1994 Porsche

1994 Porsche 968 Sport, in my ownership for nearly 3 years.

Manual 6 speed transmission

Rare Sport model (for those in the know that means it’s essentially the same car as a 968 CS but with a few extras such as electric windows added in for the UK market) VIN number is listed as a 968CS with Porsche Germany and the car left the production line as a CS.

It’s done just over 200K miles, 201K to be precise, but these Porsches were made in a time when cars were built to last and there are currently examples out there still going strong with 350K + on the clock. Drive a 968 and you will soon understand how “mechanical” a car can feel.

Cheapest 968 sport available in the country I would imagine (other than Cat D’s)

Full service history, 22 stamps in service maintenance book- services at porsche main dealer and porsche independents.

Services at 2k, 12k, 24k, 37k, 47k, 49k, 61k, 72k, 83k, 95k, 107k, 120k, 133k, 142k, 149k, 155k, 161k, 174k, 190k, 192k, 197k, 200k

MOT till March 2018

50K worth of receipts/ servicing records in a detailed history of all work undertaken.

Brake calipers recently refurbished due to plate lift @200k, common problem on 968's. New rear discs and pads @ 199k. New water pump & Cylinder head re skimmed to fit new exhaust valve guides and re-cut seats @ 192k, replacement gearbox at 191k, cambelt and balance belts changed at 191k along with new clutch fitted

2 sets of keys.

Independent porsche valuation for insurance purposes of 17k

The only down side with this car is the higher mileage, but its never really bothered me. If it had 70-100k on the clock it would be advertised at £20k plus all day long. I guess if you want a car to stick in your garage and boast to your mates how few miles it has on the clock or how much it has appreciated in the last 2 weeks then this one isn’t for you… but if you want a well sorted, honest 968 that gets used regularly and won’t fall apart or overheat on your journey back home then maybe it could be just what you are looking for. The car has been very well maintained during its lifetime (as can be seen on the detailed service record document that I have - £50k of receipts in servicing and maintenance during its lifetime – just request a copy if you are interested and I’ll send it through) and currently the mileage is increasing at about 2 or 3 thousand miles a year. Most of the miles on the car were done when the car was fairly new, so probably motorway miles with lots of bills for servicing and maintenance during that time.

There are a couple of items that are currently non standard on the car;

Momo steering wheel and boss – I don’t have the original wheel unfortunately

Stainless steel custom exhaust rear section – infinity exhausts. Gives the car a nice deeper sound when accelerating, but certainly not boy racer loud.

K&N Cone air filter - original air box included

Function first 6 speed shift knob – original shift knob included

Cobra Imola Pro racing seats currently fitted – these are special seats with the “logo delete” option to give them a nice clean look. If you are bigger than about 13 stone though, they will probably be too snug. I do have an alternative pair of leather seats that can be refitted into the car if someone would prefer the comfort seats – obviously I would want a deposit before going about this work, as its not a quick 30 minute job. These seats are in very good condition, they just don’t hug you like the bucket seats do. Not sure though if they are the original seats or later replacements.

Promax 7100 performance chip upgrade – simple to re-insert the original chip if so desired.

Deutsche Nine Rear seat delete panel

Becker Grand Prix period stereo / cd player.

The car is in good original condition for a 23 year old car, and everything works as it should. No leaks or strange noises / groans. Paintwork is in good condition but there are the odd small age related small chips here and there that are likely to be found on a car of this age. Its obviously not concourse, so please don’t expect perfection, but it is a well presented example of an honest and original 968.

Stickers easily removable with hair dryer and a bit of patience.

Negatives

There is currently a very slight blow from the exhaust just to the front of the catalytic convertor, it’s hardly noticeable at the moment but I have managed to purchase a very good condition used replacement exhaust that I will include with the sale for when the time comes to change it over.

Last MOT had advisory that front anti roll bar linkage rubber was slightly deteriorated. I was going to replace these before the next MOT.

Internal headliner has small tear to the rear / just behind the passenger door

Age related stone chips to paint - no dents though

If you check out the MOT history of the car on the Government website you will see that if normally passes the MOT no problem or where it has failed its normally on relatively minor items.

If you are serious about owning this car then please come and view it for yourself or take it for a drive. Although the car has done the miles, I believe that it’s a fair price and I am aware of what good examples of these cars are fetching. Not interested in a P/X I’m afraid.