Which 911 to sell (1st world problem)

[id10t]

As a 356er I tend to think of the '84 thru '89 cars as a pinnacle point for Porsche greatness, just like the 356C/SC marked the peak of their era. But since we had one (now Shaun's) I know what a rough drive they are, what a expensive repair bill they can bring, etc.

The 993 is also the end of the air cooled era... While I tend to think of "classic Porsche" ending with the '89 models I also know that is my own personal feelings and based on my own exposure to Porsches in the wild.

If'n you are gonna own it, you should drive it. And since you can drive both but drive one almost exclusively, the logical answer is fairly obvious.

[flskala]

Like you - instead of an 84 911 I have an 87 and instead of a 95 I have a 97 993.
Ironically my 87's wheels are painted the same color as your 84 - good choice.
I'd have a real tough time parting with either one. I drive them both equally & love them both.

If you must sell one, sell the one that will sell the easiest and quickest. I'd also go to BAT to bring the most $$$ from the BAT-morons who will overpay all day long.

Funny about the 993 comments. I hammered my 'pig' for a good hundred miles today.
Yeah, it felt like driving a caddy....... was really a horrible experience.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by flskala

Like you - instead of an 84 911 I have an 87 and instead of a 95 I have a 97 993.
Ironically my 87's wheels are painted the same color as your 84 - good choice.
I'd have a real tough time parting with either one. I drive them both equally & love them both.

If you must sell one, sell the one that will sell the easiest and quickest. I'd also go to BAT to bring the most $$$ from the BAT-morons who will overpay all day long.

Funny about the 993 comments. I hammered my 'pig' for a good hundred miles today.
Yeah, it felt like driving a caddy....... was really a horrible experience.

"Pig" is a relative term...we're talking compared to better sports cars, not old Cadillacs.

[Alan A]

Sell both. Get one nice one that does it for you. Keep it.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by KNS

One is a 1984 3.2 coupe in Ruby Red, 109,000 miles, straight, rust free AZ car. Needs a dash, front seats upholstered, paint is shiny but lots of rock chips. AC does not work. mechanically very sound.

The other is my 1995 993. Polar Silver Coupe, straight, rust free AZ car. Coincidentally, also has 109,000 miles. This car is sorted, drives wonderfully, doesn't really need anything except AC needs to be refilled every six months or so.

Were you in my shoes which would you sell?

Pictures to follow...

Your shoes are way different than mine, I can't even imagine owning a 993 let alone trying to decide on which one to keep. Have driven them, don't get it, but many love them and it seems like you do as well, not really a question as you've already self-selected which one to keep simply by what you drive.

You aren't getting younger and the 993 will serve you better as years go by.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Driving the 993, Carrera in storage and driving it occasionally for maintenance purposes. Sounds like you’ve already made your decision.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

Your '84 is just beautiful. If that was mine I'd find it very difficult to part with.

Back to the question... I'd advise selling the '84 and enjoying the 993.

Only because you don't like driving the '84 as much as the 993. For me you have to drive the cars you own. Otherwise why own them?
People argue about investment etc but the reality is these cars are at their proper value right now.
I can't see them appreciating into the stratosphere like some people predict.

Not that long ago a white 74 RS sold for well over $1,000,000. What are they selling for now?

Besides, I've been saying it for years. Why marry/date a super model and forgo having sex for fear of "putting the miles on her." Drive it like you stole it (but would have to pay for replacement). Enjoy it to the fullest. You could end up on the wrong side of the grass any day.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Geronimo

Sell both in the spring while the 911 bubble it still hot. For the love of god don't drop half the value of the 3.2 into it just to never get it back.

Polish shine and hit the low hanging fruit on both and dump them while the getting is good.

Pssht!!! Blasphemer! Shun, Shun the blasphemer. Get thee into a Nissan Versa and remove yourself from this place!

[A930Rocket]

On looks alone, I’d go with the 911.

As said, use money from the sale of the 993 to fix up the 911. Bank the rest of it

[wildthing]

I'll take the 993 off you for $40K.

[Superman]

Put the motor from the '93 into the '84, sell the '84 engine and tranny and part out the rest of the '93.

Kidding. Sort of. Keep the oldest car.

I'm tellin' ya. Even back in the day, there never was another car like the lighter 911s. And they ain't gonna make no more o'them. '93 doesn't qualify. '84 does.

[aigel]

Originally Posted by Craig T

Exactly, the difference in the resale value of the two would go a long way to making the 3.2 a super cool car. I'll manage that project for you!

The 993 runs circles around an 84, so when you sell the 84, it is all money in the bank and you don't have to throw it at upgrades.

I have had an 81 SC that I decked out pretty well for the track. R compound tires. First time out in the 993, I beat the track times of the SC - on street tires. Granted, the 993 does have a few upgrades, including M030 suspension.

It is a matter of "taste" but IMHO the 993 is so much more car than any earlier air cooled 911 out of the box.

G

[Evans, Marv]

If you need more money. sell the 993. If you want to keep the one you naturally drive more, sell the 911.

[Superman]

Originally Posted by Evans, Marv

If you need more money. sell the 993. If you want to keep the one you naturally drive more, sell the 911.

This is true. For the past ten years, the prices of '93s have fallen while the prices of '84s have risen. And it is also true that '93s are faster. But '84s are more fun to drive.

Hard decision.

[fast_e_man]

I’ve had both, sold my SC. I put an 86 3.3 motor In the SC and a 7:31 R&P In the gearbox. Made the SC lots quicker. The 993 was still faster. The 993 has “better manners”, not as visceral as the SC yet I think it corners really well. Certainly a smoother ride, but no way is a 993 a pig. Agree the 84 3.2 DME set up will be lower maintenance. I wouldn’t have sold the SC/3.2 except needed garage space for another long hood. If keeping Both is not in the cards, and it sounds like it’s not, go with the one you’ll probably enjoy driving more in a daily basis. As Matt said, Seems like you’ve already made that decision.

I've had both; actually, five accordion series cars and one 993. All were lovely cars, but the 993 (exact color as yours, btw) never inched up last last bit to take the win. Mine felt heavy, a tiny bit numb--power steering!, and a tad too competent. Like I experienced later with various Caymans, it was a bit too unchallenging to drive. But that's me--you have different desires, and you should follow them.

If you like the 993 better because you drive it more, keep it and sell the 911.

[fintstone]

Obviously neither is exactly what you want. Sell both and buy a nice turbo (or your preference) that doesn't need anything...exactly as you want it (color, year, option) Then drive it like you sole it.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by Evans, Marv

If you need more money. sell the 993. If you want to keep the one you naturally drive more, sell the 911.

Not to split hairs but they are both 911s. One is a 993 and the other is a Carrera, at least the way guys talk around the dealership service dept.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by Superman

Put the motor from the '93 into the '84, sell the '84 engine and tranny and part out the rest of the '93.

Kidding. Sort of. Keep the oldest car.

I'm tellin' ya. Even back in the day, there never was another car like the lighter 911s. And they ain't gonna make no more o'them. '93 doesn't qualify. '84 does.

Which one is a '93? One is a 1984 and the other is a 1995 993.

A '93 would be a 964.

[Geronimo]

i'll take that 84 for 28K immediately, I think you are GREATLY under estimating the value of your cars... by like 10K easily.