993 is the King of Porsche, in my opinion. The absolute pinnacle of the brand. It was so expensive to build that Porsche almost went to bankrupt. You only have to close the door to see the superb quality. It closes like bank vault. These cars will be hugely collectible in the future.

The 993 has the best Porsche exterior with the best classic Porsche interior. It's timeless. I want one so badly.

@PointNemo9

3 жыл бұрын

Porsh*

@jasonsguitarjourney2060

3 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite 911 of all time. This my be heresy, but the 997 is actually my second favorite.

@KingCast65

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonsguitarjourney2060 I can totally get behind the 997. Fantastic interior too.

@bill2953

3 жыл бұрын

Got 90K you can grab up a 1996 993 Carrera 4S.

@beardedgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir

The 993 really was the sweet spot for regular 911s. As you say Jay enough performance for the road without being bonkers fast and slim hipped enough to shimmy down a B road - a thing of beauty.

Owned one 17 years ago and sold it like a bellend... one of the best road feedback cars made. Nothing drives like a 993. Regularly used to sit at 150 mph on a quiet carriageway at night... gone but not forgotten....

@dhzzzzzz

3 жыл бұрын

That's very lucky of you

@Nord_Mann

2 жыл бұрын

@@dans2971 just forget it. You would have destroyed it. Boooooom💥

The 993 has the best arse of any Porsche and they’re so much fun. Gorgeous car!

To many (myself included) it is the best looking 911 ever. And it was the first 911 with 'proper' rear suspension (less likely to end up backwards in a hedge/killing you).

One of the finest 911's Porsche ever made and the end of an era.

@dodgycurry

3 жыл бұрын

993 and 930🤤🤤🤤

@PointNemo9

3 жыл бұрын

Porsh*

@MiniOne82

3 жыл бұрын

@@PointNemo9 Porsche*

4.03 My misses walked in the room just as you said "its pulsating in your hand". I got a strange look

@michaelschneider-

3 жыл бұрын

@dean b .. Hilarious!

@alexpheasants

3 жыл бұрын

I hope she didn't just turn and walk out again with hearing the context!

New 96' 993 C2 owner here. This review had a major influence in this decision.

@stevexspeed7649

6 ай бұрын

👏…I’m getting a 96 targa …I’m so excited

Shared several trips in a 993, the last enjoying the scenery in Scotland when my passenger commented this car fits you like a glove! A car that certainly grows on you and I'd never get tired of driving.

I have a ‘95 993 in the same colour combination. I bought it about 6 years ago and it has been a pleasure to own. I’ve always owned older Merc’s/Opels/BMW//Toyota... RWD being the main criteria but I always had lusted after a 911, any variety really. I had to push it to the limit to buy it at the time, it had around 100k miles on it and now there is 111k. Over that time period I use it sparingly but regularly but the significant part of the ownership has been the solidness and reliability of the thing. It has not had one fault over my ownership, passed its MOT every year without question and puts a huge smile on my face every time I see it never mind drive it!! Who cares if the value has went up down or sideways it’s the best car I have ever owned and I’ve owned over 100, no exaggeration! I am a car guy who would repair things myself but Ferraris makes me nervous!!

@albertpflugfelder8590

3 жыл бұрын

Right. I owned a Ferrari F355 GTS. After two years sold it...Interior with sticky plastic, air con not working etc.

I've a '96 993 C2, iris blue metallic (L39V), 6-speed G50 + LSD. I just completed the 60,000 mile service on it, doing the work myself. (Changing that oil cooler resistor, front right, was... fun!) I've won more 'full concours' prizes, within and out of state, than you could shake a stick at. I've also driven it around the Pocono raceway in DE events. I bought it off my doc @16K miles when it was only 10 years old. I immediately dropped it to RS height, Bilstein HD shocks, beefier sway bars, front + rear. The thing drives like it's on rails, no bump steer. Any time I park it, and while I'm walking away, I always feel the need to look back. Can't tell you how many times people have pulled up at red lights and said: "Just name your price." She's 25 years old, this year, still looks and drives great, no CEL, and I deliberately drive with the window down no CD playing, just so I can hear that exhaust note as I loiter around the 3,000 rpm mark. _There is no substitute._

Ah yes. Arena Red. That magazine ad of 993 Turbo in Arena Red sticks to mind whenever said colour is mentioned. At least to me.

