wanted 993

[lauris]

hey all,

have been reading most of the posts on the 993 section, some good topics,

I'm looking for a 993, must be manual and low mileage (for me that means less than 80k), ideally with aircon,

colour - black, white, red, in that choice, although may consider silver,

would much prefer a black interior with sports seats, but grey would be ok, not that keen on the blue,

couple or cab, probably prefer a cab, must have at least very recent history and be in excellent condition.

funds run to low twenties which on a private sale should get a good car.

I have a gt3rs at moment and owned a 993S about 9 years ago for three years, keeping the RS hence a cab may be preferable.

not too fussed about varioram or not, but the vario is more torquey and hence feels a bit faster,

cheers
scott
07903260417

 

[Sandy59]

Have you checked if this one is still for sale ?? http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=659856 Doesn't mention air con but looks pretty good.

 

[lauris]

ORIGINAL: Sandy59 Have you checked if this one is still for sale ?? http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=659856 Doesn't mention air con but looks pretty good.

have previously had a chat with the seller, we havent been able to agree on a price, nice looking car but doesnt have aircon and is no varioram, its in devon or I would of had a look, the search continues, the snow has just arrived and no doubt we are in for the three months of cold, snow and rain so no real rush, will just see what turns up over the winter regards scott

 

[Sandy59]

I've actually been looking for a cab tiptronic and quite like the blue, then came across this at about a 10th of the price !! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3258625.htm I almost thought about it, but back on the 993 trail - I think ??

 

[davidcross]

ORIGINAL: lauris

ORIGINAL: Sandy59 Have you checked if this one is still for sale ?? http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=659856 Doesn't mention air con but looks pretty good.

have previously had a chat with the seller, we havent been able to agree on a price, nice looking car but doesnt have aircon and is no varioram, its in devon or I would of had a look, the search continues, the snow has just arrived and no doubt we are in for the three months of cold, snow and rain so no real rush, will just see what turns up over the winter regards scott

Scott, are u seriously hung up about Varioram?? It's 12hp on a 13+ yr old car! U seriously wouldn't notice any difference. I'd buy a good non vario than a rubbish car just because it's vario.

 

[jdpef356]

Scott Escape and take you summer holidays early to Devon in January and throw your Tartan towell on the beach and de-frost[ A quick search of Auto trader revealed a few. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/porsche/911/postcode/cb45bx/radius/1500/keywords/993/body-type/convertible/page/1/sort/locasc As with any 993 model if you want a decent one afraid you will have to pay[:-]

 

[jdpef356]

ORIGINAL: lauris hey all, have been reading most of the posts on the 993 section, some good topics, I'm looking for a 993, must be manual and low mileage (for me that means less than 80k), ideally with aircon, colour - black, white, red, in that choice, although may consider silver, would much prefer a black interior with sports seats, but grey would be ok, not that keen on the blue, couple or cab, probably prefer a cab, must have at least very recent history and be in excellent condition. funds run to low twenties which on a private sale should get a good car. I have a gt3rs at moment and owned a 993S about 9 years ago for three years, keeping the RS hence a cab may be preferable. not too fussed about torquey cheers scott 07903260417

Sorry to correct you Scott - the Car in Devon - Torquey is spelt Torquay[]

 

[lauris]

ORIGINAL: jdpef356 Scott Escape and take you summer holidays early to Devon in January and throw your Tartan towell on the beach and de-frost[ A quick search of Auto trader revealed a few. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/porsche/911/postcode/cb45bx/radius/1500/keywords/993/body-type/convertible/page/1/sort/locasc As with any 993 model if you want a decent one afraid you will have to pay[:-]

most of them are over priced and have been bought from pistonheads, a few of them have been on sale all over this summer and will probably be there next summer to, there was a silver 993 1997 on autotrader about 6 weeks ago, was on for about a month, i saw it two weeks ago, silver 1997, 75k , with aircon, miles, just had a service, £20950, guy was struggling to sell it, actually he called me last week to see if i was still interested, the only faults on it were stone chips on fron pu and rear pu needed a freshen, discs were scored and would need doing at some point but werent corroded, i just dont like the blue interiors, the drivers bolster was worn, not really bad, but in the end i didnt really want a blue interior, standard seats - not sports, but a manual car, drove well, he would have taken £19k for the car, so I even thought about a retrim, gor quoted £3500 just for the leather and would still have to buy carpets, so have just left it at the moment, personally think £20k is the correct price for a decent low mileage 993, high miles ones are mid teens, there are loads of cars in the high twenties that simply will never sell, keep watching autotrader and pistonheads, its the same cars month after month not selling, the other issue is you can no buy a low mileage 40k miles manual 997 cab for £25k, ok its going to continue to depreciate but fab car for money, two year ago, they were £35k for a 54/55 plate, so have really come down, but depreciation will slow as they get older , cheers for replies guys, im still looking,

 

[lauris]

ORIGINAL: garry Hi Scott in reply to your search for a 993. I've got one I'm looking to sell in next couple of months. Most of your requirments are covered except colour!! i.e .mine's midnight blue. I'ts posted on club site. If interested cont.deegee-w@hotmail.com

cheers gary - have sent pm

 

[lauris]

ORIGINAL: davidcross

ORIGINAL: lauris

ORIGINAL: Sandy59 Have you checked if this one is still for sale ?? http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=659856 Doesn't mention air con but looks pretty good.

