[{"id": 10612611, "authorName": "RoscoePDogg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roscoepdogg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous! It was an Aventurine over cashmere 993 that first got me obsessed with owning an air-cooled Porsche. Took about six years for me to get my own Aventurine, though it has a black interior. \r\n\r\nLooks like a beautiful example. Good luck!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1675259485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10612622, "authorName": "primepreserve18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/primepreserve18/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car! just noticed the 5 spoke wheels are facing towards the back on left side and facing frontwards on the right.. interesting design", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675259662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10612628, "authorName": "bimmerkirk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerkirk/", "bidAmount": 20993, "content": "$20,993 bid placed by bimmerkirk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675259721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10612642, "authorName": "Aaammm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaammm/", "bidAmount": 29993, "content": "$29,993 bid placed by Aaammm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675259888, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10612661, "authorName": "brownan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brownan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are the original wheels available in addition to the TTs on the car? Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675260073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10612703, "authorName": "bimmerkirk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerkirk/", "bidAmount": 39993, "content": "$39,993 bid placed by bimmerkirk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675260430, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10612749, "authorName": "benzog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benzog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@primepreserve18, you're right. Now I can't unsee it. This is what happens when I leave the house with a blue sock and a brown sock on. I know I have another pair at home just like em. \r\nI would think that Porsche produced the TT's in a directional design? >> >>", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675261006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10612850, "authorName": "993C4S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/993c4s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@benzog - no, the Turbo Twists are made just one way. There are no left/right, so they will always looks as shown on this car", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675261777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10613058, "authorName": "barpoison", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barpoison/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct, this is just the way Porsche did it in the day. One wishes the wheels would both point the 'right' way, but alas. GLWA, she's a beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675263755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10613082, "authorName": "Teags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were the turbo twist wheels an option you could upgrade to at time of purchase from the factory on C4\u2019s? Beautiful car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675263894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10613322, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all and thank you for your interest and compliments! The original 17\" Cup wheels are available in addition to the 18\" TT wheels. I'm happy to answer any questions, so please feel free to ask!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675265913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10613337, "authorName": "nprawitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nprawitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, that\u2019s correct, @Teags, the Turbo Twist wheels were a factory option on the 993, or the 17\u201d Cup wheels.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675266007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10613344, "authorName": "nprawitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nprawitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You beat me to it, @Seller! I should\u2019ve refreshed my page. :) Beautiful car, good luck with the auction!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675266097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10613446, "authorName": "bluecollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluecollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice and very rare version of the 993. Picture 4 shows that the narrow bodies have all the wide fenders one could wish for and overall more pleasing proportions. The beauty of the color isnt even obvious from the pictures. Also interesting that the original owner spec\u2019d full color Porsche crests on the wheel as opposed to the distinct \u201cCarrera 4\u201d ones. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675266851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10613556, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NA factory widebody alert\u2026\u2026.I still like \u2018em a couple gens older, but what a super special 911 coupe.\r\n\r\n#widerisbetter", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675267868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10613657, "authorName": "thegrayman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thegrayman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Caymanorcarrera this one is a narrow body, with the 993 generation the only widebodies were the Turbo, 2S, and 4S. A little weird that they had a C4 narrowbody, but that's the decision they made. Beautiful car nonetheless!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675268642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10614243, "authorName": "mattg43", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattg43/", "bidAmount": 41993, "content": "$41,993 bid placed by mattg43", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675272682, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10615434, "authorName": "Mirage08", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mirage08/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone more knowledgeable than I of the cracking on that headboard can be fixed/replaced? Or is it prohibitively expensive?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675277720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10615611, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mirage08 There are companies that repair the cracks and apply a finish. This is typically not considered to be a permanent repair (but can last years, especially when garage kept) and the result varies and is as good as the tech doing the work. It can look quite good for a while, depending. The other option is replacement of the dashboard. The part is available new for about $1200. Removal of the windshield is necessary but labor is minimal, aside from that. Hope this helps!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675278331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10617003, "authorName": "das92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/das92/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by das92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675284243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10618128, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @thegrayman. \r\n\r\nDefinitely a beautiful car nonetheless, and a good reminder for me to stay the heck away from the 993 gen......I obviously need to see a 4 and a 4S side by side......I suspect it's pretty darn apparent )-:", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675288732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10618828, "authorName": "OvrTx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ovrtx/", "bidAmount": 50993, "content": "$50,993 bid placed by OvrTx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675291268, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10620903, "authorName": "scotialobster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scotialobster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller please post a clear photo of the drivers seat bolster", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675310731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10621421, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675341260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10621447, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scotialobster Thanks for the request, all those pics and somehow we missed that bolster, which is definitely a wear point!