[SWERYD]

As a first time (happy) 944 owner, the one I recently bought has the typical dash cracks I understand most of us suffer from. I've owned many cars over the years and never had this problem and,as much as I've read about the problem, I still have unanswered questions.

First, does anyone know what causes the 944 dash to crack as consistently as it does? Since replacing the dash with a reconditioned one seems to be the most expensive alternative, I'm hesitant to do it after reading reports that the same thing will happen to the new one in a year or so.

Covering it up with a custom cut "rug" really doesn't appeal to me (but, then, I also refuse to get a toupee).

I've seen a couple of the ABS covers on cars and they don't look that bad but I understand, over time, there are problems with those as well although I'm not really clear what the problems are.

Which all leaves me with a cracked dash in an otherwise pretty good looking interior. Any input or suggestions would be appreciated.