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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08-31-2011, 07:21 AM
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I guess I don't see the DD argument. Any car can be a DD.
The 993 mechanicals are basically re-worked 964 mechanicals - no valve lash adjustment, no double-distributor, designed for easier maintenance, making it a good DD. The Motronics allow it to be used with various quality fuels. It's really as corrosion resistant as any current car. The AWD system is far less complex than the 964 too.
They're current popularity stems from being the last of the air-cooleds. But I believe this will wane because Porsche made so many of them. Despite this premium, there are many 'driver' quality cars to be had for the price of a well equipped Camry.
I think in time, the 964 will move ahead of the 993 as a collectable because Porsche made far fewer of them.
Cheers!
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08-31-2011, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Lil bastard
I guess I don't see the DD argument. Any car can be a DD.
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Any car? Would you DD a Ferrari F40, Daytona or a Bugatti Veyron? 
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08-31-2011, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Lil bastard
The 993 mechanicals are basically re-worked 964 mechanicals - no valve lash adjustment, no double-distributor, designed for easier maintenance, making it a good DD. The Motronics allow it to be used with various quality fuels. It's really as corrosion resistant as any current car. The AWD system is far less complex than the 964 too.
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Jim, your incorrect here. The 993 motor has a double dist., 12 plug engine. The 993 Turbo is single dist., and 6 plugs. Also the Turbo engine does not have a belt driven dist. like the n/a 993 engine (with 2 belts).
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08-31-2011, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck W.
I moved over to a '97 993 Turbo. 993s are great.
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Beautiful 993 TT, Chuck W.! What a great combination with your Boxster. I aspire to have a 993 of some sort one day too.
I've seen pictures of Flavor 987S' 993 TT and Boxster S as well and admire them greatly!
ddb
Last edited by ddb; 08-31-2011 at 09:09 AM.
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08-31-2011, 08:49 AM
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993 = beautiful car
as far as I know the only Achilles heel are the issues with the secondary air injection, which can turn out to be very costly
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08-31-2011, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ddb
Beautiful 993 TT, Chuck W.! What a great combination with your Boxster. I aspire to have a 993 of some sort one day too.
I've seen pictures of Flavor 987S' 993 TT and Boxster S as well and admire them greatly!
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Yes, Chuck has an awesome 993 Turbo and is a very knowledgable 993 owner. A great fellow Rennlister, too!
Thank you for the compliments, ddb. Very kind.
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