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Orangecurry said:
I can't remember - was yours private or trade?
You are being far too 'linear'.... we had the financial crash in mid-2008. So in 2009 values (of everything) took a dip.
I bought my C2 manual varioram with 39k miles in early-2008 from a dealer for £29,995.
ok, so they are going up now but did dip a few years ago and went up then too ?You are being far too 'linear'.... we had the financial crash in mid-2008. So in 2009 values (of everything) took a dip.
I bought my C2 manual varioram with 39k miles in early-2008 from a dealer for £29,995.
Edited by Orangecurry on Friday 31st January 10:02
Wozy68 said:
Orangcurry I ain't selling, it was just one of those I'm bored let's have a look and a think of other motors, moment 
Crimp, I agree with OC. You should maybe try again with a NB sometime
Yeah drove a C2 993 a while ago and it was far better, not quick enough for me these days though Crimp, I agree with OC. You should maybe try again with a NB sometime
I didn't realise Abarth had worked with Porsche - I assumed he was an italian-only sort of chap (though I know he was Austrian) seeing he changed his name and all.
Though literally seconds of internet research allege it was Zagato that actually designed the body.
I have an old Abarth emblem from my 1980's Fiat homage to Carlo - I think I'll go and stick it on the 993
Though literally seconds of internet research allege it was Zagato that actually designed the body.
I have an old Abarth emblem from my 1980's Fiat homage to Carlo - I think I'll go and stick it on the 993
Orangecurry said:
I didn't realise Abarth had worked with Porsche - I assumed he was an italian-only sort of chap (though I know he was Austrian) seeing he changed his name and all.
Though literally seconds of internet research allege it was Zagato that actually designed the body.
I have an old Abarth emblem from my 1980's Fiat homage to Carlo - I think I'll go and stick it on the 993
Though literally seconds of internet research allege it was Zagato that actually designed the body.
I have an old Abarth emblem from my 1980's Fiat homage to Carlo - I think I'll go and stick it on the 993
Nice. Graham Hill drove one.
Orangecurry said:
I think every time I've heard about a 993 owner changing the clutch, it's always been along these lines.
So 122k is not an unusual lifespan, it's just unusual that it hasn't been changed 'whilst we're in there'
Mine had covered 118K on the original clutch. I had it changed when the engine and gearbox were dropped for another job. Indy reported clutch was close to the rivets. New clutch and gubbins fitted. I can't believe how much lighter the pedal is.So 122k is not an unusual lifespan, it's just unusual that it hasn't been changed 'whilst we're in there'
I think they just get heavy before they actually start slipping.
pp
Pickled Piper said:
Orangecurry said:
I think every time I've heard about a 993 owner changing the clutch, it's always been along these lines.
So 122k is not an unusual lifespan, it's just unusual that it hasn't been changed 'whilst we're in there'
Mine had covered 118K on the original clutch. I had it changed when the engine and gearbox were dropped for another job. Indy reported clutch was close to the rivets. New clutch and gubbins fitted. I can't believe how much lighter the pedal is.So 122k is not an unusual lifespan, it's just unusual that it hasn't been changed 'whilst we're in there'
I think they just get heavy before they actually start slipping.
pp
They get heavy with age metal fatigue and dry bearings worn splines.
Any manual 993 on an OE quality clutch more that 6 years old or an original clutch will feel pretty rotten as you've experienced quite heavy.
In Germany they can carry out a pedal pressure test to tell if the clutch needs changing not sure if they can do this in the uk.
Orangecurry said:
Mine's 18 years old, and it feels fine to me.
But then everybody tells me I'm not normal.
It may not be the original, it may be 18 years old and perfectly OK, or like me you may have just got used to the pedal pressure. I think most people change them when they start slipping or if the engine is dropped for another reason.But then everybody tells me I'm not normal.
pp
balamory said:
Nice car s
te plate !
Bought mine at circa 33k sold for 36k in 2008 after 12 months
Not my cup of tea, excuse the chavvy plate.
Plate goes with the car mate ste plate !Crimp a Length! said:
Bought mine at circa 33k sold for 36k in 2008 after 12 months
Not my cup of tea, excuse the chavvy plate.
te.Sheep in wolfs clothing very over-rated.
If i ever want to back AC it would be a 964 or IB car far prettier.
Pickled Piper said:
It may not be the original, it may be 18 years old and perfectly OK, or like me you may have just got used to the pedal pressure. I think most people change them when they start slipping or if the engine is dropped for another reason.
pp
On my last 993 " back then 10 years old with 34,000 miles" I changed the clutch after driving another high mileage car which had recently had a new clutch.pp
Most owners just get used to the heavy pedal they don't know any different ask a specialist there's a big difference between cars.
I think 6-10 years max with average usage but some get lucky and go for longer it's like rust some rust around the front and rear screens and other that have been out in the open since new don't all depends on environment and care.
Had a test drive in a 997 pdk today they're great cars OPC would budge on price tho.
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