Which porsche to sell?

Hello all, So what would you do if you were me?

I have 2 Porsches, and really cant afford to keep both. One car is a

1984 911 Turbo - 48k miles (big mods! Pushing 350hp). The other car is a 1993 968 - 100k miles.

I know what you are thinking! How could I sell a 911 Turbo and move to a

968! The 968 is MINT.. The 911 needs some work. It has a ton of oil leaks(yes yes, normal stuff) the brakes are weird (There could be something wrong with my 911 brakes - Should my 968 really have better brakes than my 911? Yea, the 968 is 10 years newer) and the paint has some cracks on the roof and hood that need attention, AND every time it rains I get 2 gallons of water in the back seat - this is a very annoying problem, as I fear getting stuck in rain. I have tried to fix the water problem. I make it better, but its not yet cured. And seriously.. the 968 is MINT!

The 911 has that great sound. It has a ton of power. Looks awesome. It just feels like a monster. And tossing it around corners is just damn fun.

The 968 - well, It has dual air bags, ABS - A/C that really works. Its more comfortable, it looks cool, its quiet (well, thats a negative too) gets good gas mileage, has no paint problems, handles great, And its brakes are just incredible. BUT lacks power... ISNT a monster. And has

100k miles on it...

I am certainly leaning towards keeping the 911. And I am sure I can make up my own mind on this.. but I thought it could be a good conversation and YOU guys might be able to ad some interesting points. I love my 911, but I think I am tempted by the modern features of the 968. Might a 964 or a 993 satisfy both my needs in one car?

So here are the 2 cars: If you are like me, you like pictures:

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Whaddaya thing?

Adam

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Adam Schwartz
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Both look good. The 911 is more of a head-turner, obviously. If I couldn't afford to keep both but still had room for two cars, then I'd keep the 911 and buy a second beater car for when it rains or when the

911 is getting fixed, which it will be needing.

Practicality says 968 all the way. 100k miles or not, it's apparently in much better shape, engine included. If you depend on your car at all to get you from A to B, the 911 in its present condition isn't going to cut it. If you sell the 968, you'll still have to use some of that money to fix the 911.

And now I'm going to make things even harder on you by asking, "How much ya want for the 911?"

Adam Schwartz wrote:

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Brad

Unless you need the extra cash the 930 would bring, I'd sell the

968 and get a Japanese beater for bad weather. And please, put some of the money towards cleaning up the 930, okay? ;) Emanuel
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Emanuel Brown

Sell both and get one good one.

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Andrew Sword

This is a hard choice, as both of these cars are historically grande.

I think the 968 has more exclusivity, and will potentially be worth more then the 911 as time passes. Especially when comparing vehicle conditions. The 968 production numbers were pretty low, and they didn't make them for very long. Its a fantastic 4 cylinder with amazing torque flexability. I would be inclined to keep the 968, as the superior engineered vehicle. Its in drive ready condition, and sounds like it will remain mint with just the standard preventative matainance. The more I learn about 968s the more I like them. With the Variocam technology they managed to maxamize Torque power through the rev range. 1500-5500 achieving maximum Torque. This is the perfected form of the 4 cylinder Porsche. There was never a better one built. This can not be said of the 930, as they have continued to make upgrades. Porsche essentially went as far as they could go with the 4 cylinder engine. 3.0 litres is unheard of, even by todays standards. With the combination of rarity and practicality, I would stick with the 968. Ofcourse many of the 911 die hards would never admitt to the excellence in engineering of the 968. I've heard quotes like "If its not a 911, its not a Porsche."

The 968 is a refined, exclusive, practical car. An engineering masterpiece that remains the mark of unmatched excellence and timeless styling.

Now that I've convinced myself... on second thought.. keep the 930.

How much do you want for the 968?

-Rhad Davis

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Rhadamanthus

They are both beatiful cars. I would keep the one I loved the most regardless of the work that needs done. If your looking to sell the car,and you would like to recieve the true value of the cars full worth. You can post it free at;

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Where car buyers go looking for cars such as yours! Good luck!

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Tru 2Dis

Adam,

I like both and I'm in Atlanta email when you make up your mind on which one to sell, so I can look at the one for sell.

Reply to
Rob

Keep the real Porsche, the 911 the 968 isn't a real Porsche as its an Audi.

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Rob

dude keep the turbo!!!! replace the rear window rubber seal and clean out your sunroof drain (if so equiped) and keep it!!! the old school 911 owners are dying, dont contribute. sell the 968 to a chick (no offense!!!) and forget about it. plese e-mail me pics of the turbo, good luck

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Cdeluca911

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