993 or 964
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993 or 964
Hi,
Finally, I am in the market for a well kept 993 or 964. My preference is a 95 or 96 but am open to the right car.
I hope there is a Rennlister who wants/needs to know it will be going to a good home.
It will be my first Porsche - and as many of you know- this car is NOT about impressing the neighbors- it's about loving the car of my dreams.
I have no problem traveling anywhere in this great country. I hope to have it by the end of the month, so wish me luck.
Cheers,
Thom
Finally, I am in the market for a well kept 993 or 964. My preference is a 95 or 96 but am open to the right car.
I hope there is a Rennlister who wants/needs to know it will be going to a good home.
It will be my first Porsche - and as many of you know- this car is NOT about impressing the neighbors- it's about loving the car of my dreams.
I have no problem traveling anywhere in this great country. I hope to have it by the end of the month, so wish me luck.
Cheers,
Thom
Last edited by Tomas993; Jul 3, 2011 at 11:05 PM.
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Best of luck in the search. They seem rare these days so I hope you are lucky. Both are great cars but the 993 is more modern and a little less pure to some. Much better rear suspension and more power in the later engines. Enjoy whatever you get!
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964 represents a great value proposition. I couldn't and still can't justify the price premium for a 993. Certainly not for a C2 or C4. For $10k - $15k less than 993 prices, you can get a very good 964. That buys a lot of mods/repairs.
993 C4S or C2S or Turbo is a different story, but even then, you can get a decent 997 for the same money.
Boils down to preference and your budget. A cheap 911 is the most expensive car you can buy. Always get a PPI and buy the best car you can afford.
Good luck.
993 C4S or C2S or Turbo is a different story, but even then, you can get a decent 997 for the same money.
Boils down to preference and your budget. A cheap 911 is the most expensive car you can buy. Always get a PPI and buy the best car you can afford.
Good luck.
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I love my 964 for the classic look. Personal preference, I looked at a 993 and 964 and decided that the upright lights were more to my liking. Nothing against the 993, just prefer one over the other. I'm sure you do as well.
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I agree with cliff. The 964 is an exceptional value. They're easy to find, especially in the states, and fairly easy to diy. I do think the 993 is a better looking car, and of course more powerful, but it's also twice the price.
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964 represents a great value proposition. I couldn't and still can't justify the price premium for a 993. Certainly not for a C2 or C4. For $10k - $15k less than 993 prices, you can get a very good 964. That buys a lot of mods/repairs.
993 C4S or C2S or Turbo is a different story, but even then, you can get a decent 997 for the same money.
Boils down to preference and your budget. A cheap 911 is the most expensive car you can buy. Always get a PPI and buy the best car you can afford.
Good luck.
993 C4S or C2S or Turbo is a different story, but even then, you can get a decent 997 for the same money.
Boils down to preference and your budget. A cheap 911 is the most expensive car you can buy. Always get a PPI and buy the best car you can afford.
Good luck.
i end up picking up a 997 instead of a 993 because i'll be 'afraid' of driving the 993 much and looses it's value.
To me a 964 or 997, i would expect normal depreciation and would feel more comfortable putting miles on.
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Pick up a 964 in the states for around 16-17k with around 100k miles, and I can't see that car depreciating much more, assuming proper care. In 10 years at 200k miles, I can't see that selling for really any less than today's equivalent of $15k.
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Thanks to everyone for all the great comments and advice. Looks like I'm going the 964 route, as while the search continued, i accepted a transfer from Calgary and the new house is an old house with a garage built just before WWll. There goes 20k of the budget...
My search continues and when all is done, lots of photos and a standing invitation to one and All to come on over and drive, talk Pcar....cold canned beverages...
My search continues and when all is done, lots of photos and a standing invitation to one and All to come on over and drive, talk Pcar....cold canned beverages...
