My 1997 993 C2 is for sale.
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My 1997 993 C2 is SOLD :(
I apologize in advance for the long for sale ad, but I wanted to try and answer all of the questions I had when I was looking for one as well as give people a full overview of the car.
I have decided it is time to sell my first 911. I had lusted after one since riding in and driving my Dads 993s growing up I even searched for his first 993 for several months before finding it had gone overseas and was being reborn. I have gone back and forth for a while, but I want to get back into racing and do not need 4 cars at this point. So, with what I am sure I will regret later, my 1997 Porsche 993 C2 is now for sale.
Below you will find a full description and list of everything I have done since owning the car. I have kept a detailed logbook since the day I purchased it from a PCA member in Little Rock, Arkansas. This car is better than the day I got it, and ready for the next owner to enjoy. The car will be sold with the original interior (steering wheel, seats, gear shift **** and ebrake handle). I am planning to save some of the interior items for my next 993 (yes, I will buy another one someday!!).
Original Order Specs:
Black exterior over classic grey interior (partial leather)
6-speed manual
Motor Sound
OEM 17 Cup 2s with color crests tires have about 5-6K miles on them
OEM tool kit
OEM car cover
Condition:
62,500 original miles; no accidents; no track time
Exterior condition is great for age and mileage; front bumper has chips and nicks commensurate with mileage (always washed by hand, kept in climate controlled garage, fully detailed regularly see log book below for more info). Make no mistake, the paint is not perfect. There are some imperfections with the paint in a few places. Pictures from June 15, 2013 (during windshield install) show NO rust at base of A-pillars.
Interior condition is great; OEM seats in good condition with driver seat showing minor wear in normal bolster spot; there is one tiny tear in the vinyl on the passenger side behind the passenger seat lower on the B pillar (didnt notice until after I got it home and detailed the interior)
Wheels were completely refinished right before I purchased the car and look perfect (previous owner gave me receipt) no curb rash at all
Everything works as it should including switches, motors, etc
I have put about 5500 miles on the car, changing the oil twice and have not needed to add oil in between changes
Notable upgrades/maintenance that I completed:
New Bilstein HD shocks w/ OEM MO33 springs, aligned and set to RS ride height
Walrod front control arm bushings
Rennsport Systems Immobilizer delete (no longer have to worry about it stranding you!)
FD Motorsports Golden Rod
FD Motorsports short shift
FD Motorsports Wide oval tips
Brand new OEM windshield installed by reputable Porsche dealer using factory templates; all new gaskets installed; no A-pillar rust
Kenwood headunit with all new speakers behind factory grills, maintaining OEM look (OEM headunit included in sale)
New SAI check valve and full port cleaning no codes
DDM Tuning HID headlights
New rotors and pads
60K mile service completed
New belts and belt sensor
New Bosch starter
Records:
I have partial records for the car, including my notes and a pile of receipts from the previous owner. However, that is where it stops. I do have a sheet showing that I am the 4th unique owner (it looks like it was sold back to the same guy twice), 3 owners are confirmed Porsche Club members (myself, the guy I bought it from and the guy he bought it from). Obviously, since I purchased it, I have gone over most of it and completed maintenance on many potential problem spots. I would love to have all records since the car was delivered new, but potential owners should know I do not have all records; however, you can see the detail with which I have cared for it. Below are the results of the PPI with compression and leak-down I had performed in 2011 prior to purchasing. The results are as follows, as well as my notes on what I did about it:
Engine leaking oil from valve overs and timing chain cover (I changed the valve cover gaskets, but there is still a drop or two every couple of weeks from the timing chain cover)
The car has had paintwork, but shows no signs of mechanical or structural damage the previous owner had the rear bumper repainted after scratching it in his garage. The work done was excellent.
