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#2044 of 2048 Re: He's Back [dweiser] by madmanmoo Aug 21, 2009 (9:38 am)
Replying to: dweiser (Aug 19, 2009 11:14 am) Grats! You're going to have a blast!
#2045 of 2048 Re: I need average maintenance cost for 911 1999-02 [jvalencia] by 53chevydroptop Aug 28, 2009 (12:06 pm)
Replying to: jvalencia (Aug 16, 2009 4:00 pm) I'm new to the forum today, so may have missed some of the replies. Buying any used car, you should get as much information as possible. PIP (diagnostics readout), service history and CarFax are very helpful in getting to know the car's history. I bought a 2003 Cabriolet last year from a Porsche dealer. Paid a little extra, but received the benefit of an extended warranty for piece of mind. My car is a weekend driver, so I'm not as good a source of cost. If you go to a Porsche dealer for an oil change and evaluation, expect to spend $200. Good luck
#2046 of 2048 993 or a 997? by bcd17 Aug 31, 2009 (8:30 am)
I'm also new to the forum and would appreciate your comments.   I am considering purchasing a previously owned 911 in the coming months and the dilemma I have is should I buy a 993 (a 1996, 97 or 98) or a 997 (2005 or 06)? While I love the classic model 993, I know the limitations of the air cooled car. I owned a 1987 and had a terrible time with the air conditioning system and also understand that maintenance is more expensive on the older air cooled cars. The 997 is a great looking car with more power and advances in the electronics and safety.   Would anyone/everyone like to comment on the two models and discuss the pros and cons of owning and maintaining each? Thanks! Replies to this message: ksccts (Aug 31, 2009 9:05 am) Mr_Shiftright (Aug 31, 2009 9:15 am)
#2047 of 2048 Re: 993 or a 997? [bcd17] by ksccts Aug 31, 2009 (9:05 am)
Replying to: bcd17 (Aug 31, 2009 8:30 am) As a 997 owner, I may be a bit biased but to me there is no comparison. As commonly stated, I would buy the newest Porsche you can afford. 997 is light years ahead of the 993 with one exception...aura of air cooled engine. I would definitely buy the 997. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 31, 2009 9:15 am)
#2048 of 2048 Re: 993 or a 997? [ksccts] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 31, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: ksccts (Aug 31, 2009 9:05 am) I'd agree, unless you are a fanatic and must have the "feel" of the 993----and there is a difference in feel, most definitely, from a 997.   I'm not sure a 993 is any more expensive to maintain---I'd guess the other way 'round.

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