Finding 993s and 964s

Finding 993s and 964s

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http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

this car was mentioned elsewhere i think. i dont like the exhaust tips and its got a half cage fitted although the seller does seem genuine and its not been tracked or raced, the previous owner had one fitted and the carpets sorted around it. i like the colour of the car and it looks very tidy, but probably not the one for me as yet.

g7jhp

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Monday 23rd March 2015
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200Plus Club said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

this car was mentioned elsewhere i think. i dont like the exhaust tips and its got a half cage fitted although the seller does seem genuine and its not been tracked or raced, the previous owner had one fitted and the carpets sorted around it. i like the colour of the car and it looks very tidy, but probably not the one for me as yet.
Comments like these make me wonder whether you're serious!

Exhaust tips on the 993 can be changed, although it may be a non standard exhaust. A half cage can be removed and sold for profit (all you need to establish is if there is damage where it's been installed).

The comment about not been raced or tracked seems odd as it has a cage.

Are there any reasons other than the above why it isn't for you?

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g7jhp said:
200Plus Club said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

this car was mentioned elsewhere i think. i dont like the exhaust tips and its got a half cage fitted although the seller does seem genuine and its not been tracked or raced, the previous owner had one fitted and the carpets sorted around it. i like the colour of the car and it looks very tidy, but probably not the one for me as yet.
Comments like these make me wonder whether you're serious!

Exhaust tips on the 993 can be changed, although it may be a non standard exhaust. A half cage can be removed and sold for profit (all you need to establish is if there is damage where it's been installed).

The comment about not been raced or tracked seems odd as it has a cage.

Are there any reasons other than the above why it isn't for you?
oh i'm serious about buying one, the exhaust tips is just a comment. the cage however would need consideration, if its been welded in. i've been emailing the owner, it has had the carpets cut around it and trimmed professionally apparently. i think a half cage might put off potential buyers, its made me ask the question.

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also, i asked the question about track/sprints etc and was assured it hadnt been and the previous owner just fancied having one. it does however raise concerns, as people dont usually do that unless trying to recreate maybe an RSR type replica?
other than that it looks like a very nice car.

g7jhp

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also, i asked the question about track/sprints etc and was assured it hadnt been and the previous owner just fancied having one. it does however raise concerns, as people dont usually do that unless trying to recreate maybe an RSR type replica?
other than that it looks like a very nice car.
But are these your only reservations?

Have you looked at this manual 1996 993 C2 coupe as it would be varioram and the silver/black is a great colour on 993's?

It's also better value than the previous arena red car (which is a marmite colour) giving you more money to sort any issues. Guess it depends on whether you want a low mileage investment car or a car to drive.

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g7jhp said:
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also, i asked the question about track/sprints etc and was assured it hadnt been and the previous owner just fancied having one. it does however raise concerns, as people dont usually do that unless trying to recreate maybe an RSR type replica?
other than that it looks like a very nice car.
But are these your only reservations?

Have you looked at this manual 1996 993 C2 coupe as it would be varioram and the silver/black is a great colour on 993's?

It's also better value than the previous arena red car (which is a marmite colour) giving you more money to sort any issues. Guess it depends on whether you want a low mileage investment car or a car to drive.
for the red car those are the only comments yes. its very nice. the silver car looks beautiful and again, no reservations other than mileage, i have the budget potentially to get something with a little lower mileage, but 94k as such isnt the end of the world.

g7jhp

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for the red car those are the only comments yes. its very nice. the silver car looks beautiful and again, no reservations other than mileage, i have the budget potentially to get something with a little lower mileage, but 94k as such isnt the end of the world.
Cool. I'd buy on condition, rather than mileage. Decide whether you want or need to pay a premium for a lower mileage car (I've often found cars which have been used have less niggles). Higher mileage car may be better if you want to enjoy driving it without the concern of keeping the mileage down!

Then get out there and look at them. I wouldn't post every car up here first or you risk getting beaten to it!

Good luck! smile

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g7jhp said:
200Plus Club said:
for the red car those are the only comments yes. its very nice. the silver car looks beautiful and again, no reservations other than mileage, i have the budget potentially to get something with a little lower mileage, but 94k as such isnt the end of the world.
Cool. I'd buy on condition, rather than mileage. Decide whether you want or need to pay a premium for a lower mileage car (I've often found cars which have been used have less niggles). Higher mileage car may be better if you want to enjoy driving it without the concern of keeping the mileage down!

Then get out there and look at them. I wouldn't post every car up here first or you risk getting beaten to it!

Good luck! smile
yea already learned that one lol, the cheap silver one that lasted about 6hrs from being advertised was literally 15mins from my door, and i could have gone and put a deposit down that same day :-) someone walked away with a bargain or profit!


P1ato

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Monday 23rd March 2015
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If you're serious you really need to move fast and be prepared to spend some money getting a car up to your standard or preferred spec. I've been looking for a 993 but have been dicking about and being too fussy...so I still have no 993 and prices have gone up by around 25%. Good luck!

