Declassified: Porsche 968 & 968 Clubsport (1992 - 1995)

Declassified: Porsche 968 & 968 Clubsport (1992 - 1995) - How Expensive Is It To Own?

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Today on Declassified - the fabulous Porsche 968
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Today's Example
02:12 - Transaxle History
03:29 - What Changed for 968
05:12 - Coupe vs Convertible
06:02 - Engine and Gearbox
08:30 - Handling
08:54 - Sales Numbers
09:22 - Why it Failed
10:02 - 968 Clubsport and Sport
13:08 - Buying Prices
14:31 - Service Cost
19:11 - Who Suits a 968?
20:14 - Rivals

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@JayEmmOnCars Жыл бұрын

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@MisterMonsieur Жыл бұрын

Good morning, James. Remember, "cheap" refers to quality, "affordable" refers to price. 😎

@8359s Жыл бұрын

Hi, 30 seconds fix, your hvac slider knobs are reversed. ;)

@NeurodivergentSuperiority Жыл бұрын

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@nakoma5 Жыл бұрын

I thought "Dodo Juice" was some kind of actual energy drink or fruit juice, maybe they should change their name lest people drink it unknowingly [or knowingly]. xD

@Wanderhirsch Жыл бұрын

This series is so interesting and informative! You're doing it very well with the comparison at the end! Thank you! I would love to see the any NSX manual featured and how you feel it would complement the S2000

@carattentat4944 Жыл бұрын

I had the 924,924 S,924 LE MANS,944 TURBO and the 968 Coupe.These cars are the sole reliable and affordable to own and to maintain cars ever made by Zuffenhausen.Unfairly called "PUTZFRAUEN PORSCHE"!! Porsche will never come close to this simple concept which in the bitter end saved their existence.All the hypered SUV's are not worthy to be called sports cars at all. Better old school, than modern miseries after all!! Great report and thumbs up to your communicational qualities as always!! Greetings from Germany ;-)))

@SunKing968 Жыл бұрын

And don't forget, they are also far more elegant and beautiful-looking than the other Porsches.

@janwergeland5586 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, even have a family SUV of 2.3 tonnes (Skoda Enyaq), great and practical A to B. But to get the feeling of driving it's my BMW 1600-2 or recently bought 924 S Le Mans that brings out the biggest smiles .

@heiner71 Жыл бұрын

Not "Putzfrauen Porsche", "Hausfrauen Porsche"

@dingdangding4873 Жыл бұрын

While glancing through the comments, I thought you were sharing some sort of co-ordinates 😂 no offence

@blisterbrain Жыл бұрын

@@dingdangding4873 They are coordinates; the coordinates of driving enjoyment!

@georgemayson4936 Жыл бұрын

George from the Porsche Club here. I've been looking after this 968 for James for a wee while. My first Porsche was a 944. Couple of things: 1. Beware a car that hasn't had regular maintenance, even if it's low mileage! Mine had barely been used before I got it, it was low mileage, but a nightmare to own. James one is high mileage but brilliantly maintained and it's been no trouble. 2. I used to think Dodo Juice was expensive. I didn't realise how ridiculously economical it is - the dilution ratios are amazing. It actually works out at brilliant value especially with James' discount code.

@robertperillo8738 Жыл бұрын

My wife just asked me “what is this like the British Doug Demuro?” I thought about it for a second and said absolutely not. This guy is way better. I don’t even live in the UK or have access to many of the cars you review, but I watch nearly every one (when I can). You’re immensely entertaining and deserve the millions of subscribers that other reviewers have and I’m confident you’ll make it there. Sidenote if you’re ever on the east coast of the States you’re welcome to my E39 M5, 986 Boxster S, Cayenne GTS Manual and maybe I can convince my dad to let you have a go in his CT5V Blackwing

@jdk9686 Жыл бұрын

I've had my 968 Sport for almost 23 years. Always puts a smile on my face on every drive. Old school yes, expensive yes. Worth every penny though, and handles so much better than my 335D.....

@autobahnproven Жыл бұрын

@ JDK 968: Congrats on owning it so long. James should do a video special on you and your 968 Sport. I'd love to see it!

