I was thinking to myself whether or not to write anything on the forum about selling my 993 as it made it pretty final and real.
Some of the guys on here know that I used to have a 997 and sold it after my father had a stroke. He always wanted an air-cooled 911 for as long as I can remember. That is probably the reason why I've hankered over one since the age of 10!
So off I went. Sold the 997 and started the search for the 993. Thanks to all the members who helped me. I found the right car for me at he right price 4 years ago. For a short period of time my father was able to drive (not anymore sadly but he gets to sit in the passengers side) and so I felt that I was able to fulfil one of his dreams of owning a 993.
The car has been flawless. I've loved every single day of ownership. It never let me down. Not a single time. It just took everything I threw at it. I drove it down to the South of France 3 times in one go. Didn't miss a beat. I used it at a daily driver through rain, sleet and snow. Not a problem. It's just been an absolute pleasure to own. People always stopped me to ask if they could take pictures. There would be numerous times when I would return to the car and find someones details left who wanted to make an offer on it. It always turned heads.....even before the exhaust hack!
Sid at Porsche Torque took excellent care of it and I had everything addressed over my ownership that the Byfleet inspection recommended. I can't even remember all the "extra" things that I had done to it.
Above all, I found it so much fun being part of this forum. Much more like a fraternity. All the initial newbie questions were answered and I would not have taken the plunge if it wasn't for this forum.
However over the last few months I felt like a change. I've had 7 years of Porsche ownership. I was never attached to my 997, but the 993 was the first car I felt to let go. Every time I came close to selling it, I would jump back in, turn the key and think "nope can't do it".
But I finally sold her over the weekend. It's been a fantastic ownership experience and I feel privileged to have owned a 993. But i really felt like a change. I'll be coming back to Porsche in a year but..........I went for an R8
Thanks for all your help gents :bye:
Some of the guys on here know that I used to have a 997 and sold it after my father had a stroke. He always wanted an air-cooled 911 for as long as I can remember. That is probably the reason why I've hankered over one since the age of 10!
So off I went. Sold the 997 and started the search for the 993. Thanks to all the members who helped me. I found the right car for me at he right price 4 years ago. For a short period of time my father was able to drive (not anymore sadly but he gets to sit in the passengers side) and so I felt that I was able to fulfil one of his dreams of owning a 993.
The car has been flawless. I've loved every single day of ownership. It never let me down. Not a single time. It just took everything I threw at it. I drove it down to the South of France 3 times in one go. Didn't miss a beat. I used it at a daily driver through rain, sleet and snow. Not a problem. It's just been an absolute pleasure to own. People always stopped me to ask if they could take pictures. There would be numerous times when I would return to the car and find someones details left who wanted to make an offer on it. It always turned heads.....even before the exhaust hack!
Sid at Porsche Torque took excellent care of it and I had everything addressed over my ownership that the Byfleet inspection recommended. I can't even remember all the "extra" things that I had done to it.
Above all, I found it so much fun being part of this forum. Much more like a fraternity. All the initial newbie questions were answered and I would not have taken the plunge if it wasn't for this forum.
However over the last few months I felt like a change. I've had 7 years of Porsche ownership. I was never attached to my 997, but the 993 was the first car I felt to let go. Every time I came close to selling it, I would jump back in, turn the key and think "nope can't do it".
But I finally sold her over the weekend. It's been a fantastic ownership experience and I feel privileged to have owned a 993. But i really felt like a change. I'll be coming back to Porsche in a year but..........I went for an R8
Thanks for all your help gents :bye: