[kreeshp]

I own both a 993 C2 and a 964 C2. Started with a 993 then got the 964 three years after owning the 993. Both were bought before the most recent run up in valuations.

My 993 is mostly stock and my 964 had various mods done during the recent engine rebuild: lightweight flywheel, cat and primary muffler bypasses, steel syncros, lowered suspension, RS engine mounts, RS shifter, sound pad deleted, LED headlights.

Esthetically, I like the 993 body style more. I initially thought the 964 looked clumsier with the visually heavy front chin fairings but I have since grown to like the classic lines of the 964 more.

Performance wise, I find the 964 more engaging to drive but this is probably due to the mods. Everyone uses the word 'visceral' to describe the early air-cooled driving experience and I have to say my modded 964 feels way more visceral than my 993. If I modded the 993 in a similar way, it would probably be a coin toss as to which one is more fun to drive. To that end, I recently bought a set of Fister Stage 3 mufflers to liven up my 993 experience more (haven't installed them yet).

Test drive both. Get your PPI's done where possible (I didn't do one for either of my purchases but I knew what I was dealing with before handing over my money). As others have said, you can't go wrong with either 964 or 993, if you choose the right specimen and budget wisely.