993 C4 RS Replica

[sunnym3]

Hi guys,
Been looking for a 996 GT3 but I have always had soft spot for the 993. I have just seen the following come up for sale. Anyone know the car? What are you thoughts/opinions on it? Anyone else bought anything from Gmund cars?

http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/942/993c4rslook.html

[Wozy68]

sunnym3 said:

Hi guys,
Been looking for a 996 GT3 but I have always had soft spot for the 993. I have just seen the following come up for sale. Anyone know the car? What are you thoughts/opinions on it? Anyone else bought anything from Gmund cars?

http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/942/993c4rslook.html

I thought I wouldn't, but actulally I really like it.

I'm surprised at the mileage however, it seems very low, I'd be checking that out first.

Best of luck

[sunnym3]

I have been doing some digging, found an ad for this car when it was up forsale before, does explain th low mileage:

http://www.classiccars.co.uk/porsche/911/advert/22...

Cheers

[Crimp a Length!]

Similar price i sold my GT3 for and i know which i'd prefer, the real thing.
Looks nice though

[Orangecurry]

Have you driven a C4? Do you like them.

sunnym3 said:

I have been doing some digging, found an ad for this car when it was up forsale before, does explain th low mileage:

http://www.classiccars.co.uk/porsche/911/advert/22...

Cheers

6k mark-up for a cup of coffee seems reasonable to me.

[Magna]

In the current market that C4 is a bargain. If it was at JZM im sure they'd be asking £45k.

I'd get it bought quick!

[exigepete]

That is lovely and well worth the money, especially with that mileage.

[Burnham]

Its got the right engine....but why convert a C4?!...and its got a sunroof.

Maybe that explains the cost.

[sleep envy]

sunnym3 said:

Hi guys,
Been looking for a 996 GT3 but I have always had soft spot for the 993. I have just seen the following come up for sale. Anyone know the car? What are you thoughts/opinions on it? Anyone else bought anything from Gmund cars?

http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/942/993c4rslook.html

Sell the spoilers and put the bodywork back to standard, you'd end up with a few quid in your pocket and have (IMO) a better looking car.

[Burnham]

sleep envy said:

sunnym3 said:

Hi guys,
Been looking for a 996 GT3 but I have always had soft spot for the 993. I have just seen the following come up for sale. Anyone know the car? What are you thoughts/opinions on it? Anyone else bought anything from Gmund cars?

http://www.gmundcars.com/cars/942/993c4rslook.html

Sell the spoilers and put the bodywork back to standard, you'd end up with a few quid in your pocket and have (IMO) a better looking car.

If it were me, I'd fit the smaller RS spoiler pack I think.

[sunnym3]

Thanks guys for all your input. The car is lovely and I agree with all your comments. I just have to decide if I can warrant selling my Giallo Ginestra Integrale for it. I probably wouldn't hesitate if it were 996 Gt3. Will have to make a decision quick.

[Wozy68]

sunnym3 said:

Thanks guys for all your input. The car is lovely and I agree with all your comments. I just have to decide if I can warrant selling my Giallo Ginestra Integrale for it. I probably wouldn't hesitate if it were 996 Gt3. Will have to make a decision quick.

Hmmmmm, Integrale you say. Totaly different motor, but the 911 will be no faster on the twisities. I had the chance around 6 years ago or so to buy a Giallo Integrale for £6700.00 The guy selling it just didnt have a clue and was in desperate straigthts financialy, but my wife point blankly told me that I had enough motors already, I'd even explained that values were about to rocket.

I pointed one out to her and the price they now fetch only just the other day. She kept mute.

It would be a fine line either way, Integrale Vs 993 to me.

[Orangecurry]

sunnym3 said:

Thanks guys for all your input. The car is lovely and I agree with all your comments. I just have to decide if I can warrant selling my Giallo Ginestra Integrale for it. I probably wouldn't hesitate if it were 996 Gt3. Will have to make a decision quick.

Then that's your answer.

Wait for the car you actually want.

[reedman]

HPI before doing anything.

I am sure this car is on V-Car cannot be worth 35K can it?

Edited by reedman on Thursday 27th March 07:48

Edited by reedman on Thursday 27th March 12:18

[reedman]

Sunny, Did you go and see the 993?

JR

Edited by reedman on Monday 31st March 19:43

[mrdemon]

Burnham said:

Its got the right engine....but why convert a C4?!...and its got a sunroof.

Maybe that explains the cost.

nothing converted as it not a rep is it. just a C4S with a body kit. nothing rep about it.

Needs to lose the rear wing.

[Orangecurry]

It is not a C4S.

[Burnham]

mrdemon said:

Burnham said:

Its got the right engine....but why convert a C4?!...and its got a sunroof.

Maybe that explains the cost.

nothing converted as it not a rep is it. just a C4S with a body kit. nothing rep about it.

Needs to lose the rear wing.

Its got a 3.8 Engine in it, so I'd say that's a pretty sizeable part of an RS Conversion. I just don't get why they would go that far on a C4 platform.

...if it was a 4S then that would be even worse!

[reedman]

Burnham said:

Its got a 3.8 Engine in it, so I'd say that's a pretty sizeable part of an RS Conversion. I just don't get why they would go that far on a C4 platform.

...if it was a 4S then that would be even worse!

I guess they converted what they could buy. It was purchased smashed then converted. The engine was toast when the accident happened apparently, along with with the front tub and suspension.

[marky911]

Interesting info. Thank god for forums eh.

It annoys me that dealers don't mention that stuff in the advert. Bit shady really. I know they hope to get someone on the phone and reel them in a bit first (providing they are actually going to mention it at all), but still, they should just come clean in the advert. Anyone who wouldn't touch a damaged car won't be interested anyway and anyone who would, would pick up the phone if they wanted to know more.

A great looking car mind, I wouldn't change anything on it.