@foxhound2544

3 жыл бұрын

With yellow brakes?

@dr.mattpavlic305

3 жыл бұрын

Kills Bugs Fast.

@AntoniusTyas

3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes that one. I only vaguely remembered it since I was only 4 back then, and the magazine in question was an Australian one (Wheels? Or something else I can't remember), and English was hardly my second language back in 1997.

@jasonsguitarjourney2060

3 жыл бұрын

Same.

@beardedgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Arena red is amazing, probably my most desired color

The 993 has always been my favourite generation of 911. Think it's the prettiest of the 911's.

A friend had a 1994 993 Convertible in 1998. It was the slowest car in the range but it was incredibly fast. Borrowed it one day. Pulling out of a duel cariage way into small gap meant looking in the rearview mirror only to find i was on the boot of the car infront within seconds. Amazing acceleration.

I had a 1995 911 993 Cabriolet for 10 years. It was midnight blue with matching blue top and light gray interior with a 6 speed manual. I lived in Connecticut and can't imagine a better driver's car for the backroads. Best sports car ever!

I’ve owned one for 14 years ,your review is spot on ,a few subtle tweaks ,a Quaife diff for coming out of those twisty bends and a bit more noise from the back boxes and you will never part with it

@Nord_Mann

3 жыл бұрын

Diff is a mod? Didn’t they come with LSD as standard?

@CrispysProjects

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nord_Mann I'm sure it's diff lock was part of the ABS setup, and preloaded setup. Quaife is a whole next level of complex magic of diff torsional gears which has made a massive difference to my none 911 track car, which I no longer use since having kids 😐😠

@993clinchy

3 жыл бұрын

LSD was an option on a C2 but mine didn’t have it ,Quaife transformed the drive on track and road

@RobIpswichUK

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree Tony. James was going to review mine last year, as he is very local to me, but with COVID and a few other things on the car in-flight, didn't manage to organise. Wish I had pulled my finger out and managed to get it done now.

I absolutely love this car. I'm probably the world's biggest Porsche fanboy, and the 993 has been my dream car since I was a little kid.

@PointNemo9

3 жыл бұрын

Porsh*

@rickc2102

3 жыл бұрын

@@PointNemo9 🤦‍♂️🤣

@Ethan-wr2os

Жыл бұрын

Idk man I might contest you for that title lol

The 993 is my favourite 911. They just look so right to my eyes. I used to walk passed a car identical to this on my way to school. It looked fab then and still does now.

@beardedgarage

3 жыл бұрын

Timeless!

You are without the best car presenter I’ve ever come across. I’d even say why the hell are you not on top gear. Brilliant channel, every review high quality. Well done and thanks for all of your hard work. Have you ever done a review of an RX8? I used to have one years ago, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Best regards Kevin.

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, and yes I have done an RX8

@iamneo1690

3 жыл бұрын

Too good for top gear tbh

I really appreciate your videos, being well produced, professional, with great insights into the car involved. You deserve to have 10 times as many subscribers. The variety of cars you have been able to drive makes your opinions more valid due to the breadth of your experience. Bravo!

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don

@ThatCaymanGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Those 993s are a bit on the porky side, I wouldn't kick it out of my driveway.

993 is my favourite 911 model.

This reminds me very much of my Dad’s first 911 back in the 90’s - his Carrera had the Turbo Twists, Sport Seats and was also Marble Grey (with blue dash) inside - his however was Ocean rather than Iris Blue! This was followed by two Carrera ‘S’ - the first being Schwarz Black with Marble and the second being Arctic Silver with Chestnut leather. They are truly special cars!