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P1ato said:
If you're serious you really need to move fast and be prepared to spend some money getting a car up to your standard or preferred spec. I've been looking for a 993 but have been dicking about and being too fussy...so I still have no 993 and prices have gone up by around 25%. Good luck!
I'm watching daily and have emailed a couple of private sellers etc. There's also a car coming in from Jersey to a dealer that looks worth a trip soon. Will have one for summer fingers crossed

Wozy68

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Monday 23rd March 2015
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g7jhp said:
200Plus Club said:
for the red car those are the only comments yes. its very nice. the silver car looks beautiful and again, no reservations other than mileage, i have the budget potentially to get something with a little lower mileage, but 94k as such isnt the end of the world.
Cool. I'd buy on condition, rather than mileage. Decide whether you want or need to pay a premium for a lower mileage car (I've often found cars which have been used have less niggles). Higher mileage car may be better if you want to enjoy driving it without the concern of keeping the mileage down!

Then get out there and look at them. I wouldn't post every car up here first or you risk getting beaten to it!

Good luck! smile
This ^^^^^ I've seen some shockers with lower mileage. Mileage is irreverent these days on these cars.

Adding 20K miles over three or four years will make no difference come sale time. Sooner have 125K miles and add 20K, than an 81K and add 20K. You'd just spend all your time watching the odometer heading for the 100K mark, and pay more money in the first place for the pleasure.

History is everything, low mileage is for the garage queen which is fair enough if you want to look at it all day long, and not drive it.

Stop faffing and get it bought ....... 'Don't like the exhaust tips'..... Blimey smash

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Wozy68 said:
g7jhp said:
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for the red car those are the only comments yes. its very nice. the silver car looks beautiful and again, no reservations other than mileage, i have the budget potentially to get something with a little lower mileage, but 94k as such isnt the end of the world.
Cool. I'd buy on condition, rather than mileage. Decide whether you want or need to pay a premium for a lower mileage car (I've often found cars which have been used have less niggles). Higher mileage car may be better if you want to enjoy driving it without the concern of keeping the mileage down!

Then get out there and look at them. I wouldn't post every car up here first or you risk getting beaten to it!

Good luck! smile
This ^^^^^ I've seen some shockers with lower mileage. Mileage is irreverent these days on these cars.

Adding 20K miles over three or four years will make no difference come sale time. Sooner have 125K miles and add 20K, than an 81K and add 20K. You'd just spend all your time watching the odometer heading for the 100K mark, and pay more money in the first place for the pleasure.

History is everything, low mileage is for the garage queen which is fair enough if you want to look at it all day long, and not drive it.

Stop faffing and get it bought ....... 'Don't like the exhaust tips'..... Blimey smash
I won't let a factor like that put me off lol. Its got a welded in cage and has had carpets cut to suit. Money in pocket until i find the right car cheers

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Having done nothing but look at cars this month I've seen a couple at dealers for similar prices to the red car that had no obvious issues but had just had deposits taken. Ive also spoken to the owner of a possibly better car that may be up for sale and am just awaiting a test drive and independent inspection but not rushing into a big purchase like this. Silver or blue ideally but that red was a nice change

Wozy68

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I won't let a factor like that put me off lol. Its got a welded in cage and has had carpets cut to suit. Money in pocket until i find the right car cheers
Fair play ref the cage ...... It was the tips that got me though. smile

Matter of interest have you driven one? It seems your budget is going up. They are not for everyone.

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Wozy68 said:
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I won't let a factor like that put me off lol. Its got a welded in cage and has had carpets cut to suit. Money in pocket until i find the right car cheers
Fair play ref the cage ...... It was the tips that got me though. smile
Lol it was just a comment :-) i can get custom made stainless zausts done locally but taking a cage out of a car at 45k wasnt in the plans ;-)

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Wozy68 said:
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I won't let a factor like that put me off lol. Its got a welded in cage and has had carpets cut to suit. Money in pocket until i find the right car cheers
Fair play ref the cage ...... It was the tips that got me though. smile

Matter of interest have you driven one? It seems your budget is going up. They are not for everyone.
Been passengered in one previously but not driven myself yet no. Test drive arranged for bank holiday coming up in one that sounds promising.

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Budget has gond up. Wife was hoping for a new bathroom and a holiday lol :-)

mollytherocker

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I'm watching daily and have emailed a couple of private sellers etc. There's also a car coming in from Jersey to a dealer that looks worth a trip soon. Will have one for summer fingers crossed
Emailing is not quick enough. You need to ring them as soon as you find them and get down there!!!!

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mollytherocker said:
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I'm watching daily and have emailed a couple of private sellers etc. There's also a car coming in from Jersey to a dealer that looks worth a trip soon. Will have one for summer fingers crossed
Emailing is not quick enough. You need to ring them as soon as you find them and get down there!!!!
Its in hand. Viewing arranged. Exciting times!

Black_mamba

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Wednesday 25th March 2015
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This one might be worth a look, looks good value

http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/825/993C2T...

The targa they had up for £40k went by the time I got home tonight!

http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/937/993Tar...