@patrickfarrell4751 Жыл бұрын

I've had mine 23 years too...purchased January 2000 on the same day I found out I was to become a dad for the 1st time I still have the car and the kid at home 🤣🤣

@davidparkin9017 Жыл бұрын

968, Best Porsche ever. Nothing is perfect but when you open the engine compartment or have a look from underneath, the layout is just right. Front end styling is tops. Nice dashboard, nice simple motor, no turbo. Good power, good mpg.

@DavidMorley Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@detonator2112 Жыл бұрын

These are relative bargains compared to insanely priced 964/993 from the same era. Absolutely beautiful car and in my opinion the best looking front engined Porsche ever made. Absolutely timeless.

@stephenauty2402 Жыл бұрын

I followed this car back to Dundee last year on the PCGB day out , I was struggling to keep up in my 996 Turbo , it was being driven very well by someone that knew the roads.

@Stevieboy130664 Жыл бұрын

Great car - was seriously considering one 4 years ago. Eventually went for a 924S - not as fast but much cheaper to buy and maintain and with a more "vintage" feel. Has cost me £600 a year on average on maintenance (including a cam and balancer belt change). Very reliable.

@bicyclist2 Жыл бұрын

Ever since I was a kid, (in the 80's) I've been a big fan of all the front engined Porsche's. In the US these 968's are incredibly rare. Your more likely to see a Ferrari than one of these. Great content. Your 968 looks very beautiful. Thanks.

@James-oo1yq Жыл бұрын

Boiling water and tooth floss will remove those horrible rubber strips along the sides. It’s amazing how well it works to remove unwanted trim and badges

@DonAl9114 Жыл бұрын

The 968 is a great car to drive. It is very practical with its large compartment in the back plus extra space on the rear seats. If you have a sunroof you can take it out. Also the petrol consumption is really reasonable. The CS , to me , was a compromise as the 968 did not sell well. The car had almost no extras and looks really really blank inside. It was cheaper as the standard model and is quite loud inside. If you can find a good example don’t think to long and get it. On the long term good examples will become rare and more expensive. 😊😊👍🏻

@ianedmonds9191 2 ай бұрын

My family had a Mitsubishi Gallant back in the late 80s. It had 4-clinder 2-litre with a balancer shaft and It felt like a Six Cylinder engine. It was so refined. That car was so luxurious feeling. It was also decked out with more electronics than I'd ever seen having been in Renaults the few years before. The Gallant looked and felt excellent. Luv and Peace.

@stephenauty2402 Жыл бұрын

At the time, the back lights being all red was very modern, all Audi's and Vw's soon followed but I think the 968 was the first.

@paulthorpe766 Жыл бұрын

When we did the PcCoty in 93 the white 968 K reg club sport won, and was my fave by miles ! If you just want a nice peddle yes a cooking version for £13k is good drive/investment, but the CS I'd argue is cheap compared to say contemporary SZ or Integrale, and a fabulous taught peddle and I suspect they will be £100k plus in 12-15 yrs, while the cooking versions are still a third of that or less.

@thedrivebygg Жыл бұрын

Great video James and I learned some stuff I didn’t know, and I’m a huge fan. Love the look of these cars, all colours look great and it’s just an excellent all round basic Porsche. Great viewing on a Saturday afternoon.

@rororp Жыл бұрын

Never had a 968, but had a new 944 Cabriolet. As you mention the 968 was introduced in a recession and Porsche were in dire trouble worldwide. The 944 Cab listed for over £42k and the Turbo Cab was £55k IIRC. Porsche GB reduced both the Cab and Turbo Cab to £29k new, to clear stocks for the 968. £29k was a tax bracket at the time for company cars, the next level above was even more punitive. A friend had the choice of the Cab or Turbo Cab and he choose the Cab, purely as the power was always there. 968 was a good looking car and these days is overlooked.

@nateisright Жыл бұрын

968 was originally on sale around the time I first became licensed. It was the first Porsche in which I had plopped into the driver’s seat. Unfortunately, I did not have the means to buy it and settled for a Chevrolet El Camino with a mild 5.7L V8. It was good for 200kph and felt like the world was ending at that speed. The “little four cylinder” Porsche felt like a living room at 220kph, with room for more, up to 250kph or so. I love how they look and my admiration for the 968 has endured for the last 30 years.

