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[fatmike]

I've started looking at a few 993's lately...wife said "whatever, if you want one get one"... I never really had the bug, but they are really sweet cars. I have no interest at all in a newer 911 and I like my Boxster very much.


There seem to be a lot of cabriolets out there. But I think I would want a coupe. Need to figure out the "2" or the "4".


Wondering if it would be giving up too much as a daily driver (vs. the Boxster). I drive my cars every day rain, shine, snow, etc.



Just thinking out loud.



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[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by fatmike

I've started looking at a few 993's lately...wife said "whatever, if you want one get one"...

Can we clone her, please?

[d18mike]

I've owned all 3 cars at one time or another -- 993, then a Boxster and now a 997. Loved all 3, each for different reasons.

Sold the 993 to get a Boxster which I reasoned was a better daily driver. Bought the 997 when I wanted room for my little kids, and a daily driver.

Be aware. If you drive a 993 you will fall in love. You can not beat the great air-cooled cars. The reason I did no get a 993 again was because they have started to cross the line and become a collectors car. Not something I personally feel comfortable using as a daily driver at this stage of my life. Also, the pricepoint of the 993s is such that you can get a heckofa nice 997 for the same pice, althoigh I understand its not your cup of tea.

If you can afford it, a 993 is just a great car. But as a daily driver -- hmmmm, depends!

[fatmike]

Originally Posted by d18mike

I've owned all 3 cars at one time or another -- 993, then a Boxster and now a 997. Loved all 3, each for different reasons.

Sold the 993 to get a Boxster which I reasoned was a better daily driver. Bought the 997 when I wanted room for my little kids, and a daily driver.

Be aware. If you drive a 993 you will fall in love. You can not beat the great air-cooled cars. The reason I did no get a 993 again was because they have started to cross the line and become a collectors car. Not something I personally feel comfortable using as a daily driver at this stage of my life. Also, the pricepoint of the 993s is such that you can get a heckofa nice 997 for the same pice, althoigh I understand its not your cup of tea.

If you can afford it, a 993 is just a great car. But as a daily driver -- hmmmm, depends!

Yep - this sums up the dilemma. But I figure if I don't buy one soon then I will probably never own one because the collector premium will make them impractical as a DD. I don't want to have 3 or more cars -- just no space.


The cabs seem to be the most available and affordable -- meaning they have the lowest "collectors" premium. Ironically that makes them more affordable as a DD, but the cabriolet is clearly not as good of a DD in the northeast. I am leaning toward a coupe. Ability to put children in the back is part of the reason to make the move.


My Boxster is coming up on 10 years old. I figure I'm dealing with an "old" car -- I may as well drive one that is 15 years old. At some point soon it really won't matter.


One of the things in favor of the 993 is I have an excellent local independent who specializes in air-cooled cars. I trust that he can keep it on the road for years to come. That is a big part of the reason I'm even thinking about it.

[Flavor 987S]

Originally Posted by fatmike

One of the things in favor of the 993 is I have an excellent local independent who specializes in air-cooled cars. I trust that he can keep it on the road for years to come. That is a big part of the reason I'm even thinking about it.

This is key. Excellent point.

I have a 2006 987S and a 1997 993 Turbo. Both cars are excellent. Both cars are worlds apart. A great combo to own & drive.

If your budget allows get the C2S or the C4S. The wide hips are amazing. The C4 or the C4S will help you as a daily driver.

You should visit www.Rennlist to learn more. A very active board/forum for the aircooled owners.

A mid mileage 993 cab can be had for the high $20k's. The same coupe will be $10k more. A mid mileage C2S or C4S will be in the low $40k's. A Turbo will be in the mid $60k's for similar mileage.

A very qualified PPI is a MUST.

[fatmike]

Originally Posted by Overdrive

Can we clone her, please?

Actually, you can just take her...



(please)

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[ProjectM96]

From what I have heard, the 993 has a harsher and noisy ride compared to the more luxurious and smoother Boxster.

The Boxster is a much better daily driver. If you get a 993, I think it should just be a weekend car. If you can afford two Porsche's.

[fatmike]

Originally Posted by ProjectM96

From what I have heard, the 993 has a harsher and noisy ride compared to the more luxurious and smoother Boxster.

That "noise" is music to my ears. Its more of a snarl really. The Boxster is more like a violin. Both nice in different ways, the Boxster is more civilized for sure though.


The Boxster is a great daily driver. I have no concerns about putting miles on it and it's fairly reliable. I wouldn't call my car luxurious though - the 986 is simple (maybe even spartan).


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[Topless]

The 993 C2S is one of the most beautiful Porsches ever built. One of my friends had a really nice one, stripped her out and painted Martini Racing livery to take her club racing. That is just plain wrong.

I may own a very clean one some day... daily driver? Nope. She is a mistress and not a workhorse.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by fatmike

Actually, you can just take her...



(please)

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HENNY YOUNGMAN LIVES!

[The Radium King]

if you want a coupe but can only afford a cab, check this out ...

http://d-moris-equipments.com/

follow the links (in french) as follows:

'francais' - 'catalogue' - 'porsche' - 'hardtops' - 'hardtop 993'

what's cool is that with the added hump on the back of the cabs, the hardtop gives it a real fastback look; i like.

[fatmike]

Originally Posted by The Radium King

if you want a coupe but can only afford a cab, check this out ...

http://d-moris-equipments.com/

follow the links (in french) as follows:

'francais' - 'catalogue' - 'porsche' - 'hardtops' - 'hardtop 993'

what's cool is that with the added hump on the back of the cabs, the hardtop gives it a real fastback look; i like.

There doesn't seem to be a lot of premium due to collectors in the cabriolets. There are a lot out there and they are inexpensive. That hardtop is fantastic.

[fatmike]

Originally Posted by Frodo

HENNY YOUNGMAN LIVES!

If I buy the same color, I bet I can get the new one in the garage without her even noticing...