Ten Used Porsche Models You Can Afford
7. Porsche 968
In many ways, this classic front-engined, rear wheel drive represented the pinnacle of Porsche’s four-cylinder, water-cooled cars.
The main upgrade came from the introduction of Porsche’s VarioCam system.
This allowed the timing of the intake camshaft to be varied by up to 15 degrees, which, together with rear transaxle, giving almost perfect weight distribution, made for a smoother, powerful drive.
With 0 to 60 reached in 5.9 seconds and a maximum speed of 156 mpg, the 968 has always been a sweet driver’s car.
As with the 944, it comes in Cabriolet and Coupe configuration. The 944’s concealed headlights have gone, replaced with visible pop-up headlights. These design changes bring the aesthetics of the car in line with the classic 911.
For all that, sales of the 968 were poor. As a result, Porsche didn’t build a lot of them, and fewer than 5,000 units made it to the U.S.
Because of their rarity, 968s are slightly more expensive than the 944. Expect to pay between $16,000 and $20,000 for a reasonable car. Parts and labor are expensive, though, so factor that into your budget.
