why are the 996 so cheap in price compare to 993
05-24-2010, 03:20 PM
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Of course if i could have a few of these things, I agree with the gang, I mean I want so many variants from the 50s to current: a chopped black 356 speedster on some big mags with some surfboard foam widebody flares for the beach, a mean RS for HSR class, a 930 turbo and flatnose just to detail on Sunday mornings, a 964 turbo S and speedster for straight shock and awe, the 993tt-s just because c'mon man, a 6gt3 cup for the track, a 6gt2 and some software for the dragstrip, a 7tt on snows as a winter beater, my current mk2 as a commuter, a real 550 to rub with a diaper and whisper sweet nothings to, and one of those hummer golf carts to get around the airplane hangar with). I'll post pics when I get done writing this show about nothing.
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05-25-2010, 11:19 AM
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It's all about supply and demand. When an item is rare it fetches an exorbitant amount of money.
I can tell you this though....when I am driving my 996 on the track, I've never felt like, gee! I wish I can get a 993...not even the 993TT.....they are NOT fetching the prices for their performance.
Do I love the look of the 993 better than the 996...mostly... the only exception being my C4S, which to me is better loooking than having the whale tail, but love the size of the 993 so it's a draw. The interior is better with the 993, especially the instrument cluster...now, I digress so let me stop........
I can tell you this though....when I am driving my 996 on the track, I've never felt like, gee! I wish I can get a 993...not even the 993TT.....they are NOT fetching the prices for their performance.
Do I love the look of the 993 better than the 996...mostly... the only exception being my C4S, which to me is better loooking than having the whale tail, but love the size of the 993 so it's a draw. The interior is better with the 993, especially the instrument cluster...now, I digress so let me stop........
05-26-2010, 12:17 AM
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main price delta is due to number of 993 made vs 996 made.
which is better car? define better.
buy as many and drive as often as you can.
i got about 250,000 miles on all sorts of p cars.
the time spent arguing which is better should be spent driving!
which is better car? define better.
buy as many and drive as often as you can.
i got about 250,000 miles on all sorts of p cars.
the time spent arguing which is better should be spent driving!
05-26-2010, 08:57 AM
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At the time of each Pcar I've owned, I always thought that one was the best, but you are right...why waste so much time debating which is best, it really boils down to whether you like your Porsche regardless of which year, or model it is.
05-26-2010, 03:04 PM
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I'm personally in the middle of this,,, whether to go with 964/993 or cheap 996.
I'm personally worried about IMS & RMS issues on 996. Let me rephrase what I've just said,
I'm extremely worried about the "catastrophic failure" on drive train, which I have no choice but have it towed to the local P-shop.
Not all engines are perfect, but the magnitude of catastrophic failures w/ early 996 isn't acceptable for my personal moral character, keeps me steering away from looking at 996s; excluding 996 turbos; but me being N/A guy, sorta don't want to own turbo vehicle.
decisions decisions.....
I'm personally worried about IMS & RMS issues on 996. Let me rephrase what I've just said,
I'm extremely worried about the "catastrophic failure" on drive train, which I have no choice but have it towed to the local P-shop.
Not all engines are perfect, but the magnitude of catastrophic failures w/ early 996 isn't acceptable for my personal moral character, keeps me steering away from looking at 996s; excluding 996 turbos; but me being N/A guy, sorta don't want to own turbo vehicle.
decisions decisions.....
05-26-2010, 03:05 PM
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I'm personally in the middle of this,,, whether to go with 964/993 or cheap 996.
I'm personally worried about IMS & RMS issues on 996. Let me rephrase what I've just said,
I'm extremely worried about the "catastrophic failure" on drive train, which I have no choice but have it towed to the local P-shop.
Not all engines are perfect, but the magnitude of catastrophic failures w/ early 996 isn't acceptable for my personal moral character, keeps me steering away from looking at 996s; excluding 996 turbos; but me being N/A guy, sorta don't want to own turbo vehicle.
decisions decisions.....
I'm personally worried about IMS & RMS issues on 996. Let me rephrase what I've just said,
I'm extremely worried about the "catastrophic failure" on drive train, which I have no choice but have it towed to the local P-shop.
Not all engines are perfect, but the magnitude of catastrophic failures w/ early 996 isn't acceptable for my personal moral character, keeps me steering away from looking at 996s; excluding 996 turbos; but me being N/A guy, sorta don't want to own turbo vehicle.
decisions decisions.....
GT3.
05-26-2010, 03:35 PM
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I'm personally in the middle of this,,, whether to go with 964/993 or cheap 996.
I'm personally worried about IMS & RMS issues on 996. Let me rephrase what I've just said,
I'm extremely worried about the "catastrophic failure" on drive train, which I have no choice but have it towed to the local P-shop.
Not all engines are perfect, but the magnitude of catastrophic failures w/ early 996 isn't acceptable for my personal moral character, keeps me steering away from looking at 996s; excluding 996 turbos; but me being N/A guy, sorta don't want to own turbo vehicle.
decisions decisions.....
I'm personally worried about IMS & RMS issues on 996. Let me rephrase what I've just said,
I'm extremely worried about the "catastrophic failure" on drive train, which I have no choice but have it towed to the local P-shop.
Not all engines are perfect, but the magnitude of catastrophic failures w/ early 996 isn't acceptable for my personal moral character, keeps me steering away from looking at 996s; excluding 996 turbos; but me being N/A guy, sorta don't want to own turbo vehicle.
decisions decisions.....
05-26-2010, 04:01 PM
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Thanks, I doubt the P-shop will install the aftermarket stuff, will have to ask around to see who can handle this locally.
btw, is this it?
http://www.lnengineering.com/ims.html
