mmporsche

*Cross posting from the 964 T forum for balanced opinions* I have a dilemma I would like the forums opinion on. I am going through a very expensive gut renovation of my home as well as having my daughter attending private high school this fall. That coupled with the fact that my garage space is limited as is my time to enjoy all my toys so I need to sell one of my cars. I am struggling with what to do. I have my 1991 964T that has 77K miles that I bought with two owners and records back to '92. I also have a 1998 993 C2S that has similar mileage and was just completely disassembled and resprayed in the original factory Zenith Blue. It has had a minor incident in the rear quarter that shows on the CarFax. It was also a Tip to 6-speed conversion so a bit of a Frankenstein but in a really great way. I do have most of the records on this car as well. I also have the correct factory hollow spoke wheels for the C2S. The 996 wheels are an extra set.

I really enjoy the turbo, however, I don't drive it much because I don't want to risk an accident. The C2S on the other hand has already had its cherry popped so I am not nearly as concerned when driving her. Both cars are in top running and cosmetic condition and don't really require anything in the foreseeable future.

So, I am open to your opinions on what I should sell. As I write this I realize this is definitely a "first world problem" so be gentle in your comments please.

Foxman

They're both perfect! Get a Bendpak four-post and keep them both!

goofballdeluxe

Obviously, the 964T is worth more, if money is a factor. Is money a factor?

Do you want an air-cooled piece of furniture that you feel you cannot risk to drive, or a "Frankenstein" with a slightly chequered past that you feel you can drive?

Answer these questions, and you have your answer.

Both are beautiful BTW

zirrah

I like this idea.

FrannyB

Saw your red car at Adams over the weekend. Very nice! Adam was going on about it.

As to your decision... That is tough... Looks like you have a Boxster for bombing around. I hear ya on the crazy drivers out there...

My suggestion would be take a quiet time and drive both back to back. Maybe up 72 or something - or around the windmills off 93. Whichever puts the biggest smile on your face, keep that one. They are just cars, and they made more than one of these so you can get it back later if you want. We are just current stewards...

Ahh... first world problems

Good luck. They both sound amazing!

Franny

mrhebert

Which one is more fun to drive. Keep it, then drive it. PS I like the turbo.

Franklin229

Based on your comments, sell the turbo and keep driving the 993. I think the Turbo will get you more money, which it sounds like you need. In the end, you'll have a car you enjoy driving while making the most out of one you don't. That makes the most sense to me.

mmporsche

I can afford to keep everything (make payments), however, I also want to be able to retire at 55, 8 more years. My expectation is everything would be paid for; house and education. If everything isn't 100% paid off I need to be close so I have what I refer to as FU money. Basically, the ability to work if I want to and the ability to say FU if I don't like the situation.

spikej

Keep the 993 under a cover outside. If that doesn't work or you can always sell it later.

OverBoosted28

Based on others input, and thinking of the most reasonable rational, sell the one you would have an easier time replacing. It would probably be harder to find a good 964T, when you decide you shouldn't have sold either of them.

nine9six

Keep em both...You can afford to!

il pirata

Are all 5 cars on your signature garaged?

ezdriver

+1

axl911

You have a first world problem that MOST first world people would LOVE to have.

Stop the house renovation. Put daughter in public school. And use the money to expand the garage.

But seriously.... Sell the 993 and keep the Turbo. That is the smart answer moneywise. If you need more money that the 993 can bring, then sell the Turbo. But don't do that unless you absolutely have to. The Turbo is an appreciating asset. And 964T > 993 NA.

EMBPilot

sell the purple one, cause the red one is cooler!

i feel your pain though, im about to step foot into renovations, and the moment i need the money more than the car, its going, id rather be p-car-less than have payments... its a very fine line!