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08-05-2002, 09:02 PM
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Newbie Questions.
I am in the market for a car and the Porsche rates up on my list. I like the 993 over the 996 as far as styling. I am not going to pay the price that a Turbo brings, but I like the rear wing. I want a coupe
My questions:
How much does it cost on average to add the turbo wing?
What years are identical to the 1997.
I there anything specific I should look for in a car?
My questions:
How much does it cost on average to add the turbo wing?
What years are identical to the 1997.
I there anything specific I should look for in a car?
08-05-2002, 09:23 PM
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THere are subtle differences, but the 993 is 95-98. Wings vary dramatically, from like $300 unpainted to triple that or more. Buy a Porsche mag at Barnes & Noble or where ever.
As far as what to look for, do some searches here...lots of answers.
993 a great car, btw.
As far as what to look for, do some searches here...lots of answers.
993 a great car, btw.
08-05-2002, 11:04 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by AI:
<strong>I am in the market for a car and the Porsche rates up on my list. I like the 993 over the 996 as far as styling. I am not going to pay the price that a Turbo brings, but I like the rear wing. I want a coupe
My questions:
How much does it cost on average to add the turbo wing?
A factory 993 TT wing is thousands, a knock off in fiberglass is about $1,000. See <a href="http://www.p-car.com" target="_blank">http://www.p-car.com</a> for Robin Sun's site. It has reams of information, and you can gaze upon Robin Sun's car with an aftermarket Turbo wing. There are three (3) major suppliers of aftermarket wings. You have to e-mail me provately if you want specifics. This is a non commercial Board.
What years are identical to the 1997?
1996, 1997, 1998 are pretty much the same car. I am certain there are some little differences, but nothing major.
I there anything specific I should look for in a car?</strong><hr></blockquote>
First, remember it is a buyers market. It is pretty much a rule that any car you can find this week, you'll find one as good or better, next week. Except for perhaps my 993 with factory 993RS front splitters and side skirts and an aftermarket 993RS tail.
Second, you want a car with all books and maintenance records, no excuses are acceptable.
Third,when you have a pre-purchase inspection done, be certain the shop knows what they are doing and are able to look for such things as:
a. Valve Guide wear,
b. Bad lifters,
c. Do the air conditioing and oil cooler fans work,
d. Does the shop have a OBDII (On Board Diagnostics 2) reader? They can query the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) for certain faults, or at least that is what I have been told. Supposedly they can tell how many hours on the engine, and they can see how many times it has been to red line. The aforementioned may be urban ledgend...you'll have to check this out on your own.
e. Are they willing to do a leak down test in addition to a compresion test? Recently my neighbor who just purchased a 96 993 Coupe, encountered resistence from the PPI shop. They said a leak down wasn't necessary. Further, that they could tell leak down just by listening to the motor beibng turned over by hand. I thuink this is BS...they were probably just too lazy to go through the process...it may be a lot of work on the twin plug 993.
The 993 is a very good car, the last of the water cooled Porsches. It has the same HP as a 1989 930 Turbo car 282 HP, about the same weight, better aerodynamics, better brakes and no turbo lag to deal with. And you can buy a higher mileage 993 car for under $40,000 if you shop around. Go for it!
<strong>I am in the market for a car and the Porsche rates up on my list. I like the 993 over the 996 as far as styling. I am not going to pay the price that a Turbo brings, but I like the rear wing. I want a coupe
My questions:
How much does it cost on average to add the turbo wing?
A factory 993 TT wing is thousands, a knock off in fiberglass is about $1,000. See <a href="http://www.p-car.com" target="_blank">http://www.p-car.com</a> for Robin Sun's site. It has reams of information, and you can gaze upon Robin Sun's car with an aftermarket Turbo wing. There are three (3) major suppliers of aftermarket wings. You have to e-mail me provately if you want specifics. This is a non commercial Board.
What years are identical to the 1997?
1996, 1997, 1998 are pretty much the same car. I am certain there are some little differences, but nothing major.
I there anything specific I should look for in a car?</strong><hr></blockquote>
First, remember it is a buyers market. It is pretty much a rule that any car you can find this week, you'll find one as good or better, next week. Except for perhaps my 993 with factory 993RS front splitters and side skirts and an aftermarket 993RS tail.
Second, you want a car with all books and maintenance records, no excuses are acceptable.
Third,when you have a pre-purchase inspection done, be certain the shop knows what they are doing and are able to look for such things as:
a. Valve Guide wear,
b. Bad lifters,
c. Do the air conditioing and oil cooler fans work,
d. Does the shop have a OBDII (On Board Diagnostics 2) reader? They can query the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) for certain faults, or at least that is what I have been told. Supposedly they can tell how many hours on the engine, and they can see how many times it has been to red line. The aforementioned may be urban ledgend...you'll have to check this out on your own.
e. Are they willing to do a leak down test in addition to a compresion test? Recently my neighbor who just purchased a 96 993 Coupe, encountered resistence from the PPI shop. They said a leak down wasn't necessary. Further, that they could tell leak down just by listening to the motor beibng turned over by hand. I thuink this is BS...they were probably just too lazy to go through the process...it may be a lot of work on the twin plug 993.
The 993 is a very good car, the last of the water cooled Porsches. It has the same HP as a 1989 930 Turbo car 282 HP, about the same weight, better aerodynamics, better brakes and no turbo lag to deal with. And you can buy a higher mileage 993 car for under $40,000 if you shop around. Go for it!
08-05-2002, 11:43 PM
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Martin wrote: "Are they willing to do a leak down test in addition to a compresion test? Recently my neighbor who just purchased a 96 993 Coupe, encountered resistence from the PPI shop. They said a leak down wasn't necessary. Further, that they could tell leak down just by listening to the motor beibng turned over by hand. I thuink this is BS...they were probably just too lazy to go through the process...it may be a lot of work on the twin plug 993."
Did you read this month's Excellence with the boxster race car on front? Bruce wrote a convincing explaination (at least to this mechanically challenged individual) about why a leak down test really isn't meaningful.
FWIW.
Greg
Did you read this month's Excellence with the boxster race car on front? Bruce wrote a convincing explaination (at least to this mechanically challenged individual) about why a leak down test really isn't meaningful.
FWIW.
Greg
08-06-2002, 01:51 AM
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[quote] The 993 is a very good car, the last of the water cooled Porsches <hr></blockquote>
Water cooled!!!
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Water cooled!!!
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08-06-2002, 02:23 AM
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If you are looking at a '95 993, make sure to look in the records to see if the wiring harness has been replaced. it is my understanding that this is not an issue in the '96-'98 993 - those years also have a little more HP.
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