Oppo, I'm Sick. Try to Teach Me Something New: Porsche 968

"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390)
04/21/2014 at 20:12 • Filed to: Porsche 968

The PorscheTamer is down! I've contracted some sort of intense cold; headaches, soreness and full-body chills, GOTTA LOVE IT! I've also got chem assignments due at 11:59pm tonight that I'm probably not gonna get done.. :(

I'd be very greatful if someone could try to teach me something new about the 968? And maybe through in your favorite pic of a 993 with it? anything factual, technical or funny will do..

DISCUSSION (69)

NoahthePorscheGuy > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:15

The 968 can drive over 1000 miles on the space saver. How do I know? Because my idiot friend did just that when the 500$ wheel on his 3000$ 968 broke while driving it this winter. The space saver actually just popped so now he is really SOL

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > NoahthePorscheGuy
04/21/2014 at 20:16

He got a 968 for $3k?? That lucky sunofva....

Cebu > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:20

I know a guy with a 968 in his backyard with only a blown engine.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:20

They're not crazy expensive. I test drove one for sale last year that had around 60K miles on it and was only $8K.

It was fun little car. I just got scared of early water-cooled Porsche maintenance costs. And the headlights look so weird when popped up.

NoahthePorscheGuy > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:21

Its not your average 968. The handbrake fell off in his hand, it had a squirrel living in the gearbox, it idles at 2k, you have to shift from 1st to 3rd. But it is a 968.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > NoahthePorscheGuy
04/21/2014 at 20:24

With all respect, that 968 is F'ed up! How'd he manage to get ahold of one like that??

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Cebu
04/21/2014 at 20:24

Cool beans! Is he doing anything with it?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
04/21/2014 at 20:26

944 headlights look sooo much bettar!

and a 3.0L 4 cylinder? That's just awesome! I hear the early wassers have high maintenance costs? How much compared to ze Air Cooled?

Singhjr96 > NoahthePorscheGuy
04/21/2014 at 20:27

A squirrel in the gearbox? How in the h*ll does that even happens?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:28

Apparently, the 968 is more valuable than you might think, considering it is a stablemate of the 944 and 928. This one sold at auction in 2012 for $346,000.

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XJDano > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:33

I actually don't know a anything about Porsches, they all seem to be in the 900's except 901-909, Peugeot Trademarked those numbers. Maybe that's true? I heard or read it once.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > XJDano
04/21/2014 at 20:36

That is true! back when Porsche debuted the original 911, it was designated the '901', Peugeot bitched that they had the trademark for cars that were called '90x', so Porsche just added the '1' to 901 and the 911 was born! Funny story I reckon.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:39

I like the 944 headlights soooooo much better when popped up. When down I don't mind the 928/968 headlights.

I know dat huge 4 banger is pretty awesome! Imagine how huge those pistons are.

I have done some brief maintenance on the early wassers and most people say that the air cooled are easier and cheaper to maintain. I dunno how true that is. I don't know anyone who has ever owned a 928/944/968. But I know and have met a lot of people with air cooled Porsches and they swear by them.

NoahthePorscheGuy > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:39

for 3k.

Cebu > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:40

Maybe converting it to a hjybrid or something./..

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Cebu
04/21/2014 at 20:41

Neat! I'd love to see a future post on it if possible..

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/21/2014 at 20:44

It is a known fact that you want one.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
04/21/2014 at 20:45

Don't we all?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
04/21/2014 at 20:46

Or did we perhaps reply to the wrong person?

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:46

And BTW I still want a 928 one day despite the headlights and expensive maintenance costs.

Because: V8 Porsche GT coupe.

I want a 928 GTS

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
04/21/2014 at 20:48

But all the moneys that will go into maintenance, you will be down in ze pooper hole! But then again, that's any Porsche really...HERE YA GO!

Kinja'd!!!

Actually, I kinda want it in this color....

NoahthePorscheGuy > Singhjr96
04/21/2014 at 20:50

sitting in a yard for a prolonged period of time.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:53

oh wow. that color rules.

those wheels are too big though.

but don't think that all the moneys will go towards maintenance in all porsches! certain years of the 911 will save you money over an econobox.

reason?

because the cars are:

1. bulletproof and don't need anything other than regular maintenance

2. the engine lasts a really long time before needing a rebuild

3. once the engine does finally need a rebuild you'll gladly pay for it and do any other work that's needed to get more usage out of the chassis. because a 911 will always be fun to drive no matter how old it is.

with an econobox you'll get sick of it and buy a new one way before the engine needs a rebuild. add up all those econoboxes and you'll spend up more over the years than a 993 C2 or 997.2 C2!

Singhjr96 > NoahthePorscheGuy
04/21/2014 at 20:55

Still, the thing is enclosed, how does it get into it?

Manuél Ferrari > NoahthePorscheGuy
04/21/2014 at 20:56

This is the best story ever!

The squirrel was like "screw you for stealing my home" and chewed a wire to make it idle at 2K.

lonestranger > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 20:57

Trivia: My first job was as a lot bot at a VW/Audi dealer in the '90s.

The very first "fancy" car that I ever washed was a 968 Cabrio, in BRG over tan, circa '94. I remember how different it felt under the wash mitt compared to the Mk. II & Mk. III VWs I was used to. The curves, the seams, the quality of the paint, all gave me the impression that there was more to a car than meets the eye, and that premium cars command a premium price for reasons other than the customer's desire to own a certain brand.

Arena Red Turbo FTW:

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Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/21/2014 at 21:01

Headache, chills, soreness is the flu, my man. I'm just now getting over it. Layed waste to me all last week. Go get the Tamaflu ASAP. Sorry about your deadline. Can't help you there.

