Notices
993 Forum 1995-1998
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Anyone regret selling their 993

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-02-2008, 05:56 PM
  #1  
AGC
Racer
Thread Starter
 
AGC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Northern New Jersey/NYC
Posts: 461
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Anyone regret selling their 993

Lately, I have been thinking about selling my 993TT; and getting something else.

I don't use the car much and started thinking maybe I should sell it; but am scared that I am going to regret it. The car has low miles and is in mint condition, I have owned it for over 7 years and it's always maintained by PowerTech. Any thoughts or opinions

Thanks
Old 10-02-2008, 06:01 PM
  #2  
Arena993
Race Car
 
Arena993's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Bluegrass State
Posts: 4,902
Received 13 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Well. First off what are you going to replace it with? Inquiring minds want to know.

Mike
Old 10-02-2008, 06:09 PM
  #3  
AGC
Racer
Thread Starter
 
AGC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Northern New Jersey/NYC
Posts: 461
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

At this time, not sure yet.
Old 10-02-2008, 06:09 PM
  #4  
samsnead
Pro
 
samsnead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 564
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Pictures would also help us formulate opinions
Old 10-02-2008, 06:15 PM
  #5  
Bearclaw
Three Wheelin'
 
Bearclaw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Seattle xburb - I can't see the Emerald City, but I know it's out there somewhere
Posts: 1,926
Received 5 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

C'mon, is it April Fool's already???
Seriously, You Will Regret It.
Old 10-02-2008, 06:19 PM
  #6  
VNTGSPD
Rennlist Member
 
VNTGSPD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 821
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

The only time I sold a car that I assumed I would never sell, I made a point of using it more before I sold it and evaluating how I enjoyed it at the time. In my case, the more I used it, the more it became clear that I was ready to move on. When I sold it, I missed it, but never felt like I made a mistake.

I would think you need to ask yourself questions about what you want from your 993. If you had it for 7 years and have low miles, it sounds like a garage queen. If so, is it because you want to keep it perfect and therefore can't enjoy it? Or, maybe it's because you don't enjoy driving it period? Or, maybe it's because you no longer have time to drive it?

If I was in your shoes, I would DRIVE it for a while, then decide. Take a long trip, drive it to work for a while, go to the track. Whatever, just use it and see if it still puts a smile on your face, or not.
Old 10-02-2008, 06:22 PM
  #7  
AGC
Racer
Thread Starter
 
AGC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Northern New Jersey/NYC
Posts: 461
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I will try to post some current pics, but I have a couple of pics from the previous owner but can't seem to upload them.

Only upgrade that I have done is HRE 540 polished wheels (still have the original turbo twist).

Still love the car, just feeling bad that I don't get to drive it much
Old 10-02-2008, 06:54 PM
  #8  
Arena993
Race Car
 
Arena993's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: The Bluegrass State
Posts: 4,902
Received 13 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

A.C.

Let me ask you this. If you sell the 993 and replace it with something else are you going to do the same thing with the other car (i.e. keep it in a garage and never drive it)? If so why replace it? You will be putting yourself in the same boat albeit with another car? Or are you just ready for something new? BTW what color is it? What options does it have? Ya know just being nosey.

Mike
Old 10-02-2008, 06:58 PM
  #9  
got*ki
Racer
 
got*ki's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 289
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

A 993TT is not only impervious to the financial market, it is probably appreciating at a greater rate than most stocks or other investment options!
Old 10-02-2008, 07:08 PM
  #10  
bluejam
Rennlist Member
 
bluejam's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

"...just feeling bad I don't get to drive it much."
Sounds like you won't get to drive the next one either. Think long and hard. They are getting harder to replace and this one sounds like a gem. As mentioned, drive the heck out of her till winter. You would probably want to wait until spring to sell anyway.
My 2 pennies
Old 10-02-2008, 08:15 PM
  #11  
Kigiin
Rennlist Member
 
Kigiin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 8,745
Received 705 Likes on 391 Posts
Default

Don't do it... ask me how I know!

I am so sad! The new owner (great guy... Roche here in rennlist) is modding her to his own specs.

That's my baby!
Attached Images     
Old 10-02-2008, 08:28 PM
  #12  
Cactus
Noodle Jr.
Rennlist Member
 
Cactus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Mountville, PA
Posts: 9,911
Received 228 Likes on 144 Posts
Default

I wish I had a "beater" C4 like Stealth so I could drive it in the snow!!!
Old 10-02-2008, 08:43 PM
  #13  
Terry Adams
Rennlist Member

 
Terry Adams's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Eagle ID
Posts: 15,613
Received 920 Likes on 556 Posts
Default

Not yet.
Old 10-02-2008, 09:56 PM
  #14  
AGC
Racer
Thread Starter
 
AGC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Northern New Jersey/NYC
Posts: 461
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I agree with everyones comment.

Ont hing I noticed is that the more I drive it the more I love it. The main reason I don't get to drive it much is because

1. Don't have time, I work a lot of hours and when I am off I spend a lot of time with my wife and two kids (5 and 3) and when we're together we usually drive the minivan
2. Don't drive it to work much because I havbe this thing about driving a P-car to work, don't want my managers to know I have a nice car (or a P-car)

So not sure what to do
Old 10-02-2008, 10:54 PM
  #15  
Texas993
Race Car
 
Texas993's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 3,934
Received 22 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

AC

I think that you will miss it. I traded my 993 targa for a 997S. And while the 997S is a great car, I missed the 993. Especially the 993TT.

And, as your kids get older you will get more time to spend with them in the 993. At your kids ages, your car is perfect. Just go and enjoy it.


Quick Reply: Anyone regret selling their 993



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 02:35 PM.