Hello from a would-be owner!

[9000 rpm]

First post from a long-time would-be 993 owner and occasional lurker on here! (Probably already known to anyone who frequents the PistonHeads Porsche forum - my user name over there is Lurking Lawyer)

I've loved Porsches since I was old enough to have any real interest in cars, and the 993 is the one that really does it for me. Having just offloaded my S2000, I'm finally now in a position to buy. I'd love a Targa (don't like the shape of the cab, so this is the nearest compromise to the open-top driving I've been used to over the last 7 years) but suspect the budget (£25K-ish) won't really stretch to one. So I'm looking at manual C2s, ideally the later varioram ones but I'm keeping an open mind on that.

I thought I'd found one after viewing it last weekend - 'manual 96 C2 in Iris Blue with BBS Le Mans wheels and front and rear RS spoilers. Looked, sounded and drove nicely, and I had even managed to persuade myself to overlook the incomplete service history and the fact that the suspension needed changing. But a pre-purchase inspection showed signs of quite bad accident repair work in the car's past and that it had generally had quite a tough life - reluctantly, I walked away.

So, the search is on again. The purpose of this post is really just to say "Hello!" and to ask whether PCGB has online for sale ads? If so, where are they? I've had a quick look but can't see them. Or are they restricted to the club magazine?

Alternatively, if anyone is thinking of selling a manual 993 C2 (although would consider C4), let me know. I'm open-minded about colour and spec - about the only colour I wouldn't consider is the manky turquoise, and I'm not a huge fan of Arena Red (with apologies to any owners of those colour!). I realise that the budget puts the best-kept examples probably out of my price range......

I have a few possibles to follow up in the meantime. I'm driving my wife's 1.4 Clio at the moment - it's functional but not what anyone would ever describe as fun! So, the quicker I'm behind the wheel of a sportscar, the better!

 

[juliany27]

Lawyers of the world unite; you have nothing to lose but your briefs. Old lawyers never die; they just lose their appeal.

Go for it - I feel sure that if you chose carefully, you will not be disappointed.

 

[968er]

Mark,

Well you certainly know how to ingratiate yourself, how could you not like arena red, it is the best[]

The for sale section is down at the bottom in the general section under members for sale. You will find my car there as well!

 

[9000 rpm]

Ah, but at least I didn't label at is "manky", like the turquoise colour! []

It's not that I dislike it - just that it wouldn't be my first choice.

I found myself looking at an ad for a Speed Yellow 993 the other day and thinking that, actually, it wasn't all that bad! Surprising as I would never have thought I would give even passing consideration to a yellow car. Alas, I'm not sure I'm sufficiently extrovert to carry off that kind of colour - and I can't help but think it would be a complete swine to sell when it was time to chang!

 

[38F3E1]

Hello LL.

I posted the recommendation on Pistonheads to use Chris for the PPI of the car you have just rejected. You might be interested in another car that is sitting in his workshop at the moment which is being sold by one of his customers. Chris has looked after the car for a long time.

Digging out an old post I did here ...

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I know of a 993 about to be put up for sale. It's a 1997 Carrera (2 wheel drive) varioram manual coupe in Ocean Blue Metallic. It's got a blue / grey interior. It's done 81,000 miles. 17" Cup 2 wheels. It looks completely standard other than usual clear lense conversion. I don't know anything about the car other than it's been looked after by my local specialist Chris and looks to be a good honest car. It's got the usual stone chips, some blistering of the black side window trims, etc but looks in good overall condition. You'll get an very honest opinion of the car from Chris. If any of you are interested in more details you can talk to Chris on 0116 278 0900.
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I notice it is now for sale on Pistonheads http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/101003.htm

BTW it now has it's personal plate removed (I am sure it's an 'R' reg) and it's Ocean Blue not Midnight Blue (same colour basically). It might be worth a call to Chris if it interests you.

Ian.