Weird 968 fact. The balljoints are part of the lower control arm. Not separate service items. These wear out just like on your car, but instead of $68 from NAPA, it's $1100 for the pair. As we say about German design, different does not always mean better.

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 21:02

Gold wheels and an STi wing!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
04/21/2014 at 21:05

Now if only my dad would believe that, I could have been driving a 996, but then insurance would've been hell too....Damn you 'Murica!

http://www.carsforsale.com/used_cars_for_…

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K-Roll-PorscheTamer > lonestranger
04/21/2014 at 21:07

This is a very interesting "trivia" that fascinates me about dealer stuff. What more can you tell me?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius
04/21/2014 at 21:07

You are the second person that has replied to me…and I am not the host.

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/21/2014 at 21:12

I'll just copy and paste then! :-)~

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 21:12

Headache, chills, soreness is the flu, my man. I'm just now getting over it. Layed waste to me all last week. Go get the Tamaflu ASAP. Sorry about your deadline. Can't help you there.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 21:15

If you get one that had the IMS issue fixed it would be pretty reliable! Or you could get a Turbo or GT3 and not have to deal with the IMS issue at all!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius
04/21/2014 at 21:20

The flu??

Kinja'd!!!

Nice weird fact. You don't need to find me a 993 pic then..

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
04/21/2014 at 21:21

I'm still dreaming and waiting... :(

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 21:25

When I buy a 993, I'll send a pic. Looking for a 86-88 911 in the mean time. My wife got her glamour kitchen. Now it's my turn.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius
04/21/2014 at 21:29

I love 3.2 Carreras! What kind are you after specifically?

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 21:33

Don't worry, you'll make it happen!

How about a DFI engine equipped Cayman?

You can get a nice 2009-2011 Cayman 6MT for a decent price. I know it's not super fast in a straight line. But it's reliable and it's a Porsche! And it gets awesome gas mileage for a sports car.

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 21:34

Would love a Targa of just about any type. Prefer a dark color like bronze or grey. Will NOT buy a cabrio. This would be my first Porsche, so I'll be buying more on price and condition than my perfect wish list.

Seriously, go get that Tamaflu.

lonestranger > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 21:38

Different cars have different new car smells. Eurovans smelled like vinegary mayo.

"Parts Destruction" is a required activity. Warranty returns must be made inoperable before they're disposed. I had to smash electronics & other components, and slash upholstery. Getting paid to break shit is a ball when you're a teenager.

Driving a GTI VR6 inside a mall is fun, though it's hard to the urge to peel out between Foot Locker & Radio Shack.

Harlequin Edition Golfs weren't nearly as desirable then as they are now.

It's a great place to get knick-knacks. I used to have a sweet GTI Speed Racer poster, and I still have a VW flag that flew on the dealership's roof:

Kinja'd!!!

Once, when doing a PDI on a Golf straight from the Puebla factory, I found a Spanish-language Chiclets box in a door pocket.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
04/21/2014 at 21:38

DFI engine? the 911 is the only Porsche for me! :P

I'll get myself a Cayman one day, but only for racecar, the 911 will be my daily! :)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius
04/21/2014 at 21:41

I can't get outa bed..It was hell driving back to campus today, I don't think I could make it to the nearest CVS driving stick :(

Apparently driving stick while sick and out of it is a total B!tch

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 21:43

Direct Fuel Injection. The 911 and Cayman both got it starting in 2009.

Haha you're a 911 snob. I hear ya. I tried not to be and test drove a used DFI Cayman S first. Then I immediately test drove a DFI C2. And it was all over. I got the 2010 997.2 C2 6MT.

I do sometimes wonder what life would have been like with the Cayman S. It would have saved me money. And I could have got an after market exhaust and still came out ahead.

Looking back I think the main reason the C2 seemed more exciting was the sound. I think even though the Cayman's engine is closer to the driver's head the 911 is louder because Porsche made their engineers quiet the Cayman to make it more boring.

With the current models you can get the Sport Exhaust right from the factory.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius
04/21/2014 at 21:44

Targas for your thoughts. :)

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K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
04/21/2014 at 21:49

911s were Port-Injected until '09?

I wonder what life would have been like had my dad had any other car...

True Story: He almost bought THIS instead; not a replica, the actual one! As crazy as this may sound, I'm glad he didn't...

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Lemme see this 997! What color?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > lonestranger
04/21/2014 at 21:51

Biggest set of facts I ever got. I like these :)

Thanks! :D

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 21:56

As far as I know yes. I haven't researched it in a while though. But my car is a '10 and definitely DFI. I'm not sure if it combines DFI and port injection like the new Lambo does to avoid carbon build up. But nobody is complaining about carbon build up on the DFI Porsches like you hear with the DFI Audis. I have 50K miles and the car is running just as strong as it was when I got it with 12K miles.

Oh man if your Dad had bought that car he could have sold it now for a ton of money and bought you both a bunch of other cars...

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Manuél Ferrari
04/21/2014 at 21:59

OH YEAH HE COULD! But he deemed the 911 to be the better performing car; and he was right! :)

What color is your 997?

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 22:06

It is a known fact that you want one.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Vince-The Roadside Mechanic
04/21/2014 at 22:11

Damn I thought that was a well kept secret...

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 22:13

It is as much a secret as you are Karl.

Manuél Ferrari > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
04/21/2014 at 22:14

Is the 911 really the better performing car or the better handling car over that blue beast? :)