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675342214, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10623958, "authorName": "993VanZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/993vanz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look like solid twists. Can you confirm please. Beautiful 993", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675362869, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10626215, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@993VanZ Correct, solid spoke twists. Thank you! and I agree, she's a beaut :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675371104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10627148, "authorName": "trident1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trident1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic combo and c4's are special and more rare as we found in a recent auction , was that for the c2s where numbers were flying around ?Practically a one owner , great mods .Never seen A .G.M. In person . Will hunt one down at Werks next month . \r\nGrab this one up!!:)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675374892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10629927, "authorName": "pjs911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjs911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this colour sure pops in the sunlight. What a beauty!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675404905, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10630462, "authorName": "nprawitt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nprawitt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trident1 The C4 is a lot more rare than most people would expect. In 1996, only 411 were sent to the US, and between 1995 and 1998, only 951 made it here. Of those, 8% were \u201cspecial order\u201d colors, like this one. We\u2019ve got a rare car here!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1675432670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10631829, "authorName": "vintageguru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vintageguru/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by vintageguru", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675443702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10632073, "authorName": "mspohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mspohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally a local one! @RPD1977 sent you a note about checking her out in person. Thanks!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675445183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10632222, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mspohn Thanks, I'll be in touch!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675446097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10635909, "authorName": "mikebrairton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebrairton/", "bidAmount": 55000, "content": "$55,000 bid placed by mikebrairton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675460512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10638612, "authorName": "pjs911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjs911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RPD1977 - What's the mottled effect on the windshield in pic #39 and is that a crack in the glass at the base of that same image? Thanks.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675496260, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10639574, "authorName": "mspohn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mspohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rpd1977 looking forward to it", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675525196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10640492, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pjs911 That area is the delamination noted in the description. It has been that way for quite a long time, as I\u2019ve known this car much longer than I\u2019ve owned it. I see the area that you\u2019re referring to, that is not a crack but some discoloration and the start of the antenna loop in the glass. Thanks and let me know if any more questions!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675533117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10642791, "authorName": "pjs911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjs911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you. I missed the delam note in the write-up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675543414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10658318, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ericgb I\u2019ve emailed and tried to call and text to respond to your message but with no luck. Perhaps check your email spam folder?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675726806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10660371, "authorName": "trident1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trident1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nprawitt, yes ,and for reference ,951 of the C4 imported verses nearly double that number ( 1752 )of the \"rare \"and much coveted C2S were imported .\r\nAdd to that it's special quality and it's quite the package . Quoting from Straether's 993 The Essential Companion about the C4S :\r\n\"For many at Porsche Weissach, the C4S was the ultimate Porsche .The C4S was the culmination of a design which became in reality what every 911 series Porsche should be .The most important factor being that the C4S was almost impossible to spin. The famous Porsche 911 tail wagging ,oversteer, which often lead to a spin ,was finally eliminated.\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675776577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10661593, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675789301, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10661622, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675789549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10661753, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675790804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10661896, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've uploaded some videos to better showcase the true condition of the car. I met up with a local interested party last night and he commented that the car was even cleaner and nicer in person. I hope a few videos will help to show that. The close up walk around video is to show how truly flawless the paint is, it is ready for PPF or Ceramic Coating or both. I recommend airpods or equivalent to be able to appreciate the audio in the startup video, the Fister mufflers are so good. This very solid and very sorted 993 is going to make someone very happy :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675791859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10663511, "authorName": "Daynetrain55", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daynetrain55/", "bidAmount": 56911, "content": "$56,911 bid placed by Daynetrain55", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675802556, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10664677, "authorName": "trident1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trident1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rpd1977, that exhaust roar is sick! And yes with the ear buds.\r\nThat's primordial- like a lion roar - something you hear just before being eaten. Is that Fister 2's? \r\nI've thought to leave the exhaust the way Porsche sent it out , but how do you resist that s*%#!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675808312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10665250, "authorName": "X701", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/x701/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RPD1977 , Can you help me better understand why the listing states that the car features ABD - Automatic Breaking Differential and LSD - Limited Slip Differential , but neither are indicated on the option sticker with the corresponding option codes 220 and 224 - has something been changed or modified from original or was this just an error ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675810802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10665626, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675812309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10665709, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@X071 I had not noticed that but it is my understanding that sometimes not all options are shown on the stickers. The Porsche build sheet that I uploaded does show the car to be equipped with the ABD and Limited slip options and I believe that to be the case. I may be able to get further verification but the build sheet I uploaded is from Porsche.