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The 996 and the 993s have been relatively trouble free; however, the MY1995 993 had a recall to replace the wiring harness.
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I've had an 02 C4 Cab/Tip for 2 1/2 years, bought new For Cape Cod. Used to either drive it, or haul it back and forth to Florida (see link on signature). I also bought a 91 Cab for Florida so we wouldn't have to haul back and forth. The 964 has 29K original miles; the 996 has 16K.
I'm so enamored with the 964 Cab (see link on signature) that I'm seriously thinking of selling the 996 Cab and getting a 98 993 Cab/Tip I'm not a 0-60/1/4mile/top speed/hp fanatic, but the look and feel of the 964 is something I never realized how much I missed. (I say 993 'cause I feel it is an upgraded 964)
My question is not the "what should I do thing", but rather an analysis of reliability of a low mileage 98 993 v the one owner (me) reliability of the 996 for any of you who have had both. After doing my thing with the 964, the 996 seems like I'm in a totally different vehicle...whichobviously it is.
I know of the wiring harness issues with the 993. Are there any other major ones? TIA
Don
Hi Don,
I currently own a MY2003 996 cab and a MY1997 993 C4S. I purchased both cars new. I also use to own a MY1995 993 C2 cab and a MY1992 964 C2 cab.
The 996 and the 993s have been relatively trouble free; however, the MY1995 993 had a recall to replace the wiring harness.
I would stay away from purchasing a MY1995 993
All-in-all, my experience with the 996 and 993 have been good in terms of the reliability. From my standpoint, I would say that they are equally reliable.
I hope this helps.
Mike
Don, if you get rid of Misty, you wil miss her. Remember how you miss your Speedster? I'd keep both cars and have two different driving experiences. Get another house in CA and put a 993 in that garage
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Your car has been so uniquely personalized, it's hard to see how you could want to go through that again. I'd recommend you keep the one you have. You might have gotten used to it, but it's still pretty cool. AS
I've had all three and I would trade the 964 for the 993 and keep your 996. I agree the 994 is an "upgraded" 964. That 996 is in another league with the cab/tip. Like a Corniche on steroids.
I don't miss my 964 at all after I got the 996. After reading all the posts about the 996 not being a real Porsche etc. I must say that it has all what the 964 had and more.
Ive had all 3 and appreciated the unique traits of each. But the thought of a 993 cab for play, guards red please, is a real winner. Unfortunately, I couldnt part with anything from the current stable. That's a lot like asking which kid to give up for adoption, too painful.
I sold my 993 because of the CEL/valve guides/ SAI issue, which will affect every 993 eventually. It is the achilles heel of the series. Check on the PCA website tech forum, and Bruce Anderson's column in Excellence.
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