Should I change from my 993 ?
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John Maddox
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Thanks to everyone - yesterday took out a couple of pounds on the tyres all round and it has made it a surprising amount better for such a small change. Will experiment a bit this w/end.
Gordon Attar
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John
Glad to be of help, you've not mentioned whereabouts in the country you are so that we can point you at a specialist.
Glad to be of help, you've not mentioned whereabouts in the country you are so that we can point you at a specialist.
968er
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At least some sanity prevails over here re tyre pressures. I was castigated for saying that I never ran at factory reccommended pressures as I felt that they were a compromise and were there to be adjusted to your driving style. Was even told that if I lower the pressures it was because I wanted a soft ride and maybe I was better off in a mondeo[
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]John Maddox
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I will put tyre pressures back up if I am on a long run just to be safe.
I am located near Lymington in the New Forest and to date have only used the Bournemouth OPC - nice people but top dollar of course.
Regards to all
I am located near Lymington in the New Forest and to date have only used the Bournemouth OPC - nice people but top dollar of course.
Regards to all
Hi,
For what it is worth,I think the 993 is great............
I have always wanted a 911 and nearly three years ago decided I would buy myself one before I got too old to appreciate it.I have not regretted it so far but I do not use it daily and I think if I had to it would probably lose its appeal unless one did not come across traffic jams.............
I would much rather have a 993 than the later models especially as the build quality on the 993 is so good.
By the way I have now fitted the Hids and though I have not used the car in anger since fitting them can see an immedite difference.[]
Richard
For what it is worth,I think the 993 is great............
I have always wanted a 911 and nearly three years ago decided I would buy myself one before I got too old to appreciate it.I have not regretted it so far but I do not use it daily and I think if I had to it would probably lose its appeal unless one did not come across traffic jams.............
I would much rather have a 993 than the later models especially as the build quality on the 993 is so good.
By the way I have now fitted the Hids and though I have not used the car in anger since fitting them can see an immedite difference.[
]Richard
mwadams
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John,
Don't get rid of the 993.
I had a 993 Targa just over 2 years ago then purchased a 996 C4, that was the biggest mistake and found the car boring so tried a 996 C2. Apart from losing so much money on the cars the build quality and reliability ( 2 failed RMS's, etc, etc ).
In the end I could not afford to go back to a 993 but now driving a 1993 964 C2 which has more character than a 996 IMHO, but I will get a 993 again one day.
So stay with your 993 !!!
Mark
Don't get rid of the 993.
I had a 993 Targa just over 2 years ago then purchased a 996 C4, that was the biggest mistake and found the car boring so tried a 996 C2. Apart from losing so much money on the cars the build quality and reliability ( 2 failed RMS's, etc, etc ).
In the end I could not afford to go back to a 993 but now driving a 1993 964 C2 which has more character than a 996 IMHO, but I will get a 993 again one day.
So stay with your 993 !!!
Mark
John Maddox
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I won't sell it, honest !! I'll stick with it and sort it out. One thing since looking at a few 996's - their interiors show far more wear than our 993's.
Thought I would add my 2 cents worth
I have a 95 N reg 933 cab, bought it 2 yrs ago with 67k on the clock, drive it everyday to work approx 70 mile round trip and now done about 78k.....and on the motorways it rocks.....best looking car imho on the road.....however in town in traffic it is a bitch.....
On the fuel consumption side, when i was doing town only driving I was getting 260 miles on a full tank, now mainly motorway driving getting close to 350.....these cars dont like traffic jams....
I changed to the 993 from an impreza turbo.....which was much easier to drive and much more practical, however every morning when I look out of my window and see it I know I made the right choice......only problem is off to work abroad for a year soon....do I leave sitting in the garage or do i see it and get another 993 when i get back......
993s...if u like prosche's at some point u got to own one....
I have a 95 N reg 933 cab, bought it 2 yrs ago with 67k on the clock, drive it everyday to work approx 70 mile round trip and now done about 78k.....and on the motorways it rocks.....best looking car imho on the road.....however in town in traffic it is a bitch.....
On the fuel consumption side, when i was doing town only driving I was getting 260 miles on a full tank, now mainly motorway driving getting close to 350.....these cars dont like traffic jams....
I changed to the 993 from an impreza turbo.....which was much easier to drive and much more practical, however every morning when I look out of my window and see it I know I made the right choice......only problem is off to work abroad for a year soon....do I leave sitting in the garage or do i see it and get another 993 when i get back......
993s...if u like prosche's at some point u got to own one....
Hi John,
I bought my 993 C2 August time last year. It's true it's a driver's car. It does expect the driver's attention which can be a bit unusual to anyone brought up on today's softer designs. This is not to criticise the newer cars or the drivers but a fact of life. I prefer involvement. I am no longer young so it will not surprise you that its the involvement that gives me a thrill, not to mention the build quality. My car has a good history but as a precaution and highly recommended by "them that know", I took it to Autofarm to have the suspension geometry checked. The very helpful engineer assigned to my car took me on a test course and wrung the car's neck so to speak. I knew immediately a rear shock was soft but the front end was well controlled. The suspension geometry was adjusted to works spec. and the car drove very smoothly and straight as an arrow on my return home . Subsequently Autofarm replaced the rear shocks (Munro, and I can hear the groans) now the ride is very comfortable and the back end beautifully taut. I cannot say the car has been transformed but it's one hell of a lot nicer now and hopefully tyre life will be better. I live in the New Forest where off the A roads the surface is generally bad and not unlike the old pave in Belgium and France so the comfort test is a good one.
Enjoy
Richard.
I bought my 993 C2 August time last year. It's true it's a driver's car. It does expect the driver's attention which can be a bit unusual to anyone brought up on today's softer designs. This is not to criticise the newer cars or the drivers but a fact of life. I prefer involvement. I am no longer young so it will not surprise you that its the involvement that gives me a thrill, not to mention the build quality. My car has a good history but as a precaution and highly recommended by "them that know", I took it to Autofarm to have the suspension geometry checked. The very helpful engineer assigned to my car took me on a test course and wrung the car's neck so to speak. I knew immediately a rear shock was soft but the front end was well controlled. The suspension geometry was adjusted to works spec. and the car drove very smoothly and straight as an arrow on my return home . Subsequently Autofarm replaced the rear shocks (Munro, and I can hear the groans) now the ride is very comfortable and the back end beautifully taut. I cannot say the car has been transformed but it's one hell of a lot nicer now and hopefully tyre life will be better. I live in the New Forest where off the A roads the surface is generally bad and not unlike the old pave in Belgium and France so the comfort test is a good one.
Enjoy
Richard.
John Maddox
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Richard
Thanks - I am very interested in what you say. I'm near Lymington so perhaps we can meet up some time and compare notes.
My 993 has disgraced itself yet again - failed MOT with leak from steering rack. Can't afford more OPC bills so I've removed rack, had it reconditioned (£175 +Vat + new bolts/gaitors etc) and fitting it back this weekend.(OPC wanted £921.36 for exchange rack + 4 hours labour £440 +Vat).
Hopefully a geometry check + Mot certificate next week !! Still, life would be boring without a 993.
Thanks - I am very interested in what you say. I'm near Lymington so perhaps we can meet up some time and compare notes.
My 993 has disgraced itself yet again - failed MOT with leak from steering rack. Can't afford more OPC bills so I've removed rack, had it reconditioned (£175 +Vat + new bolts/gaitors etc) and fitting it back this weekend.(OPC wanted £921.36 for exchange rack + 4 hours labour £440 +Vat).
Hopefully a geometry check + Mot certificate next week !! Still, life would be boring without a 993.
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