993 Advice

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mikeknivett

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138 posts

230 months

Monday 12th September 2016
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Hi guys. After a few years of being Porscheless am keen to get back into the market. Wished I'd held onto my 996 GT2, GT3 and 968 Clubsport as I'd have been able to clear my mortgage now with current prices!!!

I'm keen to get a 993 and have seen the below car with Clive at Mr 911 who seems to have a good reputation.

http://www.mr911.co.uk/mobile/cars/porsche/911clas...

I've been reading up on 993's as all my knowledge is mainly 996 based and wondered on whether you think this is a good buy? Right spec etc? I know guards red seems to divide opinion!

Are there any major issues that need addressing I should be looking out for.

The car has sat around for at least 2-3 months.

This would be a car to be used but also would be nice to have something that may appreciate over the years as I'd be looking to keep for many years.

Any advice much appreciated.

Thanks.


mikeknivett

Original Poster:

138 posts

230 months

Wednesday 14th September 2016
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Wow thanks Guys for all your replies. Very glad I asked as wouldn't have known about any of the things you pointed out. What's the bottom line? Steer well clear as to many areas of concern? Out of interest how can you tell it's a 96 engine bay for future ref?

mikeknivett

Original Poster:

138 posts

230 months

Wednesday 14th September 2016
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Ok so I'm going to speak to him tomorrow and will put various questions to him and see if he'll budge significantly on price.

Just to clarify re the rear lights are we saying they're just unloved or is it a sign car has been left outside for ages hence the points about rust?

Not getting great vibes about car TBH but been to see what dealer says.

Thanks again for all the great advice.

mikeknivett

Original Poster:

138 posts

230 months

Wednesday 14th September 2016
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Just stumbled across this one that looks quite nice. Personally I love Polar Silver having had a 996 Carrera 4 in those colours.

http://www.williamscrawford.co.uk/yii/explore/inde...

mikeknivett

Original Poster:

138 posts

230 months

Thursday 15th September 2016
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That would be great if you don't mind as a long old trek for me, more than happy to go down but nice to know it's not a wasted trip before hand if any glaring problems. Thanks again.

mikeknivett

Original Poster:

138 posts

230 months

Thursday 15th September 2016
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Haha very true about the advert. Hardly any facts really about servicing etc frown