fatmike

I believe some states measure the particles... NJ just takes a peek to see the check engine light isn't on and the system is "ready".

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NYC993

For that it should not then matter if you have obd1 or obd2

mpruden

You are correct. I've heard of people that clear the CEL, set the readiness flags, and pass the emissions test all before the ECU detects the malfunction again.

Assuming you time everything right, you can "stick it to the man" so to speak.

MielsOnWheels

Louis you mentioned you live in VA. The only counties/cities in the Commonwealth that require smog testing are:

Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, or Stafford

Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas or Manassas Park

So if you live outside of those areas as I do, there's no smog testing. As a result, my advice is to be open to all years of 993's-they are all great. As others have mentioned, most of the subtle differences can be changed/removed/defeated-basket handle,immobilizer,etc. Even the Varioram can be retrofitted to a '95. The OBD is one of the few things that can't really be changed (easily).

911lnv87

All, thank you so much for all those comments it is very good, please keep them coming.

I am currently an happy owner of a 911 3.2 from 87 and and 944 n/a from 88, but the 993 has always been my dream car… so let see if i will jump there and sale my 87.

As the the OBD II issue, if i am correct replacing the valve guides shall solve this major issue, what is more or less the cost of such a repair? So i could factor this in my buying process?

Also i leave in McLean Va.

Louis

Mike J

Another factor - upgrading to a RS clutch setup (with a light wheel flywheel ) is a very recommended modification. The 95's do not generally handle this conversion well, with lots of reports of stalling, etc. The 96+ cars have no issues accommodating the lighter flywheel.

Drisump

Have you driven a 993? I have an 85 and a 96 and have driven many miles in a 996. The 993 is really is the end of breed. Not saying the water pumper 911's aren't great in many ways, and I know the phrase " driver involvement" is (perhaps) too often used to describe the air-cooled experience, but here it is again...driver involvement. When I first drove a 993 I was amazed at how "old school" it felt. More modern in all areas than your 3.2, but still a pretty raw experience. I think you'll miss your 3.2 but if you're going to miss it for a 993, you couldn't do any better. Cheers

911lnv87

I have only test drove one last year, that I have almost bought from Porsche in McLean, but the carfax was not clean, so I back up. this was the only one I drove.

But for sure will test drive as much as I can before buying.

KNS

Another small item in favor of the '95: I had to replace my throttle cable last year (the original one "unfrayed" and came apart). I was able to do it with the intake manifolds, pretty much everything, in place.
I don't know how you'd do it on a '96 or later car without at least a partial engine drop.

Mike J

Done a disconnect/connect of throttle cable on a 96+ - it's tight but doable.

Jlbarnett

Couldn't have said it better myself

PRSWILL

Find the best car regardless of age - they are all sweet and all have their own charms and issues.

C2sideways

Spyder Man......says....

Additionally, I got 'lucky' and found one without the immobilizer.

What's the bonus of this and how can I tell if my '95 has it or not ? Is it indicated on the option sticker ?

I bought last year and I'm currently expecting to put about $7000 into it to bring it up to my initial spec, then I can drive it to know it and probably spend some more to get it near to where I want it. Unless you are very lucky any newly bought 993 is gonna need some coin spent on it, unless you paid top dollar.

911F1

Buy this one. It looks to be a great drivers car. Very clean for the miles! No affiliation

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...3/1710064.html

C2sideways

That 993 looks fantastic, makes my buy look a mistake but it is what it is and some of us have to put the good back into the bad.