Looking to buy a 993
01-21-2015, 12:32 PM
#32
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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.
01-21-2015, 07:38 PM
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01-25-2015, 06:21 PM
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Greetings from a first time rennlist poster. As a early build 95 owner. ( feb.) The non immobilizer obd1 is a definite plus. On the other hand. Not being able to install a light weight flywheel without worrying about stalling.. Definite minus. Rennsport has a mid weight fw that from what I've read deals with this issue. At least I hope so ? I'm waiting on one for my diy clutch change.
02-11-2015, 03:22 PM
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I went through this process for about 8 months before I pulled the trigger.... all the while watching prices climb about $ 2K a month....
the 95's are great cars- probably the BEST 1st production year car i can think of from Porsche. I however, wanted a wide body, so it was 96-98.
My selection criteria was
1) Wide Body
2) Clean Car Fax
3) VERY good overall condition
4) Good service records
5) Higher Mileage ( yes that's right- strictly a price issue)
6) 6 Speed
7) Engine, Clutch, Paint work that matched condition & priced accordingly.
I plan to keep my car a LONG time & Drive it- I put about 6000 miles on it last year, so a garage queen would just frustrate me- been there done that. There are a lot of great cars out there and if you find one from a RL member, you'll probably do well. have fun with the search and drive a few cars- they do feel different especially with suspension upgrades, golden rod, etc. ( I have both and my car handles superbly).
the 95's are great cars- probably the BEST 1st production year car i can think of from Porsche. I however, wanted a wide body, so it was 96-98.
My selection criteria was
1) Wide Body
2) Clean Car Fax
3) VERY good overall condition
4) Good service records
5) Higher Mileage ( yes that's right- strictly a price issue)
6) 6 Speed
7) Engine, Clutch, Paint work that matched condition & priced accordingly.
I plan to keep my car a LONG time & Drive it- I put about 6000 miles on it last year, so a garage queen would just frustrate me- been there done that. There are a lot of great cars out there and if you find one from a RL member, you'll probably do well. have fun with the search and drive a few cars- they do feel different especially with suspension upgrades, golden rod, etc. ( I have both and my car handles superbly).
02-11-2015, 04:31 PM
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02-12-2015, 08:19 PM
#43
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To all the '95 lovers and '96-98 haters:My '96 C4S owned from 2007 until now (88kmi -->118kmi). NEVER a problem passing CA Emissions (start car, drive a few blocks, test). NEVER an issue with immobilizer.
Hater's gonna hate....
(kidding folks, just kidding...)
Full disclosure: My car had an SAI clean out and top end before I bought it (45kmi), and a major reason I did buy it. As someone pointed out early in the thread, known maintenance history is FAR more important in the long run.
02-13-2015, 09:57 AM
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