Buy Jerry's Turbo S

[TriGem2k]

PL

The Litronics were stock on the 993 Turbo S maybe even on the Turbo too. Ceramic brakes were option but looking at the pictures they do seem to be the real deal.

The Turbo S is turly one amazing car. Just can't get over it.

The 993 Turbos S had those yellow painted calipers from the factory. They are not PCCB's. Just painted calipers. Those are also the stock wheels. The 993 Turbo and 993 Turbo S had standard Litronics from the factory.

[tracke30m3]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Those are also the stock wheels.

Standard 18" hollow spoke turbo twists but with a different brilliant silver finish.

The 993 Turbo S basically had every desirable 993 option on it.

[Perfectlap]

You know I'm looking at this 993 Turbo and I'm thinking even if they hadn't gotten rid of the air cooling, it would still be way up in value. I don't think most people bidding up the prices on these cars have ever driven an aircooled 993. There's no need to spend $100-200K to get an air-cooled Carrea, you can get an older model air cooled 911 for way less than these 993's.
So I'm inclined to think its all about that front end styling. The rear of the car doesn't really stand out anymore than the back of a very nice looking 996.
If Porsche doesn't decide to incorporate the Boxster concept prototype styling into the 1999 Carrera, then these 993 depreciate just like any other 911.
The 993 guys should thank us! and at the same time the 996 guys should thank us for saving the whole ship from going under. If that had happened those 993's would have been worth a mint.

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

You know I'm looking at this 993 Turbo and I'm thinking even if they hadn't gotten rid of the air cooling, it would still be way up in value. I don't think most people bidding up the prices on these cars have ever driven an aircooled 993. There's no need to spend $100-200K to get an air-cooled Carrea, you can get an older model air cooled 911 for way less than these 993's.
So I'm inclined to think its all about that front end styling. The rear of the car doesn't really stand out anymore than the back of a very nice looking 996.
If Porsche doesn't decide to incorporate the Boxster concept prototype styling into the 1999 Carrera, then these 993 depreciate just like any other 911.
The 993 guys should thank us! and at the same time the 996 guys should thank us for saving the whole ship from going under. If that had happened those 993's would have been worth a mint.

Aren't only the Heads water-cooled on the 993 Turbo and TurboS? Or am I wrong?

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

Aren't only the Heads water-cooled on the 993 Turbo and TurboS? Or am I wrong?

The 993 Turbo and Turbo S are air/oil cooled. They hold 12 quarts of full synthetic.

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

You know I'm looking at this 993 Turbo and I'm thinking even if they hadn't gotten rid of the air cooling, it would still be way up in value. I don't think most people bidding up the prices on these cars have ever driven an aircooled 993. There's no need to spend $100-200K to get an air-cooled Carrea, you can get an older model air cooled 911 for way less than these 993's.
So I'm inclined to think its all about that front end styling. The rear of the car doesn't really stand out anymore than the back of a very nice looking 996.
If Porsche doesn't decide to incorporate the Boxster concept prototype styling into the 1999 Carrera, then these 993 depreciate just like any other 911.
The 993 guys should thank us! and at the same time the 996 guys should thank us for saving the whole ship from going under. If that had happened those 993's would have been worth a mint.

PL, it's as simple and as pure as SUPPLY & DEMAND can be. There are many more people who want to buy the cars then there are people wanting to part with them. Less than 2,000 brought to the USA.

Did I mention +400 HP, all wheel drive, 0-60 in about 3.8 seconds...and that sound!

[TriGem2k]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

Did I mention +400 HP, all wheel drive, 0-60 in about 3.8 seconds...and that sound!

I think I just wet myself!

DAMN THIS THREAD!!!!

I have been looking for a 1997 Turbo S for too long and almost gave up hope until this thread was posted. Now my passion is on the rise again!

TriGem, there are 4 or 5 Turbo S's on autotrader, so if you are serious, I think you could get one of them for $150K. Be careful though, a couple I have seen are converted "S" cars, ...not from the factory.

Two 993 Turbos I had my eye on, sold this week. You got to be ready to pull the trigger when the right car comes up because the hot ones get sold quickly.

I have test driven two already. Neither of them I would buy.