Buy a nice 993 asap....I only see them going higher & higher I have owned 3 Porsches : Black Black 1997 C2S, tiptronic (disaster stay away & sold ) 2008 Cayenne GTS (sold) and my only Porsche now is a 1997 C2S Polar Silver with Red full leather interior and a proper manual tranny ( keeper ).
I asked before but what's the value range in a 1996 993 turbo, very good not perfect condition, midnight blue / tan 39,000 miles? All stock.
Well, yes, surprisingly close in my view, but on the other hand prices are really on the march for the tt, like all the turbos. I would estimate 30% gain in '13. SEe this very low miles but otherwise nondistinct example on ebay now, buy-it-now is $128K Porsche 911 Turbo | eBay
Here is one for less than 90k. Kinda like the color. 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo for Sale - 1255264 - duPontREGISTRY.com
I keep thinking about selling my '96 C4S. But it's too much fun to drive in the summer. And during the winter each year I realize how much it's appreciating. Thanks to threads like this one! Matt Image Unavailable, Please Login
I agree. I wouldn't discount a nice '95. I know, not varioram, a little less HP, but no future hassle with SAI issues, and still OBD1.
Was thinking the same thing. I LOVE my '95, and if I haven't missed the power compared to a 997 or 991, I doubt I will miss it compared to a varioram-equipped 993. FWIW, I went for a little higher mileage but in excellent shape inside and out with so many new components (clutch, shocks, brakes, tires, new 18"s, a set of Cup 17"s, on and on...) that it didn't really matter. The stack of records is formidable, and compression and leakdown were stellar. You can find well-maintained cars with some miles for $30k and under, though I don't know for how long.
Ah, yes! Good point, forgot about that! I also happen to like the apparently polarizing "basket handle" and, correct me if I'm wrong, that was a '95 only thing.
I made the mistake of selling my 993 four years ago to make room for my wife's Masi conv, even though I still had a 430spider, Diablo, and a brand new Masi in my garage, I missed the old dog so much!! I suppose I was blessed , new owner of the 993 decided to sell it back after a few years, I didn't blink an eye, brought it home right back. If you have a good one keep it. Image Unavailable, Please Login
That is awesome. She looks like a keeper. I'm a 964 guy (getting a C2, my first Porsche and also my favorite of the entire lot (believe it or not), summer '14!!), but spotting a 993 on the road always makes me smile.
in Australia a manual 993C2S comes under the heading near unobtainium! with a 964 C2 hot on its heals price double what you paying in the US which is normal Cheers Graeme
I am the original owner of this '96 911. It had 11 miles on the odometer when I drove it off the dealer lot in 1996. It now has about 53k miles. A great car that I have never considered selling. I love the wood gear shift knob. More photos of my 911 and a technical summary from Porsche of all 1996 911s are here: Porsche 911 Carrera Type 993 Image Unavailable, Please Login
If you're looking for a low mileage no stories S, give Ray Joseph at RPM or Sloan a call. As a data point, sold my 4S with <20k miles for $70k a bit over a year ago.
