Originally Posted by cobalt

I find these threads crack me up. Nothing more than opinions. I like the rear of the 911 but don't like anything from the door forward but that is me. I know many like myself that would agree.

I understand we are on the 993 forum and I am not trying to put the car down. But the 993 does not have a special place above and beyond all other 911's. except in the hearts of you owners. Which is the way it should be. Lets face it, the 993 is just another link in the chain just as the 996 and 997 is.

The 928 was supposed to do away with the 911 altogether. Financial difficulties and economic hard times in the mid 90's along with the growing popularity of the SUV changed a lot for the company. A decision was made so the 928/968 lines were dropped and the 911 was to continue as the base line with a facelift aka the 993 on the 964 platform with some changes. This is no different than my 94 turbo 3.6. They needed to keep the turbo alive since the 969 project was killed (this is the car all the rumors are about not the 993) and they needed to keep the turbo alive since the new turbo would not be ready until 1996 and it would have been too long a gap between 1992 and 1996 without a flagship turbo model. The boxster was the next salvation of the company as you can see the number of 993's doubled over the 964 but was nothing compared to the growth seen by the boxster.

As Porsche learned they made improvements to the 911. The AWD system went through major changes and was in the works for years before being released. The rear suspension was a variation of the now defunct 928 weissach suspension. The 993 was not the first Porsche with a 6 speed and would have made it into whatever model they came out with.

Yes there will always be a cult following of die hard 993 owners that believe the 993 is leaps and bounds beyond the 964 and other models in looks and performance but IMO it is all an illusion, same car in a new skin with some changes. Some of the changes were pros and others I see as cons. If the different fenders are that much better in your eyes great.

Again a great car but the changes are liked by some but not by all. I can afford any 911 I want and the 993 is not tops on my list although highly appreciated and always admired.

Originally Posted by wellcraft290

Just thought it was amazing for a car company to drop the price almost 10% when they came out with a new model.

Also cy7878 it usually is cheaper to buy a car in europe. i guess it depends on exchange rates etc, but knew an individual that bought a MB direct from teh factory and was cheaper for him to pick it up there and have it shipped then buy in teh states.

Originally Posted by race911

Crack up all you want. For me, the 993 is the final development of the original car. I sit in a 996- and all I "feel" is that the car has a rear engine. Could be a Renault Alpine for all the similarity.

I think one thing I can take that is somewhat unique from the group's comments is that I've owned each generation in succession. 1980 it was a '68 2.0. Through the 2.4, 2.7. 3.0, (never a 3.2 actually), 964 and now 993. Always as extremely used cars; always after the next generation had been for sale. So I just sit behind the wheel, look at the 5 gauge dash, press the bottom hinged pedals and pretty much feel at home.