Which one?

[PeterB14]

I am seriously considering adding a cab for a weekend/fun car.

Now have looked at a few 993 cabs online and seen a few I like, but just been browsing through 911Virgin stock and saw two nice looking 993 C2 but for same price there was a 997 C2S or £12k less a higher mileage 996 4CS Tip.

So what is best buy?
Considering depreciation, though would like to keep car.
Also running costs.

[supersport]

The prices should tell you something, but at the end of day do you prefer beer or lager, tea or coffee; it is highly subjective. Go and have a look and a chat.

[PeterB14]

supersport said:

The prices should tell you something, but at the end of day do you prefer beer or lager, tea or coffee; it is highly subjective. Go and have a look and a chat.

Well prefer beer and coffee, but not at the same time!

Reason for asking was to help make general decision on model first, it was 993 I was thinking of initially.
Long way to call for a chat but I know what you mean, I am trying to find somewhere more local to look.
Will be calling at SCOM next week for a browse and a couple of test drives

[David Hype]

They are all so different, try them all and see which one floats your boat!

Happy shopping and don't rush into a quick purchase!

[g7jhp]

Well personally I'd have a coupe over a 911 cab. Of the 3 I'd say the 997 looks best as a cab.

993 C2 - oldest, zero depreciation, but higher running costs.
996 C4S - low depreciation, lower running costs, but potential engine issues (as all n/a 996).
997 C2S - newest, higher depreciation, lower running costs, potential engine issues(as all n/a 997 Gen 1).

Have you considered a 964 or 3.2 Carrera cab. If it was a weekend car and had to be a 911 cab I'd go 3.2!

If you don't need 2+2 why not look at a Gen 2 Boxster S (designed as a convertible, newer, no engine issues)?

[PeterB14]

g7jhp said:

Well personally I'd have a coupe over a 911 cab. Of the 3 I'd say the 997 looks best as a cab.

993 C2 - oldest, zero depreciation, but higher running costs.
996 C4S - low depreciation, lower running costs, but potential engine issues (as all n/a 996).
997 C2S - newest, higher depreciation, lower running costs, potential engine issues(as all n/a 997 Gen 1).

Have you considered a 964 or 3.2 Carrera cab. If it was a weekend car and had to be a 911 cab I'd go 3.2!

If you don't need 2+2 why not look at a Gen 2 Boxster S (designed as a convertible, newer, no engine issues)?

Hi, thanks for your thoughts.
I have thought of a 3.2, just finding one or right one.
As to coupe or Boxster. I have a 981 Cayman so wanted something different, hence edging more to older models.

[carcrazypop]

Hi,
If you go down the 3.2 route, don't ignore the targa option; I had a targa supersport a few years back, and really enjoyed the draught free experience with the targa top off.
Good Luck.

[g7jhp]

PeterB14 said:

g7jhp said:

Well personally I'd have a coupe over a 911 cab. Of the 3 I'd say the 997 looks best as a cab.

993 C2 - oldest, zero depreciation, but higher running costs.
996 C4S - low depreciation, lower running costs, but potential engine issues (as all n/a 996).
997 C2S - newest, higher depreciation, lower running costs, potential engine issues(as all n/a 997 Gen 1).

Have you considered a 964 or 3.2 Carrera cab. If it was a weekend car and had to be a 911 cab I'd go 3.2!

If you don't need 2+2 why not look at a Gen 2 Boxster S (designed as a convertible, newer, no engine issues)?

Hi, thanks for your thoughts.
I have thought of a 3.2, just finding one or right one.
As to coupe or Boxster. I have a 981 Cayman so wanted something different, hence edging more to older models.

I'd definately look at 964 or 3.2 Carrera if you've already got a modern Porsche.

3.2 Cab

3.2 Targa

964 Cab (Sold, but example)


Other option would be a Caterham (performance) or Mercedes 300 SL 1987-88 (relaxed).

[supersport]

PeterB14 said:

supersport said:

The prices should tell you something, but at the end of day do you prefer beer or lager, tea or coffee; it is highly subjective. Go and have a look and a chat.

Well prefer beer and coffee, but not at the same time!

Reason for asking was to help make general decision on model first, it was 993 I was thinking of initially.
Long way to call for a chat but I know what you mean, I am trying to find somewhere more local to look.
Will be calling at SCOM next week for a browse and a couple of test drives

If SCOM is local, then yes it is a damned long way to go. John always has a bit of everything in so would be an excellent place to start, and an opportunity to gaup at the eye candy

[PeterB14]

Yes SCOM is about 40 miles south of me.
I have been checking their website and have seen some of the cars, very nice.
Spotted a 964 Carrera Tiptronic there that I will have a drive of, not what I was looking for but give me some idea of how the cars go.

[rlw]

If you want a 993 I know someone who wants to sell an immaculate black/black cab - one of my clients in London even more obsessive than I was (am).