Are all 993 C4S Varioram and where are they anyway?
Are all 993 C4S Varioram and where are they anyway?
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sita

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29 posts

256 months

Thursday 23rd March 2006
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Hello All,


Do all 993 C4S have the Varioram enhancements or was this introduced on later ones?

Currently looking for a decent 993 C4S (maybe consider a 2S) but can't seem to find very many at all. Approx. how many were imported?


Cheers.


singh911

957 posts

269 months

Thursday 23rd March 2006
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Sita

They're all vram cars.

Check the classifieds on pistonheads; Camtune have a nice C2S in; also check the usual suspects, gmundcars.com, 911virgin.com, stirlings.co.uk etc etc.

cheers

Ajit.

sita

Original Poster:

29 posts

256 months

Thursday 23rd March 2006
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Thanks Ajit - the Camtune C2S looks great - Unfortunately the price doesn't though!

What is a realistic price for these great cars these days?

singh911

957 posts

269 months

Thursday 23rd March 2006
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Sita

The C4S will always be more than the C2S - it comes with turbo running gear and brakes. The C2S has the turbo body only - unless upgraded or specc'd differently at birth. (c4s also 4wd)

I think you'll pay north of £30k for a nice S of either varierty. The non S cars (which are lighter and feel purer to drive according to some) will be cheaper - a good one will be around the £26k mark.

Good luck, they're great cars if you find a good one - i had a non S for over 5 yrs and loved it. Make sure you get any prospective purchase inspected by a reputable specialist. Theres lots of discussion on here re: what to look for on these cars so do youre homework. Finally, i'd be tempted to post the details of any car you're considering - someone may know the car and be able to steer you.

Cheers

Ajit.



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damianc4s

910 posts

268 months

Thursday 23rd March 2006
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Let's not forget the Factory Powerpack upgrade, I'd love a 993 C4S with the 3.8RS power hike!

singh911

957 posts

269 months

Thursday 23rd March 2006
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To coin a favourite baldrick phrase:

That would be about as rare as a rare bird in charge of rarity at Oxford University before she left to go to the UN in to run the Department of International Rarity.

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>> Edited by singh911 on Thursday 23 March 19:00

sita

Original Poster:

29 posts

256 months

Thursday 23rd March 2006
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Thanks for the advice - much appreciated.

Who are the recommended Porsche inspectors or does everyone use the likes of Peter Morgan/Adrian Crawford? Any suggestions and approx how much do they charge? Personally I wouldn't buy a car without getting it inspected first.

What's the general consensus on buying higher mileage cars (80-90k miles)? Will these be due top end rebuilds or is that variable depending on how its been treated etc.?

Also if anyone has a car they're considering selling then by all means feel free to send some details.

I used to live near Ian Anthony's workshop in Bury when I was a young nipper - Ever since seeing 911's in the 70's outside there I have always dreamt of owning one!

Soo many questions.

Cheers

Simon

sbrewster

113 posts

260 months

Friday 24th March 2006
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I had Peter Morgan inspect my C2S before I bought it.

Price was £285 and the report was very thorough and useful. The amount of detail he goes into is amazing.

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