What all makes the turbo 993 look so differant?

in_style · 11-16-2007, 06:14 PM

Everytime is see a turbo 993 I fall in love with it, but when I see a non turbo it just looks "good". What is it about the apperance that makes it so georgeous? Thanks

plain fan · 11-17-2007, 04:40 AM

Besides that beautiful fat tail end?

in_style · 11-17-2007, 07:17 AM

I know the tail is wider then most, but is it wider than the wide body? Or are there only two styles wide and norrow? So, If I had a 993 non-turbo wide body, and I put a fin on the back would it look just like a turbo?

North Coast Cab · North Coast Cab's Garage

Flared, front splitter & tail. Same set-up on the Carrera S, but with a NA motor. My favorite car, but the Turbo's are a ton of money and the Carrera S's are almost as much. Lots of 993's out there with S/Turbo splitter and tails, no flares though, like this one. Sure would like to own one.

Don Plumley · Don Plumley's Garage

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Originally Posted by in_style

I know the tail is wider then most, but is it wider than the wide body? Or are there only two styles wide and norrow? So, If I had a 993 non-turbo wide body, and I put a fin on the back would it look just like a turbo?

A C4S is a turbo body and brakes without the turbo motor. A C2S has the same widebody rear, but does not have the brakes (minor aesthetic point to your "just like a turbo").

The Turbo tail is available from Porsche or aftermarket glass. You'll also need the turbo nose - the one pictured above as a CS splitter, let's see if I can find a standard vs. Turbo nose picture:

Stock nose:

Here's a standard turbo nose on a nb car:

Here's a Euro turbo nose with the bumperettes removed and with turbo scoops:

With credits to the rennlister's cars I grabbed.

911Rob · 911Rob's Garage

Ahhhhh, my sentiments exactly!

olstyn · 11-17-2007, 11:53 AM

Always loved that print ad they used to run in Car and Driver with an Arena Red turbo like yours motion-blurred around a long sweeper with the tagline "Kill bugs fast." Been in love with that car since I first saw it (the car, not the ad

). Now if I could just afford to get one...

CT944 · 11-17-2007, 01:01 PM

I have the same car, but in 1:18 scale made by Anson. Steering wheel works, doors open, trunk and hood open. Very low maintenance. Very nice, but not as nice as the real thing!

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Originally Posted by 911Rob

Ahhhhh, my sentiments exactly!

911Rob · 911Rob's Garage

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Originally Posted by olstyn

Always loved that print ad they used to run in Car and Driver with an Arena Red turbo like yours motion-blurred around a long sweeper with the tagline "Kill bugs fast." Been in love with that car since I first saw it (the car, not the ad

). Now if I could just afford to get one...

Cheers,

Nice model CT, I've got one too but without the big red brakes. Shucks.
Have a great week,
Cheers

911Rob · 911Rob's Garage

eBay purchase:

aigel · aigel's Garage

Personally I like the clean line of the non whale tail cars much better. I'd get over that big wing though, for an extra 150 (?) horse.

George

911Rob · 911Rob's Garage

George, those extra ponies were expensive too!

Oh well, I had a low budget when I got into my '74 and I thought this time I'm gonna go for it. The dealer had a beautiful 993 sitting there for 2/3s the cost too, but what the heck? I'm just getting older........ so gonna live it up while I can.

aigel · aigel's Garage

I'd buy one sooner or later, if I could find one under 50k. Can't justify 70k with a young family. Seems they are all low mileage pristine cars though. I drive my cars, so it doesn't make a lot of sense to buy a garage queen and then take it to the track or long road trips ... my hope is that the 997 turbo will finally help push values down a bit. I am not shy about repairs either, i.e. on a higher mileage example.

George

plain fan · 11-23-2007, 06:42 AM

Eventually I'd love to get a 993 tt as well but I just can't swing the price yet. From what I've seen 70k is the low end and they go up from there. I can't agree with you, George, on the 997 tt pushing 993 tt prices down. The aircooled cars are maintaining their prices (value) while the liquid cooled cars are depreciating like a corvette. I thought it would happen when the liquid cooled turbos came out but it never happened. Like you though my Porsche is a daily driver so I'm not interested in paying a premium for an ultra low mileage example of a 993 tt. As for maintenance I've been told that they are move expensive only because you have to remove the intercooler for 99% of your engine servicing.

32Flat6 · 11-23-2007, 03:12 PM

I think the claims of expensive maintenance on a TT are a bit misleading. Removing the intercooler only takes 10 minutes or so, which really isn't that big a deal. Certain TT parts may be more expensive due to more limited production (rotors, pads, etc.) However, NA cars with 12 plus/wires, 2 dist caps, etc. can make up the difference.

As for big ticket items, replacing a turbo can put a dent in your wallet. But so can the SAI fix on a NA car (something the turbos don't seem to suffer as much).

TTs can be expensive, but so can a NA version as well. That's why the PPI is so important no matter what you choose.

plain fan · 04:34 PM

After posting I did some searching on ebay and saw that some are selling for high 50s - low 60s. They are not common in OK but I went to CA for the 964 and I'd certainly go back for a 993 tt.

aigel · aigel's Garage

Grady,

Yup, nothing under 50 that I can see. It's only a question of time though. There has to be some people that actually drive them to 100k miles.

George