Saint_Spinner

I've always liked the 993 better than the 996 and 997..I'm even considering it as a possible car. Anyone here have any experience with them? Plus, the main question I have are: What were the changes made to them since their introduction in 1994? Are there different body types? Its hard to tell from pictures, but does the 4S or 2S have wider bodies than the regular coupes? Are those nifty looking airvents on the bottom of the front bumpers (I think from the '97+) functional? Can you use that bumper on the older years? THanks alot!

robb

They had the same design from 95-98 but there were a lot of diffrent model designations such as narrow body and wide body and 911S and on and on. The 95 had 270 h.p. and the 96 up had 282, 96 was the first year with the varioram engine. Some people prefer the 95 over the later years as people claim it is easier to chip and people also complain that the 96 up models have a tendency to have problems with check engine lights being constantly on. The drivetrains seem to be pretty indestructible with quite a few going over 200K. Issues that I have heard of with these models are DME relays going (easy fix) problems with back windows breaking, steering racks going and excessive carbon buildup causing valve problems, but keep in mind these are worse case scenarios. A proper 993 is a very stable, well handling,accelerating and eyeball popping braking machine.
If you haven't found it already check out www.rennlist.com and go to their 993 section there is a wealth of information there.

Saint_Spinner

Thanks! Wow...I didn't know there were so many different body types for the 993! I'll have to look more into it...

steve c

There aren't many different body types.

993. 993 Turbo. 993S (fake turbo essentially) in both the 2 and 4 configurations.

So in reality 2 types, wide and narrow.

Saint_Spinner

cool. Thanks for the clear up....So I'm guessing that the turbo and 993S series are widebodies? Any regular 993 with widebodies?

wpriller

[QUOTE=Saint_Spinner,Nov 29 2004, 07:58 PM] I've always liked the 993 better than the 996 and 997..I'm even considering it as a possible car.

wpriller

The C4S which was a 4 wheel drive came standard in the widebody, and you could order the 2S as an option with the widebody kit. The vents on the car are functional for cooling the brakes and the oil cooler.

wpriller

Why don't you consider another NSX, 95 or greater, less expensive to maintain than a 993 and still exotic with the targa top. Technical improvements on 95 and greater NSX's are up to par and a joy to drive. I've owned several 911's and yes they are addictive but when I think about maintenance, I feel that the NSX is giving you more for the money in reference to reliability.

Saint_Spinner

hmmm...so reliabilty might be an issue, huh? Regarding the NSX, I've had my fun with it...I love it, but I don't ususaly buy the same car over again. I like to experience all sorts of different cars

wpriller

[QUOTE=Saint_Spinner,Nov 30 2004, 06:48 PM] hmmm...so reliabilty might be an issue, huh? Regarding the NSX, I've had my fun with it...I love it, but I don't ususaly buy the same car over again.