Vehicle Description
Porsche 911 enthusiasts know this is the one, the last of the
air-cooled 911s, the final iteration of the original, and even by
today's sports car standards it's an absolute stunner. This 1996
911 Carrera is a winner in every way, from the vivid color
combination to the lively 3.6L H6, and if you were thinking that it
was time to get a new Porsche, you should probably try this one on
for size first.
There's no doubt this is a quintessential 911, from the headlights
to the subtly curved rear end, there's sports car DNA in this coupe
that stretches back generations. The 993 was highly refined but
lost none of the proportions that made the 911 so special, and
Porsche engineers were careful to keep the essence intact while
adding performance, comfort, and confidence. The Arena Red Metallic
paint accents the Teutonic shape perfectly, neither overly flashy
nor demure, knowing that this car needs no extra flash. Fit and
finish are to typically excellent Porsche standards, and with just
104,695 original miles, it has obviously been a special car from
the day it came home. The paint shines up beautifully, and while
there are a few incredibly small signs of use (and you really have
to look close to find them), it certainly doesn't look the better
part of 24 years old. Of course, some of that is due to the
timeless design, but there's also no question that this car has
been expertly maintained.
Supportive leather bucket seats in luxurious light tan give the
interior a serious look that shows off the minimalist design.
There's very minor wear on the seats that's been lightly acquired
through the years, which is pretty much inevitable, but the seating
surfaces are in overall great shape and there are no splits or
tears in the upholstery. The matching plush carpets are in very
good condition as well, protected by a set of black Porsche floor
mats that add nice contrast inside and match the dash. That very
dash is laid out in familiar Porsche style, with a big VDO tach in
the center and all the other clear, round VDO instruments on either
side. The 993 was a big step forward in terms of ergonomics, so all
the controls are right where you'd expect them to be and operation
is at least a little intuitive, unlike many of its forebears. Power
windows, locks, mirrors, and seats, cruise control, tilt wheel,
cold A/C, and a factory Porsche stereo system are included, making
this a Porsche that's a joy to drive even in traffic, and
everything works as it should thanks to years of careful
maintenance. The snug-fitting headliner above is in excellent
original shape, and the sunroof engages with the touch of a button
for instant fresh air and preserves the coupe's handsome good
looks.
993s offered 3.6 liters of displacement (with a 281 factory
horsepower rating in 1996) and that famously familiar flat-six
howl. Completely stock and always properly maintained (included is
a thorough driver's log indexing over $25k worth of maintenance and
service over the last 10 years), this 911 runs superbly and thanks
to their known reliability and its lifetime of careful owners, it
should continue to do so for the foreseeable future. 1996
introduced Porsche's 'Varioram' system that featured
variable-length intake runners for great compromise between high
RPM power and low-torque production, making this particular model
an incredibly efficient machine with instant power to the rear
wheels up and down the throttle. The 4-speed automatic gearbox with
optional 'Tiptronic' controls slips through the gears with more
precision than any previous 911 and the very user-friendly yet
ultra-sporty suspension almost completely tames the 911's famous
tail-happy antics. Always famous for massive binders, the
cross-drilled and vented disc brakes on this car will detach your
retinas if you're not careful and a quick glance underneath reveals
that this car was likely never used in anything but pleasant
weather. Beautiful 17-inch factory alloys look the part and wear
slightly staggered 225/45/17 front and 255/40/17 rear Michelin
performance radials.
Few other "used" cars have gained value as well as the 993, and if
you're looking for a high-quality, well-maintained with all the
right equipment and good documentation, you'll scarcely do better
than this. Call today!
