OH NO! Another 993 versus SC question

patalive · 07-04-2002, 01:25 PM

Well, I seem to have an opportunity to purchase a bright silver 95 993 with 34,000 miles - - at a very good price. One owner - well maintained, has had front half repainted from minor body work and key gouging. But mechancial sound, or so I am told. Harness problem was previously resolved. I may go have a look at it on Saturday - it's about 2 hours away.
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The question is - my SC, that I have had for 10 years. I would have to sell it in order to get the 993. I see prices for SCs range from $9k up to $20k, but I know these are asking prices. Would appreciate your critique and suggested asking price for my baby. Have a look at:
http://www.patalive.com/por

Thanks for your help - - and Leland, forgive me!

Chuck

Bill Douglas · 07-04-2002, 02:12 PM

Chuck. My thoughts are it's ok to sell an SC if it's to buy a 993 - what do you SCWDP guys think of this as a new rule. Hell, a 993 is nearly as cool as a SC.

Bill '79SC

Wayne 962 · Wayne 962's Garage

If you're paint is really good, and there are no broken head studs, I would say it's in the $15K or slightly higher range. If you buy the 993, and then are looking to get rid of it quicker, then you would probably be able to easily unload it for $13K or so.

The upgrades are good, as are the interior colors and exterior colors (although, some people don't like red as much as black or silver). The extra decklid is a major plus, and will expand your pool of potential buyers. Adding/removing a tail if you don't have a spare can be a very expensive proposition (up to $800 for a good tail, with a matched repaint, and install)...

While the SSIs and Dansk muffler are nice, you cannot sell this car to anyone in California, since it's missing it's smog and/or emissions equipment. In fact, I'm not up on Federal law, but it may be illegal to sell it in any of the 50 states because you have removed the CAT. This is a huge negative (unless you kept the original exhaust), and may bring down the price of the car...

-Wayne

patalive · 07-04-2002, 04:22 PM

" . . . . . . and then are looking to get rid of it quicker, then you would probably be able to easily unload it for . . . . . . . . "

Ohhhhh, that word, "unload" is so cruel. A family member for over 10 years . . . . . . .

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- - - - I was thinking more along the lines of "placing" the car.

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Wayne, thanks for the realistic analysis - it is very helpful. In fact, the pictures are very flattering - - - there are considerable number of rock chips in the front hood, like most 911s that have been driven a lot. And is does have a number of small chips, but fortunately, no door dings (I am a fanatic about hiking in from parking lot hinterlands). And yeah, the exhaust is going to be a problem. No broken studs - I have the engine checked/valves adjusted every year (about every 8 - 9k miles) and 3k oil changes. - - - - it's a real funny feeling - the more I talk about it, the less I want to sell it - - - a real sickness!!