Is this the car for me?
11-03-2005, 11:10 PM
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Is this the car for me?
Okay, so I get the idea that none of you like any 911s post-89, but I drove a beautiful '98 cabrio today which I loved. I am an almost 40 year old mother of four boys, and I haven't had so much fun in a car since my '87 Audi Coupe! I'm ready for something more exciting than my Landcruiser, but still hardy enough to get through my "learning phase", since I am accustomed to taking curves at about 5 mph.... So I guess I'd like some honest, balanced opinions on whether or not this is the car for me.
11-03-2005, 11:43 PM
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Absolutely! Sure, we're partial to the pre-964 Porsches, but the 993 is a terrific car - the final iteration of the oil cooled 911, and one of my favorite Porsche models. As the last of the oil cooled cars, the well-cared for 993's are also retaining their value.
GO FOR IT! And, post some pix after you acquire your dream car.
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GO FOR IT! And, post some pix after you acquire your dream car.
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'87 "CarreraRS" - 3.6L wide body conversion, really fast & very cool-looking car
'95 968 coupe
'93 968 track car
11-04-2005, 12:27 AM
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redbarn, welcome!
Check out the 993 forum, also (the car you tested is a "993" series in the 911 evolution).
As Richard points out, they are great cars & nice examples are highly thought-of. If you loved driving that Cab, then you are a promising prospect for ownership. You might consider a 4WD version if you drive year-around in bad weather or poor roads. Get an independent, in-person, expert evaluation (aka "PPI") of any example you are contemplating. Educate yourself about market values. While these cars aren't inexpensive, when you factor in the enjoyment (& $s saved as an alternative to psychotherapy), it is a sensible "investment". Take your time & enjoy!
Check out the 993 forum, also (the car you tested is a "993" series in the 911 evolution).
As Richard points out, they are great cars & nice examples are highly thought-of. If you loved driving that Cab, then you are a promising prospect for ownership. You might consider a 4WD version if you drive year-around in bad weather or poor roads. Get an independent, in-person, expert evaluation (aka "PPI") of any example you are contemplating. Educate yourself about market values. While these cars aren't inexpensive, when you factor in the enjoyment (& $s saved as an alternative to psychotherapy), it is a sensible "investment". Take your time & enjoy!
11-04-2005, 10:55 AM
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"Follow your joy".... if it makes you happy go for it.
The reason you are accustomed to taking turns a 5mph is because you are driving a Landbruiser... you will figure out the Porsche soon enough
The reason you are accustomed to taking turns a 5mph is because you are driving a Landbruiser... you will figure out the Porsche soon enough
11-04-2005, 03:47 PM
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Absolutely!!!
Never mind that our preferences are for earlier cars - We all love P-Cars! It's really a personal preference issue! If you liked that car - get the PPI as mentioned earlier and Go For IT! I personally have an '86 - see the avatar - and my father has a '96 C4 polar silver. As much as I love my car - his is absolutely amazing! What a fun car to drive!!! The 993 models are great and I'll always encourage someone to buy a Porsche!!!!!! Good luck and post Pics!
11-05-2005, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Cowhorn
I don't know...No offense to ANYONE, but I am seeing you more in a '97-'99 Boxster with a Tiptronic transmission. That's solely based on your "5 mph" comment.
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11-05-2005, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by redbarnfarm
Hey Coworn, that's not nice. I'll see you on the track....
11-05-2005, 02:55 PM
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Welcome aboard! IMO 993 is the best of the aircooleds, while the -89 are the more raw feeling of a basic sports car of the early cars, the 964 is a good mid ground between the two, All cars are all things to different people.
Be careful of the 993, they have a problem with the valve guides, which has been posted several times, requiring a valve job as early as 30K miles running around $6000 or more if you decide to play while the engine is out, it plugs up the secondary air passages in the heads, causing a check engine light.
problems with the cab top, windows, bows, tops and drives can be expensive as well, just have a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) performed by a reputable Porsche shop
But for the most part they are VERY reliable and a helluva lot of fun to drive.
Be careful of the 993, they have a problem with the valve guides, which has been posted several times, requiring a valve job as early as 30K miles running around $6000 or more if you decide to play while the engine is out, it plugs up the secondary air passages in the heads, causing a check engine light.
problems with the cab top, windows, bows, tops and drives can be expensive as well, just have a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) performed by a reputable Porsche shop
But for the most part they are VERY reliable and a helluva lot of fun to drive.
11-05-2005, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fixnprsh
Be careful of the 993, they have a problem with the valve guides, which has been posted several times, requiring a valve job as early as 30K miles running around $6000 or more if you decide to play while the engine is out, it plugs up the secondary air passages in the heads, causing a check engine light.
problems with the cab top, windows, bows, tops and drives can be expensive as well, just have a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) performed by a reputable Porsche shop
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Furthermore what are the problems with the windows??? There is an open recall on the latching motors which is FOC a the P dealer, other than that the only real issue to speak off is on cabrio's which have been used a lot in sunny and hot places the top shrinks and will need replacement.
Like on everycar there are sometimes issues, but I'm hard pressed to find in 5 years of 993 ownership any major issues myself...
11-06-2005, 03:12 AM
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I own a 1987 911 and a 1998 993 C2S. They are both terrific cars and drive completly different. Oddly enough I am selling the 87 because I am enjoying the 98 so much. So if the 98 feels like the car for you, go for it...you cannot go wrong.
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