Hi Richyd,
Great, you now have Porsche's best, a 993. Plenty of TLC and it will reward you for years to come. I bought mine from 911 Virgin in 05 and do not regret the purchase. Mine is a non vario but none the worse for that. It is also a Tip S. It may seem a bit grandaddyish but in fact is a joy. Cruising across to Austria it is bliss and should you get caught in a tail back in Germany a positive godsend. I have done two tack days with tuition to get a grip on fast driving in the turns. Well worth the investment. I did one 360 on my first outing so was not hanging about. My passenger fell silent. I wonder why? I have spent a few pounds sorting out the inevitable degradations. The Monroe shocks were original so needed replacement. Discs also. When I had the four wheel alignment checked and adjusted the car drove noticeably better. Maybe you are lucky with good bonnet struts. Mine were clapped and eventually I got fed-up being whacked on the head. I changed them at minimal cost but remember it was a bit awkward to do. Like comments on another thread my car was fitted with a Sony Jukebox!. A replacement Becker really looks the part. I hope when radio goes fully digital there will be a suitable upgrade available rather than having to replace the whole thing. In reality I use it mainly when parked up admiring a view or taking a breather on a long trip. Economy is remarkably good unless the right foot is well planted and then it drops to the mid twenties. On track it may well have been a bit lower still. But hell, it is a great drive and the sound addictive. Just remembered, I also fitted a motorsound filter cover so my sound fix is even better. Who needs substances when there are Porsches around.
Enjoy the miles.
Hanhams81
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