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05-01-2014, 12:14 AM
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Hey guys. Came here to get some points of view/advice. I've been looking at a 1995 993 C2 but am unsure if its "right" for me as an only car in Canada.
I have been looking for a new vehicle to replace my 1991 Stealth Twin turbo (it no longer excites me the way it use to). I was looking at newer cars such as a Lexus ISF, E92 M3, C6 Corvette.
After driving a few newer cars they all feel disconnected to a degree and don't offer the same sensation my 91 does.
The M3 maintenance costs seems unrealistic to me (rotors and pads for one axle costing around $620), the C6 being very unfriendly to Canadian winters, the ISF being automatic and disconnected.
Also I enjoy working on cars and after reading a few Dempsey books it looks like the 993 is quite a DIY friendly car were newer cars are less and less so.
I've always wanted a 964 or 993 and with the way the prices are going I'm worried if I wait till I am "ready" (meaning having a larger disposable income) I won't be able to afford/justify it any more.
So I guess my question is are my fears of rising price justified and could a 993 c2 be good daily driver including Canadian winters (not so much the snow but the crap on the road that goes with it). Also, at what point is a rebuild required (aprox mileage)?
Sorry for the long post and thanks. This is a decision I've been struggling over.
I have been looking for a new vehicle to replace my 1991 Stealth Twin turbo (it no longer excites me the way it use to). I was looking at newer cars such as a Lexus ISF, E92 M3, C6 Corvette.
After driving a few newer cars they all feel disconnected to a degree and don't offer the same sensation my 91 does.
The M3 maintenance costs seems unrealistic to me (rotors and pads for one axle costing around $620), the C6 being very unfriendly to Canadian winters, the ISF being automatic and disconnected.
Also I enjoy working on cars and after reading a few Dempsey books it looks like the 993 is quite a DIY friendly car were newer cars are less and less so.
I've always wanted a 964 or 993 and with the way the prices are going I'm worried if I wait till I am "ready" (meaning having a larger disposable income) I won't be able to afford/justify it any more.
So I guess my question is are my fears of rising price justified and could a 993 c2 be good daily driver including Canadian winters (not so much the snow but the crap on the road that goes with it). Also, at what point is a rebuild required (aprox mileage)?
Sorry for the long post and thanks. This is a decision I've been struggling over.
07-13-2014, 10:45 PM
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The porsche maintenance hysteria is overrated. Oil change and filters are cheap.
Only spark plugs and water pump you need a good and reliable shop to do it right. You don't even need a Porsche specialist.
Rear main seal is not catastrophic .
If you must upgrade the IMS, it is about $2500 for IMS, new clutch and RMS job.
Only spark plugs and water pump you need a good and reliable shop to do it right. You don't even need a Porsche specialist.
Rear main seal is not catastrophic .
If you must upgrade the IMS, it is about $2500 for IMS, new clutch and RMS job.
07-23-2014, 11:02 AM
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07-25-2014, 11:10 PM
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The porsche maintenance hysteria is overrated. Oil change and filters are cheap.
Only spark plugs and water pump you need a good and reliable shop to do it right. You don't even need a Porsche specialist.
Rear main seal is not catastrophic .
If you must upgrade the IMS, it is about $2500 for IMS, new clutch and RMS job.
Only spark plugs and water pump you need a good and reliable shop to do it right. You don't even need a Porsche specialist.
Rear main seal is not catastrophic .
If you must upgrade the IMS, it is about $2500 for IMS, new clutch and RMS job.