As they say, everyone should dream. I caught the 993 bug recently from a friend of mine who sent me pics of a salvaged one he was thinking of picking up. To be honest, I had the bug for a very long time, but never knew exactly what it was or the fact that 993 was actually someone affordable for me. I always called them "The cool 911 before the current looking ones" heh. Currently I have an E30 thats my winter beater and an E36 which is the track toy. I don't need a practical car because I have access to many different cars if I need it. Anyway, I been thinking about getting a 993 some time down the road. I am graduating college in May so I would say I would start looking for a 993 in the summer.

Can you guys please school me on do's and don't in the world of 993? What are the most desirable options, what things I should watch out for? I would say that realistically my budget would be in the low $20Ks, may be $25K.

 

Few things are more expensive than a cheap porsche.

I'd say 22-25 is low for a desirable example.

 

I am very well aware of the "there is nothing more expensive than a cheap exotic/luxury car." However, I have been looking around and it seems like its possibly to get a driver's car for around $25-30K. That being said, I think if I wouldn't mind paying that much for a good car. But I will not pay $50K+ that some low mile cars are listed on ebay for.

 

Sloan has a great inventory, but their prices are quite inflated. However they can serve as a ledger of where the market is at. I'd fine something similar to what you like and expect to find it for ~15% less from a private sale.

http://sloancars.com/

 

WOW they have quiet a selection! But miles are low and prices are HIGH. I am thinking something along the lines of this one http://showroom.auction123.com/auto_...0LS451181.html

 

Thats a 964

 

whooooops forgot that part hehe

Which one of the lower end 993 is best bang for the buck?

 

My brother and good friend just each bought 993's and did the whole song and dance looking for good examples. Long story short, I don't think you'll find even a 'decent' example in your price range.

 

If you don't mind me asking, what price range did they end up paying and what mileage cars did they get?

 

No problem. These cars actually came off the line nose to tail (sequential VIN's).

Turquoise blue in the 20,XXX mile range; paid in the mid 40's I think


Black in the 40,000 mile range; paid upper 30's (don't mind the wheels, bro was just bored)