S54 M Coupe or 993/996 Porsche 911?

[b0rf]

Which would you choose, and why?

[Suneal]

S54 M Coupe. Awesome car. So light and so powerful.

[E39 Marcin]

Get the 996. The car is just unbelivable. The sound of the engine is amazing. I could go on forever. Just go drive one.

[///M3pwr1]

993 911 Turbo............you will love it. I don't really like the design for the 996's, however, that car is beyond this world.

I like the 993 Turbos better though. Also, if you get a 996 please please PLEASE don't get a tiptronic, I hate people who buys cars such as that and get tip.........MANUAL is the way to go!

Good Luck man.

[Nick]

Yeah the M coupe is cool, and I like it, but how can you compare it to a 911?

Get a 993 or a 2000 or later 996. The 99 models blew ass.

the choice is obvious my good man

steve

[b0rf]

Originally posted by Nick
Yeah the M coupe is cool, and I like it, but how can you compare it to a 911?

Get a 993 or a 2000 or later 996. The 99 models blew ass.

What was wrong with the 1999 models?

[b0rf]

Originally posted by ///M3pwr1
993 911 Turbo............you will love it. I don't really like the design for the 996's, however, that car is beyond this world.

I like the 993 Turbos better though. Also, if you get a 996 please please PLEASE don't get a tiptronic, I hate people who buys cars such as that and get tip.........MANUAL is the way to go!

Good Luck man.

Porsche enthusiast eh? Yes, the 993 TT platform is simply amazing. I still find it funny that the 993 TT's can outrun the new 996's

My favourite porsche experience is when i was allowed to go on a short joyride in a 1994 3.6 Turbo S Flatnose. Only 36 imported to the US. 3000lbs, 400hp/420tq, rwd. The car is amazing! But with a steady value of $100k, it doesn't look like it'll be in my garage any time soon.

I'm leaning towards an Artic Silver 1997 C2-S model. I don't need the 400hp, as the car will be driven quite a bit.

282hp routed through a 6 speed manual and rwd...mmmm

[b0rf]

As much as i like porsches...

I found a 2k1 S54 M Coupe. Carbon Black w/ tan interior. 12k miles

$29k

HOW GOOD OF A DEAL IS THAT?!!?!

The market is so friggin' cheap on these cars! 315hp in 2900lbs for $28k almost new...

[///M3pwr1]

Originally posted by b0rf


Porsche enthusiast eh? Yes, the 993 TT platform is simply amazing. I still find it funny that the 993 TT's can outrun the new 996's

My favourite porsche experience is when i was allowed to go on a short joyride in a 1994 3.6 Turbo S Flatnose. Only 36 imported to the US. 3000lbs, 400hp/420tq, rwd. The car is amazing! But with a steady value of $100k, it doesn't look like it'll be in my garage any time soon.

I'm leaning towards an Artic Silver 1997 C2-S model. I don't need the 400hp, as the car will be driven quite a bit.

282hp routed through a 6 speed manual and rwd...mmmm

I just love Porsche, it's the ultimate sports car. My cousin has a 993 Turbo and every damn time I get in that car, I get the chills. The smoothness and acceleration on that car is just incredible. The 996's are very fast, however, styling isn't my favorite.

I'm 100% sure if you buy a 993, you WON'T be let down. I'm actually looking for a 92 Turbo myself, but they are hard to find in good condition and with low miles. Anywa, good luck.

Let us know what you decide to get.

[Nick]

Originally posted by b0rf


What was wrong with the 1999 models?

They were first-year models and the quality wasn't as good as the later cars. Some of them had engine issues too. The best ones are 2002 and later, but 2000 and 2001 are a good second choice.

[b0rf]

Originally posted by ///M3pwr1



I just love Porsche, it's the ultimate sports car. My cousin has a 993 Turbo and every damn time I get in that car, I get the chills. The smoothness and acceleration on that car is just incredible. The 996's are very fast, however, styling isn't my favorite.

I'm 100% sure if you buy a 993, you WON'T be let down. I'm actually looking for a 92 Turbo myself, but they are hard to find in good condition and with low miles. Anywa, good luck.

Let us know what you decide to get.

I've had a few porsches in the past...

1994 3.6 turbo (perfect car, every option, rear seat delete...) Midnight blue w/ Cashmere
1987 930 Slantnose Turbo w/ 18'' RUF wheels. Guards Red/Black
1996 993 Carrera (White/Grey)

I test drove a 996 when they first came out in 1999...i wasn't too impressed. Interior definately looked cheapened...like the boxster's.

Today i'm going to look at a 1994 3.6t (i'll be disappointed) and a 1991 3.3t

The boost is addicting

[b0rf]

Originally posted by Nick


They were first-year models and the quality wasn't as good as the later cars. Some of them had engine issues too. The best ones are 2002 and later, but 2000 and 2001 are a good second choice.

Interesting.

Yeah, the 3.6 liter 2k2 models are nice, but you definately pay a premium...They run almost $20k higher than the 3.4 models.

[Sean M3]

Originally posted by b0rf
As much as i like porsches...

I found a 2k1 S54 M Coupe. Carbon Black w/ tan interior. 12k miles

$29k

HOW GOOD OF A DEAL IS THAT?!!?!

The market is so friggin' cheap on these cars! 315hp in 2900lbs for $28k almost new...

That is an AWESOME deal, but $28k almost new? You must have just been lucky to find that certain M Coupe. I want to sell my M after my junior or senior year of college, and then get an M Coupe. By the way, go for thr 996! It looks better, plus, it's a Porsche!! Anyways, I love the M Coupe

[RT7]

IMO, get the 993. The 996 is too refine and some pieces of the interior looks cheap (plastic).

Although, if you want to use it as a commute car then get the 996, it's more comfortable and more forgiven. As far as the 1999 996, the early production cars had some issues so check out the TSB. Also, if you drive it hard on the track, you better put on the 3rd radiator.

As far as the 993, if you can splurge on 993 TT, then that's the car, if not get C4S or C2S. The C4S comes with the Big Red brake kit.

The bottom line is, test drive both cars (993 & 996).