funkyrimpler
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Hi guys,
i saw a nice looking 993 today and would really appreciate your thoughts as im new to the world of the 993....the model i saw today was a 1994 C2 in overall good condition but with a few issues that cause me concern. Firstly, there is only a small amount of service history.
The vehicle was imported from the channel Isles in 2003 so the history starts there. Its very patchy although every MOT is available detailing the mileage, up to the current 50k. It requires a new clutch, so therefore i would also have the major service carried out whilst the engine is removed-any additional work that should be done at this point if i bought the vehicle, and also any potential problems to look for?
The sunroof works only intermittently, so i suspect a faulty switch(?)
Finally, the dreaded rust around the lower areas of the windscreen...ive heard horror stories of this costing circa £2k to remedy if fabrication and roof painting is required..any thoughts or advice on this..the drivers seat shows some wear, but i guess that this can be repaired relatively cheaply..there is also some bubbling beneath the black trim on the rear offside window...
I dont think that it would be prudent to spend more than perhaps £5k as the vehicle has poor history which may cause me resale problems...we have agreed on a potential deal for less than £17k in light of the above..is this a car i should consider or should i keep looking? the general condition of the paint, engine and interior leads me to think that the mileage is probably genuine...all original with almost no chipping only the points already mentioned.
Many thanks for your advice.
i saw a nice looking 993 today and would really appreciate your thoughts as im new to the world of the 993....the model i saw today was a 1994 C2 in overall good condition but with a few issues that cause me concern. Firstly, there is only a small amount of service history.
The vehicle was imported from the channel Isles in 2003 so the history starts there. Its very patchy although every MOT is available detailing the mileage, up to the current 50k. It requires a new clutch, so therefore i would also have the major service carried out whilst the engine is removed-any additional work that should be done at this point if i bought the vehicle, and also any potential problems to look for?
The sunroof works only intermittently, so i suspect a faulty switch(?)
Finally, the dreaded rust around the lower areas of the windscreen...ive heard horror stories of this costing circa £2k to remedy if fabrication and roof painting is required..any thoughts or advice on this..the drivers seat shows some wear, but i guess that this can be repaired relatively cheaply..there is also some bubbling beneath the black trim on the rear offside window...
I dont think that it would be prudent to spend more than perhaps £5k as the vehicle has poor history which may cause me resale problems...we have agreed on a potential deal for less than £17k in light of the above..is this a car i should consider or should i keep looking? the general condition of the paint, engine and interior leads me to think that the mileage is probably genuine...all original with almost no chipping only the points already mentioned.
Many thanks for your advice.