@04dram04 Жыл бұрын

This is good looking, but I think the 944 is perfection

@jeffhammond8969 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on! Love my cobalt blue 968 as well. Your interior is marvelous - the grey with blue piping is stunning. On mine, it's basic black - although in the US, it is one of only two cobalt blue coupes with a black interior out of a total of 31 in cobalt. One maintenance item to mention is that when struts fail, a good upgrade is to cut the tubes, weld on adapters and drop in Bilstein B6 inserts - better performance, and cheaper in the long run.

@Kwantummeekanniks Жыл бұрын

I don't even drive but had to have a look here in The Netherlands. I found one really good 1992, dealer serviced, up specced CS in gorgeous Red with black 18 inch BBS rims and matching red calipers with 285000 km on the dial for only € 22.968,00. No ugly side strips either 🙂. Drool..

@HugoHocknell Жыл бұрын

Owned two 968 Sports and stupidly sold them both!! They were fantastic as l could fit two cyclocross bikes with a spare set of wheels in the boot! Not only that, they had top handling and poppy up lights. Top vid my man!

@DolleHengst Жыл бұрын

In the german classic car mag AutoBild KLASSIK it was mentioned that the 968 was the best Porsche ever built, quality wise. Not even the 911 and 928 of the 90's had that vault like feel to them. It was Porsche engineers who were there at the time saying this in retrospect.

@David-xc4us Жыл бұрын

Back in the day a 2nd hand 944 turbo was a working man’s prize possession….remember following one in a Nissan GTI-R and it was a proper torquey car to keep up with….pity they didn’t turbo ur version

@olik136 Жыл бұрын

Problem with all Porsches (in Germany) is that you have to find a workshop that even works on it. And those are either Porsche dealerships or specialized classic garages.. both of them are very very expensive and often take their time.. so if the heater breaks- you pay 2000€ and your car is out of commission for 3 months.. I would recommend staying away from any Porsche unless you have a good place to bring it to- if you have such a place- or can do it yourself the cars are marvelous

@catman2629 Жыл бұрын

Owning a Porsche is like heating you house by burning £50 notes

@althejazzman Жыл бұрын

Very very thorough information James! The Porsche transaxles seem to be particularly shrouded in misinformation that gets regurgitated over the years. I hadn't heard about the small fragile torque tube being the main reason for the balance shafts. I understood that it was to cancel out secondary vibrations to allow the engine to rev higher.

@darrellhunt5214 Жыл бұрын

As a long term (Aug'03) 20yr Sport owner, I believe there are 2 balancer shafts - but happy to be proved wrong. They rotate opposite to the crankshaft ditection, thus negating unwanted vibations. The engine also lost the 2.5kg harmonic shaft when Porsche redesigned the engine from the 944 3-litre. As the 968 engine internals are lighter, the engine can rev slightly higher and its "natural detonation harmonic" (6,850rpm) was moved above its rev limit (6,500rpm), so they saved another 2.5kg of dead/unrequired mass from the engine. The balancers probably assist the torque tube/vibration as well. 968 is a good all rounder, back seats are no different to many other Porkers (911's, 928, 944) really, so you buy it in that knowledge as opposed to E36 M3. Pretty cheap/reliable car to own long term and with 4 european trips for experience, it can go all day without issue but good fun on a blast. Just buy one that hasn't had a million owners and been poorly looked after. I'm owner no4 for my Sport & I know every nut/bolt/service item/issue on it - better than any specialist or OPN. Happy trails.

@simonhurlimann908 Жыл бұрын

So glad you kept it and kept it original! What a great car!

@jtreut Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation, Jay. Thank you! I particularly enjoyed the last part featuring comparison cars. Keep up the brilliant work!

@jenslarsen4519 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks JayEmm I have a 1993 968 coupe, love it to bits! I owned it since 2008 and yes the standard cars are so much better value! If you fancy a more track focused suspension/brakes, the only difference really (the stock one is 30 years old by now!) there is a huge selection in after market product now. It was my only car/daily driver for all my time in Edinburgh, now it has lived a more relaxed life in Dubai for a few years due to the traffic culture (or lack of). I wish I had the Targa roof ( I had that on my 1985 2,5 ltr 944) it makes such a big difference, but as you said the range on that big fuel tank is a game changer! But I do disagree on one thing you mention....I think it is a lot more practical than a BMW M3, you can lower the backrest's and the you have a lot more room than a normal booth ( and the legroom in an old 3 series isn't a lot better than a 968) Just my thoughts 🙂

@scottl5000 8 ай бұрын

I've had 5 porches, 911T, 911S Targa, 914-6, two 968s... I prefer my '93 968 cabbie and it's the only one I kept. I adore this car. 118K miles and going strong.

