Here is a picture of what used to be my 1993 Porsche 968 Cabriolet. As of 1/31/2002, I have purchased a 2000 Audi S4. I loved the car, but it was time to let it move on and move on myself to something a little newer with a few more amenities...

The color (which I got asked about alot) is "Wimbledon Green Metallic".

Jeff with his car

Here is the best site about 968's I have found so far:

 968.Net

 Another link: Jason Ray's All Things 968 (www.ninesixtyeight.com)

  Follow this link to see my 968.Net Registry Entry.

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The skid marks are not mine!

Repair History:

Date	Mileage	Service Performed	Repair Facility	Location	Cost
		2000
Before February 26, 2000 Purchase	Unknown	60,000 Mile Service and new battery	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
February 25, 2000	Unknown	New Tires and Wheel Locks	Unknown	Hayward, CA	Unknown
February 28, 2000	62090	Lube, Oil, Filter	Tony & Brothers	Sunnyvale, CA	About $60
March 9, 2000	62445	Front Rotors and pads, replace driver side door lock knob, reset air bag warning system, reconnect parking brake light switch	Carlsen Porsche (Dealer)	Palo Alto, CA	$978
March 30, 2000	62445	Repair manual transmission pinion bearing failure	Carlsen Porsche (Dealer)	Palo Alto, CA	About $1600
May 19, 2000	65018	Replace Airbag Front Right Sensor	Carlsen Porsche (Dealer)	Palo Alto, CA	$250
May 26, 2000	65378	Lube, oil, and filter; repair coolant leak caused by O-ring at water pump; flush and fill coolant system; new fuel filter	Tony and Brothers	Sunnyvale, CA	$240
August 23, 2000	69870	Lube, oil, and filter; replace clutch; replace leaking power steering fluid reservoir and power steering fluid	Tony and Brothers	Sunnyvale, CA	$1500
September 15, 2000	70745	Rear brake pads and rotors; replace heater valve	Tony and Brothers	Sunnyvale, CA	$560
November 9, 2000	72046	75000 Mile Service (including lube, oil, and filter and replacement of spark plugs)	Tony and Brothers	Sunnyvale, CA	$246
		2001
January 27, 2001	74002	New Tires (a nasty pothole ate two tires on the driver's side. Fortunately the suspension and wheels are unharmed): Bridgestone Potenza S-02 Pole Position	Sunnyvale Firestone	Sunnyvale, CA	$1568.33
March 3, 2001	75532	Replace one license plate light bulb	DIY	Sunnyvale, CA	$1.29
April 20, 2001	77005	Lube, oil, and filter. Replace cracked radiator	Tony and Brothers	Sunnyvale, CA	$643.17
November 7, 2001	82415	Repair convertible top frame	Bascom Trim and Upholstery	Santa Clara, CA	$847.58
November 16, 2001	82466	Lube, oil, and filter. Alignment. Repack front wheel bearings. Repair short in wiring to third brake light. Replace radiator fan switch.	Tony and Brothers	Sunnyvale, CA	$585.20
November 17, 2001	82420	New Battery	DIY	Sunnyvale, CA	$108.55
November 26, 2001	82644	Reset airbag warning light	Stevens Creek Porsche	San Jose, CA	$115.00
December 3, 2001	82682	Replace convertible top rear window	Bascom Trim and Upholstery	Santa Clara, CA	$421.00
		2002

I have also replaced the rear speakers with 4" x 6" Polk Audio EX462a speakers as one of the original Blaupunkt speakers was blown. The AM/FM cd player that came with the car is not original.

I purchased a replacement Owner's Manual from My Porsche in Seaside, CA, and a replacement spare tire pump from Carlsen Porsche.

Cleaning products I used:

• Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner
• Meguiar's Quik Detailer
• Meguiar's Gold Class Instant Wheel Cleaner
• Meguiar's Carnauba Wax
• Mothers Back-to-Black Exterior Bumper and Trim Care
• 3M Imperial Hand Glaze
• Vinylex Vinyl cleaner and protectant
• Lexol Ph Leather Cleaner
• Lexol Leather Conditioner
• Windex (for the glass)
• Porsche Cabrio top cleaner
• Porsche Cabrio top protectant/sealer

A good site for car care instructions: Care Care Specialties Online

Here are the original options codes and corresponding descriptions:

• B5 - Wimbledon Green Metallic paint
• V9 - Black top
• LT - Black Partial Leather
• C02 - US Emissions
• P07 - GT Package
• XD4 - Four Crest Wheel Caps
• 403 - 17 inch Wheels
• 418 - Protective Side Mouldings
• 437 - Full Power Seat, Left
• 490 - Hi Fi Sound System with Speakers

Impressions of my vehicle: I love it!

August, 2000: It is sure a lot of work to keep it looking nice, and to ensure top running condition. A lot of my recent repairs are due to the fact that I am fixing a few of the things that were not right with it when I purchased it. In the future, with regular maintenance and care, the cost of ownership should go down.

March, 2001: I haven't had any major repair needs for quite some time now, and the last real maintenance item was in November! If it weren't for that stupid pothole in Foster City, I would have only put $1.29 in maintenance in the car since last year. With regular attention, this car just gets better and better!

January, 2002: Well, I saw the S4 for sale and took it for a spin. After calculating my average monthly maintenance cost for the 968 (almost $400 a month!), and seeing as how I really wanted more modern transportation, plus something a little bit more practical for the dog, I decided to go with the S4. I will definitely miss the Porsche, however. I plan to get another 968 someday...

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Kathleen O'Brien