I really like what I see on the 944 series of Porsche's, although I'm a little mystified by some of the threads concerning maintenance costs. I've seen anywhere from $1000-1500/month as a basis to keep your 944 running right. Does it really cost this much? I only put around 15000 miles on my vehicles a year, and the Porsche would be the second car. I understand Porsche parts are not cheap, but they don't seem that bad compared to other vehicles, and I don't see what is so "exotic" about this car that it would cost so much to maintain.
I admit it's been awhile since I've performed DIY work on my vehicles, having spent the last 15 years letting the factory warranty take care of things, but having to spend $1000/month just seems like a bit much for a "reliable" sports car.
Please understand I'm not trying to flame the 944, because it looks just like the type of car I'd like to own, and I'm no stranger to bloody knuckles or dirty fingernails.
