I want to buy a 993, Pros and Cons

[ryalsfab]

Im interested in buyin a 993. What are the Pros and Cons of year models 1995 - 1998 , 2 wheel vs. 4 wheel, narrow or wide body?

[Bill Verburg]

My own choice , influenced by state and national law was for a '95 , nb, rwd coupe

'96 and later are subject to potentially expensive and certainly annoying CEL issues

I like the nb look over the wb S/tt

2wd is more sporting than 4


Be prepared to look at a lot of cars, I actively searched for several years before finding the right one

[plymouthcolt]

Check out this thread...lots of good 993 info.



To all prospective 993 buyers....long

[RSS]

They are all good cars, just make sure and get a PPI. My personal choice is a C4S but would also like to own a C2S for the 2 wheel drive and they are somewhat rare. You will pay a premium for a widebody but the resale is worth it to me.

[MMBRAZIL]

what is your email? I will send you a 993 buyers guide.....very nice.

[adamnitti]

Originally posted by MMBRAZIL
what is your email? I will send you a 993 buyers guide.....very nice.

any chance you could email that to me, too???

[MMBRAZIL]

Adam, just sent you in 2 emails!

[MMBRAZIL]

Adam, having problem to send you.....please send an email to me and I will attach on the reply!

marcelo.marinelli@bancofibra.com.br

[adamnitti]

Originally posted by MMBRAZIL
Adam, having problem to send you.....please send an email to me and I will attach on the reply!

marcelo.marinelli@bancofibra.com.br

i just sent you an email. thank you very much.

[Porscheologist]

I bought a very late model 95. I am very pleased with it.
There are three main diff between the 95 and the 96-98 other than cost. First is the annoying basket handle third light. My late 95 does not have it it has the same light along the roof as the 96-98s or the European cars. Second is Porsche introduced Varioram in 96. This is a variable intake runner system that adds 12-15 Hp. A chip can do the same if you really need the extra HPs. 95s are easy to chip, 96s are hardwired 97-98 are easy to chip again. Finally the 95s are OBD1 and do not give you a CEL if you have clogged secondary air injectors. The 96-98 cars are OBD2 and tell you when they are clogged (CEL) this is only an issue if you need to pass a smog test.

No matter what you buy I hope you get a good one. If you read your buyers guide and listen to our advice you will. I did and it's the funnest and best car I have ever owned!


Enjoy!