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Old 04-10-2005, 08:02 PM
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Thumbs up How long have you owned your 993?

I've had mine going on five happy years.

Like a fine wine, it keeps getting better.

No serious probems, touch wood!

Daily driver.
Old 04-10-2005, 09:03 PM
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Exactly one year tomorrow, April 11. I've never owned a car which I enjoy more each time I drive it. I also find myself longing for the next time to drive it. Wow.
Old 04-10-2005, 09:09 PM
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1 yr this month. 45k service, one oil change, no problems. Cost me less this year than my sons 96 Accord.
Old 04-10-2005, 09:13 PM
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Exactly 5 happy and fun months today.
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over 4 happy years, best car i have ever owned
Old 04-10-2005, 09:33 PM
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Five years this September. Only has had one problem in all that time- a broken sunroof cable. Actually, it was my fault that it broke. I was listening to the stereo and not paying attention as I closed it!

Best car that I have ever had. Come to think of it, all three 911 Porsches that I have owned with a combined personal driving mileage of more than 150k have been wonderfully trouble-free cars.
Old 04-10-2005, 10:05 PM
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10 months
Old 04-10-2005, 10:26 PM
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6 weeks and counting -- nicest, most fun car I've ever owned!

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Old 04-10-2005, 10:46 PM
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7 for the white one and 5 for the green one
Old 04-10-2005, 10:55 PM
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6 years of nothing but smiles.
Old 04-10-2005, 11:06 PM
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397 blissful days (Feb 28, 2004)
Old 04-10-2005, 11:06 PM
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7 years in August...I've never looked back. It just keeps getting better!
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5 wonderful car crazy years....
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Coming up on another year owned, April 18th. This will be three years. Great car!
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8 yrs and everytime i get in it i can't imagine trading it in ...... it's of course nose dived in value from what i bought it. i paid 68.5 for NA cab.


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