Anyone have both a 993 and 996? Opinions requested.
04-07-2007, 01:18 PM
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Escapee
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Originally Posted by MJBird993
There are lots of 996's for sale because Porsche sold more of them. They sold more of them than the 993 because the market likes them. Every car depreciates except for low mileage examples of exotics. Pristine low mileage 993s have hit a plateau in pricing because of their unique "last real Porsche" reputation, but that doesn't make them an intrinsically better car. 
Michael
Michael
Porsche sold more 996's because the market for "expensive" cars was much better than when the 993 was ripe, not because they preferred 996's. In fact, most Porsche enthusiasts were very disappointed in the headlights and rear flair removal. I do agree however, that the 996 is every bit as good and in many ways "better (by some peoples standards)" than the 993 as a quality vehicle. I don't think you can beat a 996 in value for $ as a used car since they are depreciating rapidly and the cause is primarily cosmetic. Used 996's are awsome value.
