Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:24 am Post subject: Re: 993 OWNERS SURVEY... which 993 do / did you own ??
911UK wrote:
So which one do you or have you owned??
Whether manual or tipronic i.e. Model type of road going car.
Assuming I've got all the options listed.
regards
Hello Everyone, new to the forum
1996 993 2S, arctic silver on black, RSRs, Motorsound, HIDs
Just had Gurcharn around to do his magic. Excellent job as always; off for a trip to Scotland next week, can't wait !
Eugen _________________ 2009 997 4S
All my recent photo's seem to be greater then 256kb or whatever the cut off is. They are all around 650kb, so until I figure out what to do. A lousy old rear shot from Blackberry. _________________ (1997) Silver 500bhp 993 Turbo, Black/Carbon Interior, KKK24's, ECU Re Map, GT2 Aux Oil Cooler, Cargraphic 100 Cell Cats, RSR Mufflers, Bilstein HD's, Poly Bushes, HID's, Pirelli Rosso's.
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My little sweet heart. I'm now a poor man after a 2 year love affair and extensive, though tasteful mods. No regrets though a little tender around my rear pocket.
...just cast my vote. Thought this was a simple voting thread .......993'ers are just a bunch of lushes...any excuse to upload 993 car pics will suffice
I am a suprised the 911 UK server ain't on it's ar*e, due to the 993 picture uploads on this site
Keep them coming as no two 993's are ever the same _________________ "The smallest feline is a masterpiece"
- Leonardo da Vinci
...just cast my vote. Thought this was a simple voting thread .......993'ers are just a bunch of lushes...any excuse to upload 993 car pics will suffice
I am a suprised the 911 UK server ain't on it's ar*e, due to the 993 picture uploads on this site
Keep them coming as no two 993's are ever the same
Don't worry the site chews through about half a Terabyte of bandwidth every month, so lot's of space left ! _________________ Get a Porsche Car Insurance Quote
This is my current 993 C2 (Cristel), which I bought in February of this year:
I purchased my car privately six weeks ago from a PCGB member. I didn't know he was in PCGB until I went to view the car for the first time. He'd bought it 12 months earlier from Ray Northway. He had the car advertised via PCGB and on www.carandclassic.com. The seller had trouble loading the images of the car on carandclassic and had only been on there for 24 hours when I went to see it over in Essex. I fell for the car first time I laid eyes on her, even though it was pouring down. The seller already owned two other Porsches, a Mini and a VW T2 crew cab. I think his wife was pushing him to sell it but he didnt really want to!
I'd been looking for a manual 993 C2 Varioram coupe with black leather and under 50k miles for about 12 months. Because such a car hardly ever comes up for sale, I knew I didn't have time to mess about and being a former 993 owner I knew enough of the basics to do a minor PPI. Risky I know, but I also did an HPI and as the car came from Ray I felt assured it would be a good one.
I managed to get some money off the advertised price, as the car was due for a 48k service (with 45k miles on the clock), even though she had only done 3k miles since her last service 12 month before. During the service Ray found that she needed one new damper on the back, which obviously equals two new ones. I had teflon tape put around the windscreen seal and a new rear side window put in due to some scratches on the glass. Otherwise she was given a clean bill of health! I've since relaxed into ownership now I know she is definitely a good one.....
For the suspension refresh I've had a Porsche M033 kit fitted, but the car feels too soft for me now, almost floaty during cornering or lane changes at high speed. As she is factory M030 I'm moving to Bilstein B6 HDs all round and putting my M030 springs back on. I've since had a Becker Grand Prix fitted, but this sits more flush in the dash and has shown up a few marks on the surrounding dash panel . Have been on the phone to Southbound and the part is £260 and fitting £225! Will be worth it though, as I bring her up to the condition I want.
Next I'm having the paintwork sorted and a wheel refurb, just a few minor scratches and blemishes that are annoying me. Am also having the engine fan housing sprayed, which I think is supposed to be Zermatt Silver. Going to speak to Specialised Paintwork, Ty Fuller and Premier Bodyshops to see what they can do.
This is my old 993 (Claudia) from five years ago; gone but not forgotten. She doesn't even exist on the DVLA database anymore. Sold her to Hendon Way Motors (not a p/x).
I really like the cab, but hankered after a coupe even then. Now I have one of my dream cars! _________________ 993 C2 Coupe Manual - Polar/Black - Sold
968 Sport - Red/Black - Sold
993 C2 Cabriolet Manual - Aventura/Marble - Sold
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Alde Porch Newbie
Joined: 07 Feb 2010 Posts: 5
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 7:59 pm Post subject:
Hi
For anyone interested: as I have been following this site for a few months now thought it about time I come clean about my Porsche ownership.
My first experience was of a P reg, arena red, carrera 4. Bought this in 2003 sold in 2006. Took mileage from 46k to 120k. Gr8 mid life crisis. Sold it (OK her) cos license could not keep up with the cheques my ego was writing.
April 2009 license was now less hot. Bought 997 carrera 2. '54 plate. Mileage: 39k. Sept of '09 I accepted that a 997 is still a hairdresser's car and started to look for redemption.
Feb 2010 bought R reg Turbo from Malton Cars. Mileage: 59k. Engine rebuilt at 55k and bhp had been taken to 530 by previous owner.
First impressions: did I ever travel in a car this small? how did I ever live without such a noise? Isn't my third mid-life crisis going!? Gosh, I never knew before how much power I NEEDED in a car! If I have to die let it be with the wail of this engine in my ears!!
Had car checked by OPG, said it was very clean, good car.
