ok, this not driving a Porsche is driving me nuts, since 2010, have been driving a SB neon, gets good gas millage, but, I yearn to use the word Pawsh again !

ok seriously, I have some options/ definitions / that I'd lika some help

new car is going to either be
1> Daily driver / or 2nd car (6 monthly, i.e summer)
2> prefer a convertible
3> must have rear seats, so my baby (3yrs) can ride with daddy
4> 1st choice is a 968
5> I do have a price range, but... lets not get locked with prices at the moment.

6> if not a pawsh, then looking at a few options (see below)
(in order)

Porsche 968 - cab
Porsche 996 - cab
Mercedes-Benz CLK320 - cab
Chrysler Sebring Touring - cab
Porsche Cayenne Lux
Dodge Challenger

7> AUTOBOX, I cant drive stick here, although I have not tried yet, seems really weird seeing as I was used to changing gear with the correct hand, so ... and I have also got used to driving autoboxs

8> Cruise Control, would like CC

9> US / CAN, there are a few cars in Canada I've seen (through AT) although 1 is all the way over in Calgary (speedbird yello auto 68) and a black manual 68 cab in the GTA.

I have looked at the AT US site and saw a few (I based my calcs as 300miles from Buffalo) so could fly over, and drive the car back, as opposed to shipping all the way over from Calgary.

Anyone shipped cars over from the US? is it easy..



I know I'm asking a lot, not have being here for ages, take pity on a pawsh-less guy here !

TIA


Adrian

 

I think you might have other issues besides not knowing how to drive a stick.

 

thought that was what you NA's and Canuks call manual !

 

If you are going nuts not driving a Porsche, a Chrysler Sebring convertible is not the cure. A frightful car in every respect. I have driven it. The range of cars you have listed is so differentiated that I am not sure what you want from Rennlist.
A Cayenne has very little to do with a 968 for instance. I suggest that you narrow the list down somewhat, and if you have a specific 968 or 996 in mind you might want post the link to it.

 

HI Ronan,
thanks for replying,,,

1> ok yes it's true its quite diverse, but I have to also look at other issues, my "ideal" would be a porsche, 968 cab, intitially, but I really want an auto wiv Cruise (did they ever do it), I also have to look at the options of age ( there is a wife also behind this deal) its 2013, and I'm looking at a car from the 90's. I also got hurt pretty badly, loosing my 44 , also most of my porsche mechs/freinds are in the UK.

2> The car must have rear seats and should be a prestiege marque. If I can't getta Porsche I was thinking. MB or possibly BMW, again it would have to be.

3> Thanks on the Sebring, the reaosn onthat is I have an inside man and close (in a dealer),

4> Yes the cayenne is not a cab, but it is a Porsche, and several steps up from a Caravan

5> I suppose I would like some feedback on my choices. As you have already done, which gives me some more ideas

6> Maintenance, running costs, insurance again are all factors, hence the range

7> I would also love some help on the 68's i've seen (yes I can give links) and the thoughts on getting a US car, also my thoughts on driving a manual,

Thanks again, for giving me your feedback, I have thick skin, so am open to all postive coments as well as scathing "r u mad comments

A

 

there is a member on here, maybe 'JSS'??, who is selling a very nice looking blue 968 cab. worth a look
edit: found it https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...blue-grey.html

 

Yeah, you're kind of all over the place. The Sebring is a piece of garbage - cheap, and their only redeeming feature is the convertible top.

A 968 is SO far from a cayenne, clk or challenger, and those are all very different from each other.

You need to set some priorities, like, what features are necessary, what are preferred and what are fringe benefits.

And yes, importing from the US is possible. Lots of paperwork, but no worse than filing your taxes.

 

Sounds like you need to figure out what it is you want in a car before we offer our opinions.... narrow it down, as Ronan suggested. THEN come ask for opinions. Comparing a Chrysler Sebring with a Porsche Cayenne with a Dodge Challenger makes absolutely zero sense!

Let me help, answer these directly:

1) What style MUST it be? (Car vs SUV vs minivan....)
2) If a car, MUST it be a coupe or a cab?
3) You've already id'd back seats are a MUST. Good.
4) What is your price range? 5-10? 10-20? 20-30? 30-50?

This will be a start in the right direction.

 

a nice used 3 series BMW cab or A4 cab would fit your bill nicely . a little roomier than any Porsche for a family yet still sporty. Wont depreciate like a N/A car .

Good Luck.

 

If the car is to be the DD and is the only car in the family then reliability is a factor and I'd worry about that in a twenty year old car. For me acquiring a DD means a vehicle inside of five years of production and after that budget comes into it and financial ability to recover from the inevitable costs afterward.

 

Sensible comment, Jim. Also, the older cars should be examined very carefully for rust given our climate. Salt and old Porsches do not mix.......

 

There is only one choice as I see it - 993 cab. Get a manual. Learn to shift with the right hand.

 

Thread hijack: How do 968 'verts fair in the winter?! And is there a pass-through from the cabin to the trunk? Hmmm...

 

Good point. When I was in England I learned to shift with my left hand. It was a bit awkward at first but after a couple days I didn't think about it.

 

oh my gawd I can't believe a sebring is on a car list

Are you a DIY'er? I just drove a e46 m3 through the winter for 2 years with baby seats in the back.. great beater. wouldn't recommend the smg though. If fuel economy is on your mind you should really only consider a manual.