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Hello from Gaithersburg, MD - carrera997tt - 03-06-2015

Hi everyone,

 

I just joined the group and I am very excited about my search for a 968.

 

My previous Porsche ownership included a 1988 911 and most recently a 1997 911 that I had to sell to help fund a house purchase. I did all the maintenance on the cars including clutches and shocks.

I'm going crazy not having a p-car and since I've always had a fondness for the 968 style I figure I should go for it.

 

I plan on utilizing the board to research and talk to other members to educate myself about all aspects of 968 ownership.

 

I'm looking for a manual coupe and so if anyone is looking to sell or know of one please let me know.

I look forward to speaking with other members of the 968forum community.

 

Howard



Hello from Gaithersburg, MD - prj24149 - 03-07-2015

Welcome,   look in the members cars for sale.

Mine is for sale just down the road in NC.

Midnight blue metalic 93 manual.



Hello from Gaithersburg, MD - Rap - 03-07-2015

Welcome. Enjoy your search! There is a primo one out in Ca.

Hello from Gaithersburg, MD - Sculler - 03-07-2015

Howard.


I sold my 97 911 manual coupe about 3 years ago to fund a boat purchase and missed it more than I anticipated. Purchased a 968 manual coupe last November. Paid in the teens and heads up have already put about 5 g into it to get it to my standard (I do not do my own work). My investment is about half that of 911. So here are some comparison notes.

1. The 968 does not have as much torque or acceleration as 911 and is also minus the screem at high rpm.

2. The 968 cabin noise (road noise & body creeks) are significantly higher than 911.

3. There is a little more room for luggage or golf clubs.

4. The cabin and driving position is very similar to 911.

5. The 968 is nearly as much fun to drive in a spirited way and requires less skill (a good thing, the 50/50 balance is a plus).

6. Aside from the power plant, the 968 is a little simpler car and consequently I think will be a little less costly to maintain in the long run.


My perspective. I suspect may be some controversy among the group here. I might add a very supportive group here which is one of the things that I immediately missed after selling 911.


Good luck in your search. In particular make sure you know condition of belts and vario cam system. Get. PPI with someone who is familiar with 968's.