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Modified or standard 993?

Trap125

Trap125

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Hi guys,

I'm thinking about taking the plunge and buying a 993. I'm looking for a car I can use most days - I drive around 8k miles per year. I've currently drive a Cayman S but although its a brilliant car it's now not putting a smile on my face every time I get in it. I've done a little research on what to look out for but I'm absolutely no expert.

I was wondering if anybody knows this car and if so what they think of it?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3208427.htm

Do you think I would be getting myself into a world of pain with a car thats been modified? What about the price - I wouldn't pay 30k for a standard 82,000 mile 1994 993, so is this worth the money? Another thing is insurance - would it be a nightmare to get a modified car insured?

Would I be better off with something totally standard? Strasse have a low milage totally standard car at the moment and I know they seem to have a pretty good reputation (am I right?). The other dealer is Elite cars of Leigh - I've never heard of them, any thoughts?

Any info or advise would be much appreciated. Thanks for your time,

Ossie
 
Nice looking car Ossie, pity it's not a varioram that would put the icing on the cake.

I bought two years ago and went for a low mileage later car, without customisation, it's a difficult choice and only you can make it.

Good Luck

 
e-mail the previous owner - I think in the case of this car, it may be worth looking at. Go to the 993RS forum and ask the question as the ex-owner is on there.
 
Ossie


993's are pretty bullet proof so should do well and they will suffer low depreciation rates vs Cayman.

Looks like you would be paying an approx £10k extra for the equivalent non varioram. For the smile factor you should perhaps add the 993 Targa to your list of cars to look at like the Coup you would be looking at an 80k car circa £20-22k and 60k £24-26k.

Add Northways near Reading and Stve Bull near Devizes to list of trustworthy
 
Many thanks for the replies and advice.

I think going for a lower mileage standard car seems like the sensible option - I guess then I can make any of my own mods if I fancy it. I recon an RS lookalike with high milage (when I'm done with it), in bright yellow may be difficult to sell on?

Gege, many thanks for the offer to show me around your car. Unfortunately I'm based in Glasgow so would be pretty difficult to meet up - much appreciated though.

Thanks again,

Ossie
 


Found this - may be of interest?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2475436.htm

Its another of those put your Dark Glasses on moments - but cheaper than your previous desire[8D]
 
If the mods are the ones that you would want to do anyway (for example replace old Monroes for Bilstein shocks or put in hard backed sports seats) then a car with them on may be worth more to you - that doesn't necessarily make the car any more valuable. Exhaust mods start to become more subjective. A fruitier sound to one person may be a racket to another. As for colour, the brighter hues such as speed yellow certainly have impact, but unless you love it yourself (in which case go for it) may be best avoided - you'll tend to find it harder getting a buyer when you come to sell. Mileage is another tricky one - do you pay a premium to get a very low mileage one only to see that stripped away once you've added 10k pa for two or three years? Maybe consider one with 80k+ miles, pay less, but in the knowledge that it still won't depreciate too much once you breach the 100k miles 'tipping point'.
 
It has been noted above, and is a rather boring point, but get a quote for insurance on the modified car. I went through a stage with my modified 944 Turbo when it was almost impossible to get it insured. You might find the difference in premiums is significant.
Another point is part of the satisfaction in having a modified car is addressing the cars original (or age related) shortcomings. For example if the car doesn't handle as you would like and you then modify the suspension to give an improvement you can enjoy the fact that you did it. If you buy a pre modified car you won't fully appreciate the merits of the modifications. And don't forget that not all modifications actually improve a car.
 
John makes a good point re insurance.

In terms of modifications though, the standard car - with 16" or perhaps 17" wheels, good dampers and suspension components in good condition and with careful setup of the geometry - is an absolute delight for road use.
 
The yellow car is Steve who now has a Riviera blue 993 RS. He is very fussy about his cars and I imagine this will be done really well. I'm sure he will run through this with you.
There is an argument to buy a car that's already modified if that's what you like doing, it will save you a fortune doing it yourself.
If you like it, go for it, there is always a market for rep RS's, the colour is awesome.[:D]
 
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