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    Porsche 911 (993): Carrera, Carrera 4 and turbocharged models. Model years 1994 to 1998
    Porsche 911 (993): Carrera, Carrera 4 and turbocharged models. Model years 1994 to 1998
    Porsche 911 (993): Carrera, Carrera 4 and turbocharged models. Model years 1994 to 1998
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    Porsche 911 (993): Carrera, Carrera 4 and turbocharged models. Model years 1994 to 1998

    By Adrian Streather

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    STOP! Don't buy a Porsche 993 without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Adrian Streather's years of Porsche ownership. Learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVeloce
    Release dateJan 25, 2019
    ISBN9781787114586
    Porsche 911 (993): Carrera, Carrera 4 and turbocharged models. Model years 1994 to 1998

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      Porsche 911 (993) - Adrian Streather

      1 Is it the right car for you?

      – marriage guidance

      Tall and short drivers

      Taller drivers will find the left-hand drive 993 more comfortable than right-hand drive models.

      Weight of controls

      All factory-built 993s, except the Carrera RS, are fitted with power-assisted rack and pinion steering, which helps reduce loads on arms significantly. There are two brake boost systems used in the 993: vacuum for the Carrera models, and hydraulic for the rest. The hydraulic brake boost system is very light when it’s working properly, but the brake pedal will go very hard if hydraulic pressure drops. The normally-aspirated 993’s hydraulic clutch operating system is heavy, and driving in dense traffic will result in a very sore left leg. The turbocharged 993s are fitted with a clutch power boost system to assist the driver, but it’s still heavy.

      Will it fit the garage?

      Measure it and see, but don’t forget that the doors have to be opened in the garage. Model specific dimensions are found in chapter 17.

      It fits! (Courtesy Arrwin Yip)

      Interior space

      There’s plenty of legroom in the front for driver and passenger, though comfort depends on the type of seats installed. The standard comfort seat nicely supports people of average girth. The sport, bucket, and racing seats are designed for those who are not so wide at the hips, and the rear seats are essentially useless.

      Luggage capacity

      The 993 is a thoroughbred sports car, and is susceptible to poor handling caused by uneven weight distribution over the wheels. There is sufficient room in the back with both rear seat backs down to carry a lot of luggage; but keep it light. The front luggage compartment has sufficient room for a soft bag for heavy items.

      Running costs

      Porsche 993 servicing costs are higher than normal because it’s a Porsche. Running costs are higher than normal because air-cooled engines burn oil as well as petrol, and the fuel economy isn’t brilliant either.

      Usability

      It’s a high performance sports car and, even with winter tyres, neither the rear-wheel drive nor the viscous coupling all-wheel drive models are effective in snow and ice conditions. No 993 model is particularly good in winter, and salt on the roads will destroy the metalwork.

      Parts availability

      Almost all original 993 parts are still available.

      Parts cost

      Original Porsche parts for the 993 are not cheap, and increase in price every year.

      Insurance

      Check with your insurance company, as a 993 can be very expensive to fully insure. If you cannot afford full insurance coverage you shouldn’t purchase it.

      Investment potential

      The whole 993 model range is holding its resale value well, and much better than all other 911 series, but you’re always going to put more money into it than you make if it does appreciate in value.

      Foibles

      Creaking, grinding and groaning noises – can be annoying in the Cabriolet and Targa styles, though the Coupé does not escape.

      Engine electrical harness reliability for the model year 1994, 1995 Carrera and Carrera 4, and in model year 1996 for the 993 Turbo.

      Problems with various parts of the Cabriolet roof system, including a recall.

      Complicated engine control and exhaust emissions system installed into the US market versions and, regardless of the market, all twin turbocharged models.

      Plus points

      Every girl loves a Porsche. The 993 is meant to be driven and loved (witness the driver’s huge smile).

      Beautiful sexy body curves never to be seen again.

      It’s the King of Porsche.

      Minus points

      Cost of ownership.

      Specialist test equipment required.

      Insufficient professional technical knowledge, repair and fault finding skills.

      Alternatives

      Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2, Porsche 911 (964), Porsche 911 (996), Porsche 911 (997), Porsche 986 Boxster, Porsche 987 Boxster or Cayman, BMW M3 and Ferrari 360.

      2 Cost considerations

      – affordable, or a money pit?

      Service by an approved Porsche dealer

      Intervals: 12,000 miles/20,000km (small), and 24,000 miles/40,000km (large)

      Small service cost: from ●x800

      Large service cost: from ●x1600

      Mechanical parts cost

      3.6-litre normally aspirated engine top end rebuild: from ●x15,000

      3.6-litre normally aspirated engine complete overhaul: from ●x25,000

      3.6-litre turbocharged engine top end rebuild: from ●x17,000

      3.6-litre turbocharged engine complete overhaul: from ●x30,000

      Engine fan and case: ●x2000

      Manual transmission rebuild: from ●x3000

      Tiptronic transmission rebuild: from ●x3500

      Clutch kit: ●x689 (kit and fitting by Porsche dealer from ●x1440)

      Brake discs (rotors) front (pair): ●x222, rear (pair): ●x230

      Brake pads front (pair): ●x146, rear (pair): ●x101

      ABS Hydraulic control unit: x1675

      Limited slip differential: ●x3000

      Pair front windscreen wiper arm assemblies: ●x257

      Pair front wiper blades: ●x29

      Rear window wiper arm assembly: ●x109

      Rear window wiper blade: ●x18

      Rear side window seals (set of 2): ●x440

      Model year 1996 993 Targa with its Daimler-Chrysler designed glass roof. (Courtesy Adrienne Boer and Keith Ponnan)

      Electronic and electrical parts cost

      ABS control unit (all): ●x1132

      Heating and air-conditioning control unit: from ●x700

      Engine control unit (DME) for Carrera and C4 1994 and 1995 models only: ●x2413

      Engine control unit (DME) for Carrera and C4 1996 to 1998 models: ●x1300

      Engine control unit (DME) for turbocharged models: ●x1304

      Window electric motor: ●x90

      Rear spoiler drive motor: ●x85

      Battery 80amp/hr ●x133

      Structural work cost

      LHD to RHD conversion: Don’t even consider it!!!

      Complete body restoration: from ●x30,000

      Note: New body shells are no longer available

      Full repaint (including preparation): from ●x25,000

      Full professional restoration from basket case: from ●x100,000

      Manuals

      Factory manual set: from ●x5000

      Original owner’s manual: from ●x125

      Parts that are easy to find

      Battery

      Windshield wiper arms and blades

      Light bulbs

      Parts that are hard to find

      Engine control units (DME)

      Anti-theft control units

      Parts that are very expensive

      Everything is expensive. There are cheaper OEM aftermarket replacements, but remember, you get what you pay for!

      DIY servicing reduces the overall cost of ownership. (Courtesy Douglas Farrow)

      The engine control (DME) unit (under left seat) is expensive to replace. (Courtesy Petu Kummala)

      3 Living with a 993

      – will

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