Interested in buying, knowledge request

[Guest]

Firstly hi,
I am currently looking for a new car, and the thought of a porsche has been mentioned. I have done some digging and still have some questions if you gentle folk would share your info.
-I take from reading that the c2 feels better than the c4 (great, i like rwd cars except when manhole covers come into play), but the question and the biggest one i have is, how do they feel on the road, and on the limit. I have recently driven the 997Turbo and the cayman, and felt quite empty, sure they were fast, and the turbos brakes were insanely beautiful, but non of them gave you much feedback through the wheel, chassis etc. Im looking for a car that i know what its doing (sorry for the explanation i cant really communicate it in words, basically theres a connection between the car and yourself, your not just a passenger). Does this car posses this (blumin rare these days) quality and still be used as a daily driving car? Or should i look elsewhere ?(suggestions?)
-How do they age? ive had ford and japanese cars that just rust as you watch them, and to the opposite end my current run around 1990 bimmer is rather spotless in comparison.
-Mechanical gremlins, every car has them, every car ^_^ , what is there to look out for on these, apart from those wearing belts and porus cylinder heads ive read about in general? How often do they eat consumables like disks/pads/clutches, with normal use.
-Insurance, a list of the usual suspects, a-plan, flux etc. or are there even more specialised companies (people at companies etc)f or insuring these?

So if you please will, can you provide some answers and im sorry if the questions seem stupid, but i dont want to be in a senario where ive spent a great deal of money and end up with something that just doesnt inspire you when driving, []

Regards
-Frappe/Chris

PS have posted this on 911uk forum aswell, but have no idea which forum is more technically related

 

[Guest]

Any air cooled 911 will give you that connection you crave.
The 964 is raw but not enough to put you off driving it everyday.
The steering feel is great (once you get used to the lighter front end and let the steering wheel jiggle about in your hand over bumpier roads) and the engine noise is arguably the best of any road legal 911.

It takes a bit of getting used to but give it a week and you'll be hooked.....probably for life.

I chopped and changed my car every year until I bought my 964 - Caterhams, lotuses, bmw's, hot hatches etc. but now I can't imagine my life without a 911. Sad but true.

 

[RC18B 911 turbo]

I'm also interested in buying a 964 preferably a C2 not Convertible because the insurance is too expensive just Coupe or Targa.
I am interested in knowing what to look for, what are the common problems with these cars.
I would also like to know why a 964 is cheaper to insure than a 944S2?
It's £650 a year cheaper.

 

[Steve Brookes]

Excellent summary to start you both off here:

http://porsche964.co.uk/history/964bio.htm

Enjoy your hunting []

 

[burrow01]

ORIGINAL: Frappe

Firstly hi,
I am currently looking for a new car, and the thought of a porsche has been mentioned. I have done some digging and still have some questions if you gentle folk would share your info.
-I take from reading that the c2 feels better than the c4 (great, i like rwd cars except when manhole covers come into play), but the question and the biggest one i have is, how do they feel on the road, and on the limit. I have recently driven the 997Turbo and the cayman, and felt quite empty, sure they were fast, and the turbos brakes were insanely beautiful, but non of them gave you much feedback through the wheel, chassis etc. Im looking for a car that i know what its doing (sorry for the explanation i cant really communicate it in words, basically theres a connection between the car and yourself, your not just a passenger). Does this car posses this (blumin rare these days) quality and still be used as a daily driving car? Or should i look elsewhere ?(suggestions?)
-How do they age? ive had ford and japanese cars that just rust as you watch them, and to the opposite end my current run around 1990 bimmer is rather spotless in comparison.
-Mechanical gremlins, every car has them, every car ^_^ , what is there to look out for on these, apart from those wearing belts and porus cylinder heads ive read about in general? How often do they eat consumables like disks/pads/clutches, with normal use.
-Insurance, a list of the usual suspects, a-plan, flux etc. or are there even more specialised companies (people at companies etc)f or insuring these?

So if you please will, can you provide some answers and im sorry if the questions seem stupid, but i dont want to be in a senario where ive spent a great deal of money and end up with something that just doesnt inspire you when driving, []

Regards
-Frappe/Chris

PS have posted this on 911uk forum aswell, but have no idea which forum is more technically related

Might be worth considering earlier Carerra 3.2 models without power steering, if "feel" is your priority

My 3.2 had much more feel through the steering wheel than my current 993

I would try to drive a couple of variants and see what you think

~Pete

 

[Guest]

Thanks all for replies,
Duly noted on the power steering front and as you state drive until you find what feels right, is I believe the key. No point laying out a sum of money to be disappointed.
The link is greatly appreciated, though vague in some respects.
I guess the hunt has begun []

Regards
chris

 

[smallspeed]

don't dismiss the 964 based on power steering; it's a good system with plenty of feedback and weight

 

[Steve Brookes]

ORIGINAL: Frappe

Thanks all for replies,
Duly noted on the power steering front and as you state drive until you find what feels right, is I believe the key. No point laying out a sum of money to be disappointed.
The link is greatly appreciated, though vague in some respects.
I guess the hunt has begun []

Regards
chris

There's a lot more on the porsche964.co.uk site to have a look other than the summary link that I Posted. While the summary mentions a number of initial problem areas; DMF, lack of head gaskets (oil leaks) and breaking distributor belts, 99% of cars that you would look at now would have had these problems rectified.