911porschefan

I'm thinking about a high mileage 993, over 120k miles. What are some of the things I should be looking for, asking about? How do I make sure that this vehicle has been well maintained if there are no service records to follow. any advise would be greatly appreciated.

99three

Get a PPI done at a reputable shop. Euautowerks is a well known shop in Toronto if you are in the GTA. You are also welcome to join the Porsche group every Saturday morning at http://www.artisanobakery.com/LOCATIONS/islington.asp. A lot of excellent free P car knowledge to be had and it's a lot of fun too, especially in the warmer months. Check out the Canadian thread...https://rennlist.com/forums/rennlist...-saturday.html Good luck.

davesnothere

Out of curiosity, what is your motivation for considering a higher-mileage 911? If it's that the mileage drops the 911 into your price range, keep in mind that parts and service for these cars (or any car for that matter) don't drop along with the purchase price.

- Dave

Uber 911

Check out www.mobile.de and take a look at the mileage owners in Germany get up to. One can argue a high miler is potentially more reliable than a low mileage 'garage queen'.

timothymoffat

^^^^^That site amazed me. High milers are the norm with many over 200000KM. Lots of ex-US cars back home too.

911porschefan

My motivation for a higher mileage is two fold. First, I only want to spend a certain amount, I realize that parts and service do not drop with purchase price. I want to get an air cooled rather than water p car this time around. Secondly (some my find odd), I plan to use it as a daily driver. If I bought a vehicle with low mileage, I am afraid I am going to be relucant to drive it and rack up mileage, trying to keep it pristine. If I had a high mileage WELL MAINTAINED vehicle, I would not feel as bad racking up more mileage. I plan to purchase either a pristine 993tt or current model year turbo in two-three years depending on what Porsche offers. I would make that a weekend toy and keep driving the 993/964 (cars that I am considering now).

I sold my 996 Cab two years ago to free up some money and bought a 97 M3, now I want to get back into a P car and want something reliable/fun for every day driving and harsh winters in Canada.

911porschefan

Thanks, I have dealt with Courtney at Autowerks several times, he sure knows his stuff. But I am considering a car from the US, seems to be more 964/993 options available.

Thanks for the invite, I am definitely trying to get out there for one of your gatherings, I would love to pick the brain of some local guys.

99three

Bring your M3 if you come to one of our meets. The e36 is one of my favorite BMW cars. How do you like your M3? Pics?

Stealth 993

I wouldn't worry about it to much if the car has been maintained.
Things to look for...
1. Oil leaks
2. Oil consumption
3. Worn bushing
4. worn shocks
5. SAI & valve guides, but if there is no CEL, or high oil consumption, it's not that big of a deal
6. Door brake, & worn interior