrera 3.0 Targa - Sold
'79 Silver 924 5 speed - Sold
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Sad to see you sell your car. You have been a terrific contributor and we will definately miss you.
Remember, once a 968er always a 968er...please come back often and visit.
Regards,
Jay
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Now you have to keep your eyes open for your NEXT 968 <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Aaron Miller
'92 968 Cabriolet -- One of a Kind
'86 944 Turbo -- Engine installed, almost done!
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I most probably will be buying a 968 again in the future. I am not done playing with the 968.
I will do it differently though...next time I will buy a beater rather than a pristine example. I will overhaul all the mechanicals and build a Turbo RS replica. My car was simply too good to bastardise it.
Johann van Biljon
'60 Aetna Blue 356B T5 Coupe
'94 Midnight Blue 968 Coupe - No Sunroof, RS Barn Stage 1 Chip, Airbox mod, RS Barn Cat-back, NGK irridium spark plugs - Sold
'92 Signal Red 964 Carrera 4 - Sold
'84 Burgundy 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet - Sold
'90 Silver 944 Turbo S with M030 and limited slip diff - Sold
'76 Silver 911 Carrera 3.0 Targa - Sold
'79 Silver 924 5 speed - Sold
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Didn't know you were selling...don't be a stranger!
- Darryl
1992 Slate Gray Coupe over Carrera Gray Full Leather interior....1 of 1
2006 Cayenne S Icelandic Silver Titanium Edition
2006 Cayman S Seal Gray over Black
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@Cloud - LOL I am sure that was the deal clejcher too! Let me know about the caps, I have coloured ones and ones with a black crest
@Langley - I will be around, just cause I don't have a 968 anymore doesn't mean I will disapear!
I am also ready to let go of my spare temperature display. I bought it on eBay a couple of years ago as a backup. If anyone needs one let me know.
Johann van Biljon
'60 Aetna Blue 356B T5 Coupe
'94 Midnight Blue 968 Coupe - No Sunroof, RS Barn Stage 1 Chip, Airbox mod, RS Barn Cat-back, NGK irridium spark plugs - Sold
'92 Signal Red 964 Carrera 4 - Sold
'84 Burgundy 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet - Sold
'90 Silver 944 Turbo S with M030 and limited slip diff - Sold
'76 Silver 911 Carrera 3.0 Targa - Sold
'79 Silver 924 5 speed - Sold
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Didn't know it was for sale. Was it posted here or were you afraid we would talk you out of it <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> ?
Let the new owner know about the forum.
I love my 968 for what it is & don't hate it for what it isn't!
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Sad to see you go Johann, but still two kids in the back will fit till they are 12 years old............. Thats why a 968 is so practical. After a long day drive you are still driving a hatchback.....
Thats why I bought it as a second car. The C5 is for the holidays and family affairs.
Ritchie owner of a '92 Coupe Tiptronic with the following standardoptions: C00, 030, 139, 249, 258, 340, 383, 387, 403, 418, 454, 490, 494, 567, 573, 650, 690, 14951
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Johann,
This is very sad news. It is clear you loved that car, both by what you said about it and what you did for it.
Your car was beautiful and I hope the new owner is worthy.
Please try to make good on your promise to visit the forum in the future.
Your input has always been informative and good spirited, and I will miss it.
Jamie
Early '92 black coupe with classic grey interior, LSD, Original 17" C2 Turbo wheels, sport seats, and recessed hood badge. Recent upgrade to RSB Stage 1 with air box mod, Yellow Koni Sport adjustable shocks and struts, stiffer springs, RSB SS clutch and brake lines, and 968Forums sun screen...
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I am already missing it,
I was trying to hang on to it till the last minute, but in the end I had no choice. I did not want to do 30k per year in it. I love the 968 as a toy but not as a DD. So I had to buy another car. It is already a huge luxury to have parking for a second car in the centre of Utrecht (a medievel city). For the priveledge of a third parking spot you need to wait 8 years for a permit or need to be seriously wealthy and buy a property with a large enough garage to park two cars...that will cost in the region of 2 million euros. Needless to say I am not there yet
If I can ever convince my wife to move out to the country, I will have a whole shed full of toys, but for now memories will have to keep me going.
Johann van Biljon
'60 Aetna Blue 356B T5 Coupe
'94 Midnight Blue 968 Coupe - No Sunroof, RS Barn Stage 1 Chip, Airbox mod, RS Barn Cat-back, NGK irridium spark plugs - Sold
'92 Signal Red 964 Carrera 4 - Sold
'84 Burgundy 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet - Sold
'90 Silver 944 Turbo S with M030 and limited slip diff - Sold
'76 Silver 911 Carrera 3.0 Targa - Sold
'79 Silver 924 5 speed - Sold
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