Needs rear deck shocks (all rear and front lid shocks were replaced and function excellent now)
Brake rotors are grooved and need replaced (I replaced all rotors and pads)
#6 spark plug wire has cut (I replaced all spark plugs and checked the wires there was a little cracking but nothing urgent and I have no replaced the plug wires yet)
Starter has noise from bendix (I replaced the starter with a new OEM Bosch unit)
Windshield has rock chip in line of sight (I replaced with OEM windshield)
Rock guards appear to have been removed also had clear mask on the front that was removed
Needs 60K service soon (I completed this)
Include aux belts and brake fluid ABS flush (I completed this as well)
Cylinder Compression (cold):
1. 200 psi
2. 205 psi
3. 200 psi
4. 200 psi
5. 205 psi
6. 205 psi
Cylinder Leak-down (cold, cylinders tested between 9-10%; warm, they tested 6%)
Here is everything I have completed, in order, directly from my logbook:
4/16/2011 57,300 miles Drove to Little Rock, AR with my Dad and purchased the 993 from a long-time PCA owner. Placed the car in our enclosed trailer and brought it straight home.
4/17/2011 thru 4/19/2011 57,300 miles - Full exterior detail (polish, seal, glaze, wax); full interior detail with carpet clean and leather treatment. Remove and service rear spoiler gear; remove and lubricate door strap assembly; remove engine tray; move passenger seat to rear mounting holes; replaced rear deck lid shocks.
4/20/2011 57,300 Replaced passenger window switch on drive side
4/26/2011 57,400 Removed and cleaned ISV; Mobil 1 15w-50 oil change with both filters
5/25/2011 57,939 Replaced front speakers with Kicker 08KS5250 speakers and installed using OEM grills; replaced rear speakers using Alpine Type-S SPS-406 speakers and installed using OEM grills; removed and cleaned headlight housings and headlight lenses; replaced driver-side door strap assembly with new OEM assembly; Installed new Pagid Yellow brake pads front and rear.
6/3/2011 58,581 Removed, disassembled and fully cleaned fog light housings. Painted plastic fog light housings in reflective silver.
7/1/2011 58,600 Installed new Bilstein HD shocks with OEM MO33 springs; installed Walrod front control arm bushings; Full alignment; A/C charged.
7/10/2011 57,750 Removed and serviced starter motor
9/10/2011 59,215 Removed old SAI check valve; full SAI port cleaning; installed new SAI check valve; installed FD Motorsports golden rod shift linkage; installed new valve cover gaskets.
10/1/2011 59,312 Changed transmission fluid (swepco); bled clutch slave cylinder
10/30/2011 59,710 Removed and replaced front hood struts; installed Kenwood head unit with BT phone capabilities, HD radio, USB input and SAT radio capabilities.
At the end of the fall season, the car was winterized and stored in a climate-controlled garage. It was regularly moved to complete maintenance work and driven if weather cooperated and there was NO SALT on the roads:
12/2011 59, 875 - Installed new rotors; serviced calipers and repainted red; full exterior paint detail including polish, seal, wax; modified rear spoiler control module to make it manually operated by switch on center console and not speed dependent.
1/2012 59,875 Completed full 60,000 mile service (including fuel filter, air filter, distributer caps and rotors, spark plugs). Also replaced valve cover gaskets.
3/2012 59,990 Changed power steering fluid; Sent ECU to Rennsport Systems to have them disable immobilizer; installed 996 3-spoke steering wheel; removed sunroof to replace gaskets and felt and lubricate tracks; installed FD golden rod and short shift.
I enjoyed driving the car all summer!! ☺
9/2012 61,311 Installed DDM HID headlights; installed new v-belts (AC, fan, Alternator belts); installed new fan belt sensor.
10/20/2012 61,725 Mobil 1 15w-50 oil change including both filters; installed new vacuum actuator valve; prepared car for winter.
3/25/2013 62,100 Installed new Bosch starter
4/20/2013 62,200 Installed new 997 black leather seats
4/25/2013 62,205 Installed R61 relay to completely get rid of the need to use the immobilizer button to start the car.
