 OT: 993 purchase, will I regret it? |
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| tommy914 |
 Jan 16 2005, 10:30 PM
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Life is a journey, enjoy every turn.  Group: Members Posts: 1,103 Joined: 15-September 03 From: Ridgeland, MS Member No.: 1,165 Region Association: None  |
I've got my eye on a 1996 993 with 30,000 miles.
What should I watch out for? |
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| RAR |
Jan 17 2005, 08:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 189 Joined: 24-January 04 From: Washington state Member No.: 1,598 |
Folks prefer the curves of the 993 over the 996. That and the last air cooled status of the 993 make it a fave. The 996, from all that I've read is a great car, just slightly plain looking.
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| vortrex |
Jan 17 2005, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 24-December 02 From: SF, CA Member No.: 4 Region Association: None |
the interior on a 996 is vastly different too, more like a family sedan. the 993, with the flat dash, feels like you're driving a very fast vintage beetle.
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| Series9 |
Jan 17 2005, 10:37 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,446 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
You should watch out for the period of time that immediately follows the realization that the 3.6 deserves a better home. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| Steve |
Jan 18 2005, 10:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,889 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California 
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I own a 1996 993 Cabriolet Tiptronic C2.
I've owned it for a little over a year. Its an awesome car and its my daily driver. Its my daily driver because it has powered everything and AC. Its also alot quieter for Business cell phone calls. The maintenance on it is a hassle considering you don't have to adjust the valves. It has two oil filters that are a bitch to get to and the list goes on regarding other things. Look for low mileage, maintenance receipts, etc. Get a PPI from some place you trust. Don't trust Car fax etc. Make sure all fenders, hood etc. line up. If its been repainted be very afraid. Test everything electrictal in the car. Especially the top if its a cabriolet. Check out http://p-car.com/ for more information on maintenance etc. If you have other questions let me know. I love the car and I will never get rid of it as long as I'm employed. If I got layed off I would sell the 993 and keep the 914 because the 914 with the 3.2 still puts a bigger grin on my face. The 914 handles better and its still faster to 140 mph. |
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