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675812819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10666235, "authorName": "X701", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/x701/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RPD1977 thank you for the quick response, and that is interesting .. if you have the ability to lift the rear and spin one wheel and the opposing side moves in the same direction it then does have LSD ... but I know that is not a quick and easy thing to do ... again thank you for your response and build sheet information", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675815325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10666716, "authorName": "das92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/das92/", "bidAmount": 58000, "content": "$58,000 bid placed by das92", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675817385, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10666905, "authorName": "mikebrairton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebrairton/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by mikebrairton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675818489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10667221, "authorName": "bimmerkirk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerkirk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lsd came as part of the 4 package", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675819847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10667231, "authorName": "HKTony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hktony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My understanding, AWD variants of the 993 came with rear LSD as standard, and Hydraulic booster brake systems which the ABD uses.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675819879, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10668316, "authorName": "993Fanatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/993fanatic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RPD1977 to confirm, looks like 4 keys come with the car and the door check straps look okay from what i can see in the pictures (probably not enough time to shoot a video of them or post pictures of them before the auction closes tomorrow). \n\n\"The original 17\u2033 Cup wheels are available in addition to the 18\u2033 TT wheels.\" - Are you including the 17\" wheels with the sale of the car or seeking to sell those separately to the winning bidder?\n\nBTW, does the cassette deck actually work? I still have some cassettes that would find a natural home in a 27 year old car :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675837084, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10668413, "authorName": "Sportscars123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sportscars123/", "bidAmount": 60500, "content": "$60,500 bid placed by Sportscars123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675843149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10668534, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@993Fanatic yes, four keys are included. Door check straps are both intact and operation is quiet. The original wheels are not included in the sale. \r\nI have not used the cassette player, only the radio on the rare occasion I\u2019m not listening to the flat 6 ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675856844, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10668555, "authorName": "bimmerkirk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerkirk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you tell us what shop does the work on this car?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675858291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10668728, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmerkirk Dougherty Automotive Services and Porsche of the Main Line in West Chester, PA have done most services, with some early records from Wilmington (DE) Motorcars (Porsche dealer).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675862682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10668775, "authorName": "mikebrairton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebrairton/", "bidAmount": 61000, "content": "$61,000 bid placed by mikebrairton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675863475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10668835, "authorName": "bimmerkirk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerkirk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rpd1977 all good places", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675864315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10669249, "authorName": "Skijunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skijunkie/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by Skijunkie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675868580, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10669295, "authorName": "Bufalo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bufalo/", "bidAmount": 65000, "content": "$65,000 bid placed by Bufalo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675869021, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10669517, "authorName": "trident1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trident1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rpd1977, apologies if this has been covered , but paint is original?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675870852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10669557, "authorName": "Fast_lane_only", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_lane_only/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interested in the car. With over 80K miles all 993 engines have known, well documented problems with both air injection and valve guides issues. Were they attended to already?\r\nAs they, if properly attended to - including a valve job and case at cylinder reseal is about $20,000 expense", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675871193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10669562, "authorName": "mikebrairton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebrairton/", "bidAmount": 67500, "content": "$67,500 bid placed by mikebrairton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675871202, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10669592, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@trident1 No, the car has received a very recent full disassembly and repaint with replacement of all body seals and gaskets. There were issues with the original clear coat lifting in some areas. Testing of other panels revealed the factory clear coat was losing its adhesion, which is a known issue with cars of this era (and others). I decided the car deserved a full and top-notch repaint in the same factory color. I have documentation that the work was done due to the clear coat issues and not due to collision, etc. The work was performed by a well know local Euro restorer responsible for many classic restorations.\nThere is an invoice in the gallery with the description of work performed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675871477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10669763, "authorName": "Skijunkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skijunkie/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by Skijunkie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675872828, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10669772, "authorName": "mikebrairton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebrairton/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by mikebrairton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675872932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10669855, "authorName": "trident1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trident1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rpd1977, impressive !! Things are looking good for a big finish today - and someone's getting a special car ! \r\nThere is no better sound than the clunk of the door closing on a 993- except for maybe that killer EXHAUST roar! GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1675873586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10669858, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fast_lane_only In my experience, unless heavily track driven or run very hard on the street, the 993 engines will often (not always) last well above 100K miles without presenting issues. There is no smoke on hot or cold startup, the tell tale for valve guide/seal issues, the OBDII readiness monitors for SAI are set to complete with no MIL, indicating proper function of the Secondary Air Injection system. The compression and cylinder leakdown results I provided show a very strong top and bottom end. :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675873608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670022, "authorName": "993VanZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/993vanz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Spectacular car and nothing beats the sound of a Fister. Sadly the dash wasn't dealt with during the strip down and repaint. Wouldn't have been much more work to remove the glass and change the dash. And maybe even replace the delaminated windshield at the same time.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675874946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670070, "authorName": "Fast_lane_only", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fast_lane_only/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Both valve guides and air injection issues affected my previous 993 cars at just past 80K miles. So, we have different experiences.