Possible problem with the Porsche Plan

Royal Tiger · #1 11-14-2005, 06:02 PM

As many of you know, I aspire to own a Porsche 928, preferably a S4 model (1987-1991). As we are in the midst of buying a house, a house at the very top of what I can afford (I think the wife did this on purpose), I might have to postpone or totally write off this dream. Although I still want to make it work, I may have to make some compromises. I'm thinking I could go older, a S model 928, or maybe even a 944 as they are cheaper to own and more importantly, cheaper to fix. That got me thinking, what about a 944 S2 or even a 968? Or dare to dream, an older (pre-86) 911. Then it hit me. I loved the open air experience of that Mercedes-Benz SL600. How about a 944 or 968 Cabriolet? The 968 is really a looker. I found a nice 968 Cabrio for $14k. Still I would have to wait until 2007 or so. So here's the point. What do you guys think? And also can anyone dig up some credible 0-60 and 1/4 mile times for a 928 S4, 944, 944 S2, and 968? Thanks.

Dan

Noir · #2 11-14-2005, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigershark

As many of you know, I aspire to own a Porsche 928, preferably a S4 model (1987-1991). As we are in the midst of buying a house, a house at the very top of what I can afford (I think the wife did this on purpose), I might have to postpone or totally write off this dream. Although I still want to make it work, I may have to make some compromises. I'm thinking I could go older, a S model 928, or maybe even a 944 as they are cheaper to own and more importantly, cheaper to fix. That got me thinking, what about a 944 S2 or even a 968? Or dare to dream, an older (pre-86) 911. Then it hit me. I loved the open air experience of that Mercedes-Benz SL600. How about a 944 or 968 Cabriolet? The 968 is really a looker. I found a nice 968 Cabrio for $14k. Still I would have to wait until 2007 or so. So here's the point. What do you guys think? And also can anyone dig up some credible 0-60 and 1/4 mile times for a 928 S4, 944, 944 S2, and 968? Thanks.

Dan

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Chiketkd · #3 11-14-2005, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigershark

And also can anyone dig up some credible 0-60 and 1/4 mile times for a 928 S4, 944, 944 S2, and 968?

Here's some sites to get you started:

http://www.clarks-garage.com/951faq.htm

http://www.petting-zoo.net/~gkm/944.html

This guy has a pretty interesting website on the 944 that includes some 0-60 stats:

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/4786/

...and this link is to a C&D test of the Porsche 968 vs Corvette, 300ZX TT, 3000GT VR-4, RX-7 and Supra TT.

http://www.300zx.cl/ga/300zx/images/high.html

Enjoy!

-Chike

Royal Tiger · #4 11-14-2005, 08:43 PM

I actually remember reading that article from Car & Driver when I looked at it. Wow, the 968 finished last. Of course it was up against the best Japan had to offer in 93, Twin turbo Nissan, Turbo Supra, RX-7, and a V-8 Vette from the USA. It's only a 3.0L 4 cylinder. But 245hp is more then the SVX, and it weighs less. Plus it had either a 6 speed or the Tiptronic 4 speed auto. It looks amazing in Guards Red as a Cabriolet. The dealer that let me drive the silver 928 S4 and the black SL600, has 4 red 944's. They had a white 944 Turbo, but it sold quick. They also have a pre 1980 911S (no 17 character VIN) with a manual. I'd still like a 928, but a 968 Cabriolet is becoming very intriguing. Plus the convert doesn't have the greatest flaw listed in the 944/968, rear hatch shake.

Landshark · #5 11-15-2005, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigershark

I actually remember reading that article from Car & Driver when I looked at it. Wow, the 968 finished last. Of course it was up against the best Japan had to offer in 93, Twin turbo Nissan, Turbo Supra, RX-7, and a V-8 Vette from the USA. It's only a 3.0L 4 cylinder. But 245hp is more then the SVX, and it weighs less. Plus it had either a 6 speed or the Tiptronic 4 speed auto. It looks amazing in Guards Red as a Cabriolet. The dealer that let me drive the silver 928 S4 and the black SL600, has 4 red 944's. They had a white 944 Turbo, but it sold quick. They also have a pre 1980 911S (no 17 character VIN) with a manual. I'd still like a 928, but a 968 Cabriolet is becoming very intriguing. Plus the convert doesn't have the greatest flaw listed in the 944/968, rear hatch shake.

928 > 944/968

944 Turbos have a lot of potential, but its going to be very hard to find one in excellent condition - ones that aren't can empty your wallet quickly. 968 is a great handling car, but it just doesn't have the build quality or the power.

if you need some encouragement (these are worth the wait to download) ......

928 shows Ferrari its taillights

928 vs. Z06 track video

928 tearing up the track

SilverSpear · #6 11-15-2005, 01:15 AM

500 or 600 SL

Royal Tiger · #7 11-15-2005, 01:58 PM

My first choice is still a 928 S4, but a convertible Porsche sounds awesome. I found a nice looking 1979 911 Targa in Hilton Head for $13,500. I really like the 968 Cabriolet in Guards Red. It looks baby Ferrari-ish. If you are going to have a weekend play car, a convertible sounds like a better choice then a hardtop. I have about 14-18 months to get a plan together. I could also get an older 82-86 1/2 928 S. The S4 had a much improved motor and a slightly different body and revised taillights. As for the SL, I'm still hoping to inherit my wife's grandfather's SL, a 1984 280SL. The 280 was never "officially" imported by Mercedes-Benz. The US only got the 380 and 450 in the mid 80's. The interior, trans, and motor were all redone.