993 - Everyday day?

[keitht1]

Hi all,

I'm thinking about buying a 993 as the only car shared between me and the mrs. However, I don't know enough about them to say whether having one as the only car is sensible. It would be used daily for a 15 mile motorway commute and regularly for longer trips around the country.

Given that the budget of about £25k points to an approx. 80k miler C2 993 do you think this will work as an everyday car?

If the budget was to stretch would it be worth looking for a 996?

Thanks.

[johnny senna]

I would say a 993 would be fine. Once you are used to the pedals, they are easy to drive.

However they do feel old fashioned inside (I like this). If you are sharing it with the missus, could I respectfully suggest you try an early 996 or a Boxster S as well? Both good cars too.

>> Edited by johnny senna on Friday 12th August 09:46

[verysideways]

Agree with johnny, go out and drive a 993, a 996, and a boxster (s?).

Have a chat with your missus and see which one you both like best.

The 993 is full of character, which means people tend to love it or hate it. The 996 and Boxster are much easier to like.

Any of these will be easy to live with as a daily though - i've had three 993's, each used as an 'only car'. Before that, i always had at least 2 vehicles at a time.

Oh, and if you see a 993 turbo on the M4 with bikes on the roof, or Ikea furniture, do wave won't you?


VS

[tim993]

i use my 993 c2 cab everyday its now on 89k and although a clutch is brewing and i had a few niggles when i bought it its the best car i've ever owned.

[speedlimit]

My 993tt is my daily drive, no problems although the laugh at me down the tip!

[Gaity]

I use my 993 4S as often as practical for the 15 mile A and B-road journey to my office, even though I have a company car with cheap fuel and a car park season ticket (neither of which I can use on the 993). I have had no problems with the car related to its daily use. I certainly have that "feel good factor" when I get to work, due perhaps in no small part to the fact that I live in relatively traffic-free Mid-Wales!

[jimbrown]

I use mine daily for a similar journey. No real problems but you may wish to consider the fuel costs (22MPG on superunleaded for me) and the depreciation if you do pile the miles on (balanced against the enjoyment of course). As people say, best idea is to drive a few on the sorts of roads you normally drive. It may seem a bit archaic depending on what you are used to.

[james s]

I use mine about half the week for a similar kind of jouney. No problem at all really, but as above drive them all.

I have always favoured keeping a saloon as well for the long journeys and to stop the 911 feeling ordinary.

[verysideways]

james, have you kept the 'charger?

oh, and the day my 993tt feels ordinary you can lower me into the ground...

[davemiddleton]

I also use my 430 bhp Twin Turbo 993 (with 78K) as my everyday car. Only downside is I average 14 mpg! Otherwise superb.

[james s]

still blown - but going in on Monday to see if its doing quite what is should

[Pickled Piper]

Only downside is that the 993 can become tiresome on long motorways journeys. Also, it always gets noticed so you will always be worrying about getting it "keyed" or dinged.

pp

[paultje]

I'm with PP on this one ... motorways are a waste of fuel...and the 'chavs' are always with us, have a cheap saloon for other journeys.