Here is a 1997 carrera S for sale
#61
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Originally Posted by jimwood
Interesting that you think a 140k mileage 993 is a baby. Certainly, this statement implies low upkeep and many trouble free miles ahead. My experience with my LOW mileage 993 is different, as are other experiences I have read. Ask around. Those who have a 993 with less than 50k have experienced costly upkeep costs, as I have. Some have it worse, SAI repairs at well less than 50k are priced for the well to do.
At "140k? It's a baby?" Is this a Honda? Give me a break. The only engine with 140k I would consider as a baby is an American turbo diesel. Calling a 993 engine with 140k a baby is ignorant bliss at its best, and it simply doesn't compart with logic or others experiences. Wishful thinking at best.
So I ask you, is there a reason this car is 27k? Yes. No such thing as a free ride; so, don't expect one here. Road rash? Sounda hot! If I can share experiences with someone with the ability to purchase a lower mileage S then good; that's the point. Spend more to get a lower mileage car. But the bottomline is that if you can't afford a low mileage 993 of any year or body style you better have a backup car because the dealer isn't going to cut you a deal because it's a rare color and rare S.
At "140k? It's a baby?" Is this a Honda? Give me a break. The only engine with 140k I would consider as a baby is an American turbo diesel. Calling a 993 engine with 140k a baby is ignorant bliss at its best, and it simply doesn't compart with logic or others experiences. Wishful thinking at best.
So I ask you, is there a reason this car is 27k? Yes. No such thing as a free ride; so, don't expect one here. Road rash? Sounda hot! If I can share experiences with someone with the ability to purchase a lower mileage S then good; that's the point. Spend more to get a lower mileage car. But the bottomline is that if you can't afford a low mileage 993 of any year or body style you better have a backup car because the dealer isn't going to cut you a deal because it's a rare color and rare S.
And yeah, maintenance on these cars is going to cost more than a Honda. For good reason (try oil changes in both). I'm sure that 90% of the people in the market for a 10 year old Porsche aren't expecting a free ride. There's my 2 cents.
All that being said, I wish the new owner of that vesuvio metallic beauty all the best. Enjoy that car!
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fwiw: some find a $27k 993s more affordable (to get in to) than a $47k - $60k one... "get in to" being key here. nothin' wrong w/ that.
& tbh... if you love & have always wanted a porsche you will learn to 'diy'... & scrape & save for the rest. somethin' guys w/ very healthy incomes still have to do when their families & investments 'come first'
& tbh... if you love & have always wanted a porsche you will learn to 'diy'... & scrape & save for the rest. somethin' guys w/ very healthy incomes still have to do when their families & investments 'come first'