The GREAT Debate: Would You Rather Have A 993 Or 991 For $160k?

Over the past 10 or so years it's been truly remarkable to watch the high-end, used car market. Cars that were once thought to have seen their good days go flying past have exploded in value.

Two examples that come to mind are the Ferrari Testarossa and Porsche 911. Whether it's a 993 or a 964, these cars are commanding top dollar. As long as it's air-cooled and has a manual gearbox, you will see pretty crazy prices.

And, well, V12s have always demanded a premium.

While I know this market has become rather inflated as of late, I get reminded every now and then how insane it's become. Today, I ran across an Instagram by a local specialty shop. It showed a picture of a gorgeous black 993 Turbo. The asking price was nearly $160,000.

The price for an all-new 911 Turbo is just under $160,000.

So, I've got to ask: WHICH would you rather? The 993 or the 991?

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CANADIANCOMMENTS - 8/11/2016 1:01:54 AM

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The 993 will continue to appreciate. The 991 will only depreciate, especially if it is a 991.2 with a twin-turbocharged engine. If collectors think air cooled engines / naturally aspirated engines are a touchstone or a pureness that cannot be matched, the prices will continue to be bid up for certain cars. No different than the prices now seen on used F458 Speciale's with naturally aspirated V8's. It does not have to make sense....

HenryN - 8/11/2016 1:38:00 AM

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A friend sold his '97 Turbo Cabriolet for a little over $50K about 5 years ago. Similar car now can fetch over twice that. There is no letting up in the market for these cars.

ATrain - 8/11/2016 5:11:18 AM

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It depends on your objective.

1. Short-term profit: 993
2. Usability: 991
3. Long-term profit: dunno
4. Pleasure of drivability: 'probably' 993
5. Performance: 991
6. Etc.

We come in different shapes and style, with different perspectives. Thank god for that!

quizz - 8/11/2016 2:58:05 PM

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993 is the instant classic - the pinnacle of air cooled engineering AND arguably the pinnacle of the 911 design language. It was excessively built to a such a high standard that it almost bankrupted Porsche, which led to cost cutting and the 996. When people talk about "incredible German engineering", the 993 is the best example. I'm waiting for the next financial crisis so I can pick one up at more reasonable prices - I'm in no rush.