rpm's S2

Porsche ownership for me has always been both highly emotional and rather mercenary. I buy a car and fall in love with it, care for it, and drive the hell out of it. Then, eventually, the time comes to move on - and hopefully up. That time has come for my 968. I about have it sold and am actively looking for its replacement. Most likely a 02/03 Carrera, possibly a C4S if I can find the right options (and price).

One of the biggest regrets in all of this is that I will no longer be a regular member of 968 world. And it is a wonderful place - full of unique characters and fabulous cars. I want to thank a few people who have made my 968 ownership time so rewarding. I doubt I'll have ever again have this type of experience with any car I own in the future.

Damian Deblis - You helped me find the 968 and went out of your way on a cold Sunday to take a look at it and then deliver a detailed review. I bought the car largely on your feedback and never regretted it. Thanks.

Bob "Flash" Larson - Your enthusiasm and energy is exhausting... and an irreplaceable part of why the 968 just keeps getting more interesting as the years go by. The work you put in on this site is overwhelming - only outdone by your hospitality. Thanks.

Paul Johnson - Having a wrench-friendly 968 guy just around the corner has probably added years to the life of my car (and big holes to its airbox!). Thanks for your time, hard work, and friendship. I'm glad that while we won't be parking next to eachother at future Oktoberfests, we will both be there.

So thanks all, and remember to change your timing belts and water pumps every 45k and be sure to inspect your cams and cam chain tensioners starting around 80k... and a bunch of other stuff.

Cheers!

Ralph

SpeedBump

Ralph enjoy your future 996. I drove a C2 for a few weeks this spring while helping a friend sell her deceased husband's cars and came damn close to buying it. Still somewhat regret not buying it but I have too many toys already.

jeff968

Good luck Ralph!

Chaos

Ralph,drive a C2 and C4S back to back before you buy. Happy hunting !

brianh

Ralph... just 'cause your moving to the dark side - doesn't mean you aren't welcome over here... Still want to see you around

Shamus

Have you abandoned the quest for a targa? if so may I ask why?

Agree with the others stick around - I still check in on the Cayenne Ward and those guys are truly nuts.

rpm's S2

Talking to owners and the local dealer's sales manager, I am getting the idea that a 996 targa is not easy to live with in such a warm region as the South. The rood shade is not opaque, but mesh. It does not fully block out sunlight. On a very warm and sunny day - and we get those here - the car's AC is overmatched. Add the potential rattles, additional weight, and additional complexity, and it was easy to take a targa off my list.