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Daily driver recommendations, yup, still trying to decide |
djm914-6 |
May 19 2003, 02:24 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
Those of you on the 911 lists and boards are probably getting tired of my asking similar questions but I'll ask anyway. I'm looking for an mildly entertaining daily driver to replace my aging Golf VR6. I started looking at 928s, but decided that the maintenance and upkeep would put me in the poor house or at least limit my 914 project spending. Early 911s are out because I want 3 point rear belts for the kids (the 1-2 times per month they actually ride in my car) plus ABS, and airbags. I thought I wanted a 964 C4, but after doing more serious searches, I found some reasonable prices of 993s and even high mileage 996 Carreras. Even the 968 is looking interesting as it has some usable hatch space, not that it's a priority with the wife getting a Suburban soon. Please give me your feed back after reviewing my list. I'm asking my 914 pals because I feel as a whole, you're not as bias toward a particular car like many on the 911 lists. I already know that Mike Z voted for a 968 Cab.
Criteria: Safe, modern, daily driver. Mostly a one person car but may see 2 adults and/ or 2 small children on very rare occasions. Not looking to infringe on 914 project budget with high maintenance. No track performance needed, nor upgrade potential as it'll be CW original. I'm leaning toward Tip equipped cars as I drive in heavy interstate traffic daily. Cars: '03 MINI Cooper S '90-'94 964 Coupe/Targa C2/C4 Man/Tip, open to best example, lower mileage. '95-96 993 C2 Coupe Man/Tip, probably some flaws, higher mileage '99 996 C2 Coupe Man/Tip, high mileage '94-'95 968 Coupe/Cab Man/Tip lower mileage preferred. Thoughts, sneers, suggestions and comments welcome. TIA, |
Mueller |
May 20 2003, 12:03 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
QUOTE MJHanna Posted on May 20 2003, 09:39 AM QUOTE They are unloved, and many had problems with the engines leaking. True, but don't you think they would have been fixed by now? I couldn't imagine the car getting transfered from owner to owner with these problems, besides, it was just the first few years and many had been fixed under warrenty. The early 993's (some) had/have issues with the wiring harness...I'd rather leak oil now and then instead of seeing my car go up in flames (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Up until this weekend I thought my '91 C2 was okay, but now after doing the auto-x school in it, I love the car and I look forward to driving the car even more now. I'd like to drive a 968 to see how they drive, I've driven 951's before and I wouldn't want one for a daily driver, all the inputs are too stiff for a comfortable commute; IMHO Now the 993 does drive nicer (softer, quiter, well, compared to mine, but my 964 is lowered with 17" rims as well) than the 964 and with the hyd. lifters, no valve adjustment is needed. I'd lean towards a 993 Tip for a daily driver, unless you prefer the lines of the 964 Tip (classic look with plastic bumpers) I know out here there are tons of 964/993 Cab. Tips for sale, more so than coupe/sticks. |
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