Looking for a 993 wide body

[gttastic]

I've decided that after all things considered I would like to buy a 993 wide body car, preferably a C4S, but may be tempted by a C2S if it's a particularly good example (has to be manual, mind).

I have been monitoring prices for a while now and it seems that the C2S and C4S cars are advertised for anywhere between 30K and 40K, obviously depending on things like mileage, spec, colour, condition etc.

I've not yet seen anything that wants me to rush and pick the phone up although there are a couple on here that are mildly tempting:-

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/253750.htm

This is a nice colour combo IMO. The only niggles are the ruffled leather seats (although they are heated) and the fact that the price seems high for a 73,000 mile car.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/211765.htm

This car's been for sale for ages. I like the exterior colour though I'm not a big fan of grey interiors. The niggles here are the turbo spoilers, especially the rear one with the "turbo" badge (I'm a bit of a purist so would prefer a car with the original electric spoiler) and even higher mileage. Also, it's not clear if this car has A/C (unless it was a standard feature?)

I'm not too bothered about these kinds of mileages (as I might be if I were buying a 993TT for instance) as long as the price reflects this.

Has anybody seen either of these cars, and if so, what did you think?

[sleep envy]

gttastic said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/211765.htm

This car's been for sale for ages. I like the exterior colour though I'm not a big fan of grey interiors. The niggles here are the turbo spoilers, especially the rear one with the "turbo" badge (I'm a bit of a purist so would prefer a car with the original electric spoiler) and even higher mileage. Also, it's not clear if this car has A/C (unless it was a standard feature?)

yes it does have A/C



you can clearly see the two pipes running from the compressor over the big fan

why do people put turbo badges on these cars? you can tell on start up whether it's a TT or NA

[gttastic]

sleep envy said:

gttastic said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/211765.htm

This car's been for sale for ages. I like the exterior colour though I'm not a big fan of grey interiors. The niggles here are the turbo spoilers, especially the rear one with the "turbo" badge (I'm a bit of a purist so would prefer a car with the original electric spoiler) and even higher mileage. Also, it's not clear if this car has A/C (unless it was a standard feature?)

yes it does have A/C



you can clearly see the two pipes running from the compressor over the big fan

why do people put turbo badges on these cars? you can tell on start up whether it's a TT or NA

Thanks for highlighting the A/C pipes. That's a bit of extra knowledge I've learnt.

Excuse my ignorance but how can you tell the difference on start up? Do the turbo cars give a different type of exhaust note sound from the engine?

Edited by gttastic on Wednesday 3rd October 14:26

Edited by gttastic on Wednesday 3rd October 14:27

[sleep envy]

yep - the turbos are between the manifolds and the exhaust so they dampen the sound

for the same reason NA cars are always louder than turbo cars

[thegoose]

As far as I know AC is standard on the 4S, as are 18"s, but they are both options on the Carrera S.

Have a look at mine here www.porschecars.co.uk

Wheels have been refurbished since the photos so it looks even better now. I've also replaced the silly small front plate.

I would recommend going to see the others first though as it will make it easier to appreciate how good mine is. I had it inspected by a reknowned independent ( www.uniteleven.co.uk ) when buying it and have had all minor jobs done.

I'm near Manchester airport - call if you want to arrange a time to come over for a decent extended test drive. (Busy this Saturday racing at Oulton Park though ).

[sleep envy]

nice plug

[thegoose]

sleep envy said:

nice plug

Rude not to Plus I want to sell it to some-one who appreciates it. I've had 2 people view it recently who really don't deserve to own it. Don't get me wrong, I'd never turn down a sale as such (well, not often), but always nicer to sell to an enthusiast (as the last guy was who I sold it to).

[sleep envy]

IKWYM - recently bought a 205, the guy was only interested in selling it to me as I've owned them before even though I was bidding £150 less than others