FRporscheman

Don't compare a new n/a honda to a 20 year old boosted Porsche. Last I checked, japanese turbo cars like the 300zx or supra are very unreliable, and not easy to work on. I don't know much more than that but I imagine even if the parts are cheaper, the net cost of ownership is similar to or more than that of a 951.

ehall

That would be my point. In good stock condition, these cars run better than Panzers!

2000wrx

Thank you for some good feedback.... I know it isn't fair comparing the Porsche to a newer car... but it is easy to make that mistake.

I seem to get a very mixed bag... one side says the running cost of a 951 is extreme the other says it's a very solid and reliable car...

Well I am good and confused.... I will be calling a local Porsche tech to see what he has to say as well.

Thanks a ton guys I appreciate input and tolerance.

ehall

Lemme help ya with this. GO back to my first post in the thread!
Stock to stock, these cars are damned near bullet proof. Once you mod them... ALL bets are off!

superloaf

i'll add to that saying that even slightly modded is quite reliable. just stick to a good set of chips and some type of boost enhancer and your car will feel completely different from the stock 951. and it will be as reliable as stock. of course, you'll then want more . . . .

just factor in some basic 944 problems such as steering rack, ball joints/caster bushings, fuel lines over exhaust mani, timing belt and the evil oil pan gasket. as the cars get older make sure the tranny is solid with NO synchro or shifting problems. and check for a decent clutch as that's a big expensive job but i've got 100k miles on my clutch and still going and that includes a little track time as well as living in stop & go LA traffic.

and of course, as with any 20 year old car, all bets are off! see, you get the whole spectrum of life with one great to drive car. what more could you want?

ryanm6100

I think the real question here is the difference in reliability between the 928 and the 951.

Kool

928 FTW.

ryanm6100

Fixed it for you.

dillon410021

how much HP does the 928 make
is it like two 944S2 motors in one

ehall

No it's like one Corolla motor in one.

Tippy

Simply put, Porsche is not for you........yet.

vt951

Two words: galvanized body... One big difference I've noticed between the japanese cars I've owned and the Porsche is that the body on the Porsche seems like it was built to last forever. For me personally, I have a hard time investing money and time improving a vehicle that is not going to last a long time without rusting or falling apart. Picture the typical 80's Rx7 or Z car compared to the typical 951.

That said, one japanese sports car that I consider to be in the league of a Porsche in build quality and performance is the NSX... would like to have one someday, but I bet they aren't going to get any cheaper as they age at this point.

ryanm6100

And weighs about as much as two 944's as well!

George D

Here is a copy of a car that is for sale. This was owned for two years and was obviously very will taken care of. This is more than typical in terms of cost of ownership for a fairly stock car, but thought this would give you some insight. This would be a great car for you. Look at the post on the list and pick this one up. You should get by for many years with just routine stuff.

At 38,000 miles I spent $8,500 in maintenance to the car. Replaced were:


Timing belt and Water Pump.
Brand New A/C system w/ new compressor and dryer.
New Clutch Master cylinder
All 4 rotors replaced w/ new pads.
All 4 Calipers totally rebuilt and clearcoated red.
New coolant hoses
All front engine seals and pulleys replaced.
New Koni Yellows in back.
New Fuel Filter.
New OEM Bosch Fuel injectors

All receipts from Munks Motor's.

Oil changed every 2500 miles w/ Valvoline VR racing 20w50

sweanders

Do you have nothing better to than to post böglyft bull**** in all threads?