1993 Porsche 968 Coupe 3.0

Summary:

A well designed drivers car

Faults:

In truth, to date, nothing although recently one of the pop up headlights requires a whack to make it go down.

General Comments:

I'm biased, I paid less than £9k and for the money there's little to touch it. It is very powerful, not just by way of revs, but also torque, it pulls hard and long from low revs and keeps going through all six gears. Its ability to drag you out of a corner will put a smile on your face. The chassis is stiff which translates into a very positive driving experience, feedback from the road is second to none and the power steering is expertly weighted for 'driving' The interior is well put together, but not very exciting although the sports seats as fitted are very supportive (snug) Mine has a Hayward and Scott S/S Exhaust fitted which sounds fantastic when you're in the mood, otherwise it's damn loud.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd March, 2006

1992 Porsche 968 Coupe 3.0

Summary:

An overlooked sports car gem

Faults:

Leaking valve cover gasket.

General Comments:

A real driver's car: great throttle response, direct steering, grippy seats, low slung driving position.

The 50/50 weight distribution gives fantastic balance through corners. Combined with the torquey engine, this makes for a very quick car across country.

Very rare on the road, really stands out.

Only downsides are a harsh ride and the cost of parts.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th November, 2003

1993 Porsche 968 Club Sport 3.0

Summary:

Porsche's best kept secret

Faults:

Alternator failed. Replaced it myself for £130.

Sunroof gears stripped. Replaced them myself for £4.

A few niggling trim problems, but nothing serious.

General Comments:

This car was voted best handling car in 1993 by Autocar magazine, and you can certainly see why. Although the outright performance is not that stunning (you have to keep the revs up to get the best out of it) the brakes and cornering are out of this world.

There is practically zero body roll, and the balance round tight roundabouts is superb.

It looks fantastic too. 10 years on it still looks modern, and being such a rare sight gets more attention than two-a-penny Boxsters or 911s.

If you're sensible, and steer well clear of rip-off main dealerships running costs are surprisingly reasonable. If you're at all DIY inclined the car is easy to work on. Although it's best to get it professionally serviced (service history is important when you come to sell) non-service items such as brakes and suspension are well within the abilities of a competent DIYer.

If you think you can't afford to run a Porsche, think again. Sell the Ford Mondeo, buy a 10 year old VW as a daily runner, and a 968CS for sunny weekends.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th July, 2003

10th Nov 2007, 15:17

Have a 968 CS and this review is spot on.

Have owned a dozen 911s (still have a 996 Turbo X50) but the little 968 blows them all away on handling.

A true babe, and worth double what they currently sell for... see what has just won the UK POCGB Apax series yes a 968 CS.

6th Sep 2008, 02:26

Lovely cars. I see them almost like a poor mans GT3 RS. One day I will have one of these!

24th Aug 2011, 07:49

Also a proud owner of a 968CS, these cars are very balanced and great to drive. Quick, no matter what your talent level. They don't sound that amazing, I love V8's, and my old TR8 track car sounded much better, but was not as quick. Now all I need to work out is how to slot a crate motor Rover V8 into my Clubbie, and then you would have the best of both worlds.

The Clubbies are easy to run, and like all good Porsches pre 996 911's, are easy to run and are over engineered with minimal parts to go wrong.

The CS may still have more parts than the Triumph, but still nowhere near what a modern car has, no power windows/mirrors etc, so not a lot to go wrong.