08-29-2011, 07:01 PM
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Actually, you can just take her...
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08-30-2011, 04:55 AM
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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.
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08-30-2011, 05:50 PM
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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.
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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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08-30-2011, 08:25 PM
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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.
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08-30-2011, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
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I agree with all of that, and unfortunately your probably right about it not being a DD too.
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08-31-2011, 05:48 AM
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Topless and Fatmike, you guys need to get out a little more. Read other Porsche related Forums. Live a little! 
The 993 is a fabulous daily driver. And a stunning performer on the track. When properly set-up, it is amazing what these cars can accomplish, even after +14 years.
Topless, in today's dollars, a very clean, low mileage (<20k), well documented, 1998 C2S (made 1996-1998) will cost mid $50's. Save up. Priceless.
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08-31-2011, 07:03 AM
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I had a 1997 993 Cab as a daily driver for a while. It was a great car and made going to work much more fun. When it was done being a DD, I moved over to a '97 993 Turbo. 993s are great.
I have had my Boxster S since 2001. For a DD, I believe the Boxster would be a better car. It is more comfortable, the air conditioner works better and it has a better ride. They are just two very different (& great) cars.
Take a look at the Rennlist 993 forum. There is a lot of great information there; http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/993-forum-58/
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Last edited by Chuck W.; 08-31-2011 at 07:05 AM.
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08-30-2011, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by fatmike
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HENNY YOUNGMAN LIVES!
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08-30-2011, 08:02 AM
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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.
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08-30-2011, 05:43 PM
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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.
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08-30-2011, 05:44 PM
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If I buy the same color, I bet I can get the new one in the garage without her even noticing...
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