You have put a bit of your personality into the Z. The Z has a carb that you understand. It drives well. However, you drive the SC and those foothill curves are definitely more fun in the SC. Parts for the SC are more expensive, but she requires so little and as an investment is probably better. Being a DIY kind of guy, which car exudes better craftsmanship? Which car has less plastic? Which car makes you and your wife smile? Which car is more personal to you? If you get a very sweet offer on one of them, maybe that's the one you should part with first. You don't need to sell them so you are in command. I'm not a fan of AC or automatics so the top off or windows down option works best with the wail of the flat six as you go up and down through the gears. I like finesse over brawn, but different strokes for different folks. Gear heads I have known who have had shorter, lighter, performance cars always miss these more than their old muscle cars. If you need AC, a newer P car might be the best solution.

Kiss my arse!

Both cars are going to the chopping block. That's our decision. Then I'm gonna wait for the right 993 to come around

Makes sense. its that time. Good luck.

The newest 993 is 17 years old. Thought you didn't want to work on cars?

Well, ya, but that's a youngster compared to my SC.

The Z-28 is probably going to appreciate more over time and it's probably more unusual so I'd say it's probably the more collectable of the two. The Porsche is hands down a better car - more technologically advanced, etc. but I'd recommend keeping the Z if you can have only one.

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Nice Z and a tough decision.

Wish I had your problem when it comes to cars!

Totally disagree. The muscle car market has largely peaked, and in many cases is down from the peak around 2008. Much of that generation has aged past toy buying age or already has theirs. The late 1970s and 1980s are just starting to skyrocket. 911 SC and Carrera, 5.0 Mustangs, 455 Trans Ams, Testarossa, Countach, etc, all of the icons of that generation are appreciating. It's all about the midlife crisis generation wanting the car of their teenage dreams.

Matt is much more I tune with the market and is almost certainly right. I would defer to his analysis.

Their both right. Muscle cars (which a Z28 is not) were ridiculously priced throughout the early and mid 2000's. That's why they've come down so much. I pitty the guy that bought a hemi car as an investment back then. My particular year is getting harder to find, so it'll go up in price. Just not sure how long it will take. So many SCs have been wrecked and tracked, and they're getting harder to find in decent shape which makes the price go up. There were a lot more SCs than RS Z28's, so that's a plus and negative. I'll just do what the market will bear. I don't give stuff away, but I'm not greedy either.

I'm amazed at how long a 993 stays for sale. What....2 days!!!!!!!! I'm giving up on the 993. Just not in the cards, so it looks like a 996. Really like the Cabriole in San Diego, but needing a motor rebuild? I can't imagine. 10K? 12K? Such a shame.

The other thing, and I don't mean any disrespect because I like Camaros and that's a sharp car but a 1973 Z-28? What was that car in 1973? Which motor? Performance was over and done in 1973 domestic cars and I can't think of a single domestic car from that year that's collectible.

If the Porsche was a '73, that would be a different ballgame. I lust for a '68 or '69 Z-28, maybe a 1970.5 but that would be the last one. I'm old enough to remember 1973 really well and all of the muscle cars were in name only by then. Slow cars, not sexy.

I've noticed that a lot of youngsters out here will pay decent coin for mid-'70s "muscle cars" just for the style, they are too young to know the ins and outs of the actual era and years/models. I'd say cash out of both if you can get a decent price, neither is all that special and they're replaceable. That is not the case with truly collectible stuff these days. :cool:

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My 71 vette roadster I sold in 2006 or so, I could buy back for same or less currently. Nothing has moved. I also suspect that there is a connection between MC market and the housing bubble.

And back to original topic - good choice on the 993! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/support/smileys/wat3.gif

No disrespect taken, and I agree with you. The 70-73 (OK, maybe 74) Camaro is desirable solely for the lines of the vehicle, not the power. Patterned after Ferrari (I'm still trying to see that!!)An RS Z28 with original equipment is often very hard to find. What few are out there are modified, like I did mine, but don't have the stock motors and stuff. My Z is not a high end collectible, nor do I think it will ever be. It's just a solid 30k car. I'm just moving on to creature comforts. So I'll sell the Targa and the Z and see what's out there. Maybe I'll get a Pinto or a Vega! Ooooooh......a Cosworth Vega!

I loved my 79 SC like I loved my 97 993 - kept each for 4 or 5 years. My 99 996 is far and away more comfortable, dependable and easy to live with as a daily.

Wish I had room for your 73 Z. I had a metallic red 74 Z for several years and have always regretted letting it go. Yours is a beauty!

When.I get some cash I'll hit you up for info on the 996. Stuff like IMS and LN bearing, and what to look out for. A 996 like the one that's in San Diego with a bad motor is what we would really like to have. And thanx for the compliment.

Feel free - bought mine a couple years ago with 48K on it and had a great drive SEA to Dallas. I had the IMS done(some peops think its paranoia) and a new clutch when I got back to Dallas. Been dead reliable since. Love it!