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Old 01-01-2024, 01:45 PM
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1996 993 restored in 2020 at 68K by NJ dealership
sorry for the confusion


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Old 01-01-2024, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by peter o
1996 993 restored in 2020 at 68K by NJ dealership
sorry for the confusion


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That makes more sense!
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Having seen most of the Porsche Classic Center competition entries in person it would be a HARD pass from me…. Porsche stepped away from working on older Porsche years ago and now wants to be back in the space as it sees a lucrative niche. I applaud the effort but with VERY few exceptions the work is well below the standard of the better independent shops. So many are fooled by the name “Porsche” on the door and assume the quality will be better than other alternatives, currently that isn’t true. Hopefully in the future that will change.

To me 993 Cabriolets are plentiful, buy a nice all original, well maintained example.
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Originally Posted by nathan1

To me 993 Cabriolets are plentiful, buy a nice all original, well maintained example.
Do you know of any no story Tiptronic Cabriolet's?
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Originally Posted by nathan1
Having seen most of the Porsche Classic Center competition entries in person it would be a HARD pass from me…. Porsche stepped away from working on older Porsche years ago and now wants to be back in the space as it sees a lucrative niche. I applaud the effort but with VERY few exceptions the work is well below the standard of the better independent shops. So many are fooled by the name “Porsche” on the door and assume the quality will be better than other alternatives, currently that isn’t true. Hopefully in the future that will change.

To me 993 Cabriolets are plentiful, buy a nice all original, well maintained example.
Very interesting input. Didn't see that coming.
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There is no Porsche dealer magic pixie dust. It's just a shop with mechanics in it. Everything depends on the quality of work and the skill of the mechanics, just like an independent shop.
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Originally Posted by 71-3.0-911
Honestly, if a car was completely restored by a certified Porsche Classic dealer, $69k is a steal.
Car should be in My driveway next week!,
pics to follow.

Thanks for everyone’s input

Peter
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Congrats!
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Originally Posted by peter o
Car should be in My driveway next week!,
pics to follow.

Thanks for everyone’s input

Peter
Peter,

Best of luck to you. Use it in the best of health.



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