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.
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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, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ekam
Any car? Would you DD a Ferrari F40, Daytona or a Bugatti Veyron? |
Personally, I would, especially if I am able to afford something that expensive, then I should be able to afford maintaining it. And more importantly, I want my money's worth. I don't really like the idea of a car sitting around collecting dust instead of miles. I wouldn't be buying it for its potential collector's value, I'd buy it because I want to drive it.
But that's just me... 
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08-31-2011, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ekam
Any car? Would you DD a Ferrari F40, Daytona or a Bugatti Veyron? |
I'm sure there are some who do...
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09-01-2011, 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Lil bastard
I'm sure there are some who do...
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I know a wealthy Italian guy with an F40 (one of many exotics in his collection), who showed up to a cars & coffee and wouldn't walk away from that car for more than 3 feet. He stood right next to it the whole night (3 hrs) and only left for 5 mins to take a leak.
People who owns those cars don't DD them trust me.
Last edited by ekam; 09-01-2011 at 04:15 AM.
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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).
Last edited by Flavor 987S; 08-31-2011 at 02:00 PM.
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