 OT: Porsche 968s, Anyone own one or know about them? |
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| gregrobbins |
 Dec 29 2005, 07:16 AM
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Member: Team NARP  Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Wife is OK with another Porsche to be my daily driver. She thinks my 914 is "ugly" and would like me to get a cute Porsche. My choices are 968 or Boxster.
Sure would appreciate comments and recomendations. Thanks |
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| Jeroen |
Dec 29 2005, 08:01 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
the 968 is an awesome machine
but I like the Boxster too... hmmm... tough choice (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) |
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| i love porsche |
Dec 29 2005, 08:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
968's are very nice, they have a 3.0 liter NA slant 4, and come with a tiptronic or 6 speed manual, rwd, and either coupe or convertible. a 968 will average between 10 and 20 k usually, depending on condition, while a 2.5 boxster will low about 15k
both great cars with similar performance, the 968 tends to be a bit more rare though |
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| jim_hoyland |
Dec 29 2005, 08:15 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,271 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
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| Flat VW |
Dec 29 2005, 08:23 AM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
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| tat2dphreak |
Dec 29 2005, 08:26 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) sorry, she's got to go... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| iamchappy |
Dec 29 2005, 08:27 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I like them, i've though about replacing my wife's Lexus with one, she would like a convertible someday.
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| Flat VW |
Dec 29 2005, 08:35 AM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
Greg is a pal of mine, I didn't want to say it. Thanks Wayne, for "clearing the air", (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) John P.S. It is not a simple matter to tell a friend to get rid of a wife. |
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| Flat VW |
Dec 29 2005, 08:37 AM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
Ut, oh.... I am sensing a trend, John (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif) |
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| MoveQik |
Dec 29 2005, 08:38 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Damn Greg...that is too bad. She seemed so nice. We'll all miss her. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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| iamchappy |
Dec 29 2005, 08:48 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I did replace my first wife. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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| tat2dphreak |
Dec 29 2005, 08:58 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
friends don't let friends have wives that don't like their 914... ask ninefourteener (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| jasons |
Dec 29 2005, 09:05 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
They're Bitchin. They are basically the same platform as a 944 with some updates. The 968 has the same 3.0L motor as my 944S2. But, they added variable valve timing so they are good for like 10 more hp than mine, making total of around 220hp maybe even a little more. You have all the same concerns with one of those as a 944. Timing belts must be done religously, about every 45k miles. Ask me how I know, my car just lunched the timing belt and I knew I was pushing the mileage. Cam chain, and tensioner should be maintained too. The tensioner is known to wear out, fail, then break the chain. This can be pretty catastrophic. It can damage the head, valves, and cams. You don't want to know what that repair costs.
I don't know if they have the crappy rubber centered clutch that 944's are known for. If it does, I think the clutch job is alot easier. There is an access panel on the bellhousing to do the repairs. On a 944, you have to pull out the exhaust, transmission, central driveline, just to access the bellhousing. Just keep in mind, they are Porsches and the parts and repairs come at Porsche prices and frequencies. Basically they aint toyotas. |
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| gregrobbins |
Dec 29 2005, 10:06 AM
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Member: Team NARP Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region |
No, she's a keeper. Susan is OK that I currently have two 914s, but she would like a car she could drive too: automatic. I have bought/sold/parted out 6 914s in the last few years. Have a garage and side yard full of parts , so if she is willing to put up with me and stuff, she is a keeper for sure!! |
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| MoveQik |
Dec 29 2005, 10:18 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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| jim912928 |
Dec 29 2005, 10:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,485 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If you are considering a 968...my advice would to be go drive a 928. 80% of them came automatic..lot's of power, great ride..I have one I use as a daily driver..handles great for a bigger car (I actually turned faster times in my 928 then in my 911 in my last autocross).
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| seanery |
Dec 29 2005, 10:43 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I almost bought a red 968 cab right before I bought whitey. I think they are really nice cars.
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| carr914 |
Dec 29 2005, 12:31 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,380 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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| neo914-6 |
Dec 29 2005, 12:40 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
I'm surprised Porsche didn't stay with the 968 styling, maybe they didn't want to be reminded of the 928 sales failure. It's a beautiful car, rare, and even the cabriolet looks nice. I'm not certain but I think the soft top window is still plastic. If you want a car that will hold it's value, pick the 968.
The Boxsters are getting affordable because they are plentiful. You'll have more choice in color, miles, condition, etc in buying a Boxster. You know the color of the car will probably sell itself to your wife... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| J P Stein |
Dec 29 2005, 01:14 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
A buddy has a 968 F/S. It's an automatic. Bout 20K...very nice condition.
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