When is a classic not a daily driver?

[kermitthefrog]

Her's my dilemma, I'm after a 964 to be used as a daily driver and I hear people trying to talk me out of it....
So my question for you all is:
When is a classic car not able to be a daily driver?

ps.
I don't care about the resale vale of it, don't care how much that care is worth or might be worth in the futre.
This is not a thread about "which classic should I buy, how much my car is worth ....etc..."

[supersport]

A classic is always a daily if you choose it to be so.

A used to see a chap in 993 RS day in day out snow or shine.

[BertBert]

what are their arguments against the idea?
Bert

[g7jhp]

kermitthefrog said:

Her's my dilemma, I'm after a 964 to be used as a daily driver and I hear people trying to talk me out of it....
So my question for you all is:
When is a classic car not able to be a daily driver?

ps.
I don't care about the resale vale of it, don't care how much that care is worth or might be worth in the futre.
This is not a thread about "which classic should I buy, how much my car is worth ....etc..."

I used my last 3.2 Carrera as a daily driver for 7 years and my first 3.2 Carrera for 2 years. These cars are best used.

Buy your 964 and enjoy it, the size makes them a joy compared to modern cars.

[drmark]

Great idea and perfectly feasible if the car is well sorted. But bear in mind poor visibility - crap headlights and tendency to mist up - on dark damp evenings / nights. And hot in the summer if no a/c. It does make you appreciate how far cars have progressed for ease of day to day use.

[crisisjez]

When the usual consumables such as windscreens, trim and rubbers and electrical components arn't readily available or cost effective.
Or minor body damage could total loss the car.
Or if water egress is an issue.
Or if t becomes unreliable.

[Haves1979]

My 964 is a 2nd car, but have used it as a daily when needed - this had included some big stints around the country. I had no mechanical issues and found it comfortable enough, even on long motorway runs. Some of the negatives I found were the non standard exhaust was a bit noisy in the morning and the standard stereo is terrible. But it also had some daft little perks like the heating warming up quickly. Also if you go for a c4 the awd is great in crappy conditions or when it snows..

[dry664]

Im running a 968 as a daily. Its had quite a few things that need doing over the last 15 months and has broken down three times, twice needing RAC. It was also off the road for 2 1/2 months with a service and subsequently a top end rebuild.
I do work from home 80% of the time with around 10K miles annually and have a great indy that makes sure I have a set of wheels.
I went into it with my eyes open and figured that running costs would roughly could equate to costs + depreciation of a £20K German diesel.
Its definitely not for everyone. Really helps if youre handy with the spanners or if you have a really good, local indy.

Edited by dry664 on Monday 10th March 14:10

[Boo152]

I used my 993 as a daily driver for over 10-years with no problems.
Don't see why a 964 couldnt be used the same.

I had a HID headlamp conversion for better night driving, and would suggest a 964 would need similar.

All 911s should be driven as the maker intended and spanked regularly, and not kept as garage queens, so go for it!

[Wozy68]

Boo152 said:

I used my 993 as a daily driver for over 10-years with no problems.
Don't see why a 964 couldnt be used the same.

I had a HID headlamp conversion for better night driving, and would suggest a 964 would need similar.

All 911s should be driven as the maker intended and spanked regularly, and not kept as garage queens, so go for it!

^ this, they were designed to be a car that could be used every day. I love my aircooled though mine isn't used everyday because of my job. I'd have no problem though using it more than I do if needed, they were built and meant to be driven.

[kermitthefrog]

Thanks for all the replies, quite surprised to see many driving their old Porsche. I do see on an almost daily basis a 3.2 targa near Heathrow every morning (being driven, not just parked).
I'm not new to the classic word, I have a 65 Mustang (with go faster parts added to it.... ) and grew up / learned how to drive with classic cars.

I have however a BMW 120D coupe, super reliable and comfy which I use daily.
Don't see why a 964 in great condition couldn't do the job today, it did it 20+ years ago so why not now.
Maybe if you remove all the idiots and youths from our roads, there would be less congestion and roads would be safer for a classic car...

[jcelee]

Again from personal experience running a 968 Sport as a daily driver, the niggly little things may have a tendency to get you down. I'm guessing 964 parts availability may be better (the 968 is a pretty rare beast) but some parts, even wiper arms are out of production). It didn't work for me because I also have a Caterham 7 - also a tinkerers car! Ultimately a Cayman is proving a much better bet as a daily and on 17" wheels has that lower grip tactility that I craved.