Marv

After reading all of the valve guide failures, bum shocks, and other potential issues, I have been explaining to the wife that there will be eventual maintenance on my 993 in the coming years.

I did this so she has a heads up on expenses and not get surprised when the fateful day comes to do this or that high ticket item.

This may have led to undesired results and reactions that I now have to deal with. In short, she thinks I should sell the car while the getting is good. I only have 38K on it and it has only needed tires and brake pads.

Okay, I did have one non-consumable failure, so the car isn't perfect. The rubber foot pad on the clutch pedal gave out.

I don't want to sell the car, I like it! However, she is thinking I should sell it and maybe in a few years get a Cayman. She just read C&D's report on the new car. She thinks that would be better than a 911.

I've head Porsches since 1987 and never had a day I was Porsche-less. The thought of a 2-year withdrawal is sounding like a crack addict going cold turkey!

Now what?

Marv

allill

Don't give in!!!

Phil

When will the car be for sale?, and how much will she want for it?

Edward

Easy, just tell her that all those "potential issues" were overblown exaggerations from obsessive complusive-owners ...you're telling at least half the truth

Calm her down and extoll the virtues of how reliable these cars are, and this is no lie. And as for the Cayman? It certainly is a nice looking car, but only time will tell about reliability; 993s are a *known* entity and have already proven their heartiness. Oh, and don't EVER go Porsche-less!

Edward

993Brendan

As a man three months away from getting married for the first time, I hate reading posts like this. My fiance has been very supportive of my P-car addiction, both throught two years of plotting and 1.5 years of ownership. I hear that all changes after marriage, which is why I recently put a couch out by the 911 in the garage!

infinii

Forget about the 2yr withdrawal and be thankful that your wife even reads C&D and actually *suggested* that you buy a Cayman.

To play it safe, explain to her that the 993 won't depreciate much so it's best that you keep the 993 until you actually take delivery of the Cayman. This way you protect yourself from the possibility that you sell the p-car and then in a "few years" she changes her stance and decides that the temporary Toyota Corolla you bought is serving it's purpose well.

mike cap

Now what? This has gotta be a joke right? Tell her you're selling the car and going to buy an aerobatic plane instead. That should make her fall in love with your 993 all over again.

Woman don't get it, but the guys do - the old saying that is, "You're gonna be dead a LONG time". Keep the car and enjoy it - great 993's are hard to come by, you can always get another woman....

Crimson Nape Racing

You could always make her sign a "contract". I told my wife I was going to that when I sold my 71. She was a little ticked off when I actually brought the paper into her (but still signed it - as I remeber the story). I started the search right after it was sold, and was only Porsheless for 3-4 months. I couldn't go for 2 years.

Mike - I had a buddy who's wife would not let him do DE's. He signed up for aerobatic flying lessons and she changed her mind!

Dr. No

And how far away from the second?

97Targa

I've heard playing the "motorcycle card" works well for some. "Gee honey you're right I've had my eye on a new Ducatti. They're only 20k, MUCH FASTER and get better gas mileage." That MIGHT do the trick for you. Wouldn't work for me as my wife would just want one for her too. Hey come to think of it....

texas911

Forget the upgrades then, just drive your 993 into the ground! What stuff do you need done in the next 2 years? Tires? Pads?

Radar

Here is a suggestion. Marv, give her a sleeping pill and while she's asleep, go grab your ***** from her purse. And, make sure she can never find them again.

911CabSteve

1) I agree w/ Edward: Tell her that all those "potential issues" were overblown exaggerations from obsessive complusive-owners. Then have her read some posts from the guys with >100K on their 993s and how happy they are that their cars are so reliable.

2) Save $4-6K away in secret bank account for that unfortunate rainy day when your wrench says you need the valve job. Then just tell the wife it needs some "minor" maintenance and fund it with that.

mike cap

Bob,

Great story - it really works! When I get static about the plane (time and safety), I tell her I'm going to sell it and buy a helicopter.

Terry Adams

1. The valve guide issue is a bit overblown if you base it only on the ones you read about here. Look how far mine went. But it does cost. Save up for the same amount in jewelry and you'll be ok.
2. I can get you signed up for hang gliding lessons instead. Very safe. Rocket deployed parachute, full face helmet, etc. If the worst happens, we can transfer you into a wrecked car before rigor mortis sets in. That way, she'll be ok with it if she knows she can collect on the life insurance.
3. Somehow, my wife's "maintenance" budget comes out exactly the same as my 993. Wonder why?
4. You already have a low mileage 993, one of the best Porsches ever made. Why trade it for an unproven Cayman? See the archives on the first year 996 problems.