My new 993!
09-17-2014, 11:04 PM
#46
Burning Brakes
Nice purchase enjoy!
09-17-2014, 11:07 PM
#47
Nordschleife Master
09-18-2014, 12:07 AM
#51
Track Day
Congrats and I agree with you, get the car with as little hassle as possible. It is a beautiful car and know it will bring many years of joy. I have been looking for one to go with my 964 and can tell you, good ones are hard to find. I am getting tired of looking and would rather be driving. Cheers!
09-18-2014, 12:28 AM
#53
Well, it's not quite mine yet...
But I put down a deposit and should be picking it up this weekend if the PPI looks good. Red's not my #1 choice, but hey, beggars will be choosers.
I was thinking about going down the 997.2 path, but they just seemed so dime a dozen compared to this car. And all signs point to better resale value in the long run.
The details:
1996 993 Carrera
35xxx miles
2 owners
All books stamped by dealer from day 1
No aftermarket modifications
No paintwork
Mint condition
But I put down a deposit and should be picking it up this weekend if the PPI looks good. Red's not my #1 choice, but hey, beggars will be choosers.
I was thinking about going down the 997.2 path, but they just seemed so dime a dozen compared to this car. And all signs point to better resale value in the long run.
The details:
1996 993 Carrera
35xxx miles
2 owners
All books stamped by dealer from day 1
No aftermarket modifications
No paintwork
Mint condition
09-18-2014, 12:43 AM
#55
09-18-2014, 01:11 AM
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To be clear I am the village idiot on this forum, there are many real experts on the forum. I am not one of them. However, six months ago, I bought a midnight blue 993 with 52,000 miles that I happily drive daily. Since the day I purchased the car I am about three thousand dollars in the hole. Lots of little stuff speedometer, abs brake light sensor, electric motor on passenger seat,engine sensor for cooling fan. Oh by the way yes I did have a thorough ppi.
Realize I am not upset or surprised these things happen, in fact I expect these things to happen. You see my 993 is a nineteen year old car and I just feel that a car that tends to need a top end rebuild at least once in it's life means that you may need a little extra in the bank just in case. But, take what I say with grain of salt, remember I am no expert perhaps just a little parnoid.😜
Written with sincerity not sarcasm.
Realize I am not upset or surprised these things happen, in fact I expect these things to happen. You see my 993 is a nineteen year old car and I just feel that a car that tends to need a top end rebuild at least once in it's life means that you may need a little extra in the bank just in case. But, take what I say with grain of salt, remember I am no expert perhaps just a little parnoid.😜
Written with sincerity not sarcasm.
09-18-2014, 02:07 AM
#57
Rennlist Member
Congrats, 99er, and welcome to the 993 club!
09-18-2014, 08:06 AM
#58
I've owned a 911sc and a 968 - endured a top end rebuild with the 911 along with the usual high priced services of this and that breaking down. I can live with that. I just need a little time to recover from the purchase cash outlay.
09-18-2014, 02:42 PM
#60
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