What do you know about the Porsche 968?

[BMWDave]

Well, my friend and I went to the Porsche dealership in search of used cars, and they directed us to a specialty Porsche shop.  We found a very nice 968, in impeccable condition, with 103K miles on it.  The car even has a 3 month warranty, and is certified pre owned, (although not by Porsche. The shop is somehow affiliated with them though).

This is the car:







Its only 11K and its a 95..most similar 968s I saw were going for double the price.  

Could anyone comment on reliability of the car, certain issues, etc.  I would really appreciate that :)

[TBR]

I imagine it's reliability is similar to the 944t, though perhaps a bit better.

[BMWDave]

I imagine it's reliability is similar to the 944t, though perhaps a bit better.

Its not a turbo though, so I would imagine it to be a lot better.  Its also a much newer car.

[Tom]

3.0 Four making 230hp.

[TBR]

It isn't a turbo?!? I always just assumed it was...

[TBR]

Just pulled out my "Hot Cars" book (oh the joys of youth ), and sure enough, it used a NA 3.0l I4 (those cylinders must be massive).

[BMWDave]

It isn't a turbo?!? I always just assumed it was...

Nope, its what makes it seem like a much better car...it has a 236 hp I4 naturally aspirated, and to me, that beats a turbo anyday.

[BMWDave]

Just pulled out my "Hot Cars" book (oh the joys of youth ), and sure enough, it used a NA 3.0l I4 (those cylinders must be massive).

Yup, its a powerful engine.  it also has a 6 speed, while a 944 only has a 5 speed.

[Raza]

The 944 has a bit of a more aggresive look, but this is nice also.  The 968 should be faster, it's got a tad bit more power (unless it also gained weight), but I do love turbos.

[Tom]

It's fast, handles great, was built with durability in mind by quality Porsche engineers, and the styling is classic and legendary.

[BMWDave]

I just spoke to my friend, we are going to check out the car, and perhaps will buy it, next week.  :)

Thanks for the info thus far guys, any more info will be appreciated :)

[Raza]

I'm wary of cars with over 100K miles, but Porsches are notoriously reliable.  So it should work.

Take pics.  Swing by, let me drive it.  

[BMWDave]

I'm wary of cars with over 100K miles, but Porsches are notoriously reliable.  So it should work.

Take pics.  Swing by, let me drive it.

I will take lots of pics, but as for the swing by part....  

[Raza]

I'm wary of cars with over 100K miles, but Porsches are notoriously reliable.  So it should work.

Take pics.  Swing by, let me drive it.

I will take lots of pics, but as for the swing by part....

Well, I'm the resident "Tiff Needell" on the forums, the Stig, if you will.  I'll give the car a right test drive, even show you how to drift a bit.  

:D  

[BMWDave]

I'm wary of cars with over 100K miles, but Porsches are notoriously reliable.? So it should work.

Take pics.? Swing by, let me drive it.

I will take lots of pics, but as for the swing by part....

Well, I'm the resident "Tiff Needell" on the forums, the Stig, if you will.  I'll give the car a right test drive, even show you how to drift a bit.  

:D

:D  

[Raghavan]

Snap it up quick!

[TBR]

Well, at least there is such a thing as a Turbo 968 (though it was super rare).