PS he's selling it because he has just bought an early 70s 911 fitted with a monster 3.6 engine [8D]

 

[9000 rpm]

Ian, Chris did mention another one in passing when I spoke with him (and then went on to quickly say that he wasn't trying to flog it to me, after giving me the shopping list of problems with the one he was PPI-ing![]) but didn't elaborate on the details. I'll have a look at the PH link. Ta!

 

[Sundeep]

ll, do you fancy a leftie !

 

[Nick]

ORIGINAL: 9000 rpm

First post from a long-time would-be 993 owner and occasional lurker on here! (Probably already known to anyone who frequents the PistonHeads Porsche forum - my user name over there is Lurking Lawyer)

I've loved Porsches since I was old enough to have any real interest in cars, and the 993 is the one that really does it for me. Having just offloaded my S2000, I'm finally now in a position to buy. I'd love a Targa (don't like the shape of the cab, so this is the nearest compromise to the open-top driving I've been used to over the last 7 years) but suspect the budget (£25K-ish) won't really stretch to one. So I'm looking at manual C2s, ideally the later varioram ones but I'm keeping an open mind on that.

I thought I'd found one after viewing it last weekend - 'manual 96 C2 in Iris Blue with BBS Le Mans wheels and front and rear RS spoilers. Looked, sounded and drove nicely, and I had even managed to persuade myself to overlook the incomplete service history and the fact that the suspension needed changing. But a pre-purchase inspection showed signs of quite bad accident repair work in the car's past and that it had generally had quite a tough life - reluctantly, I walked away.

So, the search is on again. The purpose of this post is really just to say "Hello!" and to ask whether PCGB has online for sale ads? If so, where are they? I've had a quick look but can't see them. Or are they restricted to the club magazine?

Alternatively, if anyone is thinking of selling a manual 993 C2 (although would consider C4), let me know. I'm open-minded about colour and spec - about the only colour I wouldn't consider is the manky turquoise, and I'm not a huge fan of Arena Red (with apologies to any owners of those colour!). I realise that the budget puts the best-kept examples probably out of my price range......

I have a few possibles to follow up in the meantime. I'm driving my wife's 1.4 Clio at the moment - it's functional but not what anyone would ever describe as fun! So, the quicker I'm behind the wheel of a sportscar, the better!

Hi,

Have a look on the autotrader website, one near stockport in iris blue, hope this helps.

 

[9000 rpm]

ORIGINAL: Nick

Hi,

Have a look on the autotrader website, one near stockport in iris blue, hope this helps.

Hi Nick - yes, I've seen the ad for the one at TRG in Stockport. Looks nice from the photos - although I think I'd need to explore whether a steering rack brace had been fitted, since it's an L-reg running 18" wheels, and as I understand it the older 993s weren't designed to use them.

Haven't been to see it yet but have been contemplating doing so this weekend now my proposed purchase has fallen through.

 

[9000 rpm]

ORIGINAL: Sundeep

ll, do you fancy a leftie !

I've given a lot of thought to buying a left-hooker - but the conclusion I came to was that I think I'd find it a compromise too far. The car will be a second car and weekend toy, and I can't help but think that I'd get rather frustrated very quickly with the overtaking hassles on B-road blasts.

 

[tomwinton]

9000 rpm - I sent you a PM.

Ta

TOm

 

[Guest]

Don't be shy!!![]

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/85490.htm

 

[Gordon Attar]

Hello Lurker
Wont repeat my previous advice from very early this year, but LHD is no hassle on B Roads remember the advantage you have as RHD driver seeing round the bends to the right I have the same advantage on the left hand bends. If you are not tailgating its of little concern the only problem can be you get stuck behind 40 foot Artics, but just use the acceleeeeraaaatiooooon to get by......

 

[9000 rpm]

Maurice, it's only thanks to you and some advice you offered to me on PistonHeads earlier in the year (when I was looking at an early Silver C2 at Gmund Cars with 18" Carrera wheels) that I even know it's an issue!

