944 S2 as an only drive

[Simbu]

So, whilst perusing the classifieds on a slow Friday in the office i'm finding myself a bit tempted to chop in the Focus for something rather more interesting and fun; a 944S2. I currently walk to work, so i don't have a commute every day, but i still do regular drives to see friends and do other stuff. Don't need practicality really, so my questions are:

- Are they as big a money pit as reputed?
- I'm 24 with 3 years NCB, would i get reamed on insurance?
- What's fuel economy like? (I'm used to 45mpg from the Focus, but not expecting anything like that)
- How 'easy' to drive are they? Forgiving, or 'get it wrong and you WILL be in a hedge backwards'?

Thanks for any info!

[Garlick]

Few of my ramblings here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=52&i=2053...

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI...

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI...

It can easily handle being used as a daily, is relatively frugal and is very predictable - you'll have to work hard to put it in a hedge!

Have a read and if you have any specific questions, just shout

ETA: Correct links

Edited by Garlick on Friday 24th September 10:36

[Strawman]

Simbu said:

- Are they as big a money pit as reputed?

Buy a good one and no, fairly cheap to run, parts prices are OK.

Simbu said:

- I'm 24 with 3 years NCB, would i get reamed on insurance?

I don't know, try looking at classic limited mileage policies

Simbu said:

- What's fuel economy like? (I'm used to 45mpg from the Focus, but not expecting anything like that)

25-28mpg on average, more on a long trip cruising.

Simbu said:

- How 'easy' to drive are they? Forgiving, or 'get it wrong and you WILL be in a hedge backwards'?

Not great on ice but apart from that fine, 50/50 weight distribution, lots of grip, with decent tyres I think you need to act the hooligan to unsettle the back end. Your probably thinking of early (1960's 911s).

[Simbu]

Thanks chaps, I'll have a good read of your musings Garlick

[chrisr29]

Ran a 968 everyday for almost a year. Service items are ok but Porsche specific parts are in different league to Ford. Fuel, 20's to 30 depending on driving style. Think you may struggle with insurance as I'm sure they're group 20 and I don't think you'll find a classic policy untill you turn 25.

Great cars though, good to drive, no real vices. Mine was totally reliable.....dunno why I sold it really!

If you decide to buy one, just get a specialist to check it out first else you could be in a world of wallet pain.