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675875309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670094, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@993VanZ Thank you so much and I agree! Love that sound. The glass was out but I passed on windshield and dash replacement at the time due to logistics and timing. In hindsight I agree, I should have delayed things to get it taken care of at the same time! :)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675875465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670460, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have had a couple of 993's over the years which I bought with higher miles and drove both to over 140k miles. Neither one had valve guide issues, neither one had SAI issues. Although those are known potential issues, its far far from every 993 having them. We also know that alcohol can cause liver disease, but not everyone who drinks gets liver disease. Its not accurate to imply that all or most 993's have those issues at 80k miles, or at all.\n\nGreat looking 993.... GLWA", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1675878328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670506, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since we're nearing the end of the auction, I wanted to thank everyone for their interest and compliments! This is a car that Ive really enjoyed owning and that I'm proud and excited to pass to the next owner and enthusiast! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675878532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670519, "authorName": "Alopezm51", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alopezm51/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "am I missing something or is this a great car well below the price point at this time?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675878643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670534, "authorName": "howS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hows/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Alopezm51 20 minutes is an eternity in BaT auction time. Patience", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1675878743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670549, "authorName": "jk6789", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jk6789/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 993 is a special car. But bear in mind that it IS a 20+ year old AIR-COOLED car. We tend to get spoiled in modern cars and just get in and go. 993s have to be properly warmed up. After that drive it like it\u2019s supposed to be driven. Hopefully not for short distance errands; not that it can\u2019t. But it\u2019s an engine that begs to be driven. Use the entire rev counter range. Helps to keep carbon build up to a minimum. In fact, that\u2019s the excuse I\u2019ve prepared just in case I ever get pulled over by the police. \u201cMr. Officer, I was just ensuring that my SAI ports don\u2019t get clogged with carbon buildup. That\u2019s why I was speeding\u201d. Hopefully the police are car guys", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1675879137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670617, "authorName": "Jax32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jax32/", "bidAmount": 71500, "content": "$71,500 bid placed by Jax32", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675879330, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10670723, "authorName": "mikebrairton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebrairton/", "bidAmount": 72500, "content": "$72,500 bid placed by mikebrairton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675879927, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10670743, "authorName": "tigerwoods_isgod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerwoods_isgod/", "bidAmount": 73500, "content": "$73,500 bid placed by tigerwoods_isgod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675880031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10670751, "authorName": "Pillasport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pillasport/", "bidAmount": 74000, "content": "$74,000 bid placed by Pillasport", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675880060, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10670764, "authorName": "tigerwoods_isgod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerwoods_isgod/", "bidAmount": 74500, "content": "$74,500 bid placed by tigerwoods_isgod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675880118, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10670768, "authorName": "Kais81974", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kais81974/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by Kais81974", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675880149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10670773, "authorName": "mikebrairton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebrairton/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by mikebrairton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675880172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10670775, "authorName": "tigerwoods_isgod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerwoods_isgod/", "bidAmount": 76500, "content": "$76,500 bid placed by tigerwoods_isgod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675880180, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10670779, "authorName": "mikebrairton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebrairton/", "bidAmount": 77500, "content": "$77,500 bid placed by mikebrairton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675880220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10670780, "authorName": "trident1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trident1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "most stable at high speeds and fastest in corners-C4's getting some love!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675880221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670793, "authorName": "tigerwoods_isgod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerwoods_isgod/", "bidAmount": 78500, "content": "$78,500 bid placed by tigerwoods_isgod", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675880274, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10670805, "authorName": "mikebrairton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebrairton/", "bidAmount": 79500, "content": "$79,500 bid placed by mikebrairton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675880326, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10670814, "authorName": "pjs911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjs911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to deliver the knock-out punch but, alas......", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675880358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670831, "authorName": "mikebrairton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebrairton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/8/23 for $79,500 to mikebrairton", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675880462, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10670834, "authorName": "pjs911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjs911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, I'm green with envy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675880473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670838, "authorName": "trailer_less", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trailer_less/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @mikebrairton! Gorgeous colour!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675880481, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670855, "authorName": "trident1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trident1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @mikebrairton and @rpd1977! Rare and rare!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675880595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10670861, "authorName": "RPD1977 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rpd1977/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mikebrairton Congratulations!! Well bought! She is such a beauty!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675880629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10671331, "authorName": "mikebrairton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikebrairton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very excited- thanks all for the best wishes everyone!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675882413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10672355, "authorName": "ocelotfilm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ocelotfilm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great number for a C4 -- which I have always prefered to the C2, despite the purists. Weight balance and more neutral handling (not to mention 12 month of the year traction) is a fine trade off for the heavier steering feel, to me. \r\n\r\nBut these cab versus coupe price differentials are staggering. Feels like this car would have traded for 20-25k less if it had a ragtop. Which is a little nuts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675886587, "type": "comment"}]