@matthewhawkins1472 2 ай бұрын

Here in the States, a lot of 944’s and 968’s have had their engines swapped for LS GM engines and they only weigh about 40 pounds more than the original 4 cylinder. I haven’t had the pleasure of driving one, but would love to. I think both cars are beautiful and way under appreciated. Congrats on getting a good one. Another comparable is the Mitsubishi Starion and its Chrysler variants. Funny that, they look even more like a 944 than your RX7 example….and Porsche paid Mitsubishi to use their balance shaft system for their engines.

@successsystem2468 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about this literally this morning after watching a Scarface clip with Pacino driving one. And now I see you posted a video about it 3hrs ago! WTH?? Maybe a sign! 🤔😏

@TheMrFishnDucks Жыл бұрын

Loving this new video series. Very well made keeping it concise. Keep up the good work.

@user-en9zo2ol4z 8 ай бұрын

The Porsche 928S is one of my favourites, and although an older car, remains a tremendous fantasy.

@Kinglobo Жыл бұрын

I had a pleasure to drive 924, 944 and 968 in early 2000s. It is my dream to own one of them on some point.

@commendatore2516 Жыл бұрын

back in 2003 i could have bought one for 14,000 euro.....now look how the prices rocketed

@simonhurlimann908 Жыл бұрын

Here in Switzerland the last ones just disappeared (just one Cab with Auto Gearshift and n overpriced CS still to sell)… I totally agree with Jay that the Convertibles don’t look half as good as the Coupe versions. So I am glad I bought mine (Coupe) two years ago. I doubt you can buy a good one here for under 30k EUR/CHF now (if you find one)

@ksteak27 Жыл бұрын

Every time I see a 968, I freak out. They're so rare where I am. Definitely on my list.

@degensanonymous Жыл бұрын

Great video, James. Love the 968!

@adamcave1626 Жыл бұрын

Always watch on my lunch breaks, keep up the good work mate❤

@kristiannielsen6013 Жыл бұрын

Datsun 240Z next please

@chrism-e Жыл бұрын

Had a sport for 19 years, great chassis, regret selling it☹

@MBH0312 Жыл бұрын

Great video Jay. I bought one two weeks ago and I’m in love! Similar to yours, it’s a high mileage incredibly well maintained ‘93 coupe. Looking forward to getting out and about in it this year. If anyone has any further tips or advice for ownership let me know.

@simonhurlimann908 Жыл бұрын

High mileage is no problem on those great cars. Best advice I can give is find a good dealer that knows the car. Even if he is more expensive he will know how to look at it and will kow how to fix things properly. In my opinion and experience those are relatively low cost maintenance cars if you do regular services. Belt has to be replaced from time to time but not every 4 years as they last longer than people say. But don’t wait more than 8 years I would say…

@pauljnolan1000 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you very much.

@jamesbriscoe6070 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jay, Thanks for another great video!

@fransb8543 Жыл бұрын

I owned a 944 1985.5 for 6 years. It was an incredibly well built and balanced car. I replaced all major suspension wear items and took the slop out of the gear linkage. The car drove like new. Even well above 200kmh it was stable and confidence-inspiring, surprisingly quick for only 163 hp. I ended up selling it for a BMW E46 330CI convertible, a worthy successor, noticeably more modern but nowhere near as special.

@RogerBergqvist 9 ай бұрын

Looks like a weird combination of a 928 and a 944/924.... 928 has been a massive favorite since I was a kid. Still stylish and modern in the lines. I think.

@georgegalbraith6881 10 ай бұрын

You've improved your channel greatly and greatly again. Merci :-)

@elborro444 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review!

@WillSatchwell Жыл бұрын

Used Dodo juice for years, easily one of the best car care products on the markets and leagues ahead of the likes of Auto Glym Congrats on the renewed deal.

