Jukelemon

I have been thinking a great deal about why, besides the curb appeal, would someone drive a 993 versus a newer, more advanced model of sports car e.g. M3 or 996/997. So, tell me what you also drive in the vintage spirit and why.

For me, Pan/Shovel fl/flh's and FJ 40's. Also, vintage strats and Tweed series amps ( :

Speak up my friends.

Matt Lane

2004 Hyundai Elantra. With vintage cloth seats.


Kidding aside, '65 Blackface Super and a late Hylight Hiwatt DR103 w/ 62 US Strat re-issue. Lake Placid blue, rosewood neck, well-worn and sounds great.

Matt aka Dusty

ed devinney

While not everything old is good, many older tools and machines are more satisfying to me. The basic engineering for a lot of stuff hasn't really changed in ages. Old tools work great and are usually better finished. Old guns the same way - St John Browning gave us the 1911 and that's really all I need. There are good modern tools & guns, but they cost more than used.

I like older cars in part because they're simpler and in part because of nostalgia. I bought my '72 'cuda 340 in college because I couldn't afford a 911. I built it to be both old & new - nasty loud powerful carbureted engine but revised suspension and 4 wheel disk brakes. It was a nice drive but there wasn't much reason to keep it when I have a 993: all of the things I like about vintage cars but as modern as possible. Basically, if there weren't a 993 I'd hotrod some older 911 to be that car.

Lots of new stuff is good, though - appliances, houses (when you build them right), computers. Even cars, most modern daily drivers are great at what they do.

Paddy

I love the E30 M3 and 55-57 Chevy's

Bokonon

I had a 77 Vette I sold a few years back. It was fun trying to fit all of those old heavy chevy parts into the crowded engine bay. But it was the first car I knew inside/out and could undertake any project on without fear. Course parts were a lot cheaper than 993 parts, so I don't have that confidence with the 993. With some modern tires and suspension bits, it handled REALLY well, perfect 50/50 balance as well. For such an old car, it was an admirable performer indeed. Just couldn't live with the 2 seats and 2 kids. So I want to get a more family type of classic to tinker with again. Been eyeing an old bug to stay with the air cooled engine, but no rush just yet.

I have an original Detonics CombatMaster .45. Really tiny. (for a 45). Read recently that they are back in business. Nice.

Flying Finn

1973 F-Car...

Bruce SEA 993

1987 Mercedes 560 SEL. Sold the 2001 A6 for this one. I thought it would be cool to have something vintage for a while. Not so happy with it. The newer cars have a good handling but compliant ride even with 18s. The 560 is harsh and doesn't handle so great. It looks cool but has it's limitations.

Prolly go for a 2001 to 2003 BMW 540i 6 speed soon.

The only thing stable in my life is the 993. Still feels tight and responsive to me.

Cheers!

RallyJon

993 is a "vintage" car. You need to spend some time in old 911s.

TJ 993

Another classic that was good for 30 years; 1973 Land Rover Series 3

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VNTGSPD

1969 911 Coupe. Very much the same yet very different at the same time.

doberdog

Does a 1987 VW Vanagon count? It's old, slow and great for camping.

911-TOUR

About 10 years ago I used to drive an 1972 MB 250C with a 280 engine that my parents bought new in Germany. Completely stock with 280,000 mi. Great car, my father sold it a few years back to a collector. Not fast though.

I'd really love a 73.5 CIS 911T in Tangerine over Black, but I haven't been able to find a rust-free example despite casting a pretty wide net. That's my dream car, as that was the car that my father bought new in 1973 that was totaled in a head-on in 1987 with my dad & brother inside. Both walked away. Man, I loved that long-hood 911.

Other than that...an E-Type convertible would be nice, and good fun to work on too...

sean

KOAN

1960 Bugeye Sprite. At 30 mph, you are really flying.

luvmy356

I was about to say the same thing...

I like my 356's as they are simple and light and you don't see other ones at every intersection. I used to drive my Roadster everywhere, to Costco, groceries, trips, work. You could toss them around corners, and with the skinny tires, kick the rear end out while keeping under the speed limit.

Its more enjoyable to drive a slow car fast, than drive a fast car slow.

mrsullivan

1966 912, 80k original miles, 2nd owner, no rust, all OEM