6/25/2013 62,550 New OEM windshield properly installed by Porsche of Omaha
I have decided it is time to sell my first 911. I had lusted after one since riding in and driving my Dads 993s growing up I even searched for his first 993 for several months before finding it had gone overseas and was being reborn. I have gone back and forth for a while, but I want to get back into racing and do not need 4 cars at this point. So, with what I am sure I will regret later, my 1997 Porsche 993 C2 is now for sale.
Below you will find a full description and list of everything I have done since owning the car. I have kept a detailed logbook since the day I purchased it from a PCA member in Little Rock, Arkansas. This car is better than the day I got it, and ready for the next owner to enjoy. The car will be sold with the original interior (steering wheel, seats, gear shift **** and ebrake handle). I am planning to save some of the interior items for my next 993 (yes, I will buy another one someday!!).
Original Order Specs:
Black exterior over classic grey interior (partial leather)
6-speed manual
Motor Sound
OEM 17 Cup 2s with color crests tires have about 5-6K miles on them
OEM tool kit
OEM car cover
Condition:
62,500 original miles; no accidents; no track time
Exterior condition is great for age and mileage; front bumper has chips and nicks commensurate with mileage (always washed by hand, kept in climate controlled garage, fully detailed regularly see log book below for more info). Make no mistake, the paint is not perfect. There are some imperfections with the paint in a few places. Pictures from June 15, 2013 (during windshield install) show NO rust at base of A-pillars.
Interior condition is great; OEM seats in good condition with driver seat showing minor wear in normal bolster spot; there is one tiny tear in the vinyl on the passenger side behind the passenger seat lower on the B pillar (didnt notice until after I got it home and detailed the interior)
Wheels were completely refinished right before I purchased the car and look perfect (previous owner gave me receipt) no curb rash at all
Everything works as it should including switches, motors, etc
I have put about 5500 miles on the car, changing the oil twice and have not needed to add oil in between changes
Notable upgrades/maintenance that I completed:
New Bilstein HD shocks w/ OEM MO33 springs, aligned and set to RS ride height
Walrod front control arm bushings
Rennsport Systems Immobilizer delete (no longer have to worry about it stranding you!)
FD Motorsports Golden Rod
FD Motorsports short shift
FD Motorsports Wide oval tips
Brand new OEM windshield installed by reputable Porsche dealer using factory templates; all new gaskets installed; no A-pillar rust
Kenwood headunit with all new speakers behind factory grills, maintaining OEM look (OEM headunit included in sale)
New SAI check valve and full port cleaning no codes
DDM Tuning HID headlights
New rotors and pads
60K mile service completed
New belts and belt sensor
New Bosch starter
Records:
I have partial records for the car, including my notes and a pile of receipts from the previous owner. However, that is where it stops. I do have a sheet showing that I am the 4th unique owner (it looks like it was sold back to the same guy twice), 3 owners are confirmed Porsche Club members (myself, the guy I bought it from and the guy he bought it from). Obviously, since I purchased it, I have gone over most of it and completed maintenance on many potential problem spots. I would love to have all records since the car was delivered new, but potential owners should know I do not have all records; however, you can see the detail with which I have cared for it. Below are the results of the PPI with compression and leak-down I had performed in 2011 prior to purchasing. The results are as follows, as well as my notes on what I did about it:
Engine leaking oil from valve overs and timing chain cover (I changed the valve cover gaskets, but there is still a drop or two every couple of weeks from the timing chain cover)
The car has had paintwork, but shows no signs of mechanical or structural damage the previous owner had the rear bumper repainted after scratching it in his garage. The work done was excellent.
Needs rear deck shocks (all rear and front lid shocks were replaced and function excellent now)
Brake rotors are grooved and need replaced (I replaced all rotors and pads)
#6 spark plug wire has cut (I replaced all spark plugs and checked the wires there was a little cracking but nothing urgent and I have no replaced the plug wires yet)
Starter has noise from bendix (I replaced the starter with a new OEM Bosch unit)
Windshield has rock chip in line of sight (I replaced with OEM windshield)
Rock guards appear to have been removed also had clear mask on the front that was removed
Needs 60K service soon (I completed this)
Include aux belts and brake fluid ABS flush (I completed this as well)
Cylinder Compression (cold):
1. 200 psi
2. 205 psi
3. 200 psi
4. 200 psi
5. 205 psi
6. 205 psi
Cylinder Leak-down (cold, cylinders tested between 9-10%; warm, they tested 6%)
Here is everything I have completed, in order, directly from my logbook:
4/16/2011 57,300 miles Drove to Little Rock, AR with my Dad and purchased the 993 from a long-time PCA owner. Placed the car in our enclosed trailer and brought it straight home.