At present, I plan to iron out a few creases left in the car, not least the stupid squeaking windscreen (how could previous owner make such silly mistake!?).
If I have anything interesting to post you will hear from me.
TY
98C4S Trainee
Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 64 Location: Surrey
Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 11:23 am Post subject:
On my 4th 993 Now.
1st - 1996N 993 C2 Man Ocean Blue Vario
2nd- 1997R 993C2S Tip Artic Silver
3rd - 1998R 993C4S Man Zenith Blue
Now - 1995N 993 Turbo Polar Silver, Absolute Minter, 34k miles. A Keeper
Funnily, they all got newer, and then the Turbo is the oldest but in by far the best all round condition, and as for the SPEED - OMG _________________ -------------------------------------------------------
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dapper Montreal
Joined: 22 Jul 2010 Posts: 519 Location: North Somerset, UK
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:37 pm Post subject:
Just bought my first 993 (previously had a 928S2 several years back).
1996N C2 Coupe Manual Varioram in Turquoise Green L25D, base 16" wheels(!)68k Miles, 3 previous owners. Service history was Merlin for first 5 years, then single Northway, then all Paragon since 2003.
Suspension changed to M033 in 2007. Cam covers done. Door straps both excellent (one replaced by Paragon a couple of years back).
Work I need to do is Clutch at some stage over the next year or so, the front brakes, they squeel like crazy and the handbrake, it's about as much use as a chocolate teapot, even though a garage supposedly did all the necessary brake rectification work just over 1 month ago to provide an MOT (under previous ownership!)
barty964rst Montreal
Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 512 Location: Air Cooled Plateau
Two 993's for me, C2 and RS _________________ 964 RS N-GT - Black
993 RS - RHD Speed Yellow
Spyder - Black
964 C2 - Red
928 S4 - Red
964 C2 - Jasmine RS rep No1 (sold)
964 RS Touring - RHD Midnight Blue (sold)
993 C2 - RS Rep Mint Green (sold)
3.2 Carrera - Black (sold)
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Pinot Spa-Francorchamps
Joined: 03 Feb 2010 Posts: 346 Location: Cotswolds
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:15 pm Post subject:
Having been lurking for some time, I thought it was time I came out of the shadows and cast my vote.
I'd wanted a 911 for more years than I care to remember but when I was finally in a position to afford one, I started to worry about servicing and repair costs. I'm ashamed to say I weakened and even went so far as to place a deposit on a Scirocco R.
Happily I discovered this forum and encouraged by the excellent advice and humour went to look at a Hartech car, was smitten and took the plunge. I can't say I've regretted my decision for a moment!
I picked up my C4 at the beginning of August and have already clocked up over 3,000 miles, having just completed a trip to see a friend in Switzerland and visit the Porsche Museum at Stuttgart. Hopefully I've managed to post a couple of pictures taken at the old Reims circuit on the way back. As this was about 1,500 miles into the trip, the car may look a little travel stained. I make no apologies for this, I prefer driving to cleaning!
Nice write up Neil, thanks for posting the photos of your car at Reims too. Would love to pay the site a visit. What did the atmophere feel like there? Looks like they have restored the painted sponsor logos?
Is your 993 a daily driver or a weekend/holiday car? It looks great in that setting. Let's see a few more photos of the car and your trip!
Hope to see you at an event soon. _________________ 993 C2 Coupe Manual - Polar/Black - Sold
968 Sport - Red/Black - Sold
993 C2 Cabriolet Manual - Aventura/Marble - Sold
Mercedes E Class Wagon
Ducati 899 Panigale
KTM 990 Adventure
Pinot Spa-Francorchamps
Joined: 03 Feb 2010 Posts: 346 Location: Cotswolds
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:41 am Post subject:
If you are anywhere near Reims then it's a minor detour to the circuit. A local group are now working to preserve the old pit buildings and grandstands. In addition to repainting, I understand some repairs have been carried out and a lot of overgrown vegetation cleared. However it's early days and the signs of years of neglect are still present. I think some of the atmosphere may be lost as restoration continues. It's staggering to think F1 and large capacity sportscars used to race there in the days before pitwalls.
I had camera problems on my trip but attach a general shot of the pit straight and a close up of my 993 on the pit apron. The car is/will be a daily driver but at the moment I'm still also using my Corrado VR6 until I get round to advertising it for sale.
Neil _________________ 1996 C4 Varioram
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njs Newbie
Joined: 07 Jun 2012 Posts: 38 Location: Cornwall
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:12 pm Post subject:
Just one Targa _________________ 993 Targa 97
Defender 50th
RR Sport (Work)
RR 2 Door 1971
markyd Newbie
Joined: 17 Dec 2012 Posts: 49 Location: Surrey
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:36 pm Post subject:
Just the one beauty, late 97 targa
GT4 Nordschleife
Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 30191 Location: Hertfordshire and Hampshire
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:01 pm Post subject:
C4 Coupe
jonttt Reims
Joined: 20 Aug 2012 Posts: 4089 Location: Liverpool
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:39 pm Post subject:
C4S
Just one (so far ) _________________ "Imagination is more important than knowledge" Einstein
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spannermonkey Monza
Joined: 28 Jan 2013 Posts: 199 Location: Harewood, Yorkshire
Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 4:09 pm Post subject:
C2S manual
I'll do a proper intro (overdue) when I get home from my 1,300 mile UK roadtrip
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.......993'ers are just a bunch of lushes...any excuse to upload 993 car pics will suffice 
. Have been on the phone to Southbound and the part is £260 and fitting £225! Will be worth it though, as I bring her up to the condition I want.
Sold her to Hendon Way Motors (not a p/x).
