Faults:

Sunroof (Targa-roof) and rear hatch leaked water, but cleaning seals helped.

Some electrical problems with extra front-lights and sunroof's motor.

Doors jam easily during winter (due to freezing).

General Comments:

Excellent to drive. Even if it lacks power (for a Porsche), it corners like a Porsche.

Low maintenance and reliable car.

Low spare-part's costs, even when compared to "normal" familycars, not to mention other Porsche's.

Cabin fits easily 2m tall persons (on front). Rear seats only for children at best.

Targa (sunroof) is a must at summer. You can even drive 120km/h (max.limit in Finland) without roof, with no wind in the cabin!

Faults:

Batteries have repeatedly died - however I blame this on a lack of use (once a month) and a thirsty immobiliser.

Rear hatch leaks appallingly.

Gearbox has been rebuilt (£300)

Replaced rear brake drums (Volkswagen spares - £15 each!)

Increasingly concerned at the prospect of a ban on lead replacement petrol!

General Comments:

The car is superbly balanced - the front mounted engine and rear-mounted gearbox help in this respect and make it feel like driving a souped-up go-kart.

Apart from a gearbox rebuild, there have been no major works so far. I make sure the car is regularly serviced once a year (£200).

With the rear seat down, the back can accommodate a lot of luggage, making it great for touring.

My previous car, a Ford Sierra cost £2,500 and lasted 5 years until it fell apart and was sold for £100. The Porsche cost me £3,000 still has no rust and apart from needing a new battery every 18months has been relatively trouble free. I would expect to sell for not less than £2,500 (if I was to sell).

Faults:

Nothing to report.

The only thing this car needs is regular maintenance.

General Comments:

It is a very reliable car. The performance could be a little better, but we must remember that the concept was from the seventies (the first model year was 1976).

I recommend it for someone looking for this kind of car.