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Don't let nine owners concern you too much. Look close at the CarFax. Some are flippers, dealers or the owner moved or paid off the car. Let the PPI be the judge. I would rather have a 9 owner car that has been well maintained than a one owner car that was neglected. Keep us posted.
True, could also be that no one has been spending the required $$$ for keeping it in good condition because they were selling it soon. Upside is that the car is offered at a OPC, with the "Youngtimer & Classic" label, so one would not expect a potential money pit.
I think I am going to contact them and have a look / testdrive. That interior is starting to grow on me :-)
The interior overall, works, seems even for those here who are routinely enamored by wood trim- classy, very upscale English-like..
The supple leather seats look to be in great shape, and the leather color and other interior accents highlight the wood trim.
The car is well optioned- hi fi system, aluminum gauges, on board computer, door sill(driver side), aluminum/wood shift handle and e-brake.
Porsche Classic Radio looks good..
Exterior Metallic Black likely contrasts well with the saddle/beige/wood combo interior package.
9-owners needs close investigating...
Is that aftermarket or part of the factory options?
If you need to make it less "Woody" you can always find a pair of used door cards which is an easy reversible change.
Assuming it's aftermarket then you can remove it and restore back to the original materials by basically pulling out the instrument gauges and the dash and having a good reupholster to remove the faux wood and see what condition the vinyl that is probably under it to save it or lay down a new layer of vinyl on top of the metal which is under it.
Is that stuff real wood? If so, I wouldn't dream of pulling it out. I'm assuming they're plastic, but even then I'm not so sure i'd support removing it.
Wow! I've never said this about a wooden 993 interior, but that looks awesome! I'd keep it as is, especially since it was an exclusive option to the car. What a conversation piece!
LOL. I, too, think the interior is very cool, and I usually hate wood stuff in 993s.
Are you serious about trading your parts with surcharge for the wood parts? Some pics below:
yes, 100%. Please Check my PM to you with my number and we can sort it out. I have been trying to find 993 wood stuff since I bought my car (look up my old wanted ads) The door panels are the issue as I don’t think they come apart, but I am happy to swap anything I can and throw a few bucks your way or just buy it all including the door panels.
I even fit a wood wheel to my 991.2 GT3T. I love wood!
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I am a british vehicle guy by nature so wood is right up my alley
remove the faux wood and see what condition the vinyl that is probably under it to save it or lay down a new layer of vinyl on top of the metal which is under it.
If that is the factory 'Exclusive ' rootwood option, it is not faux wood. I'm not that crazy about wood; but, it would be a shame to molest that interior.
IMO, if the OP doesn't like it as is, he should take a pass on it so someone else can enjoy it for what it is...
If that is the factory 'Exclusive ' rootwood option, it is not faux wood. I'm not that crazy about wood; but, it would be a shame to molest that interior.
IMO, if the OP doesn't like it as is, he should take a pass on it so someone else can enjoy it for what it is...
+1000
Couldn’t agree more. It would be sacrilege to remove a factory “exclusive” option. I’ve been looking at 993’s for 10+ years and I’ve never seen another one with that option.
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