993 C2S advice!
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Hi !
I'm a potential first time 911 owner, and have just agreed to buy a 1997 P 993 C2S with 47,000 miles from an OPC at around £33K. This also includes 2 year Porsche warranty. Personally I quite like these turbo bodied cars, but would be grateful for any advice anyone can offer on points to look out for. I'm presuming that buying from an OPC that there should not be any problems ....
Also, does anyone have any views on likely depreciation on these over the next couple of years?
Thanks for your help!
I'm a potential first time 911 owner, and have just agreed to buy a 1997 P 993 C2S with 47,000 miles from an OPC at around £33K. This also includes 2 year Porsche warranty. Personally I quite like these turbo bodied cars, but would be grateful for any advice anyone can offer on points to look out for. I'm presuming that buying from an OPC that there should not be any problems ....
Also, does anyone have any views on likely depreciation on these over the next couple of years?
Thanks for your help!
I live in the US so my feedback may not be applicable. The C2s in the US is holding its value pretty well. Many people consider it to be the last "real" 911. If you buy right, I would think you would do well in the long term.
I owned a C2s for about 2 years. No problems, really a nice car; one of my all time favorites...
Good luck.
Roy
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I owned a C2s for about 2 years. No problems, really a nice car; one of my all time favorites...
Good luck.
Roy
[img]www.lotussource.com/lsmyimages/98c2s.jpg[/img]
Impartial comment / advice.....The C2 S along with the Targa are dare I say it the two slightly undervalued memebers of the 993 range.
Undervalued may be seen to mean less in demand if you get my drift,without trying to slate the car..After all they are both 993's certainly one if not the best version of the 911.
the reason being the C2 S has the turbo body,which looks amazing,however it has 2wd & the standard brakes from the regular 993 C2...This makes it slightly heavier than reg C2,it stops less well & goes less well.
This would not be a problem if it were not for the C4 S,which has 4wd like the Turbo & comes with the turbo "big red" brakes as stndard..These two factors transform the driving experience of the wider bodied normally aspirated car.
so basically the sole reason for buying a C2 S is you like the look of it.
It makes more sense to buy a good C2 S than a poor example of other models in the 993 range.You should be spoilt for choice as there seem to be a fair few around the moment.
The price from an OPC seems reasonable.
this is all IMHO of course & did not set out to put you off the car or indeed annoy any C2 S owners in the process
Undervalued may be seen to mean less in demand if you get my drift,without trying to slate the car..After all they are both 993's certainly one if not the best version of the 911.
the reason being the C2 S has the turbo body,which looks amazing,however it has 2wd & the standard brakes from the regular 993 C2...This makes it slightly heavier than reg C2,it stops less well & goes less well.
This would not be a problem if it were not for the C4 S,which has 4wd like the Turbo & comes with the turbo "big red" brakes as stndard..These two factors transform the driving experience of the wider bodied normally aspirated car.
so basically the sole reason for buying a C2 S is you like the look of it.
It makes more sense to buy a good C2 S than a poor example of other models in the 993 range.You should be spoilt for choice as there seem to be a fair few around the moment.
The price from an OPC seems reasonable.
this is all IMHO of course & did not set out to put you off the car or indeed annoy any C2 S owners in the process
Good choice of car (993), but I agree with the prevoius comments. The C2S is not in the same bracket in terms of handling in (British) wet weather driving (but then I do own a C4S - and it's for sale in the PH classifieds for only a couple of grand more than the C2S your are buying 
)
At the mileage you mention, I'd begin to get a bit concerned about the clutch, as they tend to let go between 50k-60k miles and will cost you £1,400 to get replaced. The first sign is in the pedal - it will bite close to the top of it's travel. 2nd sign is the car will over-rev between 2nd/3rd gear when you are nailing it. Also check that the clutch pedal operation is smooth and silent - any knotchy-ness or noise could spell trouble ahead.
Also check for a noise/squeek from the windscreen, kerbed wheels etc.
The 993 is a fantastic car, and unless I'd not had a moment of impulsiveness (ordered a Noble M12), I'd certainly not be selling...
) At the mileage you mention, I'd begin to get a bit concerned about the clutch, as they tend to let go between 50k-60k miles and will cost you £1,400 to get replaced. The first sign is in the pedal - it will bite close to the top of it's travel. 2nd sign is the car will over-rev between 2nd/3rd gear when you are nailing it. Also check that the clutch pedal operation is smooth and silent - any knotchy-ness or noise could spell trouble ahead.
Also check for a noise/squeek from the windscreen, kerbed wheels etc.
The 993 is a fantastic car, and unless I'd not had a moment of impulsiveness (ordered a Noble M12), I'd certainly not be selling...
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