have previously had a chat with the seller, we havent been able to agree on a price, nice looking car but doesnt have aircon and is no varioram, its in devon or I would of had a look, the search continues, the snow has just arrived and no doubt we are in for the three months of cold, snow and rain so no real rush, will just see what turns up over the winter regards scott

Scott, are u seriously hung up about Varioram?? It's 12hp on a 13+ yr old car! U seriously wouldn't notice any difference. I'd buy a good non vario than a rubbish car just because it's vario.

its not the bhp thats important on a varioram its the torque, a non vario ram (when new) produced 198 lbft torque at 4000 revs, a varioram produced 240 lbft, thats the bit that makes the car Feel faster but in out and out acceleration there will be little difference in a car that is in excess of 10 years, more torque in a car makes them feel faster as they are more responsive in 3/4/5th gear at lower revs, thats why diesels often feel quick, they tend to have lots of torque im not too bothered either way but given the choice I would take a varioram, there have been a few low mileage private ones sold on pistonheads in the low 20k price which have been 1997 so varioram, cheers scott.

 

[Dylan1]

i agree with you scott i think many of these cars are hopelessly unrealistically priced!!there just arent that many suckers with money to throw away any more!! my coupe (and a friends at the same time)got midteens and were in superb condition having had lots of money spent so you shouldnt be looking at more than 5k extra for a cab I think you are spot on with 20k for a very good car,and I am sure you will get one at some point for around that.good luck hunting

 

[harry]

Not sure about cabs and Glasgow [] Ask me how I know!

 

[jdpef356]

ORIGINAL: harry Not sure about cabs and Glasgow [] Ask me how I know! 

You must be Harry the Hood?[8|]

 

[Melv]

Pal of mine just picked up a much loved blue one for £16K, so they are around.....good hunting!!

 

[lauris]

ORIGINAL: Melv Pal of mine just picked up a much loved blue one for £16K, so they are around.....good hunting!!

Hi Mel, thats more like it, there was a black with black sports seats 60k mile with aircon, fsh , two owners on pistonheads £20k, about 4 weeks ago, its sold in 4 days, just missed it, still wondering if a cab would be better though ? as RS doesnt even come with a sunroof ! []

 

[sue11sam]

Ah well by your reconning 993's are going to undertake 964's soon are they? don't think so, good 993's , lowish miles good history, absolutly rock solid provenence, are and will continue to make low to mid 20's. When I was looking a few years ago the cheap cars always had an issue/niggle somewhere in the history. You will find the occasional car selling at a low price , there are people suffering with the economic situation, but from my experience its more likely that the car is not quite 'straight'

 

[jdpef356]

I've known people waiting for 993 (in various forms Coupes,Cabs, Wide bodies etc) all with different budgets. The problem seems to be that some buyers are not realistic. Yes we all like a bargain.[] Bust most despite varying budgets wanted a concours car full service history all the possibe extras, low owners,low mileage and the right colour. Even eight years ago when I purchased mine anything that came to the market that meet 80% of my requirements was gone in a flash. Now if you want one of these you not only have to have the budget you have to be ready to pounce when one comes to the market. Of course you could also posted wanted notices everywhere but my advice would be:- Keep your deposit under mattress. Your motor on the drive warmed up and be ready to travel.[]

 

[lauris]

ORIGINAL: sue11sam Ah well by your reconning 993's are going to undertake 964's soon are they? don't think so, good 993's , lowish miles good history, absolutly rock solid provenence, are and will continue to make low to mid 20's. When I was looking a few years ago the cheap cars always had an issue/niggle somewhere in the history. You will find the occasional car selling at a low price , there are people suffering with the economic situation, but from my experience its more likely that the car is not quite 'straight'

a few years ago the market was a lot busier in general, very very few cars selling now unless they are a bit of a bargain, i have two friends in the club, one bought a C2 manual, red, black interior 80k miles, 16k 2 years ago, still looks a stunning car, another last year, pretty much immaculate yellow manual cab with black interior, 85k miles, 18.5k, lower miles cars would be worth more, strasse recently sold a 55k miles vario red manual for 26k but took a trade in and provided a warranty with the car, they bought it from 911 uk at considerably less than what they retailed it at, but as with any 15 + year old car, they are likely to have something needing doing, as with anything, they are all worth what someone is prepared to pay and its worth paying a little more for the right car as they arent cheap to fix

 

[Shaun Leahy]

How is your search of the last month coming along Lauris? Sorry you seemed to miss all the bargains that you saw. There are some 993s in Porsche Post but unfortunately for you I think the range is from £18k to £36k. Usually in late Spring there will be a few new ones on the market for you to examine. I look forward to a long and detailed insight into these people.

 

[lauris]

ORIGINAL: Shaun Leahy How is your search of the last month coming along Lauris? Sorry you seemed to miss all the bargains that you saw. There are some 993s in Porsche Post but unfortunately for you I think the range is from £18k to £36k. Usually in late Spring there will be a few new ones on the market for you to examine. I look forward to a long and detailed insight into these people.

Search slow, have been too busy with work and there are very few cars coming onto the market at present (always slow in winter) however this one popped up on pistonheads yesterday, 1995, 64k miles full history manual cab, doesnt have the sports seats but does have aircon so worth a look, http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3481429.htm £21950 from a dealer, (what do you reckon he will take) £21k for a quick cash sale, maybe £20k at this time of year, cheers scott.