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Perfectlap · 05-25-2007, 07:58 AM

I have been following the 993s in the want ads and its truly amazing what is going on. Those lucky enough to pull the trigger on a 1997 Turbo instead of waiting a year or two for 996 Turbo are MAKING OUT LIKE BANDITS!!!

But those aren't cars you can drive allot. Its really becoming a collector item.
If you are into restoring cars its a good time to get in. Sloancars.com have a few mid 90's 993's going for $80K to $180K. Like buying a beaten down house a few years ago, putting in some remodeling work and flipping it for a huge profit.

The 356's are also doing well, excellent condition late 60's models are going for $80K plus.

I would HATE to have to rebuild one of those engines, now that they are officialy "in" those mechanics are going to start charging big dollars. $12-$20K+ for an engine rebuild. Meanwhile the 996 are dropping value fast and the engine rebuilds are still expensive, albeit much cheaper than the 993 in comparison.

A CPO 996 with an extended warranty may be the most reliable Porsche coupe ever made.

http://www.sloancars.com/vs1/images/Cars/88728200612346A.jpg
^ $185,000.00

05-25-2007, 07:58 AM	#11
Perfectlap Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,709	I have been following the 993s in the want ads and its truly amazing what is going on. Those lucky enough to pull the trigger on a 1997 Turbo instead of waiting a year or two for 996 Turbo are MAKING OUT LIKE BANDITS!!! But those aren't cars you can drive allot. Its really becoming a collector item. If you are into restoring cars its a good time to get in. Sloancars.com have a few mid 90's 993's going for $80K to $180K. Like buying a beaten down house a few years ago, putting in some remodeling work and flipping it for a huge profit. The 356's are also doing well, excellent condition late 60's models are going for $80K plus. I would HATE to have to rebuild one of those engines, now that they are officialy "in" those mechanics are going to start charging big dollars. $12-$20K+ for an engine rebuild. Meanwhile the 996 are dropping value fast and the engine rebuilds are still expensive, albeit much cheaper than the 993 in comparison. A CPO 996 with an extended warranty may be the most reliable Porsche coupe ever made. http://www.sloancars.com/vs1/images/Cars/88728200612346A.jpg ^ $185,000.00 __________________ GT3 Recaro Seats - Boxster Red GT3 Aero / Carrera 18" 5 spoke / Potenza RE-11 Fabspeed Headers & Noise Maker BORN: March 2000 - FINLAND IMS#1 REPLACED: April 2010 - NEW JERSEY -- LNE DUAL ROW Last edited by Perfectlap; 05-25-2007 at 08:06 AM.