Discussion
As somebody new to pistonheads, its interesting to see the discussions about the merits and values of various models, including comparisons between 964s, 993s, and early 996s. And my opionion as to the reason why 993s are holding their value?
Well, Ive had mine for 9-years, and simply dont want to part with it!
(Unless someobody would swap me for a Ferrari F355 and guarrantee it would be as reliable as my 993!) I suspect lots of other 993 owners feel the same!
Well, Ive had mine for 9-years, and simply dont want to part with it!
(Unless someobody would swap me for a Ferrari F355 and guarrantee it would be as reliable as my 993!) I suspect lots of other 993 owners feel the same!
Mileage is mentioned in the Chaps profile.
How will I ever follow this? My third Porker:
First was a 1989 944 cab, then a new Boxster in 1997, both kept for about 18 months (got bored with them.) Then in Autumn 1998 I bought one of the first 993s (Dec 1993 reg, it was 5-years old when I bought it, with 39,000 miles.) Now, 9-years later, with almost 102,000 on the clock, I still cant bear to part with it! Not cheap to run, but it still makes me smile every time I drive it!
How will I ever follow this? My third Porker:
First was a 1989 944 cab, then a new Boxster in 1997, both kept for about 18 months (got bored with them.) Then in Autumn 1998 I bought one of the first 993s (Dec 1993 reg, it was 5-years old when I bought it, with 39,000 miles.) Now, 9-years later, with almost 102,000 on the clock, I still cant bear to part with it! Not cheap to run, but it still makes me smile every time I drive it!
9hellheaven said:
Ok here goes...Why is it not cheap to run?. Can you give some example of costs services/repairs and failures etc.
Given that you have had the car for so long and its coverd just over a 100k it would be interesting to see the cost/reliabilty over such a period.
Given that you have had the car for so long and its coverd just over a 100k it would be interesting to see the cost/reliabilty over such a period.
Okay , you'll have to forgive me for laurfing , you gave me the rolly eyes thingy for asking this question only a short time ago ...
Anyway ...
Ballcock said:
9hellheaven said:
Ok here goes...Why is it not cheap to run?. Can you give some example of costs services/repairs and failures etc.
Given that you have had the car for so long and its coverd just over a 100k it would be interesting to see the cost/reliabilty over such a period.
Given that you have had the car for so long and its coverd just over a 100k it would be interesting to see the cost/reliabilty over such a period.
Okay , you'll have to forgive me for laurfing , you gave me the rolly eyes thingy for asking this question only a short time ago ...
Anyway ...
..But now Ime interested..so its ok now!Good Point - I have never heard the running and servicing costs of a 993 during my 7months on the forum.I felt like i knew everything i needed to know about the 996 before i bought it.OPC menu pricing was also a help but it does not feature the 993 and i dont know if it ever did.
Neighbour at work has a 993 and he claims that the OPC's are useless with fixing anything that may go wrong with them so where do they actually get fixed & Serviced and at what cost or are they really Bomb Proof that nothing ever does go wrong??
Neighbour at work has a 993 and he claims that the OPC's are useless with fixing anything that may go wrong with them so where do they actually get fixed & Serviced and at what cost or are they really Bomb Proof that nothing ever does go wrong??
9hellheaven said:
Ballcock said:
9hellheaven said:
Ok here goes...Why is it not cheap to run?. Can you give some example of costs services/repairs and failures etc.
Given that you have had the car for so long and its coverd just over a 100k it would be interesting to see the cost/reliabilty over such a period.
Given that you have had the car for so long and its coverd just over a 100k it would be interesting to see the cost/reliabilty over such a period.
Okay , you'll have to forgive me for laurfing , you gave me the rolly eyes thingy for asking this question only a short time ago ...
Anyway ...
..But now Ime interested..so its ok now!
Don't look so interested guys .. He might feel he has to , ahem, big the 993 up like the sandal and woolly sock brigade around here ...
Act casual , like ...
9hellheaven said:
Maybe boo152 is checking with
KC to make sure its ok to release the information of service and repair cost to the general public!
Who cares?..if you need to worry about the running cost of a Porsche you cant afford it..all imho of course.KC to make sure its ok to release the information of service and repair cost to the general public!
Edited by kayc on Tuesday 4th September 16:58
might sell it yet?
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