drove a 993 and...
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Jasper, after being stuck in the "Porsche 1980s" for a long time, I too looked at 993s - and came to many of the same conclusions. Nothing against them - I still think they are achingly beautiful - but they just were not as "modern" as I was looking for (for a daily driver).
Now, a 993 cup! That would be awesome! (But, I wonder how a street 996 GT3 would compare to that...
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Now, a 993 cup! That would be awesome! (But, I wonder how a street 996 GT3 would compare to that...
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I was seriously considering a 993 before getting my car. I loved the way it sounded and felt the power on it was adequate. Sure it felt "old" but that was one of the things I appreciated about it.
With all of that being said though, I chose the 996 because my car is a daily driver and since it's a newer design it *should* require fewer weekends under the vehicle keeping it going.
As a weekend car the 993 probably would have won out, but for daily driving and taking the family out to dinner every so often - the 996 was a wise choice for me.
With all of that being said though, I chose the 996 because my car is a daily driver and since it's a newer design it *should* require fewer weekends under the vehicle keeping it going.
As a weekend car the 993 probably would have won out, but for daily driving and taking the family out to dinner every so often - the 996 was a wise choice for me.
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I think there is a lot of passion for the cars we own. A lot of folks put down the Boxster. But drive one and you quickly find out how nice of a Porsche they are. If I had more room in my garage I would get a 996 TT. There are some great buys out there.
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Thanks. I am on the hunt for another set for the Boxster S.
I think there is a lot of passion for the cars we own. A lot of folks put down the Boxster. But drive one and you quickly find out how nice of a Porsche they are. If I had more room in my garage I would get a 996 TT. There are some great buys out there.
I think there is a lot of passion for the cars we own. A lot of folks put down the Boxster. But drive one and you quickly find out how nice of a Porsche they are. If I had more room in my garage I would get a 996 TT. There are some great buys out there.
I think that's a smoking deal!
