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"We can modify the 911, hone and improve it, but we must never alter either its character or its unmistakable appearance." So opined Ferry Porsche in 1993 at the launch of the 993-series Porsche 911. Yet this iteration of the 911 came close to contradicting the old man and divides opinions between Porschephiles. Some see it as a stopgap model, produced for a mere five years before the introduction of the water-cooled 996-series 911 while others view it as the last of the ‘real' 911 models. Both views have an element of truth, but what can't be argued is that the 993 - as we shall refer to this model - still represents one of the finest and most practical supercars around. As a used proposition it makes paying nearly £30,000 for a new Audi TT look a little predictable.

HISTORY

*HISTORY

Porsche was not in good shape when the 993 was born. The boom years of the eighties were but a fading memory and Porsche had failed to invest the windfall income of the good times wisely. With the ageing 928 and the slow-selling 968 - effectively a rehashed 944 - on their books, this independent company was looking a ripe target for takeover by one of the big automotive carnivores eager to bask in the reflected glory that Porsche engineering would have on their other wares. With the Boxster model still some way off and the relatively unloved 964-series 911 looking a little old, the 993 had to carry the company through a difficult period.

Fortunately it was good enough to do so, coming at a time when key rivals were also going through a tough patch. The Honda NSX only sold in trickles, TVR's Griffith couldn't shake its reputation for poor build quality and in the shape of the 348, Ferrari had their weakest offering in the junior supercar sector that most could remember. The 993 arrived in the UK in December 1993 in base rear-wheel drive Carrera form. With 272bhp on tap it wasn't a great deal quicker than the 964-series Carrera 2 but the lines were far smoother, the interior a little more modern and the running gear a good deal more sophisticated. The Cabriolet model was launched in April 1994, but it wasn't until October 1994 that fans of four-wheel drive were sated by the arrival of the Carrera 4, identifiable by indicators that were white at the front and red at the back rather than orange all round in the case of the standard Carrera.

In April 1995 Porsche launched the iconic 911 Turbo in 993 guise, powered by a 408bhp version of the 3.6-litre lump, mated to the Carrera 4's all-wheel drive running gear. The 993 Turbo represented the first Porsche Turbo with a six-speed box, two turbochargers and four-wheel drive. It was truly an awesome beast. This was followed in October 1995 by the Carrera 4S, a model which aped the Turbo's looks but with the Carrera's normally aspirated engine. At the same time, Porsche also revived the Targa designation, this time around substituting the lift-off targa panel for an electrically operated sliding glass roof. The engines in the Carrera models was also uprated to 285bhp thanks to modifications to the valves and the addition of Varioram, a two stage induction system. A Carrera 2S was launched in August 1996. Although the 996-series of the Porsche 911 was launched in late 1997, production of the 993 Turbo continued right up until October 1998.

WHAT YOU GET

*WHAT YOU GET

Always renowned as the supercar you could drive to work in, the Porsche 993 is a remarkably practical thing, especially when compared to the compromised mid-engined exotica it often found itself compared with. The 993 shape took a little getting used to, Porsche ditching the upright headlamps in favour of a more aerodynamic look pioneered by the 959 special although many of the styling changes were evolutionary, Porsche already working on the revolutionary water-cooled 996 series 911 throughout the life of the 993.

Certain 911 trademarks remain. The floor mounted pedals and four dials across the rudimentary dashboard, the good all-round visibility and the untemperamental nature of that flat-six engine were all familiar touchstones that soothed those fretting over the smooth styling. With a pair of rear seats and a boot under the bonnet, the 911 gave a nod towards practicality. Twin airbags, leather trim, alloy wheels, electric windows, air conditioning and a sunroof were fitted as standard to even the base Carrera. By today's standards the interior looks a little dated, with some haphazardly scattered switches, but build quality is admirable, the 993 feeling very solid even with 100,000 miles on the clock.

