new 993
 

hello all ... just wanted to share just got myself the car I'd always wanted in college...

my dream porsche 911 993...

imported a 96 polar silver carrera from tokyo..and after three months of waiting for shopping and customs, and baseline repairs... i finally got it this week and I love it....

such a different drive......very raw feel...and lovin that raspy engine note!

it's truly a car with alotta character... so old school in feel... and so nimble on the turns...it's quite a distinct feel... so uncivilized compared to the boxster...which still has charms of its own too...the boxster feels so much more modern...and i love em both in equal parts... well to be honest the 993 has a bit of a sentimental edge... if only for its olden timer quirkiness...


here are some pix

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and the car when it first arrived

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...e/IMG_1005.jpg

here's the rest of the fam...

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In my mind, the 993 was the epitome of what a Carrera should look like. It would be refreshing to see Porsche revisit that design for future styling cues .

agreed....i was glad to see the 997 take a step back in that direction. these cars need HIPS. the 996 really didn't have any (save the c4).

Congrats on your 993. Very nice. Here is her "big brother":

Wow, I'm jealous. What a great car! I understand your sentiment about the car's old timer quirkiness, although the 993 is pretty well refined. I've got a '72 914 that's my daily driver and my favorite because of this. I think my '72 has tons more character than my '00 Box or '03 C4S. The next car I want to get is an early 911. Maybe not fast and I'm sure the brakes will suck when compared to my C4S, but I think an early 911 or 912 would just be a lot of fun and they are sooooooo easy to work on in comparison.

Kirk