@niallmcmahon8748 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video as usual

@Dominik189 Жыл бұрын

Oddly I prefer to looks of the 944 to the 968. The rubber spoiler, square lights and all. Maybe I'm a heretic but the 944 just looks better to me.

@synthnseq Жыл бұрын

Jay, I've got an idea. You focus on a lot of older cars, which is great, and the reason I subscribe. There's one common issue amongst cars of these ages - fading black plastics. How about you look at some of the more exotic solutions other than plastic paint or dye, and rather than attempt a full detail, just choose a bit of faded trim on an older car and restore it. Do this in several vids with several products and compare the results in a separate vid. When you declare a winner, ask them to spon you up, on the understanding that each future car gets a bit of its trim restored during the vid. They keep getting exposure, we get to see the results and you hopefully get the repeat revenue from their support - Tri-Winnage Equilibrium! (Its not Latin, it;s just bollocks - but you get my 'drift').

@lunabouch Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed learning so many interesting facts about such a now classic PORSCHE. Well Done👏🏻👏🏻

@Kelly4370 Ай бұрын

Love the 968.... But my FAVORITE Of Favorites is the "1992 Dodge Viper"!!!

@nicktheengineer5976 Жыл бұрын

Brake calipers. Brake calipers. Brake calipers! Alloy brembo calipers corrode away around the piston seals. New calipers are eye-watering in price

@MrRoyck10 Жыл бұрын

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@backseatcovers Жыл бұрын

That scenery is just so beautiful 💚💚💙💙

@JBsC6 Жыл бұрын

Amazing how close to bankruptcy porsche was back in those days and how the 996 and boxster saved them until the cuvs came on line to rocket Porsche to be one of the most profitable car companies. I liked the 944 and 968 back in the day but the Japanese onslaught was at the time in full swing with. Competitors like the 300zx twin turbo, Supra tt, rx7 and Mitsubishi 3000 GT tt.

@wings9925 Жыл бұрын

Lovely. Definitely on my list. I've regretted selling my immaculate '89F 944S2 for the last 20 years.

@shaunleecollins778 Жыл бұрын

Another superb video, Jay. I've always been a fan of the 968. A far better choice of model designation than that of the originally planned 944 S3! A neighbour of mine, whilst living in Germany, had a brand new one in Guard Red. The last time I saw a road worthy Porsche 968 was at Goodwood Revival in 2018, a black Clubsport with red decals. Superb example. The last 968 I saw was sat on someone's front lawn covered in green moss sadly. A Clubsport too, I was incredibly tempted to knock on the door and offer to rescue it!

@OnlyTheFinest125 Жыл бұрын

I owned a 87 944S now a 91 944S2. I really love the one I currently own. They definitely had the fit and finish sound. Never driven a 968. The 6 speed is very appealing

@Ekoperse Жыл бұрын

If I compare Finnish prices in Euros, this 968 runs about 18-25k€. With that money and same era in Finnish market, I could be able to pick C36 AMG, C55 AMG, SLK 320 AMG. If tuning up this 968 engine, it's possible to get 360-400 bhp and then it would be compatible against AMG domination.

@jsquared1013 Жыл бұрын

It's a totally different sort of car to those AMGs. The AMGs are luxury sedans that are fast (the SLK drives like a sedan even though it's a 2-seat convertible 😆), the 968 is a well-balanced, responsive sportscar. Completely different driving experiences.

@Ekoperse Жыл бұрын

@@jsquared1013 Yeah I do get it. For me it's just hard to suit the spent euros / dollars for something. Like with 20k you get this or E55 AMG. Totally understand that Porsche 968 is different car. But for comparisating I think E55 might be faster on any track, goes faster on line, and maby gives a better quality as well. I like Porsches very much. I hope to get multiple one of them, but sometimes I just keep myself asking, that if I do spent the x money to this - would I feel sorry about it or can I carry the Badge with honor :D

@markdoyle6414 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic proportions, size and looks.

@dwarfshortage244 Жыл бұрын

Love the 968, gorgeous looking car.

