Should I sell my 993?
03-08-2011, 12:18 AM
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Should I sell my 993?
I have a 997.2 GT3 for track and occasional ride and a GTS cab on the way. My 993 is a 1996 C-4, 112K, New Bilsteins, H&S springs, Porsche rotors, pads, new Oil cooler, Fabspeed cat bypass with sport mufflers and airbox, Performance ECU, new tires, starts every time and I love it. It is a daily driver, starts every time, doesn't burn a drop of oil and still looks beautiful. It won't fetch much do to the mileage (whaddayathink), and I might regret not having it down the road. But, if I keep it, it means driving it regularly to keep it in good shape (seals and such). So, question is, despite the expense of keeping the 993, what would you do? Sell it or keep it? (Given the forum, some may say sell a 997--I get that.)
03-08-2011, 12:27 AM
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I adore my 993, but if I had a 997.2 GT3 and a GTS cab, I might be inclined to let the 993 go and satisfy my passion for air-cooled Porsches by getting a nice G50 Carrera and keeping the change.
03-08-2011, 01:59 AM
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If you sell the 993, you might see $25-30k.
If you do not have the garage space nor a use for the 993, then say your peace with the car and let her go. Im sure it was a good run.
For me, i will ALWAYS have a 993 in the garage. Remember, it is a classic.
But that is just me. Not everybody is interested in hoarding a car for the sake of collecting.
If you really miss it you can always find a low mile 993 to fulfill the loss.
The great way to let the 993 go would be to sell it to a good friend or family....
If you do not have the garage space nor a use for the 993, then say your peace with the car and let her go. Im sure it was a good run.
For me, i will ALWAYS have a 993 in the garage. Remember, it is a classic.
But that is just me. Not everybody is interested in hoarding a car for the sake of collecting.
If you really miss it you can always find a low mile 993 to fulfill the loss.
The great way to let the 993 go would be to sell it to a good friend or family....
03-08-2011, 06:42 AM
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I agree with Drdoug, these cars can sit a little. My car sits for 2 weeks sometimes and 2 months in winter. I'd like to drive it more - but that's not always reality.
I'd say to put less gas in it if you start driving it less. Fill it up with a little fresh gas before you drive it, maybe 6 gallons at a time if you are driving it in spurts and or what ever you need for the day or 2 that you will be driving it.
I'd say to put less gas in it if you start driving it less. Fill it up with a little fresh gas before you drive it, maybe 6 gallons at a time if you are driving it in spurts and or what ever you need for the day or 2 that you will be driving it.
03-08-2011, 11:25 AM
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03-08-2011, 03:35 PM
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If you have the space and keeping it doesn't create any issues with your life, then keep it. I was in the same position but truly did not have the space and also wanted to make a change by limiting personal belongings (moving soon) and get into some new projects, etc.. So I chose to sell mine, otherwise I'd still have it. But once it becomes a burden and something you have to always think about, then you'll know it's time to let it go.
03-08-2011, 05:24 PM
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I hope to add a 997 GT3 to the stable in the next couple of years, but will only do so if I can keep the 993. Having watched countless Rennlisters sell their 993s to pursue 996TTs, GT3s, etc. only to return again, I know that I'll regret selling it once the luster of my new GT3 wears off.
03-08-2011, 05:50 PM
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I have a 997.2 GT3 for track and occasional ride and a GTS cab on the way. My 993 is a 1996 C-4, 112K, New Bilsteins, H&S springs, Porsche rotors, pads, new Oil cooler, Fabspeed cat bypass with sport mufflers and airbox, Performance ECU, new tires, starts every time and I love it. It is a daily driver, starts every time, doesn't burn a drop of oil and still looks beautiful. It won't fetch much do to the mileage (whaddayathink), and I might regret not having it down the road. But, if I keep it, it means driving it regularly to keep it in good shape (seals and such). So, question is, despite the expense of keeping the 993, what would you do? Sell it or keep it? (Given the forum, some may say sell a 997--I get that.)
03-08-2011, 09:21 PM
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If you're having trouble deciding, keep it (space permitting of course). By the sounds of it you've spent some $$$ on the 993 to get it the way you want. Buying another one down the line means going through the process again.....why bother? 112000 miles is fine....lots of life left in the car with continued maintenance.
Having those three Porsches would be a GREAT mix of 911s.
Having those three Porsches would be a GREAT mix of 911s.
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03-08-2011, 10:15 PM
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I readily admit entertaining thoughts about a GT3 or RS, particularly during the Chicago winter months when my 993 is in storage. But, it is more "in addition to" the 993 than "in place of". If I had the available garage space (2-car garage only), my "problem" would be solved. As I've said on this forum at times in the past, I know I would regret my decision to sell the 993 even if replaced with something as fine as a GT3 or RS. I just figure, as others have said, the 993 is a classic and a keeper.
03-09-2011, 12:39 AM
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I have a three car garage, and am putting a lift in one bay. That will store all three 911s, and my wife's Mini (on order--Cooper S in Ice Blue--looks really cool), and I would just keep my SUV outside in the driveway (ML350). Then my wife says, why not get another lift, and put the 993 above my Mini and your SUV in the third spot? Can you believe that? I definitely married the right woman!