autobonrun

Without getting into the 993/996 discussion; these things are really starting to look attractive. And it's in my favorite color.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...RCHQ3aUSQ3a101

chris walrod

Seal grey is one of my fav's as well. Also, yes, they seem to still be dropping.

ploglet

attractive price and a lot of car for the price. Only issue is that the prices are going to continue to go lower.

avidtest

The only issue........?

banzai993

i had a brand new 01 996 I ordered back in 98 and waited nearly 3 years for it to come in.. I had sold my 993T to pay for it.

Paid $127K

Sold the car within 3 months with 500 miles on it.

BEAUTIFUL car.. but more like a grand touring car and in order to get any real sound (993 style) out of it, I had to drive around with the windows down and roof rolled back.

My wife still talks about that car.. she loved it.. all nice leather and wood inside.. almost Mercedes S like..

But I never thought is had the "soul".

You see what I have now instead.

Prices will continue to come on down on these...

ploglet

OK, 'one of the only issues...'. Still a very nice price on a lot of car.

chsu74

Deals can be had.

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/465108-new-to-me-twin-turbo.html

JDHertz11

I think that car went through the West Palm Beach Manheim a few weeks ago. If I remember correctly it sold for low $40K's. It looked like it was in pretty good shape. I think that the seller had it listed at $48K Buy It Now last week. I have been looking for a nice late 930 but can't seem to find the right car. I just may buy a 996TT if the prices continue to fall. The fact that a 20 year old 930 is worth roughly the same as a 5 year old 996TT is a little alarming....

Abe Evrens

I am considering a 96/97 C4S and want to know how it does on things like:

top spead
handling
0-60
etc ....

I presently own a 06S Boxster and it handles on rails but love the look of the 993. Abe

tcsracing1

it is no secret that the 996 era is the bargin price generation.....

One can get a really good performance car for low money..... 01 turbos especially. The 996 work very well.


it is also no secret however that the 993 era are amongst the best for holding value....

The problem with buying a used low priced 996, is that after owning it for a couple of years you will still rather have bought a 993 instead......

ploglet

Even if it is a 996, that is a great deal.

jimhsu

I heard that from the Anderson Mantra in Excellence. But I disagree: I had my mind set on that "newest is best" and test drove 996TT and 993TT and etc. I thought they were night-and-day differences. One's cush and one's raw. One looks antiquated in an honest, solid kind of way, and the other is upscale Lexus atmosphere.

In that situation, I said "I am not going for the newest I can afford because the newest is not what I want."

I might consider a 996TT as a daily driver though and spare the older one the elements. Anderson would be having a convulsion, since I am trashing to newer car instead.

Falcondrivr

I've been watching the prices drop on those for a while now. I've even test driven a couple. They are blazing fast, handle incredibly well, and are really comfortable. It's truly a car with no compromises for a daily driver. I want one. But, I'm not selling the 993 to get it. I waiting until I get a bigger garage.
The 996TT is an appliance. A very, very, good appliance. A good 993 (or a 964, or 911) is a car you keep forever.

kc996

Get a PPI and go! I love the 996TT. Different animal than a 993, I don't see the prices dropping that much more.

autobonrun

I've never driven a boxster so can't comment on the differences. Handling is great with the 993's, but I'm sure a boxster's is as well. I've seen 0-60 times from as low as 4.9 s to 5.2s for the 993 Top speed I've seen printed is 168-171mph. However, I don't think there's much out there that can beat the looks of a S bodied 993.

As far as a 996 turbo's issues, my understanding is that it's engine is on a totally different platform than the NA 996's and doesn't have the same problems. I know that to be able to pick up a Porsche like this for under $45k is unbelievable. This car was originally $100k+. Looking at the interior, it doesn't seem to be overly luxurius to me, so I don't equate it to typical luxury cars I often see them compared to. Personally, I would love pick up a 01 or 02 turbo, change the exhaust, add a M030 Bilstein setup to the suspension, add a LWF, and drive it like I stole it. However, the only way I could get another Porsche would be to sell my 911SC which I've had nearly 25 years. Anyone looking for a nice high mileage SC?