Faults:

Nothing yet, although it's still early as I've not had it long. I've heard the brake calipers are expensive and prone to seizure - since they are aluminium.

General Comments:

The car is amazing considering it's 13 years old. It drives like a new car, it's solid with no rattles, and it cruises excellently down the motorway. It really moves after 4k rpm and it is very comfortable.

The only gripe is the speakers are a bit poor, although I've managed to get them sounding a bit better with my better head unit, as opposed to the standard one.

I wouldn't drive anything else now!

Faults:

I preventively replaced the timing belt.

The water pump cracked, but kept running.

The oil coolant line leaked.

General Comments:

It has the best handling of any car of ridden. In hairpin turns the 944 reluctantly slides, even at high speeds. I've come to trust the ability of the 944's handling.

The engine is a perky little 2.7L 4 cyl. that revs nicely. Once the power-band is reached, somewhere around 4000 RPM, this little car really comes alive. The engine roars and road-line becomes a blur.

The downside of this is comfort. It was never designed to be a comfortable car. The seats are made of tough hard leather. On long trips your rear-end will feel a lot of discomfort. I suggest lots of pit stops along the way.

Faults:

Gearbox.

Interior leather trim.

Driver's seat wear.

Rear compartment cover springs.

Noisy wipers.

General Comments:

This is a serious semi-sports car and looks and behaves like one.

Be very careful with steering while accelerating - may not have a rear engine, but it can fool you with rear wheel drive.

Faults:

I've had the car for three weeks and the fuel pressure regulator went (£43 inc VAT from Porsche). Could happen to anyone I'spose. Other than that no problems as yet (Touch wood!).

General Comments:

This car looks the dogs! Superb build quality and very responsive engine. Like most 16v's it's peeky at the top end. Handling is excellent and you feel at one with the car. Lots of grip and good balance means no nasty surprises either. Take it easy in the wet though as it's still a RWD. Good brakes too and ABS is reassuring.

Interior good and solid with no squeaks or rattles which is good for a 10 year old car. Handbrake gets in the way when getting in/out of the car and it difficult to get in if you have got long legs. Steering wheel not adjustable either. Speakers a bit naff and have no midrange, even on good head unit (this car has the 'luxury sound system' option too).

0-60 time is good, but it really comes into it's own when out on the motorway. Watch your speedo though or you'll find yourself doing 120mph!!

Overall I love it. You know you have the right car when you gasp every time you come out in the morning and see it!