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I really enjoy my 968 and plan to hang onto if for a long time. But there are other Porsches that I covet. Some I plan to own (as soon as a kid or two finishes college) and one or two I just dream about.
Plan to own (not necessarily at the same time of course):
1993 RS America
1997 C4S
Cayman (they are growing on me after a ride last weekend)
Dreaming about:
1994 964 Turbo 3.6 Slantnose (the famous Flachbau)
This one belongs to a PCA member here in NC
Anyone else?
Ralph
2002 Carrera Coupe - Orient Red Metallic
'93 968 Coupe Amazon Green Metallic w/airbox mod (sold 2009)
'89 944 S2 (gone to live in the Midwest)
'77 911S (RIP)
And a whole bunch of VWs over the years...
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I'll add to this list:
964 Carrera RS and RS America
914-6
928GT and GTS
1993 968 Coupe 6 speed, GP White, Black/Cashmere - RSBarn Catback, and chip, airbox mod, Euro turn signals, Koni's, M030 Sway Bars, KLA Strut tower brace, Zimmerman rotors, Hawk HPS, SS brake lines
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How about the new 997 GT3 guys? Looks pretty schmmmokin.
Myself, I'd love a 997 or maybe a Boxster. Boxsters are growing on me.
But the biggest droolworthy Porsche for me other than a 968 turbo is a 928 s4/GT/GTS.
Other than that, I'm really interested in the Panamera. . . cant wait for more info on that project.
Sean - San Francisco
'92 coupe, white / tan, clutch LSD, early production car (#56)
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In no particular order (I want them all)
James Dean's 550 Spyder
1988 Slant-nose Turbo 911
.....Eric's 996 TT..
Jay
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.” - Hunter S. Thompson
"I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself." ~Dr. Ferdinand Porsche
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If you get a GOOD 928 (they exist but you have to look very carefully and do a PPI), and you don't have to depend on the car for a daily driver but for raising cain and fast Grand Touring driving pleasure that can approximate a Farrari, etc., that's a great car. I have one and it's the last Porsche I'd get rid of. If you don't buy the performance part you should try running against a 928 from 80mph to 145mph. And if that's not enough, then add a $5k turbo or supercharger and you WILL be keeping up with the cars that cost more than $100K. Or, better, get a 911 twin turbo if you have the spare cash. The 928 will let you run with the big dogs for a lot less money.
However, for track purposes and daily driver..the 968 is great.
That said, if you want better reliability and newer creature comforts, the newer 911s are good cars. The Boxster looks cool and isn't bad but is pretty common. 968s/928s are not too common.
Lots of good choices. Don't get an Audi TT 225 turbo Quattro. I have one (it's the wife's car) It's a dog compared to Porsche, I think. Too much like a VW.
Harvey
I like cars whose eyes pop up...
'94 968 Double-Black, 72K Miles (Weekend Queen, Heavenly Handling)
'88S4 928, Polar Silver, 41K miles (Daily Driver)
'85S 928, 32V, 5 spd (SOLD to an enthusiast. I miss this great car)
'02 Audi TT, Turbo, 6 spd (SOLD. Porsche is better in about every way)
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I have a 912E, a 968 Coupe, and a 911 (996) Coupe. All three provide a rewarding experience, but in very different ways.
For me, the 968 excels as a commuter car, with its large gas tank (nearly 20 gallons) and good gas mileage. The seats are comfortable, and the 6-speed, 236hp powertrain provide easy high-speed cruising capability at reasonable rpms. The relative rarity of the car makes it special, especially at club events.
The 912E is primitive compared to Porsche's newer cars....it's noisy, it's slow (86hp), and it sounds very much like the VW-derived air-cooled engine that it is, in the best tradition of Porsche's original 356 and earlier 912 models. Extracting the most from this car's engine, suspension, brakes, and steering requires skillful driving, and that's what makes it so much fun. More often though, I tend to drive it in a leisurely fashion because that seems to suit a car of its age. It's somewhat rare (only 2,099 sold in its one year on the market - 1976) and so the car is quite unique, if not particularly valued, among Porsche owners.
The 911 isn't just a supreme achievement in the development of Porsche's rear engine concept, it's an awesome performance car in every way. Perhaps to its detriment, it's a bit too refined in the areas of noise, ride, vibration, and harshness. That's not a complaint, but if you're looking for more of the "raw, classic sports car experience" with an abundance of those sensory inputs, then this car (at least in coupe form) may seem more like a touring car rather than a sports car. But boy, does it perform!!
My next Porsche could be the upcoming Cayman (not the current Cayman S). The mid-engine layout is appealing, but the cockpit seems more confining. And I'd miss the wonderful, sensual shape of the 911 if I let it go. On second thought, I'll keep the 911.
1999 911
2002 Boxster
2002 Boxster (sold)
1992 968 (sold)
2003 Boxster (sold)
1976 912E (sold)
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