Why does the 993 have a analog odometer?

[DaveHak]

hey guys.
I ended up buying that 95 993 today...will post pics tomorrow.
Its gonna be sad to see the SC go.
I dont understand why a 1995 993 would have an analog odometer, considering my 1992 BMW 325 had a digital one... Just doesn't make sense.

--Dave

[yelcab1]

When digital electronics first came out, everybody wanted a digital watch, with red LEDs. Have you seen any digital watches lately? It is because digital is ugly and without class. Analog, despite what many people have claimed, is not dead, is never going to be dead.

[McLovin]

Originally Posted by DaveHak

I dont understand why a 1995 993 would have an analog odometer, considering my 1992 BMW 325 had a digital one... Just doesn't make sense.

--Dave

Your going to be in for a real shock when you pop the engine lid and find out that a 1995 993 still has an aircooled engine.

[DaveHak]

I know..i like analog dials, but who cares about the odometer...that wont take away from the classic look..I was just really surprised..Its okay though.

[porschenut]

Originally Posted by McLovin

Your going to be in for a real shock when you pop the engine lid and find out that a 1995 993 still has an aircooled engine.

and belt-driven distributor system. Most other cars from that era had moved to distributorless ignition.

Heck, even in the 80's most cars had coilover suspension while the Carrera continued with torsion bars until 89.

[Mr9146]

I dont understand why a 1995 993 would have an analog odometer

Because it's awesome

[Nine9six]

Originally Posted by McLovin

Your going to be in for a real shock when you pop the engine lid and find out that a 1995 993 still has an aircooled engine.

...still laughing after thinking the very same thing

[schumicat]

it is because once Porsche puts a gauge in a car, it uses it for at least 20 years. Digital odos are much harder to roll back.

[DaveHak]

Originally Posted by Mr9146

Because it's awesome

What is so is awesome about an analog odometer?
They are easier to tamper with, and digital ones never go bad.
Its just an odometer..it doesn't have esthetic value to it.

[Porsche 911]

..because it works

[Jim Richards]

Just one less fancy gadget to break. Oh wait...


Congrats on the car, Dave. I used to have a 95 993.

[DaveHak]

Thanks Rich..Its a fine machine. I cant wait to test out the top-end!!