More 997's now than 993's
06-05-2008, 10:55 PM
#18
Race Car
06-05-2008, 11:06 PM
#19
Rennlist Member
06-06-2008, 12:26 AM
#20
Three Wheelin'
I like the newer models too, I just dont think they have the feel of the 993, and in many ways the the later models are more superior in performance and luxury, and I guess that could be good or bad depending on your taste.
06-06-2008, 12:30 AM
#21
Three Wheelin'
Sure, I'd buy a previously owned 997 Targa for touring purposes. But only in addition to my 993, not as a replacement for it.
Truly, I'm not a car guy. Until now, with the 993. I let my subscription to Scientific American run out, and now I read Excellence and all the UK Porsche mags...993's are insanely great.
Truly, I'm not a car guy. Until now, with the 993. I let my subscription to Scientific American run out, and now I read Excellence and all the UK Porsche mags...993's are insanely great.
06-06-2008, 01:00 PM
#22
Rennlist Member
If I'm gonna blow a wad of cash on a car some day down the road, I could see myself getting a used 997 or 998 or whatever 911 might come after it. Or I could just keep fixing (and fixing up) my 993 unitl the cows come home. Let's see... rebuild engine (in some hopped up state - 9m, etc.)... fix tranny (re-gear)... better A/C (there's gotta be a way!)... paint... etc. Makes me smile just thinking about it. 
06-06-2008, 09:38 PM
#23
Rennlist Member
Maybe on the initial quality survey. Love to see similar on a 5 years old/60K mile query. Or the 10yr/120K. Except for the 2.7's, I've not seen where the newer car compares favorably in quality of materials and workmanship to the older.
06-06-2008, 09:42 PM
#24
Rennlist Member
Hmmm. Do you suppose that people were once saying that the 993 was too expensive and too refined? That the 964 or 911 were the true Porsches?
Further, won't there be a long line of scavengers like us buying up used 997s when they become more affordable? Seems likely to me.
Further, won't there be a long line of scavengers like us buying up used 997s when they become more affordable? Seems likely to me.
SC's were absolutely plush v. early CIS cars. 3.2 Carreras with G50's were luxury cruisers compared to a '78 SC. Then they dropped the 964 on us, and here we are...........
