968 CS Owners

[r5gttgaz]

Just a few quick questions on the 968, who uses their clubby for daily use? What sort of MPG are you getting on a steady run? How are the maintenance costs?

I realise that cams / chains are going to crop up perhaps a HG too but other than that they seem (well to me) pretty strong. Gearbox pinions?

I am looking for a good all rounder and have looked at Audi S3's, TT's, Clio sports, RS Meganes etc. Maybe the 968CS could well be a contender.

Cheers
Gaz

[paul968]

Lots of threads on this sort of thing. One here or you could do a search on 968s.

[r5gttgaz]

paul968 said:

Lots of threads on this sort of thing. One here or you could do a search on 968s.

Thanks, search wouldn't work for me this morning.

Any MPG figures?

[phib]

My 968 gets about 25 - 30 on day to day driving including about 30% motorway, without motorway about 22- 25

Phib

[Mikeoupe]

I've been using my 968 almost daily for the past couple of years without a hitch, not exactly a CS but a Coupe with CS suspension (i,e rear dropped via torsion bars / front CS springs) 17" Cups and MO30 anti roll bars.

The 968 makes a good practical daily driver.
I've seen MPG in the low thirties on a run but equally less than half that on track. Maintenance doesn't need to be too costly as much of the car is very straight forward, that said there are a number of jobs best left to the specialist independents such as cams / chains which should at the very least be checked for wear by someone who knows what they measuring. I've never heard of an HG (I assume you mean head gasket) being an issue for as long as I've been a member of the various 968 forums. The pinion bearing is the first thing that comes up when googling a 968, it's true it has caused a small number of owners a problem but it is not a problem guaranteed to effect a 968 (if it sounds like you've got a jet engine in the boot when backing off the accelerator don't buy it) You should also check that the Cam / balancer belts / tensioners have been changed (checked) in recent times or allow for doing it soon after purchase.
It's true what you say a well looked after 968 being a strong car and as reliable as the next.

The 968 is a genuinely superb handling car making covering ground at speed an absolute pleasure though of those alternative cars you list it will feel a little agricultural as the controls are quite heavy but once you've acclimatised they are a joy.

Have a look here: www.porsche968uk.co.uk/ for more info and a excellent forum.

[r5gttgaz]

Mikeoupe said:

Lots of useful stuff.

Thanks for that.

[willdew]

There were three UK models.
Coupe
Sport
Club Sport

This link give you an overview of the differences between the models: www.968uk.com/968-model-differences.htm

There was also a number of sought after options, the main ones being the MO30 suspension, brake and ARB package and the L220 LSD (normally a car with MO30 will also have the LSD).

It's really important to note, that a lot of cars are now actually better than the CS ever was when new. And those cars may be Coupes, Sports or CSs. This is because of the modern suspension upgrades that are common on well cared for 968s, the most popular of which being KW variant 3. The MO30 brakes are also commonly added, as are the ARBs.

So, even a Coupe can now out-handle a CS if it's had the right tweaks. This is well known to the 968 community, but still a secret to the outside world. So, when looking to buy, I would strongly recommend not only looking at CS's, but instead look at anything with the set-up you want.

I ended up buying a Sport with KW's, big red brakes (from the 993 TT), MO30 ARBs, CS bucket seats, adjustable front suspension top mounts etc etc etc. The only other Porsches quicker around a track have GT2, GT3, or RS on their rump.

Oh, and edited to add, I get 26 - 28 mpg on "normal" driving (400 miles out on 70 liters of fuel).

Edited by willdew on Tuesday 22 May 11:49

[nick_968]

In fact....you can actually get a better specced car if you get a coupe as it has the updated door cards with component speakers, electric windows, some have deep bolster sports seats as found on the sportier 911's, more soundproofing etc etc. Its not hard to lose the weight of the CS either. Also some nicer colours in the coupe range metallics etc.

CS is still a great car no doubt about that but you will have to look hard to find on e that hasnt seen a lot of track action whereas it may be easier to find a clean coupe or sport.

[968csreading]

I used to use my CS everyday and for business. After 2hrs I would have to stop to regain feeling in my legs (may be easier for a smaller chap in the bucket seats). They are great on the motorways though with that torquey engine.

The manual boot release was never really a pain because it was just as easy to pass a jacket into the rear from the front. Wasnt much fun in traffic in the summer though and I used to turn up to meetings looking like I had just run a Marathon (A/C is very rare on the 968 anyway)

It was never a problem having a CS for daily use but I think buying the best possible car is the main priority and if it happens to be a sport or a coupe the benefit of the extra toys will be a bonus.