Argh! What should I buy?

[porker]

Dear all,

Toying with the idea of either a 92/93 Turbo OR 993 C2 - both LHD and can be had for about 24K (?)

Is the turbo a little OTT as a daily driver? Would the 993 be a safer bet?

Any advice welcomed.


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[Bob Banks]

Hi Porker,

You are having the same problem as me. I currently run a 3.2 Carrera, and am struck by the thought of a Turbo. My understanding is that the 964 Turbo is much more usable than a 930, you cannot really tell the difference in daily use between a 3.3 and 3.6 Turbo 2. When I get one it will be in use daily running costs might be a bit up so I shall look for a decent warranty. £24k should just about get you into a 3.3 Turbo 2 RHD argue a bit. What do you currently run ?






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[James Ball]

For a daily driver I would go for a 993, although I think £24k is pretty much the bottom of the price bracket and you want to be very careful with your purchase (PPI etc). Turbos fo have higher running costs - it is inevitable - and I think you would find a 993 a better daily drive (comfort etc). At the end of the day though you just need to drive them both and see which you prefer. I bet turning away from a Turbo after youhave driven it will be difficult though!

Personally, if I had £25k to spend on a 911 daily driver I would find a 964 in great condition for £20k and keep the next £5k for fixes/upgrades - you know you'll have no trouble spending it!

Cheers, James


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[porker]

Bob, I'm totally Porscheless at the moment, so new to the marque. Running a totally dull co car, which I intend getting rid of and taking the cash instead.

James, RSJ seem to have a number of 993s for about 24K, even if they have around 55K on the clock, surely they're going to be more reliable than an older 964? Better engine etc.?




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[Bob Banks]

Porker,

Have a look at
www.porsche964.co.uk
, I recon a good 964 or a Carrera 3.2 are really good starts.

BOB




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[James Ball]

Hi Porker

Who are RSJ?

If you can find a perfect 993 for £24 then I would take it over an equally perfect 964, but for the same money you are likely to find an odler car in better condition than a newer car, and to me I would rather have a perfect 964 (with all the necessary fixes and upgrades done) than a "nice" 993. 993's have their own problems so I wouldn't assume that a 993 is necessarily more reliable than a 964.

The chances are whatever car you buy, not matter how perfect is seems, will want £2k spending on it in the first year. I would rather have this money put aside ready for spending on a £20k 964 than spend it all on a 993 on the assumption that it will be more reliable.

NB. The 964s get a really bad press, but once the known faults are put right they are a great car. As Bob suggests, have a look at
www.porsche964.co.uk
. It has a wealth of info on 964s.

Cheers, James


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[911UK]

I think Porker is referring to RSJ Sports cars who advertise on this site,

http://www.911uk.com/default.asp?DealerID=3

Phil.


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