Choosing between a 997 and a 993
01-26-2009, 12:48 PM
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Having owned several 911s over the decades I have to say that the 997 is an outstanding car. I wouldn't go back to an air/oil cooled engine for anything. Having heat on demand,--what a concept!
Guys,--there is no going back. Certainly there will be some numbing down of that visceral experience when presented with a suspension capable of what the 997 provides, but it handles like a race car without loosening your older amalgams...
Guys,--there is no going back. Certainly there will be some numbing down of that visceral experience when presented with a suspension capable of what the 997 provides, but it handles like a race car without loosening your older amalgams...
01-26-2009, 07:39 PM
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If not a daily driver, go for the 993.
You can always buy a new 911, but like prime real estate, they ain't makin' anymore 993's.
Get a great real nice one and treat her right!
P.S. Rennlist member "Cab & Coupe" has a friend who was looking to sell his 18K mile garage queen 993. There is a thread on the 993 board if you're interested.
You can always buy a new 911, but like prime real estate, they ain't makin' anymore 993's.
Get a great real nice one and treat her right!
P.S. Rennlist member "Cab & Coupe" has a friend who was looking to sell his 18K mile garage queen 993. There is a thread on the 993 board if you're interested.
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01-27-2009, 09:17 PM
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Old school rules, get the 993! 
I use mine as a daily driver in good weather and my Cayenne S in bad weather, Winter and when hauling / towing (can't beat this combonation).
P.S.: I love the 997s too.
01-27-2009, 10:10 PM
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01-28-2009, 09:25 AM
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01-28-2009, 01:26 PM
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I have both.
993 is too slow to accelerate compered to the 997.
What year is the 993? 96-98 are plague with the CEL cause of the SAI / Valve Sleves wearing-leaking. Though the CEL/SAI does not affect performance, it annoyed the heck out of me.
Id go for the 997S hands down.
993 is too slow to accelerate compered to the 997.
What year is the 993? 96-98 are plague with the CEL cause of the SAI / Valve Sleves wearing-leaking. Though the CEL/SAI does not affect performance, it annoyed the heck out of me.
Id go for the 997S hands down.
