I am considering buy a PORSCHE 993?

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Considering buying a 1995-1998 Porsche 911 993 carrera cabriolet(still have not desided if I want to get plain 993, a S, a 4, a 4S) Want Red interior, silver exterior, automatic transmission, Black cabriolet top, and i would install a 4 point bolt rollcage . My Question is would this car be atractive, SAFE, beautiful, realible, good gas comsuption like anything between 15-30 mpg to me is good, low insurance, low theft( yes i would use a encoded key, the disable steering thing, warning stickers that the car is protected), would the car last for atleast 4 years with only driving 4 miles a day and 20 miles on the weekends also parked in a garge with a protection covering, waxed every 6 months, cleaned every week, detailed every 2 months, Fuilds replaced when recommended by Porsche, always taken to services and tune ups, brake replace every 4-6months, routers every year, alignment every year. Also i would only use the 91 octane gas.

Answer 1

The 993 is a great car and it certainly is attractive. With the right care, it's also reliable and can get decent gas mileage, if you don't drive like a maniac. You will not get low insurance, at least not compared to a Toyota, Ford or other model.

Why do you want to install a roll cage? You will have to be careful to get a cage that can fit with the convertible top and still allows access to the space behind the seats -- sounds like more trouble than it's worth.

My preference would be for the C4 or C4S, as these all-wheel drive models handle superbly. However, they are also more complex and generally take more maintenance. They do far better in the winter than the standard two-wheel drive model, however.

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I am considering buy a PORSCHE 993?
Considering buying a 1995-1998 Porsche 911 993 carrera cabriolet(still have not desided if I want to get plain 993, a S, a 4, a 4S) Want Red interior, silver exterior, automatic transmission, Black cabriolet top, and i would install a 4 point bolt rollcage . My Question is would this car be...

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993 runs fine on 90 octane - the computer can unping it down to 88 or so - I mix 87 and 93 - it works out cheaper than buying 89. I read somewhere online that 90 octane is recommended. I also recommend taking out any additional weight - I swapped the spare tire and kit for a can of flat fix. I removed anything that was plastic, even down to the fuse box lid, which is now a plastic bag and elastic band. Took out those stupid back seats and belts - about 300 pounds in total and notice the difference in both acceleration and fuel economy. Removing the rear seats and padding increases the glorious harmony that is the boxster engine in the cabin - its not loud or annoying, but it certainly makes it sound great when high reving. Note that the Goodrich front tires will take up to 50 psi - the rear only go to 44 psi..... If buying a cab, make sure the roof really works, by raising and lowering atleast 10 times - if the roof "brain" gives out on you its atleast a $700 fix - if the 2 rear top motors go its a $1000 fix. Try to get the metallic paint - an expensive option when new and looks great - esp. silver. Mechanic told me the 993 was the last hand built model - and would cost $200K to build now - cost delivered was $85,000 in 1996. If you can find one with low mileage, that is a real bargain for under $40,000. Lucky there are rich people around to suck up all that depreciation. I always wanted a 911 and believe me - its everything you thought it would be. Girls grin for you - guys congratulate you at the lights. Find a twisty cliff road to really get your money's worth. Other top moment - gun it through tunnels with the top down - the engine roars like a lion. Porsche - there is no substitute....

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first off, if you get an automatic, you should be slapped. Automatics should be illegal. Might as well not drive one if its an auto. Buy a lexus/mercedes/bmw if you want somehting comfortable. Go learn to drive a stick. Youll thank me later.

993s look incredible, the 993 GT2 was possibly the best looking porsche ever made. Theyre also quite safe, esp with a rollcage put in it (no clue why you would need a rollcage if youre not racing, which you shouldnt be with an auto). Youll land around 20 mpg with it if youre good with youre right foot.

insurance will not be cheap if youre under 25 or have a mediocre history. THeyre already very low theft. People dont steal expensive cars. they steal old accords and such. No need to put stickers on a beautiful car like that.

i would also not do brakes every 4-6 months or rotors every year. theyd barely be broken in by then. Pads are usually good for 30,000 and rotors nearly 100k before they need to be replaced, unless youre tracking the car. Reliability shouldnt be a problem. Porsches are built like freaking tanks. the g50 tranny in it will probably outlive you.

and you have to use 91 or 93 octane. it will ping on anything less.

the 993s were the last of the "scary porsches" though (outside of the pre 04 gt2s). They do drive more like the older ones, being oversteery and they tend not to give you much confidence at the limit, unlike the 996s.

if budget allows, i would go for a 996 carrera, simply because theyll be better day to day cars, which it sounds like youre looking for (based on the auto transmission statement).

and go for the S. you wont regret it.

Answer 5

Sounds like you'd be taking good care of it. Just be advised that with a red exterior you'd be looking at a bit more waxing work. I used to drive a red M3 and found that the car gloss gets visibly different if you avoid a good polish every 2-3 months.I now tend to my 997 a bit differently. I'd also consider running a 94 octane instead of a 91. I currently drive a 997 Carrera S in Guards Red and I can tell you that you're going to attract attention, but that would be with almost any Porsche. The paint is the main issue, just keep up the hard work.

Answer 6

This is definitely not the car for you, judging by how you drive and your intended use. Why use a race horse to plow a field?

Answer 7

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Answer 9

WOW you are F'in stupid

Answer 10

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