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Greetings,
A lot of folks still use their 968's as daily drivers. Upkeep is reasonable (for a Porsche) and a lot of part transfer from 944's. Maintenance is an absolute must, but otherwise these cars prove reliable.
I wouldn't reccomend this car's back seat for a cross country trip.
There is no way to convince your wife that this isn't a mid-life crisis car...oh wait, it's a "hatchback"...very practical for groceries [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
Jay
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Welcome!
I'll throw in my 2 cents as someone who has used his 968 as a DD for the last 16 years.
I love the car, and with the hatch back it is actually very practical.
8 and 5 year olds might fit in the back seats, though adult humans do not (other than a very short trip, or in an emergency).
Maintenance cost can be prohibitively high if you don't have the right mechanic.
I was getting abused by the local P dealer who charged $125/hr but wasn't familiar with this old model. Inflated hours, a high labor rate, and unnecessary part swaps make for a VERY bad combination. Not to mention the inflated P dealer parts cost.
With the right mechanic who will allow you to bring your own parts, or a good lower cost source for parts, and the ability to do some basic stuff yourself you can keep the cost reasonable.
If you are lucky enough to have the right shop near you, the 968 will make you happy [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]
Good luck,
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...