WHAT YOU PAY

*WHAT YOU PAY

Prices of used Porsche 993s vary wildly according to condition, mileage and service history, and this is one car that really does benefit from main dealer or specialist maintenance to keep on song. As a guide, expect to pay around £28,000 for a 1995 M-plated Carrera coupe, with Tiptronic automatic transmission adding around £1,000 to that figure. A 1996 N-registered Carrera Targa retails at around £32,500 whilst an equivalent vintage Cabriolet will fetch in the region of £33,500. Add £2,000 to each of these prices if you fancy the security of all-wheel drive. The Turbo starts at £41,000 for a 1995 M plated car - a decent saving on its £91,950 new price tag! The last of the 1998 R-plated cars will still fetch around £53,500. Insurance for all models is Group 20.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

*WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Make sure the alarm system is working. The Porsche 993 was fitted with a Thatcham Category 1 rated system but it is notoriously prone to failure and any Porsche will always make a car thief's eyes light up. 1995 model year cars have also had problems reported with their wiring looms, with cracked wires at the alternator due to low quality insulation. Open the doors on both sides and listen for a cracking sound. Hinges on the 993 have been known to drop, making door alignment wonky. Don't worry too much if there's a cloud of smoke from the exhaust on start up. As a result of the dry sump lubrication and boxer engine setup, a little oil occasionally leaches into the cylinders.

Alloy wheels are expensive to replace, so check for parking scrapes. The same goes for tyres, so haggle away if they're looking close to replacement. Steer clear of cars that have non-approved extras or over the top spoiler kits. The 993 sells best in subtle colours like black, grey and especially silver. Try to avoid garishly coloured examples. Guards Red looks particularly wrong. Insist on a full service history, ideally by official Porsche dealers or, at the very least, recognised specialists. If it's ‘unavailable', ‘lost' or ‘being stamped up', walk away.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

*REPLACEMENT PARTS

(approx. based on a 1995 911 Carrera) As you might expect, parts aren't cheap - though they're not as pricey as you might expect. However, they do last. A clutch assembly will be around £450, brake pads will be about £50 for the front and £45 for the rear, whilst a full exhaust system can be up to £650. A starter motor should be close to £250, a radiator is about £250 and an alternator around £420.

ON THE ROAD

*ON THE ROAD

Although the changes from 964-series 911 to 993-series weren't as great as from 993-series to 1997's 996-series, the 993 was still a significantly different drive to the last of the ‘upright headlamp' 911s. With 272bhp to call upon at launch, the Carrera could accelerate to 60mph in 5.2 seconds due to great traction and favourable gearing - this 911 being the first to feature a six-speed box. So good is the traction of the Carrera that paying extra for the four-wheel drive chassis of the Carrera 4 seems of debatable benefit.

Handling was a good deal more benign than the previous generation, something we always seem to say about every 911 series in an attempt to witness engineering overcome physics. Nevertheless, it's still possible to feel the weight in the tail if, for instance, you step of the throttle in a tightening corner. The brakes are almost ridiculously powerful and the engine note of this - the last of the air-cooled 911s - is to die for. The Targa model was never particularly popular, feeling much like a 911 with an overgrown sunroof, but the Cabriolet versions are sought after. Anything that gets you closer to that breathy engine note has to be worthwhile. Tiptronic models seem a little pointless unless you really do want to cruise and pose. The later ‘Varioram' cars are a little quicker still, but if its speed you're after, the 408bhp 911 Turbo might just satisfy your requirements. With acceleration to match anything produced by Ferrari or Lamborghini at the time, the Turbo is still a force to be reckoned with.

OVERALL

A 993-series Porsche 911 is a car that rewards research. Go see a few, spend a few hours trawling through internet bulletin boards and speak to Porsche club members about the cars. Although it's a model that has largely escaped the clutches of the cowboys, it still pays to buy the best looked after car you can find, irrespective of age. The base Carrera coupe is probably the best buy although if you require the sort of genuine supercar speed and capability that'll put Japanese evo-cars in their place, you'll need the Turbo. Whichever model you choose, chances are that Porsche ownership will exact far fewer compromises than any equivalent exotic.

About the Author

Andy Enright, for anybody thinking how can I sell my porsche my advice is to try dealerbid.co.uk the UK's cash for cars comparison site.

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