993 TT vs. 993 4s
10-30-2001, 04:56 AM
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993 TT vs. 993 4s
I need some piece of advice to cool down my brain a little bit.
I used to drive a 993 4, the I switched to a 996 2. I simply don't like this car, I find it very difficult to drive (mine has the sport suspension), with a very sensible steer.
Right now I'm in the process of going back to a 993 and the dealer showed me a '97 993 TT (40.000 miles) and a '96 4s (26k miles).
Both appear to be in mint condition, the asking price (I live in Italy) is respectively US$ 70.000 and 55.000 (20% VAT included, sigh).
Rationally (!?!) thinking, the dealer tells me to go for the 4s, but the TT gave me an incredible emotion during the test drive.
What do you think ? Should I say "I don't care" and go for the TT or should I consider the durability and lower costs of maintenance of the 4s ?
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Marco
I used to drive a 993 4, the I switched to a 996 2. I simply don't like this car, I find it very difficult to drive (mine has the sport suspension), with a very sensible steer.
Right now I'm in the process of going back to a 993 and the dealer showed me a '97 993 TT (40.000 miles) and a '96 4s (26k miles).
Both appear to be in mint condition, the asking price (I live in Italy) is respectively US$ 70.000 and 55.000 (20% VAT included, sigh).
Rationally (!?!) thinking, the dealer tells me to go for the 4s, but the TT gave me an incredible emotion during the test drive.
What do you think ? Should I say "I don't care" and go for the TT or should I consider the durability and lower costs of maintenance of the 4s ?
Thanks
Marco
10-30-2001, 09:28 AM
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I went from 993C4 to a 993TT. There is no comparison. Go for the TT. Its an awesome car.
Mine had 40K plus miles on it when I bought it. It actually does a little better with more miles. If the car is a "Garage Queen" if may not get the frequent use to keep it lubricated and doing well.
The mechanic I talked to said the engine should get about 130K miles.
Have the car checked out by an independant Porsche mechanic. Especially check for evidence of an accident since the 4 wheel system can be pretty sensitive to any type of alignment problem. Also, sometime the clutch can be a little worn.
I didn't see any difference in maintenance costs with the TT.
If you get the TT not a day will go by that you aren't amazed by the level of performance.
Mine had 40K plus miles on it when I bought it. It actually does a little better with more miles. If the car is a "Garage Queen" if may not get the frequent use to keep it lubricated and doing well.
The mechanic I talked to said the engine should get about 130K miles.
Have the car checked out by an independant Porsche mechanic. Especially check for evidence of an accident since the 4 wheel system can be pretty sensitive to any type of alignment problem. Also, sometime the clutch can be a little worn.
I didn't see any difference in maintenance costs with the TT.
If you get the TT not a day will go by that you aren't amazed by the level of performance.
