Emergency - I'm calling 993

[James Shunt]

All

Firstly congratulations on the forum - it's run well and the contributions are more worthwhile than on most forums I've seen.

I'm very close to starting an emergency at my bank by joining you - I'm planning spending more money than I can really afford on an early 993, probably LHD, after many years of dreaming about getting a 911. (I just wish there was a Porsche team in F1 and my boyhood hero - there's a clue in the name I've used - drove it!)

I've been put off the 3.2 as it's a bit raw and the 964 because I'm not confident enough that I'll find a "right" one. I did a lot of research on 964s but worried about oil leaks, clutch problems and expensive servicing, and that reports of high running costs that would probably cover the price difference vs a 993 within 5 years. Besides, the 993 is the prettiest and I quite fancy a car that will become a classic rather than one that is a classic now.

The common theme among you all seems to be that it is worth getting an independent expert to check out your potential purchase, then use the report to negotiate to get the asking price cut to get the relevant work done. I've only ever seen one mention of such an expert (and I haven't got his name to hand). Have any of you used one before and did you think they represented good value? Is it true that 75% of what they do would come up at an MOT test?

Thanks in advance for any answers you may have.

James

 

[James Shunt]

Maurice

Thanks - that's very helpful because I would probably have forgotten one or two things you mentioned when looking at cars because I tend to get a bit over-excited when confronted with the possibility of actually buying the gorgeous machine in front of me! I hadn't heard about the rack brace issue, too.

I'm happy to choose the right car rather than limit myself to either a C2 or C4, I think. I'm confident that the driving experience will be so good that I won't worry! A C4 may be better for winter driving (it will be my only car) but there is of course more to go wrong. It's no big deal for me either way so I'll take your advice to try them.

Maybe my best bet is to contact an independent specialist with their own servicing operation who has seen all the problems before, assuming I trust them not to point out unnecessary work with the aim of being on hand to fix it after I buy! The chap I read about charges £250 for a bound report. I'll sound out some OPCs about their inspection rates too.

If anyone else has a view on the above, had a report done or has a view on their usefulness, please let me know. It would make me happier than James Hunt at ladies' night in a Monaco nightclub...

James

 

[Melv]

What's a rack brace?

Is there a dungeon in a 993?

Melv

 

[Melv]

Best offer I've had for ages Maurice!

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Melv

 

[James Shunt]

Yesterday the excitement got the better of me. I found what I think is the right car for me, so after doing all the checks I could, I broke the bank, the bank manager and the bank's chief executive, and spent more than I could really afford - in a couple of weeks, after the inspection/service at JZ Machtech, I'll be the very proud owner of my very own 993, a silver 1994 C2 coupe!

Hoorah! Now all I need to do is sort out my finances, insurance, a cover to keep the weather off it, where to get it serviced, prep for a track day or two etc etc etc...

James

 

[kitchens]

[][]James I bet you are smilling from ear to ear Best porsche I have owned mine is a 96 tip , opc reports I think are the best to get you get a discount being a member ,enjoy it.Brian ro scotland 01