Where have all the 993 C2's gone

[911Thrasher]

cool some 993 bashing

then we can pick up some gems for less - woohoo happy days...keep it up

note: I want a 993 S/4S vesuvius

[david hockney]

I think the issue for most owners of C2 manual 993's is that they know if they sell they are unlikely to acquire another one in the future should they wish without a great deal of difficulty and/or expense.

[acme]

Even when I was looking in 2005-2008 C2 manual NB coupes were very very rare, even less so if you wanted to specify colour, mileage, AC etc - I lost out on many because I wasn't prepared to place a four figure deposit down on a car unseen! And believe me irrespective of mileage some were seriously ropey and displayed neglect.

I wonder what the recent Paul Stephens 48k silver one went for, knowing PS north of £50k!

As for prices they've only seemingly risen in the past 1-2 years, along with everything else.

[acme]

david hockney said:

I think the issue for most owners of C2 manual 993's is that they know if they sell they are unlikely to acquire another one in the future should they wish without a great deal of difficulty and/or expense.

This exactly! I've long concluded if I sold mine I'd have to accept I'd never get another.

[Wozy68]

acme said:

david hockney said:

I think the issue for most owners of C2 manual 993's is that they know if they sell they are unlikely to acquire another one in the future should they wish without a great deal of difficulty and/or expense.

This exactly! I've long concluded if I sold mine I'd have to accept I'd never get another.

Same for me too. I'd really like a bit of time in a T350 TVR, but I just know I'l never be able to find another 993 the same as mine and be able to afford it, if I don't like the TVR.

[robertpaulson]

There were a bunch on the market around november, does seem to have gone very thin again

[stuttgartmetal]

Orangecurry said:

stuttgartmetal said:

There aren't any for sale on e bay
Cept a sh t GT2 bolt up on a write off
LOL

Feel free to link.

Hankering for a version that handles better?

Thinking of putting together an ultralight track car.
Id like to start with a rough one.
You know.
Something I can just strip of all the jank inside, and make it right.

Is yours for sale?

[stuttgartmetal]

Dry

Edited by stuttgartmetal on Monday 23 February 16:12

[david hockney]

[Orangecurry]

stuttgartmetal said:

Dry

Like my Martini.

[stuttgartmetal]

david hockney said:

What is this dick waving thing
What are you saying here David ?

[thegoose]

david hockney said:

I miss it Would you like your money back? That's over 2 years free motoring for you

[wfarrell]

david hockney said:

I think the issue for most owners of C2 manual 993's is that they know if they sell they are unlikely to acquire another one in the future should they wish without a great deal of difficulty and/or expense.

spot on ...that and it'll be worth more tomorrow :-)

[mollytherocker]

anonymous said:

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You are right in that we are not talking GT3 numbers, but if you take away all of the 'other' models and restrict it to a Coupe C2 manual in excellent condition, it starts to get a whole lot more difficult.

Yes, they are out there and they do come up, but all of the guys I know who have them have zero intention of selling!

[IMIA]

anonymous said:

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You know how you can tell a nice one from a slightly more ordinary 911 be it 3.2C, 964 or 993. Find one thats never had its scuttle painted. A time warp car will be original here.

[mollytherocker]

anonymous said:

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I will dig out the numbers later, but my memory tells me there were about 2000 uk coupe manual C2.

[Wozy68]

mollytherocker said:

anonymous said:

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I will dig out the numbers later, but my memory tells me there were about 2000 uk coupe manual C2.

I think Molly it was around 1200 manual C2 pre and vario if memory serves .

[Solarized]

Good 911s just get under your skin.
In my experience the 993 is simply one of the best.
They grow on you more and more and I suspect most owners are smitten and don't want to part with them.

[highway]

anonymous said:

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Finding a good car is THAT hard though. Even if you compromise on your preferred colour interior and exterior, your preferred drivetrain and pre or post Varioram. Even if you aren't too hung up on mileage. That leaves coupe, cab and targa, manual and tiptronic. There are LOTS of poor cars out there that have not been loved and spent on. I saw a good few of them before buying mine.

If you want a proper car with FULL history, no years where there are no MoTs or servicing skipped and proof of money being spent then your pool to choose from is small. If you want a sub 80k C2 Manual coupe the pool is far smaller still.

Many longer term owners bought when prices started with a 2 or 3. Those days are pretty much gone. Some don't like it but that's the reality.

[Solarized]

Anyone seriously looking for one must be on the ball and be ready to move quick when one surfaces.
Almost 3 years ago I was searching the classified just about every hour for a C2 manual.
The one I bought was listed for about 20 mins when I phoned about it.
Next day I travelled over 500 miles by train to see it. I then Inspected it, paid for it and drove it straight home again, all in the same day. It was quite tiring however I got my 993 and it's a keeper.