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After getting my 9th 993 I am starting to look at a 997 C2S they are now down to a price where they cannot be any thing other than a bargain,Im trying to not cross to the dark side, but feel myself being drawn to a nice 54/55 C2S with sport chrono and all the toys,any opinions based on experiance not thoughts would be much appreciated!
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If you want a exec saloon, go buy a BMW and enjoy the 993 at the weekends. There is much more to Porsche ownership than travelling at Mach 5 all the time. My father has a low mileage 993c2 and I love driving it when I pop up North to say Hi.
Oh, and if thay are anything like a 996c2 i'd run a mile. I had one for the weekend, biggest heap of s
t I have ever driven (no offence). Rattles everywhere, cheap plastic interior, just horrible. I like the look of the 997, and not driven one. If you're keen on a newer car I'd go for a turbo or GT3. You might have to get an older model but at least they may be put together properly.
If you want a exec saloon, go buy a BMW and enjoy the 993 at the weekends. There is much more to Porsche ownership than travelling at Mach 5 all the time. My father has a low mileage 993c2 and I love driving it when I pop up North to say Hi.
Oh, and if thay are anything like a 996c2 i'd run a mile. I had one for the weekend, biggest heap of s
t I have ever driven (no offence). Rattles everywhere, cheap plastic interior, just horrible. I like the look of the 997, and not driven one. If you're keen on a newer car I'd go for a turbo or GT3. You might have to get an older model but at least they may be put together properly.Edited by Ultra Violent on Saturday 4th July 22:38
I love my 996 and everything about her...I know they're not the purists choice, yes the front looks like a boxster, they have inherent faults etc...but she's mine, I love her to bits, she's never let me down and I still look at her from an upstairs window parked on the drive two years later.
But I also love and appreciate all other Porkers too...993's especially do it for me too, I love everything about those cars, the look, the heritage, the prestige, and the thought that they were the last of the proper Porsche philosaphy models with air cooling etc...
Looking at 997's, me opinion is that the look and styling captures a modern take on the 993 but with the reliability and design of an up to date car.
If I had the money, I would trade mine for a 997 any day of the week.
Great cars...own one now! Life doesn't get any longer, just do it.
But I also love and appreciate all other Porkers too...993's especially do it for me too, I love everything about those cars, the look, the heritage, the prestige, and the thought that they were the last of the proper Porsche philosaphy models with air cooling etc...
Looking at 997's, me opinion is that the look and styling captures a modern take on the 993 but with the reliability and design of an up to date car.
If I had the money, I would trade mine for a 997 any day of the week.
Great cars...own one now! Life doesn't get any longer, just do it.
graeme36s said:
Gary you've answered you own question. "After getting my 9th 993". Says it all really. If you fancy a change go buy a 3.2 Carrera. It will remind you every time you drive it why you fell in love with 911's in the first place 
Graham TBH whats done me is selling the turbo probably will keep my "yellow peril" but have just brought a 997 C2S for my bilaw and they are now good value....the engine thing bothers me still indeciseive hope you and the gt are well saw that riviera blue GT EVO on the mulsanne in le man now thats a car i could own!
gary11 said:
After getting my 9th 993 I am starting to look at a 997 C2S they are now down to a price where they cannot be any thing other than a bargain,Im trying to not cross to the dark side, but feel myself being drawn to a nice 54/55 C2S with sport chrono and all the toys,any opinions based on experiance not thoughts would be much appreciated!
Just bought a 997 C2S and it is all I expected it to be. Just cant find the room to stretch its legs anywhere at the moment!edo said:
gary11 said:
After getting my 9th 993 I am starting to look at a 997 C2S they are now down to a price where they cannot be any thing other than a bargain,Im trying to not cross to the dark side, but feel myself being drawn to a nice 54/55 C2S with sport chrono and all the toys,any opinions based on experiance not thoughts would be much appreciated!
Just bought a 997 C2S and it is all I expected it to be. Just cant find the room to stretch its legs anywhere at the moment!Bert
Gary , try getting the loan of one for a few days and put a couple of miles up on her.
Sure it's definitely a 911 but the ethos and feel of the car is totally different. Think GT and you're close to the mark imo.
Okay , I can understand folks saying it's lightyears ahead in power, technology, chassis development etc etc , but tell me , if you had the choice , would you rather a flight in a Spitfire or a
Cessna???
Sure it's definitely a 911 but the ethos and feel of the car is totally different. Think GT and you're close to the mark imo.
Okay , I can understand folks saying it's lightyears ahead in power, technology, chassis development etc etc , but tell me , if you had the choice , would you rather a flight in a Spitfire or a
Cessna???
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