Aww... I had a sad moment, there, when I remembered what Sabine Schmitz could do with a 911. 😔 But then I had a much happier moment when I remembered what Sabine Schmitz could do with a 911. 🏁

@AntoniusTyas

3 жыл бұрын

If you watched from trackside, Sabine could do magical things with a 911. If you watched from the mirror of your AMG GT3 at the Nordschleife, Sabine could do some fearsome things with a 911 GT3R. Long live the queen.

The 993 rolls together the best of the classic and the modern era Porsche 911 into one of the best looking 911 ever made. Quintessential 911 on display.

@PointNemo9

3 жыл бұрын

Porsh*

I had a '96 C2. You absolutely nailed it with this review. A really tactile car that came alive in your hands at 60. Compact and easy to place on the road. Really well built. You are spot on about the 996 - I drove mine and a friend's 996 back to back and the newer car has a similar character just more modern. And the smell.......

These and earlier Porsches make me drool. I’m in love with them but doubt I’ll ever be able to afford one.

Oh baby this car puts shivers down my spine

Finally a presenter to review a car that has the knowledge and isn't annoying to listen to. Bravo sir!

An absolute dream car. Keep these videos coming!

love the outside bonnet angle looking into the cabin. Reminds me of high budget top gear

Jay, a few months back I picked up a 1997 C2S in arena red over cashmere with the sport seats. You are spot on with your description of it being a gorgeous color. Wouldn't have thought about it until I saw it in person, after that it was the only color I had in mind.

Jay, thanks for putting in words what I feel and experience when driving my 1996 993. Couldn’t have said it better.

I'm not the only one remembering the days of a cheap 993, and thinking no rush they'll get cheaper, once again great video 👍

Thanks for another absorbing ride and video JayEmm!! Great to see you having fun considering the 993 is essentially your kind of Porsche :)

Minus the "cement gray" interior color, this looks AWESOME😎

Always remember the richest boy at my primary schools mum getting one of these for her 40th on a P reg. P40BEK. Went in the back of it and the thing that I remember the most was the thick carpets, (I was used to vauxhall novas back then).

Great review as we have come to expect from you.

My Perfect setup, blue exterior, bright interior with sport seats. Love it.

Ive always loved the 993

This was the car I dreamed off ever since the original Need for Speed game and I kept dreaming of it until quite recently. Not that I have one now, but as James says, prices have gone mad for these. For the same amount of money I can get into a 360, but also in a 996 GT3. The latter being also a very fine proposition.

@illegalbeast87

3 жыл бұрын

Need for Speed: Road Challenge 1999 the best

@RoderickVoordouw

3 жыл бұрын

@@illegalbeast87 Personally I liked Porsche 2000 or Unleashed the most. ;)

Drove a C4 and was pleasantly surprised about how comfortable in comparison to a 996/997 the car is, and what a leap forward in terms of quality and usability it was compared to a G or a 964. The engine changes completely once you reach 5000rpm and varioram comes to life. It’s a lovely small, nimble, functional sports car with just the right amount of power, and I find truly remarkable that the design still looks modern, my favorite 911 silhouette without discussion. A 993 4S it’s been on my bucket list since I can remember but prices are obscene, I will most likely end up buying a nice example of a manual C2 or C4 and drive the hell out of it and keep company to my 996 C4S. Loving the synthwave vibe of the intro and outro James.

You are spot on. The 993 is a marvelous car, the only thing is you can have 90% the experience of this car just getting a 996 for one third of the price. Plus it is a lighter car, faster and with a much more exciting top end engine. Hope people keep buying cars with the eyes, so we can continue enjoying them.

@detonator2112

Жыл бұрын

996 definitely a great car to drive. I own one. But it's SO much different from the 993, which is clearly an "old Porsche" in good and bad. Mostly a handmade product. There's nothing wrong with the 996 quality, even my interior has hold up well. But when you open and close the 993 door, you can see the quality difference. Those are amazingly well built. Same thing applies to the 964. But yeah, they're too expensive and 996 offers much better value for money.

Always hankered after one of these. Last of the air-cooled classics. What a car. Great video as always. Cheers Jay.

