Well, I have a 1989 944 right now. It is in great shape, but as many people know (and some people hate to admit, like myself) Porsche products can be finicky and prone to small engine malfunctions that can lead to extremely harsh permanent damage to many engine components. I have narrowed down my search to either a Porsche Boxster or a MB SLK. Again, on the reliability end (which I hate to admit) it seems as thought the Mercedes would be a bit more on the safe side. You don't even want to know what kind of money I have put into a 1989 Porsche, let alone what I would go through with an early 2000 model Boxster.
2-3000 dollars to fix the roof on an SLK is play money compared to what I spent fixing just a few things that are "routine" on the 944.
I really liked the idea of having the 230. I read the specs and doesnt seem as thought the 320 is much quicker. Fuel economy isn't much of an issue, but are there any issues with the forced induction on this model? I can't imagine it has much of a boost, but I am just wondering if there have been any issues linked to the supercharger.
Mainly, it has caused me great pain to sink money into a car that could a.) break down at any time, b.) not start for some mysterious reason or c.) blows up for an unexpected, unforeseen reason with me in it. This is why I want to make the switch from Porsche to MB.
Are there any particular years that are more desired, and were any changes to the body made prior to the new generation?
I appreciate you input.
And, the crossfire is nice, but I could not bring myself to drive a vehicle with a chrysler badge when what I really want is one with a MB badge.
Thanks.