Notices
993 Forum 1995-1998
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

993 scarcity

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-25-2011, 03:05 AM
  #46  
sds
Advanced
 
sds's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Geordie, i was referring to the total production numbers, not the US import
Old 08-25-2011, 04:42 PM
  #47  
Ocean Blue C2S
Racer
 
Ocean Blue C2S's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 466
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

sds,

How many 993s are in The Netherlands?

Here is another percentage... of the 250 PCA members here in southern Alberta Canada (Calgary-Wild Rose Region), there are only 6 in the club, but I know of 2 "Lone Wolves", so 3-4% are 993s.

Just local statistics, and

'AIR-COOLED REGARDS",

Bert
Old 08-25-2011, 07:42 PM
  #48  
Parnelli
Three Wheelin'
 
Parnelli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,724
Received 12 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

most D-bags think they should be driving a "new-er" version of the 911.....they have no idea what the 993 really even represents , hence they dont buy 'em
Old 08-26-2011, 12:04 AM
  #49  
SaveMeA550
Intermediate
 
SaveMeA550's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Saw a gorgeous silver 993 C2S at Cameron Village in Raleigh this morning. Not very often I come across a 993 around here though
Old 08-26-2011, 07:36 AM
  #50  
justin993
Three Wheelin'
 
justin993's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: West Chester
Posts: 1,565
Received 3 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Parnelli
most D-bags think they should be driving a "new-er" version of the 911.....they have no idea what the 993 really even represents , hence they dont buy 'em
good - there are plenty of other really nice cars for D-bags. Pretty much every major manufacturer makes a "high end" vehicle that is expensive now days. Lots to pick from.
Old 08-26-2011, 08:57 AM
  #51  
mjsporsche
Rennlist Member
 
mjsporsche's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: South Florida & Central NJ
Posts: 2,603
Received 141 Likes on 91 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Parnelli
most D-bags think they should be driving a "new-er" version of the 911.....they have no idea what the 993 really even represents , hence they dont buy 'em
Hmmm . Not worth typing what I am thinking right now.

Mark
Old 08-26-2011, 06:13 PM
  #52  
aktifspeed
Intermediate
 
aktifspeed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: McLean, VA
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Mine was one of 6 or so at the Deutsche Marque Concours in Northern VA in the early Spring. I only see about one a month, (maybe) out in the wild around DC... I try and do my best and take her to the office once a week if the weather cooperates. I like not seeing myself coming and going. I usually pass guys in 996/7's with my 99' Jeep Cherokee on the highway... they seem to like people looking at them. When I drive the 993, I'm usually going too fast for them to even see who's behind the wheel...
Old 08-26-2011, 08:44 PM
  #53  
Ed Hughes
Rennlist Member
 
Ed Hughes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 16,522
Received 80 Likes on 54 Posts
Default

I'll speak for SoCal....not many here either.
Old 08-26-2011, 11:16 PM
  #54  
Selo
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
 
Selo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Posts: 1,437
Likes: 0
Received 124 Likes on 62 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Ed Hughes
I'll speak for SoCal....not many here either.
That doesn't make sense. I'd think LA would be crawling with Porsches of all kinds.
Old 08-26-2011, 11:43 PM
  #55  
Ed Hughes
Rennlist Member
 
Ed Hughes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 16,522
Received 80 Likes on 54 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Selo
That doesn't make sense. I'd think LA would be crawling with Porsches of all kinds.
The rolling smiley?
Old 08-27-2011, 02:22 AM
  #56  
993 770
Pro
 
993 770's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 504
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Ed Hughes
I'll speak for SoCal....not many here either.
I agree, very rarely do you see a 993... Not that I'm complaining!
Old 08-27-2011, 02:29 AM
  #57  
Selo
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
 
Selo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Posts: 1,437
Likes: 0
Received 124 Likes on 62 Posts
Default

SoCal is a huge market for Porsche, isn't it? What happened to all the 993s that must have been sold there back in the day?
Old 08-27-2011, 12:52 PM
  #58  
Mercedesben
Burning Brakes
 
Mercedesben's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: BALTIMORE MD
Posts: 855
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

People in So Cal don't like old body style cars, so when the 996 came out the 993 became old news they sold their 993 and bought a new 996. People in other parts of the country bought the So Cal 993s and those cars now live happily spread out over the country.
(Just my theory)
Old 08-27-2011, 01:22 PM
  #59  
porsita
Rennlist Member
 
porsita's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Orlando
Posts: 341
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Well thankfully per the SoCal new body style theorists all remaining 993s are in good hands i.e. purists who know what they have and own it for all the right reasons and not the symbolism it carries (or once did) for others.....hence my initial response to anyone asking about my car is "oh it's just an old Porsche" unless I sense the air cooling around me ofcourse and begin spreading the gospel
Old 08-27-2011, 01:45 PM
  #60  
Mercedesben
Burning Brakes
 
Mercedesben's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: BALTIMORE MD
Posts: 855
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

When non porsche people ask what I drive I just say I have an older 911.


Quick Reply: 993 scarcity



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 11:55 AM.