allegretto

yes, I know

just wondered if anyone had first hand experience with both...

Ed Hughes

It still comes back to you. Heck, you should try an SC and a Carrera too.

allegretto

yes, this is implicit in the fact that I must write the check

but your insistence leads me to believe that you're thinking I should just quiet down. so I will comply

thanks anyway.

Ed Hughes

Nobody is telling you to quiet down. But, our input on two diversely different Porsches is meaningless to you as to which to buy. You need to seek out these various cars, and determine which one provides you the feel you want. I've got a very hardcore 3.2 (errr.... actually 3.4L now) Carrera, that I LOVE to drive. The fact is, many others would think it is harsh enough to knock your fillings out. Even the 993 and 3.2 Carrera are dramatically different. Then, you step it back to a longhood, and compare it to a 993TT, you're not even on the same scale.

It's about like asking: Do I buy a 997 or a Range Rover, IMO. You need to experience the cars, then decide. Once you're there, ask for advice on which one to buy.

TheBen

I bought my car from Sloan over two years ago. It was an overall good experience...and he IS negotiable.

aweb108

sloan has all original cars no paint..

DC from Cape Cod

That is not entirely true - I have seen cars advertised there with both repairs and mods.

aweb108

I was just at Sloan place and the inventory is insane!

CorrdoBrit

I assume you're referring to the prices.

The Brewmeister

I purchased my first Porsche through Sloan. It was a good experience for me, but no, it was not a deal.

il pirata

Call Brian at California Porsche Restoration...he has been driving a 933 for a long time but his core business is older 911/356 restoration

il pirata

Well yes but if you want a shop that knows Porsches AND can do single stage Glasurit AND can do proper metal work AND can outsource to the top leather shop AND etc etc they are one of only two or three in the country.

rome

I've noticed that ca porsche is doinf more and more 993s. Incredible shop. Would love to get an early 70s 911 from them one day.

scott watkins

I've had direct dealings with Ray Joseph and Tim Holt, both are good guys.

Here's a link for several.

http://www.rallystuff.com/pcar_sources.html

Academictech

Sloan is down the street from me, I was just there a couple of weeks ago with an out-of-town rennlister visiting CT.

While a lot of the cars may be consignment, he has his own collection in there too. He usually has all of the original paperwork, ownership and maintenance history for the cars in his shop.

If you're looking for a low mileage 993 you will find one there. There are not too many pristine low mileage 993's out there from private parties or from dealers that you're going to find at less than premium prices.

Good luck with the search...if Sloan has anything you're interested, I'd be happy to give you a Rennfax.