considering a 968

Engine characteristics are obviously quite different compared with the 928 and you really need to try both to see what you prefer between the V8 and the 4.

A good 968 Guide is here.

https://www.porscheclubgb.com/regions-registers/registers/classic/968/porsche-968-buyers-guide

 

The 968 is a rare, beautiful and terrific driving car. Build quality is exceptional and matches the 911 of the era tit for tat.

Compared to the 928, two very different cars. The 928 is akin to a German XJS. Heavy, substantial, comfortable. The V8 is smooth and torque laden as you would expect. The manuals really wake a 928 up but it still feels like a much heavier car. It's a fast touring car in every sense of the word.

The 968 will feel like a mini 928, retaining most of the comfort and usability but is sharper, lighter, less maintenance heavy, better fuel economy. The large 3 litre motor makes plenty of power across the entire rev range and pulls hard. I can't remember the last time I saw a 968 in the wild, they are exceedingly rare cars these days.

Timing belt and clutches are the two biggest expenses. Can't remember if you have to drop the torque tube to do the clutch like the 944 but it's a boat load of labor. Doing the t-belt and water pump adds about $1500. I've owned my 944 almost 15 years and can say they are seriously reliable cars when maintained properly and still a wonderful drive by modern standards. With that said, don't overlook a nice 951 or 944 S2. Lots have been listed on BAT lately.

You're a little late to the party as values have risen dramatically the past 12-24 months, but IMO a low mileage 968 is worth every bit of the 15-20k they're bringing. Ditto for the E36 M3 which has also enjoyed a nice bump in value. 90's cars evolved to the point where they offer enough modern refinement and creature comforts to still be used daily, but are still simple and reliable without all the gizmos we have to live with today. It's a perfect combination.

 

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sasso1977 let us know how you get on

 

I've had one - still miss it! They are great cars. My Ferrari has a 3.0 (2.9l actually) V8. The 968 - a 3.0l 4 cylinder! I can't say enough great things about them. Still look great today, both inside and out.

 

Good luck and keep us posted! Keep it in good shape and the prices will only go up on them.

 

Congratulations! You'll love the car more more the more you bond with it by taking rides and detailing her up. When you can, would love to see some pictures.

 

Great looking car! I had a 944S2 a while back: the more you drive it, the more you'll like it. Enjoy your 968 in good health!

 

What Zygo said! Fantastic car, great score! I haven't seen many in white.

 

Great car! I still miss my 968 cabrio, 20 years on. I think it was my favourite of all my Porsches.
I installed thicker anti-roll bars front and rear, I think (can't be sure 2 decades on) they were OEM from the UK Sport package (so same as CS). Helped the handling, which was pretty good to start with.

 

looks like the 968 hardtop has uaseable rear seats (toddler in car/booster seat) but the cabrio not so much?

 

I think - and this may be bad memory here - all US cabrios came with Porsche's "package shelf" option on the 968. That is, basically a flat shelf and 2 storage cubbies in the back vs tiny, essentially unusable seats.

 

The 968 cabrio rear seats are for (small) masochists only. I had the car in my single days and did drive 3 girls around once for 2 days to the beach and back (2 hour round trip) and rear seat passengers were very unhappy. Worse than a 911 cabrio, for head, elbow and legroom. Shelf probably a good idea.