[Porsche-O-Phile]

I agree. The 944 is a reasonably safe car, one that she'll be proud of (hopefully) and will be sort of distinctive and different (not JAFH - Just Another Fn Honda). The maintenance can be an issue unless she's into learning about that kind of thing, or you feel like having her potentially coming to you every weekend ("daddy, I need you to look at my car. . .")

N/A 944s are pretty good if you keep on top of all the inevitable nagging little things that will pop up. Not too bad a choice. There's probably better out there for the money though. I'd look for an older 'Benz or BMW.