Porsche 993 Carrera S seems cheap
The wide-bodied Porsche 993 Carrera S surely one of the best-looking 911s ever. It’s rare, too, as this -rear-drive model was only made in 1997,
The wide-bodied Porsche 993 Carrera S surely one of the best-looking 911s ever. It’s rare, too, as this -rear-drive model was only made in 1997,
I’ve just been asked this question. My immediate reaction was to say no. Or rather, yes but be prepared for trouble. The big killer with
Porsche has revealed a limited edition 997 Carrera called the Black Edition and, as you’d expect, it’s black inside and out. 1911 examples will be
Now, I must confess I’m a modest chap and not one to blow my own trumpet. However, I can’t help but make an exception just
The Porsche 944 has, in recent years, suffered from being unwanted and unloved by the bulk of Porsche enthusiasts. It’s become, well, just an old
I’ve heard that prices of used 4x4s are on the up in the UK as people clamour to get a car that they hope will
Here’s a great video of Tiff Needell testing the then-new 996 GT3. It’s interesting to see how much more serious TV reviews were back then.
I was looking at a rather nice 997 Cabriolet the other day. As always, I check through the options codes (which are found on a
It takes a lot to make this cross but a book that landed on my desk the other day really got my hackles up. It’s
I’m not keen on buying Porsches at auctions. I’d much rather deal with an individual – private or dealer – who knows the car and
Sat-navs are commonplace these days – you even have them on mobile phones. However, back in 1997, they were still considered state of the art
I had a call from a chap who was considering buying a 996 Carrera 4S. The 4S is the Turbo-bodied car and sells for a
Had a long chat with a chap who was disappointed to find that his 964 engine had an oil leak after an expensive rebuild. While
This video from Porsche promoted the 996 Turbo but the philosophy behind it applies to all Porsches and, indeed, other good things in life. Enjoy!
I was driving down the motorway yesterday evening, happily contemplating life, when I was passed by a 996. Now, some Porsche enthusiasts will claim that
I had an interesting chat with a client yesterday. He bought a 964 through me some time ago but later sold it. Now, though, he
When I saw the title of this advert I was puzzled. How could a 993 be both a Carrera 4S and a Turbo? A Turbo has,
Here’s a fanciful story for you. Far, far away, on the planet Gerg, there’s an environmental disaster going on. Why? Because people get bored with
If you’re looking at an early 911 (by which I mean 1989 and earlier) then keep your eyes wide open for rust. These cars can
The values of the original 930-model 911 Turbo are fascinating me – they’ll all over the place. I’ve commented on this before, but it came
Just had a chap on the phone who wants to buy a 911 but has no idea what to get. As ever, I began by
I’ve just received an email from someone looking at buying a 2001 996 with just 26,000 miles on the clock. Sounds attractive, doesn’t it? The
One of the fun features of the official Porsche site is the ‘Build your own Porsche’ section. Here, you choose the colour and specification of
We Brits are obsessed with a car’s service history, to the extent that a car with a ‘full’ service history is easier to sell than
Had an email from someone wondering if he should change his 993 for a 997. This is a question I often get – or at
Here’s an interesting advert. The first thing that struck me was that it’s a 964, not a 993 as stated. Then looking at the engine
One of my guilty pleasures is browsing through Porsches for sale on Pistonheads. Partly dreaming of cars I’d like to own, and partly looking for
Anyone who knows me will know I’m a big fan of the 964-series 911 made from 1989 to 1993. It’s a Porsche that’s had a