07-19-2008, 01:01 PM
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I thought your children were older? And whose car is that?
Cute... How much does the labor cost?
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07-19-2008, 01:10 PM
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Hey Sammy, I have been shopping for a 1996 or 1997 Carrera 993 Turbo since February. This is one of the cars I like, and received the photo from the owner today. Thought it was cute!
Yes, my daughters are 10 and 7.5!
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07-19-2008, 01:57 PM
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993's are definately the best air-cooled 911 appearance wise and performance as well. I want one some day to add to the stable.
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07-19-2008, 02:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bmussatti
Hey Sammy, I have been shopping for a 1996 or 1997 Carrera 993 Turbo since February. This is one of the cars I like, and received the photo from the owner today. Thought it was cute!
Yes, my daughters are 10 and 7.5!
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thats a very nice carrera  You gonna buy it :dance:
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07-19-2008, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Blkboxster
thats a very nice carrera  You gonna buy it :dance:
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I will be buying a 993 Turbo. Just don't know which one right now. The buying process requires a lot of due diligence. I have done 2 PPI's and passed on both cars. I am test driving two on Tuesday. I am doing another PPI on Monday. If you make a mistake, it could easily cost you $15-20 large.
The actual hunt is a lot of fun!
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07-19-2008, 03:11 PM
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[QUOTE=bmussatti]I will be buying a 993 Turbo. Just don't know which one right now. The buying process requires a lot of due diligence. I have done 2 PPI's and passed on both cars. I am test driving two on Tuesday. I am doing another PPI on Monday. If you make a mistake, it could easily cost you $15-20 large.
The actual hunt is a lot of fun![/QUOTE
i agree searching is always fun, if you dont mind me asking how much are they going for? or how much are you willing to spend???
hope you find a great one
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07-19-2008, 03:27 PM
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Blkboxster, like most Porsches, pricing is all over the board. I lot depends on the things you would expect; condition, mileage, options, mods (some increase some decrease) and history.
I have looked at cars from $60-90. Cars with 12,000 miles and cars with 40,000 miles.
Now is a great time to buy, with the current economy. Sellers are also becoming more realistic. I want a good, solid car. Not a garage queen or museum piece. I plan to drive it, like I do the Boxster.
We'll see what happens. No rush.
Heck, I could buy a 2006-2007 (soon a 2008) Carrera S for about the same money, and get a warranty. This is actually an option for me, but I really want the old body style, air cooled engine and turbo power.
But, the potential costs involved with a +12 year old Porsche is very daunting.
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07-19-2008, 03:31 PM
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But, the potential costs involved with a +12 year old Porsche is very daunting.
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Agreed, on my brothers 87 just changing the clutch costs upwards of $2200. Plus the maintenance is much more regular, parts are more expensive, and so is the labor.
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07-19-2008, 03:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bmussatti
Blkboxster, like most Porsches, pricing is all over the board. I lot depends on the things you would expect; condition, mileage, options, mods (some increase some decrease) and history.
I have looked at cars from $60-90. Cars with 12,000 miles and cars with 40,000 miles.
Now is a great time to buy, with the current economy. Sellers are also becoming more realistic. I want a good, solid car. Not a garage queen or museum piece. I plan to drive it, like I do the Boxster.
We'll see what happens. No rush.
Heck, I could buy a 2006-2007 (soon a 2008) Carrera S for about the same money, and get a warranty. This is actually an option for me, but I really want the old body style, air cooled engine and turbo power.
But, the potential costs involved with a +12 year old Porsche is very daunting.
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That's the funny thing about 993's. The nice ones are selling for the same as 996 turbo. MMmmm..280hp or 415hp? Is the 993 worth it????
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