Nice problem to have.... but still tough !

[tricky69]

After deciding to spend a bit more cash on my new porsche i am faced with a problem....

I have 30kish to spend, now do i buy a early facelift 996 or a good condition late 993 ?

Pro's and con's of both pls.... and anyone had both ?

FYG as well i am 25 and the car will be outside all the time, as i have no garage.... will drive about 8k miles a year

Thks in advance...

[Adam B]

Don't people just look at the two (inside and out) and just naturally want one more than the other? I know I do but I would drive an example of each too, in your position.

[sundiver]

Look at both - decide what *you* like the most.

This is one of the most well-worn FAQs in the world of Porsche so a good search (993 AND 996) will dredge up everything that could be said again here but basically, like most things it comes down to personal taste...

[thorny]

I'd go for 996 facelift - much easier to live with on a day to day basis and much nicer inside IMO... Also still very quick and exciting!

[verysideways]

There is no question - you HAVE to DRIVE both.
Once you've driven both you'll know which want you want, nothing anyone says on here will make any difference.

[Andy T]

I'd be more tempted by a really nice 993. I remember talking to a specialist about which he thought was best and he reckoned that the 993 was bombproof. I've heard some nasty things about 996 engines going pop a lot. Plus I think the 993 looks like a proper 911. Oh, and you've only got to look at the way the 996 prices have dropped through the floor.

Just my 2ps worth.

[hoges11]

Buy two 964's but if you must do otherwise go for the 996

[ballcock]

Yep .. What the men say .
Go drive both , then at least you'll knowyou made the right decision to buy the 996

Honestly? .. If it's not going to be garaged , buy the newest car you can afford ..If you're doing low mileage , and the car is going to sit for a week at a time , you'll need to condition the 993's battery .. Not really an out of doors job. The 996 has 'sleep modes 'on the remote locking that cut in after about 5 days which saves the battery.

[a993lad]

I agree too, drive both.

But, actually, if you're 25 and don't own a garage I think you should forego the Porsche and invest your cash in a better house. Then get a Porsche when you're in your 40's.

(If I had to, then so should he, bloody kids nowadays, don't know they're born, expect everything on a plate, blah, blah, blah)

[verysideways]

I think a lot of people would struggle to buy anything with a garage in London...

[greatgranny]

How can say no to this?

www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/118929.htm

or this

www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/108157.htm

then again!

www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/107553.htm

and

www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/103554.htm

[ballcock]

.... Or this?


www.pistonheads.com/sales/detail.asp?i=110598&action=bookmark


.. Nice to have the peace of mind of a warranty....

Edited by ballcock on Wednesday 13th December 11:57

[abarthchris]

that is gorgeous! what a car...

[Patrick1964]

0993 or 996 ?


If you have the cash, buy a 996



If you are into 911's buy the 993 :-)

[loach]

A good 993 is definitely more covetable IMO, but a 996 is probably a more easily justifiable decision than a 10 year old car for 30k. Nothing new from me, I'm afraid - I also think you'll have to try them both to see what floats your boat. I'd prefer a good 993, but would probably rue my decision from time to time.


Tasty 996 pics make me go - 'Nice' or 'Lovely'. Tasty 993 pics make me get all goosepimply.

Edited by loach on Wednesday 13th December 22:37

[Pickled Piper]

If you have to ask then get a 996.

pp

[964RS]

Pickled Piper said:

If you have to ask then get a 996.

pp

THAT IS JUST SO TRUE