Should I trade 930 cabrio for 996?

Hi, I drove by the Porche dealer yesterday and was curious about 996s. So I took one for a ride and the dealer (from which I purchased my 1988 930 cabrio 3 years ago) considered making a swap for a 99 or 2000 996 with 50000+ miles. My 930 runs like a Rolex (and is maintained accordingly) In maintenance alone, I spent roughly $5000 in the past 3 years on my 930. Anyway, the 996 drove like a charm. It isn't as rough or primal feeling as the 930, which I love. However, the 996 is very civilized and easy to drive fast. Should I consider the swap?

Yes, I know, I didn't spell Porsche correctly.

Like comparing apples and oranges. Can you keep both?

Don't do it. If youre 930 is a good one, keep it. You will miss it. I would hesitate to get a 99 or 00 996 without a warranty by the way. Saerch the threads for RMS.

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Very, very different cars.

I can't speak for myself but I have a good friend who went from an 88 930 Cab to a 996 cab (albeit with about a year of 993 cab ownership sandwiched in between) and even though he's not really a "carguy" he misses the rawness of his 930. I spent a little time in his 996 and it's REALLY a nice ride but very different from his 88 930 (which I drove quite a bit) and my current '88 Carrera. This really surprised me since he's never really talked about liking the rough edges of the 930. It may just be nostalgia since it was his first Porsche.

Keep them both. I have a 76 930 and a 99 996. The 996 is a great every day car - comfortable, easy, but none too thrilling. I use it to take my 3 daughters to school. On the other hand, my 930 is powerful, primitive, and demanding, even with 15 inch wide tires on the rear. I bought my 996 with 8.5k miles and no warranty - I have owned 5 Porsches, all without warranty, no big deal. Steve 99 996 76 930 64 356C 64 356B 00 M5

I miss all of my older 911s, each for different reasons, but the 996 is a lot better car to drive everyday. I bought a 2000 without a warranty. It had no history of RMS, one owner all records and I've had zero problems so far (47k) miles. If you use your P-car as everyday transportation, you will be more than satisfied with the 996. If you just drive it on the weekends, keep your 930

Dont do it. The 930 cabrio is a rare classic. You will regret that decision.

Why don't you rent one for the weekend and then make your decision...... -Eli

Thanks for the advice. I will keep the 930 and will save to buy a 996. I was very impressed by the 996, yet I would miss my beloved and jealous mistress (the 930). It is funny how the 996, while quite different from the 930, had the same "porscheness" feel to it. Now I have to convince my wife to go along with this decision. I might have to entice her with a tiptronic so she can drive it too.

I bought a Tiptronic so i could drive it to work everyday. Traffic in Atlanta is the pits. The more I drive it, the more I learn about how to control it, and the better I like it. Not as quick from a standstill, but quicker in the mountains

Keep both if you can. Had a 88 930, loved the car, hated the motor/trans combo. A job to drive in traffic. Water cooled motor is fantastic and will out perform a stock 930 effortlessly. Porsche cars evolve, we will always miss the ones we've had, but the newer p-cars are superior. My 5 cents. P.S. Just bought a 993 to reminisce in.

Keep your 930....Wait and get a 996 in a year or so and have both.... Did you read the article about tips in Panorama this month?

Overall it's a more desireable/collectable car. Unless you are trying to use the 930 as your daily driver

The 930 is not my daily driver. I drive an old explorer. However, the 996 will be my daily driver. Thus, I must have both the 930 and the 996. The tiptronic is looking better after reading panorama. Thanks again for all the great advice.

Good luck with your purchase and remember this thread can only get better with pics..... -Eli