Build quality

[Fattrader]

Looking at milegae on cars a 90K 993 or a 90K 997 turbo

http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/549/993C2M...
http://www.paragongb.com/cars/911-turbo-coupe-for-...

[mollytherocker]

Not sure what you are asking?

MTR

[Fattrader]

Build quality - would you expect a 90K 993 16 years old be of a better quality than a 90K 6 year old 997 turbo.

I had not considered a 993 before but came across the one posted and having come from a TVR S3 I quite like the thoughts of a bit of charcter in the car.

Then again 997 turbo is a beautiful car and at that price it is moving into the area of affordability.

Could you live comfortably knowling your 993 has 90K miles and would you be as comfortable knowing your 997 turbo has 90K on the clock

[Wozy68]

Fattrader said:

Build quality - would you expect a 90K 993 16 years old be of a better quality than a 90K 6 year old 997 turbo.

I had not considered a 993 before but came across the one posted and having come from a TVR S3 I quite like the thoughts of a bit of charcter in the car.

Then again 997 turbo is a beautiful car and at that price it is moving into the area of affordability.

Could you live comfortably knowling your 993 has 90K miles and would you be as comfortable knowing your 997 turbo has 90K on the clock

Wouldn't bother me. I'm guessing the 997 is long distant driving, and the 993 is pretty much bullet proof, so as long as she don't smoke after startup.

I'm a big aircooled fan, however that Turbo does look pretty damn fine. I'd be happy with either.

[mollytherocker]

Both are fantastic Porsches and I would be comfortable with either car with 90k or more miles.

We could have an indepth discussion about comparable 'quality' but for these two, I would just buy what suits you and focus more on the specific car you want to buy.

MTR

[mm450exc]

Wow - somebody actually drove that Turbo! Well - you can get warranty with the 997.

Fantastic car! All that I can complain about was the odd rattle which has been sorted.

[uktrailmonster]

Fattrader said:

Build quality - would you expect a 90K 993 16 years old be of a better quality than a 90K 6 year old 997 turbo.

Not really, but depends a lot on the history of individual cars. Both those cars look great in different ways.

[graemel]

uktrailmonster said:

Fattrader said:

Build quality - would you expect a 90K 993 16 years old be of a better quality than a 90K 6 year old 997 turbo.

Not really, but depends a lot on the history of individual cars. Both those cars look great in different ways.

I completely agree. But they are very different animals. The 993 you can enjoy at almost sensible speed and very envolving to drive. The 997 turbo by comparison is a ballistic missile. Incredibly competent but you'll need to keep a keen eye on the speedo.

[ROK]

993 is old and pretty slow this day and age. 997 is better made. 993 will hold value better. People who say 911s are bulletproof don't have much experience really taking care of one properly.

[uktrailmonster]

ROK said:

993 is old and pretty slow this day and age.

So what? You could say the same about a 2.7RS or any classic Ferrari or Lambo. But it doesn't make them any less desirable to drive. Out of those two I'd choose the 993 on looks alone and I'm not even that keen on 993s to be honest. The 997 Turbo on those wheels looks too blingy for my liking. I don't care how fast you can't actually drive it on the road.

[Globs]

New and fast these days can often mean having to take the bus these days .. Your licence and money are safer with old and cool.
Convertibles make the most sense as you can enjoy all of the speed range.
People forget tin top porsches are made for the Autobahn, not the uk police state.

[OggyDJ]

Globs said:

New and fast these days can often mean having to take the bus these days .. Your licence and money are safer with old and cool.
Convertibles make the most sense as you can enjoy all of the speed range.
People forget tin top porsches are made for the Autobahn, not the uk police state.

I love the old cool cars also, my mate has a TVR 400SE which just makes me smile every time I drive or go in it. It's rare, looks cool, sounds FABULOUS and gets lots of the right sort of attention on the road.

Then again, he also has another, very quick modern car to get the adrenalin going when the conditions allow. For me, this is the perfect mix.

[BertBert]

just repeating now, but you can't choose 993 v 997 by build quality. You have to drive them, they are like chalk and cheese. Find a good variant of the one you prefer to own.
Bert

[Fattrader]

Well I am intrigued my search has been a long process and I am debating the right type of Porsche for me presently. I am not in the position (outside UK) to get a chance to test drive cars so am focusing now on a selection of cars to test when I get the option. I have narrowed down sellers to those that fit my style. The 993 is tugging at me. The ongoing cost of servicing a turbo may be restrictive. My local journeys would be restricted in the Turbo, small area to drive, my main use would be setting aside time to drive UK N and S and European roads. Not a track day type of person more an open road.

Chance to get a turbo pulls you the other way,

Still have a 997 C2 or. C2s as options. Choices choices

[Nano2nd]

that turbo looks great value to me! assuming it doesn't need major service, rads, brakes, clutch and tyres of course

[uktrailmonster]

Fattrader said:

Well I am intrigued my search has been a long process and I am debating the right type of Porsche for me presently. I am not in the position (outside UK) to get a chance to test drive cars so am focusing now on a selection of cars to test when I get the option. I have narrowed down sellers to those that fit my style. The 993 is tugging at me. The ongoing cost of servicing a turbo may be restrictive. My local journeys would be restricted in the Turbo, small area to drive, my main use would be setting aside time to drive UK N and S and European roads. Not a track day type of person more an open road.

Chance to get a turbo pulls you the other way,

Still have a 997 C2 or. C2s as options. Choices choices

I don't think anyone can help you with those kind of decisions. Especially if you are having trouble deciding between what amounts to a very wide range of Porsche options. One question for you though, do you need rear seats? If not, then the Boxster and Cayman should be on your test drive list.

[Fattrader]

BAck seats are a must. Cayman S Gen 2 is very nice indeed but not on the list. I was considering a Cayman R but family needs space too. I see a 996 turbo has come up at £23 K

http://www.paragongb.com/cars/911-turbo-coupe-for-...

It will come down to having to drive each type and get a proper feel.