New Car- Porsche 911 (993)
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New Car- Porsche 911 (993)
Hey guys, I picked up a 1996 Porsche 911 (Iris Blue C4S) a few months back. The color is Iris Blue Metallic and previously outfitted with an OEM Porsche Areokit II, Bilstein PSS10's, and BBS E88's. The first thing I did was to bring the car back to the shop that completed my PPI and sort out a few things. Clutch was nearly worn and replaced. A leak was fxed in the case through bolts. I know most people live with this, but I thought to get the car completely sorted since I had some extra funds from a trade. Also newly installed are Coco Mats, Fabspeed xpipes, Fabspeed 200 cell cats, and Fabspeed tips. The exhaust sounds good, but it could be louder. LOL..... Sending my mufflers to FD Motors for their "stage 2 upgrade."
Lastly, I also purchased a Porsche Classic radio so I can have bluetooth capabilities. I think the car is set for now, but going to have some 18" Hartman Twist wheels rebuilt soon for next years look. In the meantime, just enjoying the car! Such a pleasure to drive and can't believe I waited this long. Here are some quick shots I took the other day.
Lastly, I also purchased a Porsche Classic radio so I can have bluetooth capabilities. I think the car is set for now, but going to have some 18" Hartman Twist wheels rebuilt soon for next years look. In the meantime, just enjoying the car! Such a pleasure to drive and can't believe I waited this long. Here are some quick shots I took the other day.
Last edited by synth19; 07-17-2018 at 04:51 PM.
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Congrats beautiful car!
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Holy crap! That car is beautiful! Congrats!
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Congrats! Gorgeous car and photos!
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Such timeless lines.
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Wow! The 993 is still probably the best looking 911 ever made IMO, well on the outside anyway. Looks super clean and new, how many miles is on it (looks like 40k)?
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Such a beautiful ride. Congrats on the pickup. One of my favorites.
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Congrats, always liked the 993. Love the color.
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Yep... around 40k. I actually like the 964 slightly more, but this 993 was a gem and I wanted something a bit more "modern" and refined.
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Whoa!
great color. Amazing mileage. How did you find it? I’ve been softly looking at 996s low miles and came across some 993s C4s with 30-50k mileage fetching 60-100k. Couldn’t believe it.
Do you mind sharing your story on how you located this....and maybe...a rough handle on price? Is insuraance reasonable? What are you plans on ownership/mileage?
great color. Amazing mileage. How did you find it? I’ve been softly looking at 996s low miles and came across some 993s C4s with 30-50k mileage fetching 60-100k. Couldn’t believe it.
Do you mind sharing your story on how you located this....and maybe...a rough handle on price? Is insuraance reasonable? What are you plans on ownership/mileage?
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Great pick up synth!! Wow, that is a classic example of a great car in wonderful shape. Enjoy!
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Whoa congrats! I'm always seeing these go across the line at Mecum's on TV. And what a color! I"m obviously partial to blue. I've never seen one in that color. How rare is it?
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Whoa!
great color. Amazing mileage. How did you find it? I’ve been softly looking at 996s low miles and came across some 993s C4s with 30-50k mileage fetching 60-100k. Couldn’t believe it.
Do you mind sharing your story on how you located this....and maybe...a rough handle on price? Is insuraance reasonable? What are you plans on ownership/mileage?
great color. Amazing mileage. How did you find it? I’ve been softly looking at 996s low miles and came across some 993s C4s with 30-50k mileage fetching 60-100k. Couldn’t believe it.
Do you mind sharing your story on how you located this....and maybe...a rough handle on price? Is insuraance reasonable? What are you plans on ownership/mileage?
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time to roll back that odo. here's a turbo with collector low mileage
https://www.dupontregistry.com/autos...-turbo/1854654
https://www.dupontregistry.com/autos...-turbo/1854654
Nuts. I would hate to own something you can't really drive. LOL
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time to roll back that odo. here's a turbo with collector low mileage
https://www.dupontregistry.com/autos...-turbo/1854654
https://www.dupontregistry.com/autos...-turbo/1854654
An equal mileage, "generic" 993 Turbo will be half of that.
https://www.dupontregistry.com/autos...-turbo/1778605
A '96 with 26,000 miles for $150,000.
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Gorgeous! Congratulations!
Gorgeous! Congratulations!
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time to roll back that odo. here's a turbo with collector low mileage
https://www.dupontregistry.com/autos...-turbo/1854654
https://www.dupontregistry.com/autos...-turbo/1854654
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Outstanding!
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Quick update.
Porsche Classic Radio Navigation installed. This is a great option to keep the classic/period correct look, with the modern conveniences. Porsche was very smart to create something like this for the older cars. It comes with some optional USB ports I opted not to add. I didn't feel a need for it and wanted a more clean look. So happy to have bluetooth. Next up is paint correction/wax/seal and replacing the steering wheel for another OEM piece, but in black.
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I didn't realize the box had two knob options.... I installed the wrong ones. Doh! Here are the more "period correct" knobs installed:
Porsche Classic Radio Navigation installed. This is a great option to keep the classic/period correct look, with the modern conveniences. Porsche was very smart to create something like this for the older cars. It comes with some optional USB ports I opted not to add. I didn't feel a need for it and wanted a more clean look. So happy to have bluetooth. Next up is paint correction/wax/seal and replacing the steering wheel for another OEM piece, but in black.
Edit:
I didn't realize the box had two knob options.... I installed the wrong ones. Doh! Here are the more "period correct" knobs installed:
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Very classy man. 993 is still my favorite 911.
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Sick car! My favorite Porsche interior.
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