4/17/2011 thru 4/19/2011 57,300 miles - Full exterior detail (polish, seal, glaze, wax); full interior detail with carpet clean and leather treatment. Remove and service rear spoiler gear; remove and lubricate door strap assembly; remove engine tray; move passenger seat to rear mounting holes; replaced rear deck lid shocks.
4/20/2011 57,300 Replaced passenger window switch on drive side
4/26/2011 57,400 Removed and cleaned ISV; Mobil 1 15w-50 oil change with both filters
5/25/2011 57,939 Replaced front speakers with Kicker 08KS5250 speakers and installed using OEM grills; replaced rear speakers using Alpine Type-S SPS-406 speakers and installed using OEM grills; removed and cleaned headlight housings and headlight lenses; replaced driver-side door strap assembly with new OEM assembly; Installed new Pagid Yellow brake pads front and rear.
6/3/2011 58,581 Removed, disassembled and fully cleaned fog light housings. Painted plastic fog light housings in reflective silver.
7/1/2011 58,600 Installed new Bilstein HD shocks with OEM MO33 springs; installed Walrod front control arm bushings; Full alignment; A/C charged.
7/10/2011 57,750 Removed and serviced starter motor
9/10/2011 59,215 Removed old SAI check valve; full SAI port cleaning; installed new SAI check valve; installed FD Motorsports golden rod shift linkage; installed new valve cover gaskets.
10/1/2011 59,312 Changed transmission fluid (swepco); bled clutch slave cylinder
10/30/2011 59,710 Removed and replaced front hood struts; installed Kenwood head unit with BT phone capabilities, HD radio, USB input and SAT radio capabilities.
At the end of the fall season, the car was winterized and stored in a climate-controlled garage. It was regularly moved to complete maintenance work and driven if weather cooperated and there was NO SALT on the roads:
12/2011 59, 875 - Installed new rotors; serviced calipers and repainted red; full exterior paint detail including polish, seal, wax; modified rear spoiler control module to make it manually operated by switch on center console and not speed dependent.
1/2012 59,875 Completed full 60,000 mile service (including fuel filter, air filter, distributer caps and rotors, spark plugs). Also replaced valve cover gaskets.
3/2012 59,990 Changed power steering fluid; Sent ECU to Rennsport Systems to have them disable immobilizer; installed 996 3-spoke steering wheel; removed sunroof to replace gaskets and felt and lubricate tracks; installed FD golden rod and short shift.
I enjoyed driving the car all summer!! ☺
9/2012 61,311 Installed DDM HID headlights; installed new v-belts (AC, fan, Alternator belts); installed new fan belt sensor.
10/20/2012 61,725 Mobil 1 15w-50 oil change including both filters; installed new vacuum actuator valve; prepared car for winter.
3/25/2013 62,100 Installed new Bosch starter
4/20/2013 62,200 Installed new 997 black leather seats
4/25/2013 62,205 Installed R61 relay to completely get rid of the need to use the immobilizer button to start the car.
6/25/2013 62,550 New OEM windshield properly installed by Porsche of Omaha
Last edited by skl2; 07-14-2013 at 05:22 PM.
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Beautiful car, tastefully modded and maintained. GLWS!
This shouldn't last long...
EDIT:
I'd have to think more than twice before selling Black Beauty, and keeping the Cayman S.
This shouldn't last long...
EDIT:
I'd have to think more than twice before selling Black Beauty, and keeping the Cayman S.
Last edited by nine9six; 07-08-2013 at 09:35 PM.