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Porsche 968

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  • 2dr Coupe 6-Spd
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    $43,000
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  • 2dr Cabriolet 6-Spd
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    $51,000
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  • 2dr Cabriolet Tiptronic
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    $54,150
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Expert 1992 Porsche 968 review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Jim Mateja
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our expert's take

It was the best of times and the worst of times. Tooling around Detroit in a mauve Porsche 968 certainly attracted attention, though if you tool around any place very long in a 968, the attention you want is that of a chiropractor. Whoever invented Slim Fast must have cut his or her teeth on Porsche interiors.

For the ability to wisk north and south from stoplights, you pay a price in east and west stability from oversized treads. It would be only a slight exaggeration to say the tires are two-feet wide, which is great for a drag strip when you want plenty of rubber gripping the pavement to help propel you from a standing start, but not on the open highway where those wide treads pickup too many variations in the roadway.

On Michigan interstates when you catch one of those valleys in the pavement from heavy truck traffic, the tires shoot sideways to find flat ground. On one occasion, the left side tires jumped from the far right to the middle lane at just about the same time a semi passed. Funny how quickly you can strike up a conversation with the Lord at 65 m.p.h.

At night and in the rain, it`s even more difficult to spot those peaks and valleys.

On smooth, flat roads the 968 is charming. When the road isn`t flat, the 968 is challenging.

It`s on an open, dry road that you can play with the 3-liter, 236-h.p. double-overhead-cam 4-cylinder powering the 968. A 5-speed is standard, Tiptronic automatic is optional. Our test car came with Tiptronic, the two-in- one unit in which the driver can opt for automatic or clutchless manual shifting through four gears. There`s the normal automatic shift gate and another alongside it for manual operation. When you choose manual, you “tip“ (thus the name) the lever forward for upshifting, backward for downshifting.

It means you can move through the gears as you would a manual but without having to depress and release a clutch. Tiptronic makes rush hours seem more like rush minutes.

While sporting a wild color, a power convertible top that can be dropped and a stable of horses under the hood, the 968 has a few flaws other than seats built for those with 20-inch waistlines and tires developed for demolition derbies. The seat backs are very stiff, too much so, which easily tires the driver after a few miles.

The wraparound convertible top also is rather wide and creates a blind spot when backing from the parking lot. Don`t kid yourself: Those who sit awestruck over a mauve 968 would derive no greater pleasure than seeing said 968 back into an `84 Chevette. Certainly the lawyer representing the owner of the `84 Chevette would long to witness the mishap, which would no doubt provide the down payment for the legal eagle`s next Porsche.

On the plus side, the 968 offers dual air bags as standard along with antilock brakes and the entire array of power equipment.

Fun? Yes. Practical? No. Luggage? No. Grocerie s? No.

It`s the weekend toy. The longest trip you`ll want to take in it is one for which you`ll need just a change of sweaters, because one sweater is all you`ll fit in the trunk. It`s not a car for everybody, but then neither is the Corvette or Viper.

The problem we have with the 968 is all the talk about trying to do away with it. There`s rumor that Porsche philes are piqued over the fact the 968 is too pricey. Their ire strikes a nerve. It wasn`t too long ago that Porsche offered a low-cost, entry-level 924 model that those same philes chased out of the market because it allowed the commoner with $20,000 to get into a Porsche.

The 924 wasn`t the greatest machine to carry the Porsche name, but it brought people into the fold who could have moved up in the line when income levels grew.

So the snobs got their way. The 924 was dropped and in 1992 the 968 replaced the 944 as the entry-level model. Now the 968 has gotten a little pricey and them embers of the fraternity want to blackball it in favor of a low- cost 911 model. When Porsche loyalists make up their mind as to what they want and who they want to have it, perhaps the factory can get on with the business at hand.

The 968 starts at $39,950, the cabriolet at $51,900, the cabriolet with Tiptronic at $55,050.

1992 Porsche 968 review: Our expert's take
By Jim Mateja

It was the best of times and the worst of times. Tooling around Detroit in a mauve Porsche 968 certainly attracted attention, though if you tool around any place very long in a 968, the attention you want is that of a chiropractor. Whoever invented Slim Fast must have cut his or her teeth on Porsche interiors.

For the ability to wisk north and south from stoplights, you pay a price in east and west stability from oversized treads. It would be only a slight exaggeration to say the tires are two-feet wide, which is great for a drag strip when you want plenty of rubber gripping the pavement to help propel you from a standing start, but not on the open highway where those wide treads pickup too many variations in the roadway.

On Michigan interstates when you catch one of those valleys in the pavement from heavy truck traffic, the tires shoot sideways to find flat ground. On one occasion, the left side tires jumped from the far right to the middle lane at just about the same time a semi passed. Funny how quickly you can strike up a conversation with the Lord at 65 m.p.h.

At night and in the rain, it`s even more difficult to spot those peaks and valleys.

On smooth, flat roads the 968 is charming. When the road isn`t flat, the 968 is challenging.

