Why do 993's cost so much?
05-20-2011, 10:29 AM
#62
Three Wheelin'
I didn't realize I'd opened such a large and robust can of worms. The reason I asked (not trolling) is I've always thought the 993 was the most perfect looking 911 ever made and I originally wanted one, but they are too old to get financing thru my credit union, so I bought a 996.
05-20-2011, 11:13 AM
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And its even more lacking in the younger generation...texting to the person sitting next to them
, playing Gameboys all day long ...now those people really need to get a life.
05-20-2011, 11:22 AM
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There will always be that certain percentage who thinks the best car is one that has the quickest 0-60, 1/4 mile and lap time because that is all that matters to them.
Now on the track in competitive racing, it is. I'm not on the track. I own what I own because of the sheer enjoyment it brings me. The other car I test drove before making my final decision was a 997. Nuff said!
Now on the track in competitive racing, it is. I'm not on the track. I own what I own because of the sheer enjoyment it brings me. The other car I test drove before making my final decision was a 997. Nuff said!
05-20-2011, 11:48 AM
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Rebuilding a Porsche air-cooled engine is silly expensive. That red car in my avatar has almost $18K into its engine, and I did the work. I did the basic rebuild for about $10K. It was the extra 30 or so HP that cost the other $8k. 
I didn't realize I'd opened such a large and robust can of worms. The reason I asked (not trolling) is I've always thought the 993 was the most perfect looking 911 ever made and I originally wanted one, but they are too old to get financing thru my credit union, so I bought a 996.
I've never driven a 993 and I read the performance is somewhat less than a 996 which is understandable with improvements in technology, but for me the 993 wins hands down in the style deptartment. I hate the 996 headlights and I love the 993's fender flares, curves - everything.
I'm thinking of trading for a 993 since I can't afford to buy or repair a 996 GT3 - if the engine goes I have to buy a new one from Porsche. I do not like being held hostage by anyone. It seems with the 993's one could build an engine almost entirely with aftermarket parts. Is this true? I want to be able to rebuild the engine, or the entire car for that matter, without having to go thru Porsche and pay their ridiculous prices for parts.
I can deal with slightly less horsepower and handling 'cause for me the car is more than just the performance or lap time, the history and heritage factor in there considerably.
I've never driven a 993 and I read the performance is somewhat less than a 996 which is understandable with improvements in technology, but for me the 993 wins hands down in the style deptartment. I hate the 996 headlights and I love the 993's fender flares, curves - everything.
I'm thinking of trading for a 993 since I can't afford to buy or repair a 996 GT3 - if the engine goes I have to buy a new one from Porsche. I do not like being held hostage by anyone. It seems with the 993's one could build an engine almost entirely with aftermarket parts. Is this true? I want to be able to rebuild the engine, or the entire car for that matter, without having to go thru Porsche and pay their ridiculous prices for parts.
I can deal with slightly less horsepower and handling 'cause for me the car is more than just the performance or lap time, the history and heritage factor in there considerably.
05-20-2011, 11:51 AM
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But it can be done. If my 996 dies it costs 16k to buy a crate engine from Porsche - stock.
05-20-2011, 12:04 PM
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I'm just saying it isn't all peaches and cream in air-cooled engine rebuild land.
There are folks rebuilding 996 motors.
05-20-2011, 12:29 PM
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Love threads like this. Truth is I like all Porsches and I wish I could own one of each. That said of the numerous P cars the 993 is my favorite.When I got my 95 993 I felt I reached the top of the moutain.
I then lusted after a TT and I was fortunate enough to get one. So I'm happy.
But - a 997 GT2 would be nice....
I then lusted after a TT and I was fortunate enough to get one. So I'm happy.
But - a 997 GT2 would be nice....
05-20-2011, 12:48 PM
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Three words: Chicks dig it.
Seriously, some of my best friends have 996's, but the 993...pure sex on wheels it is, with the bona fides to back it up. Only a Ferrari trumps it on style, but you have to get into a whole 'nother realm of burning money just because you can, and nobody wants that...well, maybe some of us want that, but the point is, the 993 is a no-compromise vehicle on all fronts, from looks to performance to reliability to nostalgia to cachet. So naturally it costs more.
Seriously, some of my best friends have 996's, but the 993...pure sex on wheels it is, with the bona fides to back it up. Only a Ferrari trumps it on style, but you have to get into a whole 'nother realm of burning money just because you can, and nobody wants that...well, maybe some of us want that, but the point is, the 993 is a no-compromise vehicle on all fronts, from looks to performance to reliability to nostalgia to cachet. So naturally it costs more.
05-20-2011, 01:07 PM
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You may want to Google "collector car financing." JJ Best goes as low as 6.80% http://www.jjbest.com/
Most of us will never be able to safely drive even an "underpowered" 993 past 8 tenths of the limit.