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Toying with changing my X5 for another Porsche. My previous was an old 911SC Targa.
For a similar sum, I can fund either a 996 C2 with 50-60k miles on the clock, or a 993 Convertible with 27,500 miles on the clock.
Some people tell me that 993s are the more fun cars - any views anyone please?
For a similar sum, I can fund either a 996 C2 with 50-60k miles on the clock, or a 993 Convertible with 27,500 miles on the clock.
Some people tell me that 993s are the more fun cars - any views anyone please?
You have the same (pleasant) predicament as all porker buyers with circa 25 - 30K to spend. I would seriously consider a Boxster S for the money too.
Personally I think the 993 is old hat (but state of the art for the time) technology. Boxster S is in a class of it's own that 996 does not measure up to. Personally (and I don't want to upset owners) 996 C2s are boring drives if truth be told. Need a C4 with 3.6 engine before things even approach the fun of a 993 or Boxster S. Used values corroborate this.
Good luck with your happy dilemma :-)
Personally I think the 993 is old hat (but state of the art for the time) technology. Boxster S is in a class of it's own that 996 does not measure up to. Personally (and I don't want to upset owners) 996 C2s are boring drives if truth be told. Need a C4 with 3.6 engine before things even approach the fun of a 993 or Boxster S. Used values corroborate this.
Good luck with your happy dilemma :-)
Davel said:
Toying with changing my X5 for another Porsche. My previous was an old 911SC Targa.
For a similar sum, I can fund either a 996 C2 with 50-60k miles on the clock, or a 993 Convertible with 27,500 miles on the clock.
Some people tell me that 993s are the more fun cars - any views anyone please?
Assuming both cars are reasonable value today..
If you want a weekend toy only and you do want a bit of fun...go for the 993.
Put it this way, you could keep the 993 for the summer and you would probably get your money back in September.
Doubt that you could do the same with the 996!
I have recently swapped from a 996 to an X5..I have also had a 993. The 996 was a C4 tip and in all honesty fairly dull to drive unless you really (and I mean really!) pushed it-to the extent that it would be dangerous to do so in road use. The 993 felt special all the time..very different to a normal car such as a Merc or BMW.
To sum up- if you intend everday use and commutes etc then go for 996...if you want something to covet go for a 993. The side issue is that 99% of non petrol heads see the 993 simply as an old model Porsche..they dont "get it"..so for example...if your wife or kids have no interest in cars they will think that you are mad for spending the same money on a 5 year older previous model...
Finally, dont bother with a 993 cab...you may as well just get a good Boxster S
To sum up- if you intend everday use and commutes etc then go for 996...if you want something to covet go for a 993. The side issue is that 99% of non petrol heads see the 993 simply as an old model Porsche..they dont "get it"..so for example...if your wife or kids have no interest in cars they will think that you are mad for spending the same money on a 5 year older previous model...
Finally, dont bother with a 993 cab...you may as well just get a good Boxster S
fergus said:
GTClassics have a VERY low mileage 1998 (S) 993 for sale at the mo, with only 11,500 miles for GBP 28k. Looks pretty clean to me - also has a manual box - which is always a better thing than 'trip-tronic'
Not true that Manual is ALWAYS better than Tiptronic...
I have had both and have had just as much fun with the Tip as the Manual. Mind you, i don't think I'm a brilliant driver and able to always get the best out of a 6-speed manual on Britain's overcrowded roads.
Basically, if you want a roomy, comfortable, well appointed VERY fast GT, get the 996
If you want uncomprimising supersports car and can live with a dated - if functional - and small interior, get the 993
If you want to be mistaken for a hairdresser/IT contractor/Estate agent, get the Boxter S
If you want uncomprimising supersports car and can live with a dated - if functional - and small interior, get the 993
If you want to be mistaken for a hairdresser/IT contractor/Estate agent, get the Boxter S
clapham993 said:
Basically, if you want a roomy, comfortable, well appointed VERY fast GT, get the 996
If you want uncomprimising supersports car and can live with a dated - if functional - and small interior, get the 993
If you want to be mistaken for a hairdresser/IT contractor/Estate agent, get the Boxter S
For the second time last weekend I drove my mate's 993 and my own Boxster S back to back.
Both cars have their merits, but in my opinion the Boxster S has better handling than the 993 (surely the most important aspect of a sportscar) and I could detect no real difference in acceleration. My car was better under braking and it didn't understeer like the 993 if you piled into tight bends a bit quick.
The only down side to Boxster S ownership is the image (I know it isn't the best) and the lack of rear seats. They are cheap as chips to run. I also think thay are faster point to point than a 993.
This all conflicts with my opinion that a 993 RS is one of the best cars ever made and I would like to own one one day. But ruling out the Boxster S on the grounds of image would be a shame. Mind you, you said you need the rear seats!)
I had a Boxster S for nearly 4 years. Great car. However, now have a 993TT. Definetly handles better than the Boxster (ok, it's got 4 wheel drive) but in particular in the wet. The Boxster was feeling a bit Japanese after the first year. I doubt this will happen with my 993 based on the 4 months that I've owned it already.
clapham993 said:
If you want uncomprimising supersports car and can live with a dated - if functional - and small interior, get the 993
And for small, it's small! The back seats are fine for my 6 and 4 year old kids without boosters - they're like child seats already. Hard to imagine an adult fitting in the back - unless she was a blonde Scandiwegian hitch hiker of course..
The 993 is clearly not designed for tall people in the front either - I'm 6' and have the seat fully back, head brushing the headlining. In this respect I understand that the 996 is a better bet (though I've not tried on).
Nice dilemna to have.
Now my head is really spinning!
Posted a similar thred recently and got lots of advice and more or less decided to wait 12 months and see what happened to 996 prices (997 pending).
But there seems to be consensus that if you want a daily motor get a 996, if you want a sports car get a 993.
Do people agree generally?
Posted a similar thred recently and got lots of advice and more or less decided to wait 12 months and see what happened to 996 prices (997 pending).
But there seems to be consensus that if you want a daily motor get a 996, if you want a sports car get a 993.
Do people agree generally?
Aggi said:
But there seems to be consensus that if you want a daily motor get a 996, if you want a sports car get a 993.
Not quite how I understand it - a 993 is perfectly capable of being a daily motor. The principle advantages of the 996 are (reportedly) improved ergonomics and more relaxed cruising, hence the GT comments. If the daily motor routine involves loads of M'way miles then the 996 may be the better option.
nel said:
But there seems to be consensus that if you want a daily motor get a 996, if you want a sports car get a 993.
Not quite how I understand it - a 993 is perfectly capable of being a daily motor. The principle advantages of the 996 are (reportedly) improved ergonomics and more relaxed cruising, hence the GT comments. If the daily motor routine involves loads of M'way miles then the 996 may be the better option.
The opposite..the 993 RHDs are a pain in town due to their offset driving positions. ON the M way I actually found the 993 to be better then the 996 in terms of noise suppression (the 996 has silly amounts of tyre noise)
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