So 991 owners with 993's ??
#31
@Hurricane thank you bro, my thoughts exactly. Especially the spec I came across. Th guy was on the way to trade it in on a GT3 touring. Another fav! Lucked out, again. Got my 993 in 2014. I don’t know if a mutual fund would’ve done as well, not that that is the reason to have these toys, but it sure helps justify things.
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#32
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I agonized over selling my '95 993 that I'd owned for 17 years when I bought the Carrera T in 2018. I loved that car, and had taken great care of it -- modding a RS suspension, LW RS Flywheel, and tune, but couldn't justify 2 911s. I am glad for my time with it, but the Carrera T is a much better car in almost every respect, especially ergonomically. 23 years of forward development will do that. The only thing I miss is the "chainsaw ripping through a pillow" sound of the 3.6L in 3rd at 6800 RPM :-). But the 3.0T makes some good noises too.
cheers!
cheers!
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#35
But to be honest, I cannot really think of a good reason to have 2 sports cars (whether they are both 911 or not).
I feel like having one car for one purpose is the correct thing to do as space and budget is not infinite: 1 sports car (dream car), 1 daily driver (beater car), 1 big SUV (for long distance travel with family and towing).
I feel like having one car for one purpose is the correct thing to do as space and budget is not infinite: 1 sports car (dream car), 1 daily driver (beater car), 1 big SUV (for long distance travel with family and towing).
This is a great thread by the way.
#36
Rennlist Member
Hi everyone,
just checking it after all these years : have you all kept your 993 along with your 991s?
If I close my eyes and only picture one car, it would be the 993 that I would keep. But to be honest, my future 991.1 is so rare to find in this configuration that it would be almost impossible to find another one if I let it go.
Which car should I keep?
just checking it after all these years : have you all kept your 993 along with your 991s?
If I close my eyes and only picture one car, it would be the 993 that I would keep. But to be honest, my future 991.1 is so rare to find in this configuration that it would be almost impossible to find another one if I let it go.
Which car should I keep?
Keep both!
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#37
All of us are +911% up on emotions and unforgettable memories driving these fabulous machines.
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TXGerman (01-29-2022)
#38
You can also have sport cars with different purposes! I own a '72 Targa which is awesome on an open mountain road in the summer, but not great on highways and obviously I don't drive it in winter. Therefore I bought a 996 Carrera two years ago which is great in summer or winter, rain or sunshine. I can park it on the street, use it every day, so it brings me a lot of joy. But it doesn't scratch the "vintage 911" itch as much as the '72. So they complement each other nicely. Now though, I've started to develop an itch for a third 911, ideally a 3.2, that would be a little more usable on highways than the Targa. I test drove a 993 this week, but found it oddly boring to drive. Anyway, just wanted to point out that there are reasons to have multiple 911s.
This is a great thread by the way.
This is a great thread by the way.
#39
Race Car
@Hurricane thank you bro, my thoughts exactly. Especially the spec I came across. Th guy was on the way to trade it in on a GT3 touring. Another fav! Lucked out, again. Got my 993 in 2014. I don’t know if a mutual fund would’ve done as well, not that that is the reason to have these toys, but it sure helps justify things.
#41
Three Wheelin'
991 is for summer and the 993 is for winter.
love them both for how they compliment each other.
(wife's cayman S in the back)
love them both for how they compliment each other.
(wife's cayman S in the back)
Last edited by jfischet; 01-28-2022 at 04:06 PM.
#42
Rennlist Member
I am in the exact same boat. I've had my 993 for 10yrs and don't think i could ever part with it, it is such a fun car that I use on the weekends and evenings. I have had the itch (a real bad one) to get a 991.1 manual. I'm having a real hard time justifying having 2 Porsches that will sit in my garage most days. I guess it is the "definition" of a 1st world problem.