993 Turbo OR 997 Turbo

[Petercr]

Been looking at a very nice 993 Turbo.............

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3906928.htm......... they want 68K for it and I'm having difficulty
with the price when I compare what the same money wi8ll buy in terms of a 997

So, is the 993 realy worth considering. I know de[preciation will be different with both cars and in my case this is an occassional use car rtaher than fpor every day use.

Pearls of wisdom % comment invited

[marky911]

Uh-oh, those guys.

For £70k there is so much special Pork you could get into for occassional use.

996 GT3RS would be my choice, but that's just my 2p worth.


ETA

Here's a start for you -

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[V8KSN]

Petercr said:

Pearls of wisdom % comment invited

Do a search on this forum on Hendon Way Motors

[Crimp a Length!]

Silly money

For a keeper the 993, but not at over inflated prices such as that for a green one with tan seats.

For out and out epic power performance and road presence the 997 Turbo

2 totally different eras of cars so as i always mention on posts like this shouldn't be compared.

Drive both and make your own mind up

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marky911 said:

Uh-oh, those guys.

For £70k there is so much special Pork you could get into for occassional use.

996 GT3RS would be my choice, but that's just my 2p worth.


ETA

Here's a start for you -

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Totally agree, forgot about that far superior car.

[stuttgartmetal]

Anthoney posts once more from Hendon Way Motors.
Either Anthoney, or his 14 year old son.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

[Magna]

Price is a joke and don't even get me started on the dealer selling the car.

If the car is a weekend toy (which is sounds like it is) then I`d personally go for a 993 turbo as I prefer the looks and character of the car making it more of an event to drive however if the car was to be a daily driver then I`d be taking a 997 purely for the mod con over the 993.

Edited by Magna on Thursday 16th August 10:23

[911Thrasher]

i'll take a 993turbo over the equivalent 997 anytime

Yet from these guys and at this price - surely it is a joke! Walk away

[Petercr]

Thanks for all the useful information, I will not be dealing with HWM

[paultje]

If you look on YouTube ...autocar-meet the ancestors, 911Turbo. There is a video of the two cars in question, driven by Steve Sutcliffe.

You will probably have to google it, as it was filmed in 2008.

Paul.

[Wudee]

997tt only 8k more than the 993tt was in1995.

[Lordglenmorangie]

Crimp a Length! said:

Silly money

For a keeper the 993, but not at over inflated prices such as that for a green one with tan seats.

For out and out epic power performance and road presence the 997 Turbo

2 totally different eras of cars so as i always mention on posts like this shouldn't be compared.

Drive both and make your own mind up

This is good advice

[jackal]

Petercr said:

Been looking at a very nice 993 Turbo.............

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3906928.htm......... they want 68K for it and I'm having difficulty
with the price when I compare what the same money wi8ll buy in terms of a 997

So, is the 993 realy worth considering. I know de[preciation will be different with both cars and in my case this is an occassional use car rtaher than fpor every day use.

Pearls of wisdom % comment invited

do you have to have a turbo ?

with that sort of budget i personally wouldnt have either

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jackal said:

Petercr said:

Been looking at a very nice 993 Turbo.............

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3906928.htm......... they want 68K for it and I'm having difficulty
with the price when I compare what the same money wi8ll buy in terms of a 997

So, is the 993 realy worth considering. I know de[preciation will be different with both cars and in my case this is an occassional use car rtaher than fpor every day use.

Pearls of wisdom % comment invited

do you have to have a turbo ?

with that sort of budget i personally wouldnt have either

Neither would i to be honest.

[stewart rix]

Ok, so I'm biased - I own a 993tt and use it as a daily driver. I purchased mine 2 years ago because I love the way a 993 drives and I love the shape. It's an icon. I traded up from a 993C4 which was also used as a daily drive for 9 years. In that time I've never once got bored of it (or the C4) or wished I had the 'mod-cons' of a more modern vehicle (although I've got lecky windows, built in satnav with iPod, cruise, heated seats with lumbar etc so not sure I'm really missing out) and the sense of occasion was always there (for me).

I'm not sure (but freely admit, that I don't know) that I would feel the same driving a 997 after a few years (I've driven a few NA 997's and they are everything that you would expect of a modern sports car and more, but the old school feel that I enjoy is missing). Of course the 997 is faster, more comfortable, has a chronograph on the dash........... BUT, as has been said before, you've got to drive both before deciding which is for you. Oh and you don't need to pay much, if any, above £50k for a very respectable 993tt which sensible mileage.