DaveK

Now you're just showing off!

Phil Raby

Er, didn't mean it to come across like that! But, hey, it's still very early...

Phil reaches for the coffee...

Roygarth

I don't know!

Piers

Christer

Phil, despite the fact that you have pinstripe seats and involved with one of the best Porsche-related publications around, I would have to strongly disagree.

First of all, the gap between the 2 models in price is nowehere near £10K. A 1993 964 will set you back around £20K or so, the 1994 993 will cost around £24K.

Secondly, the performance issue is completely moot. Mainly because there isn't much of a difference at all. Certainly nothing £2K worth of mods would sort out. Although the 993 has a more refined ride.

The main issue here has to be looks, because that is the biggest difference between the 2 models. Dave K above has quite correctly stated that quite a few of us on here could be driving far more expensive cars if it came down to purely financial reasons.

The 993 to me just looks wrong. It is the love child of the 996 terminator who travelled back in time and sh**ged a 964. I am being hyper-critical though, if I couldn't have a 964 I would go for the other aircooled alternative.

Everyone has their own views and opinions of course, but there is a large number of us here that choose to drive a 964 specifically because we love it. Anyone else is quite frankly a heretic.

All IMHO and npt intended to flame. I guess none of us like to be labelled.

Roygarth

964 V 993 aesthetics 'simplistic approach'

993 has a slightly better rear
964 has much better front

Side view is a tie

But
993 rear is too 'big' for its front (esp. S version which reminds me of the Roadrunner in the cartoon!?)
964 is close to perfect front/rear balance

So the winner is the 964!

And at the moment I'm not biased!

Brgds
Piers
993RS
964 C4 coupe.........4 Sale!

Roygarth

Brilliant, I'd copyright it or it will turn up in a magazine sometime soon!

Brgds
Piers

robmug

Haven't we digressed a little? Doesn't take much to get us on to a 964 vs 993 discussion does it! I think we are perhaps a little sensitive on this issue!!!

Piers - has your question been answered? If so, what have you decided your car is worth? BTW, what colour is it?

Christer

ok, then back to the topic!

Piers there are so many factors to consider. Do you need to sell fast? Are you willing to spend your own valuable time and effort in waiting for/finding the right buyer who will pay max for the options, colour, upgrades etc?

Will £17K now be better than £18.5K in 8 months time?

Wikkid911

Hello Fellow Listers,
I have sat on the side lines for over a year now and have enjoyed reading and learning from this site. I have to say though that IF my 964 with its bone dry engine, new clutch, cup mirrors and 18" wheels WAS for sale and it most certainly is NOT, you would not pry if from my hands for a penny under 22k. And thats my final answer.
Cheers,
Dave.

Roygarth

Welcome Dave!

But I don't think there would be many 'pryers' at £22K.

Brgd
Piers

dove

If you guys want 18k plus for you early 964's good luck to you,you will have a long wait,lets face it excellent cars can be had for 15k,if you paid 20k+, welcome to the wonderfull world of the motor trade.
Paul

C2 cab; paid 12 1/2 k worth in 2/3 years 12 1/2k

Riccardo

Dove, at £12.5 you either bought it from a friend/relative or it must have required some serious work, which would the offset the value lost by others in depreciation.

Either that or you're a one off.

Christer

Cabs and Targas are worth less anyway. non-factory Turbolooks are in the same boat. If you have both, double whammy. I agree with you, that's all you will get.

Ruairidh

Are they???????????????????

robmug

Perhaps Christer is referring to the UK market specifically, but in any event...ARE THEY????!!!!

Edit - i.e. Porsche sell then new at a premium over the coupe, so why not for used cabs too?