It`s on an open, dry road that you can play with the 3-liter, 236-h.p. double-overhead-cam 4-cylinder powering the 968. A 5-speed is standard, Tiptronic automatic is optional. Our test car came with Tiptronic, the two-in- one unit in which the driver can opt for automatic or clutchless manual shifting through four gears. There`s the normal automatic shift gate and another alongside it for manual operation. When you choose manual, you “tip“ (thus the name) the lever forward for upshifting, backward for downshifting.

It means you can move through the gears as you would a manual but without having to depress and release a clutch. Tiptronic makes rush hours seem more like rush minutes.

While sporting a wild color, a power convertible top that can be dropped and a stable of horses under the hood, the 968 has a few flaws other than seats built for those with 20-inch waistlines and tires developed for demolition derbies. The seat backs are very stiff, too much so, which easily tires the driver after a few miles.

The wraparound convertible top also is rather wide and creates a blind spot when backing from the parking lot. Don`t kid yourself: Those who sit awestruck over a mauve 968 would derive no greater pleasure than seeing said 968 back into an `84 Chevette. Certainly the lawyer representing the owner of the `84 Chevette would long to witness the mishap, which would no doubt provide the down payment for the legal eagle`s next Porsche.

On the plus side, the 968 offers dual air bags as standard along with antilock brakes and the entire array of power equipment.

Fun? Yes. Practical? No. Luggage? No. Grocerie s? No.

It`s the weekend toy. The longest trip you`ll want to take in it is one for which you`ll need just a change of sweaters, because one sweater is all you`ll fit in the trunk. It`s not a car for everybody, but then neither is the Corvette or Viper.

The problem we have with the 968 is all the talk about trying to do away with it. There`s rumor that Porsche philes are piqued over the fact the 968 is too pricey. Their ire strikes a nerve. It wasn`t too long ago that Porsche offered a low-cost, entry-level 924 model that those same philes chased out of the market because it allowed the commoner with $20,000 to get into a Porsche.

The 924 wasn`t the greatest machine to carry the Porsche name, but it brought people into the fold who could have moved up in the line when income levels grew.

So the snobs got their way. The 924 was dropped and in 1992 the 968 replaced the 944 as the entry-level model. Now the 968 has gotten a little pricey and them embers of the fraternity want to blackball it in favor of a low- cost 911 model. When Porsche loyalists make up their mind as to what they want and who they want to have it, perhaps the factory can get on with the business at hand.

The 968 starts at $39,950, the cabriolet at $51,900, the cabriolet with Tiptronic at $55,050.

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5.0 / 5
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.6
Performance 5.0
Value 4.8
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.6

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  • Best car to drive

    I have a 95 Red Convertible with tan interior. It is a summer toy. Extremely reliable and VERY fun to drive. It is 6 speed and I actually prefer driving it over my 08, 911 tiptronic. All parts are available because of interchangeability with 944 parts. Replacing original top soon. These cars are very affordable.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • incredible find for the money

    These cars are undervalued-an incredible offering from Porsche at the time-even now the performance and styling hold up--236 hp from a normally aspirated 4 cylinder engine is amazing--superb,predictable handling-very minor maintenance issues to date-
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Awesome car

    A wonderful car to drive. Handles amazing, great on gas and wonderful styling. Dependable and easy to get around town with.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • It's A Sports Car You Can Drive Every Day

    I've owned my 968 for eight years and have driven it daily with no regrets. Make no mistake about it, it's a sports car that gives highest priority to performance so it's not especially quiet, cushy riding or full of cup holders. And I wouldn't have it any other way. This car will reward the avid driver with outstanding handling (>.9 g), acceleration (0-60 in 5.9 seconds), speed (156 mph) and efficiency (27 mpg freeway). When the car was new, price was the biggest disadvantage. As a used car, it's a bargain. Despite what other reviewers have said, I find the interior quite roomy (I'm 6"2') and with the rear seats folded down, I have 18 cubic feet of storage space. The car has a split personality. You can tool around in it at low revs and it really doesn't feel that powerful. Rev the engine a little so the variocam kicks it and you'll hear a slight howl sound as the car smoothly quickens its pace. It's a hoot and no turbos are used. It's been cheaper to maintain than my Ford van so I plan on keeping it until I wear it out. If you drive an SUV and think it drives like a sports car, do yourself a favor and drive a real sports car once in your life. It will change your perspective and put a smile on your face.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Not much goes wrong with these cars

    This is a great car all the way around, it is especially able to accomodate tall people. It is a powerful like the 944turbo and had classic looks. It looks great with the top up and down. I would recomend this car to anyone who enjoys cars.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1992 Porsche 968?

The 1992 Porsche 968 is available in 2 trim levels:

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  • Tiptronic (2 styles)

Is the 1992 Porsche 968 reliable?

The 1992 Porsche 968 has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1992 Porsche 968 owners.

Is the 1992 Porsche 968 a good Convertible?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1992 Porsche 968. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 4.8
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 4.6
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