Where have all the 993 C2's gone
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R
The 996/Boxster revolution HAD to happen, there was no choice if they were to survive.
IMIA said:
I used to walk past these and 964s whilst at Uni drooling. Never thought I'd ever own one. Still do not own a 993 mind 
When they first came out in 1993/94 was literally blown away by how modern the 993 looked especially in midnight blue with marble sports seats
I think that the 993 was a clever product at the time. A modern look with an old air cooled car underneath, albeit with fancy rear weissach suspension. Remember that Porsche were not doing great financially, their production methods were far too bespoke and manual. In retrospect, that makes it a special car.When they first came out in 1993/94 was literally blown away by how modern the 993 looked especially in midnight blue with marble sports seats
The 996/Boxster revolution HAD to happen, there was no choice if they were to survive.
mollytherocker said:
R
The 996/Boxster revolution HAD to happen, there was no choice if they were to survive.
Yep. I was at Queen Mary College, Mile End Road reading Law & Politics when the 964 and later 993 came out. I had to walk past them every day on my way from Mile End to Uni. Occasionally used to pop in to East London Porsche looking like a complete tramp in ripped jeans and a fag in my ear. The staff were ever so friendly. If that was nowadays you'd probably politely be shown the door I bet lol. Left Uni 1992 and bought first Porsche ( a 944 turbo S) in 1995. Those were the days!IMIA said:
I used to walk past these and 964s whilst at Uni drooling. Never thought I'd ever own one. Still do not own a 993 mind
When they first came out in 1993/94 was literally blown away by how modern the 993 looked especially in midnight blue with marble sports seats
I think that the 993 was a clever product at the time. A modern look with an old air cooled car underneath, albeit with fancy rear weissach suspension. Remember that Porsche were not doing great financially, their production methods were far too bespoke and manual. In retrospect, that makes it a special car.When they first came out in 1993/94 was literally blown away by how modern the 993 looked especially in midnight blue with marble sports seats
The 996/Boxster revolution HAD to happen, there was no choice if they were to survive.
Boxster/996 came out and I had a few but always loved the air cooled more. Sub zero cool cars.
IMIA said:
When they first came out in 1993/94 was literally blown away by how modern the 993 looked especially in midnight blue with marble sports seats
Seems a little bizarre now but in '95 the new Iris Blue with marble seats and carpet with blue dash and trim was actually THE config to have and turbos specced thus were sold at a premium second hand for a good 12 months, even the pretty gross (IMO) Arena Red with marble was very desirable TB993tt said:
IMIA said:
When they first came out in 1993/94 was literally blown away by how modern the 993 looked especially in midnight blue with marble sports seats
Seems a little bizarre now but in '95 the new Iris Blue with marble seats and carpet with blue dash and trim was actually THE config to have and turbos specced thus were sold at a premium second hand for a good 12 months, even the pretty gross (IMO) Arena Red with marble was very desirable Last time I looked, there wasn't a C2 Manual NB for less than 40K plus in the classified, and they were both super low mileage.
A normal mileage (AKA, around or above 100K) 993 seems impossible to find. Gmund had one up for 28K for months, though I'm told its now sold. So why did it take so long to sell?
I've noticed a bit of 993 bashing of late, maybe they are not in vogue which is plain silly. Yet it does seem 993 owners have the common sense to keep them. They are fantastic cars, and I really do think they have lagged behind on the value front. (This side of a low mielage or WB version that is).
Just opened this months copy of Octane. Tony Dron says it all on the 993.
A normal mileage (AKA, around or above 100K) 993 seems impossible to find. Gmund had one up for 28K for months, though I'm told its now sold. So why did it take so long to sell?
I've noticed a bit of 993 bashing of late, maybe they are not in vogue which is plain silly. Yet it does seem 993 owners have the common sense to keep them. They are fantastic cars, and I really do think they have lagged behind on the value front. (This side of a low mielage or WB version that is).
Just opened this months copy of Octane. Tony Dron says it all on the 993.
Bieldside said:
Why would any Porsche lover sell their 993
I have a 9934s with 55000 miles, two owners ...... etc etc
Never ever to be sold
That's why there are none - all the good ones are tucked away
Thats it really, for the money, theres nothing else I woild rather have. The nearest would be a Carrera 3.2 I suppose.I have a 9934s with 55000 miles, two owners ...... etc etc
Never ever to be sold
That's why there are none - all the good ones are tucked away
Bieldside said:
Why would any Porsche lover sell their 993
I have a 9934s with 55000 miles, two owners ...... etc etc
Never ever to be sold
That's why there are none - all the good ones are tucked away
I sold my mint 993 C4 because it wasn't the step on from the 3.2 Carrera that I'd expected. The 3.2 Carrera was a rawer drive and I preferred the looks of the older car. I went back to another 3.2 Carrera, before moving forward to a 996 turbo.I have a 9934s with 55000 miles, two owners ...... etc etc
Never ever to be sold
That's why there are none - all the good ones are tucked away
For me the 993 isn't as cool as the earlier cars and it doesn't have the performance of the later cars.
No right or wrongs just my preference.
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