And yes, the user name is a throwback to my recently departed S2000 - I was stuck for inspiration when I registered here 2 1/2 years ago!

I've spoken to a couple of dealers now and asked the same question about earlier 993s with 18" wheels and they've looked blankly at me when questioned about it.....

Gordon, I suspect I would probably get used to a LHD car but I can't help think that it would just be easier for me to stick with RHD rather than risk buying and then find that I can't actually live with sitting on the "wrong" side.

 

[Gordon Attar]

Lurking lawyer
Its your money and its always better to be 'safe than sorry' , though not so sure thats the right sentiment when looking at Porsches

You will get more car for your money for LHD, I paid a couple of grand more than your budget for a Turbo and I was looking for a RHD Targa

In this months Porsche post 94 L Blue leather, a/seats, s/roof,Pa200 alarm, 16" alloys full AFN SH from day one £23,995 Andrew 07968434615
Doesn't mention the colour, if its white still look at it as the 993 is one of the rare Porsches that look excellent in white

 

[Gordon Attar]

and theres a sub £25k 46k at Autostrasse

 

[9000 rpm]

ORIGINAL: Gordon Attar

Lurking lawyer
Its your money and its always better to be 'safe than sorry' , though not so sure thats the right sentiment when looking at Porsches

You will get more car for your money for LHD, I paid a couple of grand more than your budget for a Turbo and I was looking for a RHD Targa

Undoubtedly more for the money, Gordon. It's just that I've never once driven a LHD car (either here or abroad) so I'm not sure this is the best introduction to it!

I'm probably being too cautious in that respect - but that's just me. Perhaps a product of a legal training! [8D]

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: 9000 rpm

First post from a long-time would-be 993 owner and occasional lurker on here! (Probably already known to anyone who frequents the PistonHeads Porsche forum - my user name over there is Lurking Lawyer)

I've loved Porsches since I was old enough to have any real interest in cars, and the 993 is the one that really does it for me. Having just offloaded my S2000, I'm finally now in a position to buy. I'd love a Targa (don't like the shape of the cab, so this is the nearest compromise to the open-top driving I've been used to over the last 7 years) but suspect the budget (£25K-ish) won't really stretch to one. So I'm looking at manual C2s, ideally the later varioram ones but I'm keeping an open mind on that.

Snap, apart from I'm still driving my S2000 and I'm looking for a coupe not a targa. We are not alone in stepping up to a 993 from a S2000. Hope you find a nice one and keep us posted. I agree with regarding the Arena Red, sorry William.

 

[9000 rpm]

Going to look at a silver manual Targa tomorrow - sounds promising from the conversation I had with the owner by phone but, of course, judgment has to be reserved until I see it in the metal. Hopeful though.....

(I'd be quite happy with a Coupe, and have a couple of decent prospects to go and see if the Targa doesn't pan out)

Do you post on s2ki, the S2000 forum, Peter?

 

[Guest]

Hi Mark

I've got a '96 Targa (N reg) which I really don't want to get rid of, but I'm seriously considering packing my job in and offloading the car would make the decision easier.

It's Midnight Blue with light grey leather, 72k miles. I'm the fourth owner. I only bought it last November, had a PPI and have had all of the recommended work done (new clutch, brake discs & pads, yadda yadda yadda). The only fault I know of is that the aircon won't engage if fully charged to the recommended 84grams, so it's charged lower but is obviously less efficient. May be the high pressure switch, don't know for sure. Apart from that I don't know of anything which needs doing. It's got a comprehensive history file, all service stamps are OPC, although the work I had done was by a specialist Maurice rants about - Carerra Performance. No mention in the file of suspension work which apparently most need by now, but it seems fine to my very amaturish driving expertise.

Having just taken the car over to Germany, I personally wouldn't want a LHD in the UK. Mine is a Genuine RHD UK car.

Shame you're in Cheshire, I'm in West Sussex. I shalln't be advertising it, so if you're down this way give me a shout.

Cheers