@markbroadheaf1593 Жыл бұрын

I had a 968 CS in white without the script. Punchy performance and superb handling though mine did not have MO30 bigger brakes and suspension, Jay is right here the standard brakes are not great. No air con obviously so with that big glass area and black interior you will cook with the sunroof on. Maybe the best steering of any car I’ve driven. Went to a 964RS after this. The 968 was far better balanced and had a much better ride, but the engine in the RS was epic.

@oscarzt1652 Жыл бұрын

i thought i would like a 968 clubsport but your 968 is a pretty lovely spec

@motorclaimguru Жыл бұрын

Lovely car james, you are indeed a lucky man.

@gbjwal1 Жыл бұрын

Love the shine on that car. Might have to try that wax. 👍🏻

@cbca6567 Жыл бұрын

actually the most direct rival is the Alfa Romeo GTV (1974-1987) (the GTV6 being the one most often compared directly with the porsche 944 series) another transaxle car from which Porsche took the idea of a transaxle layout for a new sports car since the alfetta series was launched 1972.

@stephaneperron727 Жыл бұрын

Sir. That is a beautiful auto!!

@JoeEngineer Жыл бұрын

I have always loved the 944 but the 968 wins my heart because of the frog-eye lights and Ill have to pass 20-30 944s before I get to spot one of these out in the wild.

@blackburnparty Жыл бұрын

It's looks diabolical, it's great things have changed now ,and Porsche is leading the way

@caiden915x Жыл бұрын

Great.. Just as I was ready to post my 968 for sale, this pops up haha

@shawtaylor4017 Жыл бұрын

hi James - could you do a "special" on the history of all the body and chassis "material" types with a view to "rust/corrosion" from worst to best and the relevant cars of course - many thanks - Shaw

@jaybruce593 Жыл бұрын

A very well researched video, and mega-kudos for getting your hands on a regular 968 and a clubsport as well... Top notch journalism mate, but James, chill! You looked nervous, like you were on the balls of your feet, you were speaking way too fast. You sounded like the motoring version of one of those voices at reading the small print at the back end of a radio advert for a financial product. It strikes me that you were worried the video would be too long, but with the amount of leg work you'd evidently put into this you could have spoke at 7/8th or 3/4 of the tempo, cut in a bit more driving footage, and made a feature length out of this, and it'd still have gotten a "like" from me, and many others.

@garyhawkins9246 Жыл бұрын

Great video, there’s a 968 CS on Pistonheads that’s been supercharged, any thoughts please?

@sayrerowan734 Жыл бұрын

In the American market, you were spot on. The second generation RX7 is a perfect competitor, even if I perpfer the first generation. I'd add the second generation 300ZX as a proper comp as well

@jsquared1013 Жыл бұрын

The Z32 is a bit heavy, though.

@davinajodhasingh Жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, I enjoy these Declassified episodes that you do. I haven't looked through the comments section, but I'm assuming that people would love to see you do this series on all the cars that you have in your garage. While I am biased, I'd like to see one on a BMW, more specifically, an E60. I believe that while these cars were controversial when they were first released, the design was ahead of its time and is probably more appreciated about 20 years later from its debut. I'm curious to see/know your viewpoint of it, as well as other Bangle-era cars. I think they have all aged well, maybe apart from the pre-facelift 7 series E65.

@JayEmmOnCars Жыл бұрын

I have plans to feature an E60 soon

@TC-V8 Жыл бұрын

The balance shaft was because of the massive 3.0l displacement for a 4 cylinder engine meaning large piston unbalanced forces - nothing to do with the torque tube.

@markdoyle6414 Жыл бұрын

Another channel put a manual into a XK8, didn't look too difficult. The box was out of an stype.

@speedbird737 Жыл бұрын

fantastic car - I bought it too in cobalt blue new from Porsche Cambridge but the 968 Sport model which was much better - bigger wheels on the sport and lighter. I also owned the number plate 968 S. Also if you took out one of the fuses the milometer stopped increasing!

@David_Walker16-3-51 Жыл бұрын

You are a dangerous person to listen to, you make the most outrageous proposition sound reasonable. I could actually afford a 968! Sadly (or luckily) my wife prefers an auto and probably couldn’t get out of a low slung sportster these days. Thanks for the heads up on the CS, I remember back in the day, the local Porsche dealer (Sytner?) had a dealer day on the 968 CS and the roads around here were awash with pastel coloured CS’s. If I had been tempted, it would have been one of those, but you have saved me from that mistake. Do they still have those ridiculous titanium wheel nuts? That must save at least 11g per wheel.

