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Old 07-09-2007, 02:28 AM
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Unhappy Sad but true, the 993 has to go

Hi All,

The realities of life are setting in, and I have to part with my 993. With one toddler and two more on the way, I won't be able to keep the 993. It is posted on this site.

Triple Black 993

It has certainly been fun being part of this forum and hope to be back in the future with another 993 (a TT maybe). Might have to wait until the kids are out of college.

Hope it goes to a good home and gives its new owner as many smiles per mile as I have gotten.

Ken
Old 07-09-2007, 11:03 AM
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that is sad indeed. Good luck.
Old 07-09-2007, 11:39 AM
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Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can get into something else as you will want something to get away and relax with three little ones running around!

I guess I should consider myself lucky that I have been able to keep 911s and three toddlers! It is so rare that we actually need a second car capable of hauling kids that my wife actually told me to keep the Porsches and rent a car if we need one for a day or two.

If you have already considered all options, well done on putting family first.
Old 07-09-2007, 11:52 AM
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Very nice rims.
Old 07-09-2007, 12:15 PM
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Sorry you have to sell, Ken. I hope you get back into a p-car soon.
Old 07-09-2007, 12:20 PM
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I can feel your pain....good luck with the sale!
Old 07-09-2007, 12:43 PM
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Hey- my Corolla can take me, the wife and 3 toddlers, and it was only $8K. Is there any way you can just add some econobox and keep the 993?
Old 07-09-2007, 12:53 PM
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I'm missing something - you've got the perfect little kid-hauling SUV, and you have to get rid of the 993? If the X3 isn't big enough, couldn't you just trade it for something bigger?
Old 07-09-2007, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearclaw
I'm missing something - you've got the perfect little kid-hauling SUV, and you have to get rid of the 993? If the X3 isn't big enough, couldn't you just trade it for something bigger?
X3 definitely isn't big enough for 3 kids. I have 3 young kids and though I keep arguing w/ the wife about it, you need something w/ a third row. Fortunately there are a lot of good options out there. Check the Mazda CX9--its a Japanese clone of the Audi Q7 and a pretty good one.

Feel your pain as I am currently wrestling w/ letting my Targa go. I need a truck as a daily driver and have a bunch of other toys--2 street bikes, a dirt bike and a 69 911 hotrod in the driveway. I want to keep the bikes and 69 so its hard to justify the 993 especially when I'm only driving it a few days a month--that is until I actually drive the thing...
Old 07-09-2007, 01:53 PM
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What does "triple black" mean in the context of a coupe?
Old 07-09-2007, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by YA911Fan
What does "triple black" mean in the context of a coupe?
You stole my thunder!!!

I was just about to ask that same question. My understanding is that "triple" would only apply to Cab's. Black paint, leather & roof.
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Originally Posted by YA911Fan
What does "triple black" mean in the context of a coupe?
paint, interior and tires
Old 07-09-2007, 05:38 PM
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The headliner is "headliner"!!
Old 07-09-2007, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by VNTGSPD
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can get into something else as you will want something to get away and relax with three little ones running around!

I guess I should consider myself lucky that I have been able to keep 911s and three toddlers! It is so rare that we actually need a second car capable of hauling kids that my wife actually told me to keep the Porsches and rent a car if we need one for a day or two.

If you have already considered all options, well done on putting family first.
+1

Trade the X3 for a V6 4Runner with the third row. The are dead reliable and cheap to run.
Old 07-09-2007, 10:49 PM
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Sell the house move into the Porsche. Good luck.


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