JosephC27

so, I've recently come across a 993 Carrera that has had some track mods, but it also has a detailed maintenance history, and I'm thinking of getting it. the only thing is, it's in the low $40's, and the mileage is over 100k. I'm wondering if this is something to be concerned with. I was looking at a 987.2 Cayman for a while, but this came along and it's about the same price point, plus air cooled Porsche's are obviously still appreciating. which leads me to my next question...is there a reason the 993 seems to be the least expensive air cooled 911 on the market?

anyway, thank y'all in advance for your input.

uniquenamehere

I wouldn't worry about the mileage, I'd buy on the condition and the maintenance. Get a pre-purchase inspection by someone who knows these cars.

goofballdeluxe

I'd suggest reading up all you can on the massive archives here on Rennlist. Search is your friend. It appears you could have all your questions answered by perusing previous threads that have asked similar or identical questions you have. Also, the 993 is far from the least expensive air cooled 911. That dubious distinction probably falls on the mid-70s 911.

Like I said, read up here. You'll get very educated very fast.

And no, a 100K mile 993 can be the best purchase of all, as at that mileage it's very possible all the big ticket wear items like the clutch etc have been recently replaced. These cars can go many many hundreds of thousands of miles if cared for properly.

Take care and welcome to Rennlist

JosephC27

Thanks for the quick feedback! This opportunity kind of just popped into my head, and I was wondering why the prices was so affordable. lol. The point you made about the big ticket items possibly already being done is something to definitely consider. I'll do some more searching after work tonight, though. Is it a pain to find parts for the 993, though? Or is that another question that I can find with searching?

pp000830

All 993 with 100k need some work however if it hasn't been wrecked here are a few item you may want to see if they have been done:
Struts recently

• Hydraulic valve lifter cartridges replaced?
• Clutch replaced in the last 30k miles?
• Do all the gears shift smoothly without grinding (if not synchro replacement)
• Steering rack rebuilt?
• Some would ask has it had a top end rebuild?
• Is the emission control system intact and functioning?

Lots of other incidental other stuff but above are the big ticket items you should ask about.
Andy

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nile13

Buy a Cayman. Seriously, I'd buy a Cayman based on your above statements and questions.

olsonreels

993's have several flavors which greatly range in asking price/value. Far from the least expensive ac Porsche. Do you have the 'passion' to put up with a 20 plus year old car? With an interior that was obsolete in 1970? Minimalist in nature? These cars are the last of an era. POV dependant if this a good or bad thing. Do spend time on this board searching up the common stuff that needs attention. Mostly you would need to go for a drive to see if the nature of the car and its limitations are something you like/can come to terms with. It is an old car now. What one may find as 'charming' is a big deal breaker to another.

Brig993

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inkatouring

I think 964s are less expensive generally, as are most late 70s/early80s through 964s. 993s and classic 911s are pricier, I believe.

That said, 993 v. 987.2 is apples to oranges. Yes, both six cylinder boxer Porsches, but very different cars nonetheless. So, what's your intended use?

Railmaster.

I don't know but I think he meant that that particular car was the cheapest air cooled 911 for sale not that 993s in general are the cheapest air cooled 911s?

JosephC27

well, it looks like that's the route I'm going to have to take. about 5 minutes after I called to get some more information about the car, someone came in and put a deposit down on the 993. oh well! I think there's worse fates than getting a Cayman.

Railmaster.

My hairdresser drives a cayman and is happy with that! Actually the caymans only real fault is that it's not a 911!

chsu74

Different strokes. Wait..