TheOtherEric

Like you, I've seen PCA's (Reiser's?) recommendation to replace all the rear suspension components. I don't think he qualifies this as track duty only. In short, this is the stupidest recommendation re. 993's I've ever heard. The 1996 parts are marginally, if any, better, and I don't know of anyone who's spent the few $$thous just to update their 1995 parts. Just doesn't happen.

Kirk- As for the rated power & torque differences between 1995 and 1996, don't think too much of it. There's more car-to-car engine variation than the rated difference. Oddly, the performance of 993 engines varies quite a bit, and the only theory we have now is cam timing settings. At a 993 dyno day a while back, 9 cars were tested and varioram versus non-varioram cars had the same average power & torque. Go figure.

tbil

Fully agree that the extra HP of the '96+ may only translate into a few tenths of a second around the track with an very experienced dirver however.... Guess I didn't want to be "short" in any way and wanted the most HP / Varioram so shopped for 96 + cars. Actually like the basket handle though, adds a unique / classy touch to the cars. Agree with earlier posts, best car = best condition not year.

hn

I also read about this and until this day I still don't understand it. Matter of fact, I called bunch of dealers and mechanics and none knew what I was talking about. As it turned out, I just need new shocks at 50k miles.

Mark in Baltimore

Maybe my late model build MY 95 doesn't qualify as having the "incorrect" suspension bits, but my car has never exhibited any wild low or high speed oversteer with the stock suspension or with PSS-9's. With my Motons, I had a wicked high speed looseness, but this was due to my being very low on the compression/rebound/nitorgen canister/spring rate learning curve. All is well now.

PCA 993 suspension update link

Greg Fishman

One benefit (for those with kids) is that the 97 and 98 models can have the factory passenger air bag disabled with factory parts.

texas911

1995 is the best, in my unbiased opinion!

Bradford

If only there was a widebody in 95', everyone would be happy

Lerxst

I was looking at a Guards Red '95 C4 a few weeks back and noted some discolouration (I think it was a yellowish hue) in the headlight lenses... could that be a problem?

TheOtherEric

Thanks for the link Mark. Yup, that's his recommendation - new parts for all 1995's. That PCA recommendation fails to mention that the parts alone cost $2000 plus probably $1000 installation and that nobody actually does this.

ZombiePorsche44

Lerxst,
Due to being plastic, the headlight lenses all turn a bit yellow after a few years but they are cheap and easy to replace. Don't let that influence your desicion on what otherwise would be a great car.
ZP44

KirkF

I wonder if my 964 aftermarket RS 3.8 tail would fit on the 993. Did they change the dimensions?

Kirk

Mark in Baltimore

Kirk,

I was told that it would not fit. Call MA Shaw or Getty Design to be certain.

Rick Sylvestri

Me thinks the '95 C4 will be worth more as a collector as it's numbers are around 820 built in 95
Justa few more than the Turbo......
No unruly handeling issues at the track here

Leland Pate

uh, my headlight lenses aren't made of plastic.

...are they? Too bad the old magnet trick won't work.

Porscheologist

I would have to say that in my opinion a late model 95 C2 coup (no basket handle) in Grand Prix White, six speed with a black interior is your best choice.!! The fact that this is the exact car that I own has nothing to do with it!!

And I will telly you a secret that few outside of Porsche know.



(whisper) "The White cars have the strongest engines"