Should I sell my 993 C4 for 996Turbo - HELP
09-21-2004, 11:38 AM
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Should I sell my 993 C4 for 996Turbo - HELP
Someone has offered to sell me his 2001 996Turbo coupe at a very attractive price. It has 7,000miles, 6 speed, speed yellow, techart exhaust, basically in mint condition.
I love my 993 C4 Cab (but I wish it was a coupe). I've owed it for 9 years and quite enjoy it but I'm itching for a change, something a little quicker and newer and a coupe. Buying a 993 coupe is out of the question because there's none available now or in the future. There're very few in town. In order to make the above acquisition, I have to sell this car. The sound from the 993 is intoxicating, the shape and curves are simply stunning, it's the most beautiful 911 ever built, but it's getting old, running costs in general will rise and selling it later will be very difficult.
A regular 996 IMO doesn't do much for me, it looks dull and bland and sounds like a sewing machine, but the 996Turbo looks a little better with the different bumpers and spoiler. But more importantly, it has the M64 block which is important for me. I've test driven it and quite like it but from experience, a 30mins test drive does nothing. I usually need a week to find out what the car is really like.
Should I change? Is it a smart move? Need your votes please
I love my 993 C4 Cab (but I wish it was a coupe). I've owed it for 9 years and quite enjoy it but I'm itching for a change, something a little quicker and newer and a coupe. Buying a 993 coupe is out of the question because there's none available now or in the future. There're very few in town. In order to make the above acquisition, I have to sell this car. The sound from the 993 is intoxicating, the shape and curves are simply stunning, it's the most beautiful 911 ever built, but it's getting old, running costs in general will rise and selling it later will be very difficult.
A regular 996 IMO doesn't do much for me, it looks dull and bland and sounds like a sewing machine, but the 996Turbo looks a little better with the different bumpers and spoiler. But more importantly, it has the M64 block which is important for me. I've test driven it and quite like it but from experience, a 30mins test drive does nothing. I usually need a week to find out what the car is really like.
Should I change? Is it a smart move? Need your votes please
09-21-2004, 12:04 PM
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IMHO you shouldn't make this move for economical reasons. The Turbo will soon be out of warranty and if that sucker goes wrong I don't think it will be cheaper than the 993....also, I presume that this guy is not doing a str8 swap for your car in which case you will need to find that money as well. I would only move for love if I were you, otherwise you might regret it....
09-21-2004, 12:05 PM
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Just out of curiosity...I've been to Singapore many times and have always commented on the traffic, small distance from one end of the island to the other, and police controls for things such as speeding. Where on the Island can you possibly make use of the turbo's capabilities and speed?
I asked once what would happen if someone was caught driving 200 or 250 kph on one of the expressways. The people in my company looked at me funny and said I would be put in jail and not allowed to drive again, ever. Now I have seen many, many nice cars such as BMWs, MBs, Lexus, etc, but they all seem to be driven for show and not much speed.
I asked once what would happen if someone was caught driving 200 or 250 kph on one of the expressways. The people in my company looked at me funny and said I would be put in jail and not allowed to drive again, ever. Now I have seen many, many nice cars such as BMWs, MBs, Lexus, etc, but they all seem to be driven for show and not much speed.
09-21-2004, 12:24 PM
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Blackcar,
There is a country north of S'pore called Malaysia, and they have highways as smooth as billard tables and B-roads that are made for 911. They also have a F1 track called SEPANG which is only 280km from S'pore, it's THE playground for car enthusiasts. Malaysia also happen to have very 'tolerant' police officers when we drive at 300km/h.
Now you wonder why S'pore has so many nice cars...... it's not just for show.
Let me know the next time you're in S'pore, I'll introduce you to our playgrounds.
There is a country north of S'pore called Malaysia, and they have highways as smooth as billard tables and B-roads that are made for 911. They also have a F1 track called SEPANG which is only 280km from S'pore, it's THE playground for car enthusiasts. Malaysia also happen to have very 'tolerant' police officers when we drive at 300km/h.
Now you wonder why S'pore has so many nice cars...... it's not just for show.
Let me know the next time you're in S'pore, I'll introduce you to our playgrounds.
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09-21-2004, 01:51 PM
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The 996TT is an amazingly fast car. No, it is an easily driven amazingly fast car. It will probably be more comfortable as well. I second Seege's comment, hell yeah, go for it!
09-21-2004, 02:26 PM
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How difficult is it to import a US spec car to Singapore? If not a huge hassle, why not buy one here in the states?
09-21-2004, 02:47 PM
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Chris,
Singapore is right hand drive, so having a US car with the wheel on the wrong side makes passing a little dicey when you can't see if anything is coming in the other lane.
Of course, he could import from Japan, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, or even Malaysia, all having right hand drive. Would depend if the import duty and new COE (basically a license issued by the government that allows you to buy a car) would make the car impossibly expensive. Singapore has the most expensive cars in the world, with a basic Honda in the range of US$65 to 70K if my memory is correct.
Singapore is right hand drive, so having a US car with the wheel on the wrong side makes passing a little dicey when you can't see if anything is coming in the other lane.
Of course, he could import from Japan, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, or even Malaysia, all having right hand drive. Would depend if the import duty and new COE (basically a license issued by the government that allows you to buy a car) would make the car impossibly expensive. Singapore has the most expensive cars in the world, with a basic Honda in the range of US$65 to 70K if my memory is correct.
09-21-2004, 03:54 PM
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"tolerant" cops in M'sia? Nothing that a few bucks won't solve, you mean.
Don't bet on that forever. They're in the process of cleaning up the org.
Funny how S'poreans start behaving differently in M'sia knowing that Big Brother isn't watching over them...
Don't bet on that forever. They're in the process of cleaning up the org.
Funny how S'poreans start behaving differently in M'sia knowing that Big Brother isn't watching over them...
09-21-2004, 04:13 PM
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If it makes you want it, then do it. If it doesn't, then...
For me, no 996, not even the TT or GT3, makes me lust after it enough to want one over my 993. Are there any 993 TTs over there?
For me, no 996, not even the TT or GT3, makes me lust after it enough to want one over my 993. Are there any 993 TTs over there?