@benjammn2157 Жыл бұрын

hey James, have you seen Nardone's 928 restomod? I absolutely love that car.

@23294virgo Жыл бұрын

'88 944 owner looking at 968/944s2. James, are you memorizing your on-camera narratives or just that good? Harry, 27 and you are tops in that regard! Cheers from Virginia, USA mate.

@JayEmmOnCars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry - it's a script I write, but I have to memorise the segments!

@RzogL Жыл бұрын

I don't particularly mind the 928-style pop-up headlights, although seen from the front there are some odd 993-style curves around them. Then new rear treatment wirh the tidier spoiler and soap bar tail lights is quite successful. The most gorgeous feature of the car is the side indicators/fog lighta integrated into the new front bumper. The most egregious feature is the redesigned rear quarter side windows, whete the rising line that would meet the rear hatch at the c pillar on the 924 / 944 glasshouse has been deleted. What were they thinking? That one change makes the car... droopier. I actually prefer the convertible version of the 968, chiefly for this reason, but also because I think it looks quite elegant in its own right. I was never a fan of the facelifted 944 oval dashboard either: what happened to having the rev counter in the centre of the gauge cluster? Still, I have massive respect for Porsche transaxles, but I do have to wonder if a GR86 is a better car, and for 20k it is very hard to ignore a 987 Cayman S or a 996.

@DavidMorley Жыл бұрын

I've done 10000 km per year in my coupe since owning it for 5 years. It's heading up for 180000 miles and has been super reliable and affordable. If you are buying, go for a maintained car. Don't worry about the miles. The club sport is too pricey these days for no good reason in my mind, certainly if you intend putting the miles on. The suspension sucks for daily use and the 968 is best for long fast journeys IMHO. Brakes are, I agree, a little weak. I might upgrade one day. Oh and on long journeys, you really want aircon. The cabin get's hot.

@sputumtube Жыл бұрын

With reference to your request for suggestions on which cars to review, may I suggest the Vauxhall Senator? The last version before they stopped making them of course. I had the Carlton 2.6 CDXI but always wanted a 3.0 Senator. I think the police used them in many parts of the UK.

@infinity2x0 Жыл бұрын

I would dearly love a Declassified on the Jag XK from 2011 and on. I'd like to know if that Rotary Dial gear selector is a nightmare or not to maintain.

@Punisher9419 Жыл бұрын

Old car ownership can be a pain. I'm trying to find why my intercooler pump isn't getting power at the moment in my XKR. There is power at the fuse which I have replaced twice now but they kept blowing for some reason. I should think there is damage to the wire somewhere but it's not easy to find.

@glennlambert5112 Жыл бұрын

Great video. On a side point I watch all KZfaq videos on 1.5 speed as people just talk toooo slow. But I do not have to do with yours. Which makes me wonder do other people play your videos at a slower speed? Discuss.

@plektosgaming Жыл бұрын

In the U.S., another great alternative if you can't find one is a same era 300ZX. An old C4 Corvette also is a compelling option, though less practical and kind of less attractive. More modern options similar to the Jaguar would be a HSV/GTO from the early 2000s. Especially with manual, it's a better car all around. Jaguar really missed out not offering a manual option on that car. And of course, the Honda S2000 GT. Everything a small light fun car should be and for sure a future classic.

@ArmySigs 6 ай бұрын

Hardly a beginner classic, they cost 60-70k here. I wish cars were as cheap as they are in the UK!

@SunKing968 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay for the tribute to an absolute classic. Two minor corrections: 1) It's a common misconception that the Club Sports came with a stiffer suspension design, but in reality the only change in that regard was a lower ride height. 2) It's not "quite good-looking," it's absolutely mindblowingly bloody gorgeous- technically speaking : )

@MrManBuzz Жыл бұрын

I've always loved these cars. I've wanted a 944 Turbo for over 10 years. To be more specific a 944 turbo done up like a 924 carrera GT. But the prices turbos are going for now is insane. 25k for a half decent one. Just doesn't make sense.