Faults:

Clutch was gone when I bought the car.

Some trouble with the electric windows and the door locks. To solve this required USD 25 in parts, but many hours to fix.

Apart from that the only other part which was needed during 3 years and 75,000 km was a headlight switch (USD 40).

General Comments:

Excellent compromise between road behaviour and comfort. It accelerates and handles very well, but also lends itself to be driven at moderately high speeds for long stretches. I often drive it for the approximately 600 km between gas refills at one stretch, which takes me about three and a half hours, without getting tired at all (and yes I know one should take a rest every twohours). Modest fuel consumption, even at high speeds.

Faults:

Mostly from my own juveile stupidity and high mileage:

Alternator died (from incorrect battery shorting against hood).

Two clutch master and slave cylinders.

Transmission gear sheared off (from stoplight race).

Two fan switches (cheap).

Sunroof drive cables (not so cheap).

Window swiches.

Parking brake ratchets and shoes do not work.

Speedometer cable broke.

Rear hatch and floor leak slightly in car wash.

Passenger's door refuses to line up properly.

Misc. trim parts fall off.

General Comments:

This is a semi-classic Porsche with sweeping lines and aggressive curves. Although it lacks any real power (Porsche solved that with turbos), it drives like it is on rails with its 50/50 weight distribution.

These cars tend to be in the shop frequently, as they are now over 15 years old.

There is just something about the car that keeps making me pay repair bills. A true Porsche through and through, it consumes the driver and makes him feel a part of the automobile. I highly recommend you try it.