Yes I love an old air-cooled motor!

The best 911 ever!

It has the greatest engine and the greatest stance of all generations of 911. Everything is so right and so Porsche. Brilliant.

What great commentary about the iconic 993! Just a down to earth, substantive review. Lucky to own a 1995 C4. Beautiful lines and just a great looking and handling car.

Love the analogue dials, 25 years old and they still look cool. Somehow i doubt any digital dials will look cool (or still work) 26 years from now on modern cars.

For me, the 964 RS America is number one, the 993 C2 is number two. It’s a close contest. They are just perfect cars.

@detonator2112

2 ай бұрын

964 and 993 are the pinnacle of Porsche brand. True hand made products and superb quality. All the old school feel with some modern improvements. And the production numbers were LOW compared to the new ones. 63K (964) and 68K (993) and much larger numbers of cabriolets back then. They made 240.000 991's. Think about that.

Just the perfect video for me, having bought a 1996 993 Carrera last September. Had a 964 back in the early 90's, but this is the one I have been looking for ages. Iris blue, manual box, light grey leather, hard-back sports seats. Even came with a sunroof, rear wiper and aircon. Perfect. Sounds amazing, goes like a train and does about 24mpg. I am also lucky enough to have a 1995 F355 Berlinetta which also sounds amazing and goes like a train but does about 15mpg...Haha, who really gives a f***. Loving the vids Mr J Emm, keep 'em coming! Cheers from Neil in a rather lovely sunny Otford, Kent.

@Jembo28

2 жыл бұрын

Haha - small world... I have a 95 993 also in Iris Blue - in Wrotham...

Really great review of the beautiful 993.

I have the 993's baby brother and almost twin from the front, the 968 in Iris Blue, stunning colour.

Great video again, thank you! I own a 993 cabrio next to my 986, both from 1997. Same brand, same year, same color, but very different cars in every dimension. In my view the 993 comes from the era in which engineers ruled Porsche. The 986 not only started the water-cooled flat-6, but also the era in which finance and marketing came to rule Porsche. Making Porsche survive and prosper till this day, but also making the 993 extra special.

I really think this has one of the most beautiful 911 bodies. Very rare too.

Love you jay, beautifully done, beautiful car and prices will continue to rise.

The car that the 964 could/should have been and it looks better too (designed by Englishman, Tony Hatter) ; )

The styling cues might be quintessential 90's, but they melded with the old 911 shape and made it as modern as it could get without looking silly, and it ended up nigh-on perfect. One of those cars you never tire of looking at.

@albertpflugfelder8590

3 жыл бұрын

exactly, it's "best of both worlds". a perfect synthesis of old and new. timeless masterpiece and last proper hand built "German Engineering" Porsche

Fell in love with this after edds maguc was waved over one on wheeler dealers

@DueVolvi

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that ocean rusted beautiful Targa in my favorite colour, some sort of dark turqoise! that Porsche and the Jag XJ Coupe are my all time WD favs!!

With the exception of the "driving stuff" on the right, this is my car! I couldn't put a review in better words!!

Great video Jay, love the 993. Vint-tro ✌🏼

Thanks J, good looking car.

I do like these... I think one of my favourite looking 911s.

I love the 993 so much and I'm searching for the '95 C2 manual coupe that's waiting for me out there somewhere. Your video captures the incredible sound of that engine! Nothing sounds quite as magical as the Porsche air-cooled flat six.

Favourite 911, i was fortunate to be given a drive in one ,owner of a kitchen company i used to deliver to had one , think he got sick of me slobbering over it came out give me the keys came with me like but stipulated i give it the beans ha ha ,what stuck in my mind the most tho was the tank like build quality everything about it felt heavy and solid .

Btw. Great review, great job.

Great video, as most of them, Mr. Martin, but this time with the perfect car!!! I own a 1994 993 C2 in Irisblue (!) by myself (no sunroof or rear wiper, but limited slip diff and automatic break diff.), having the complete history down to the first day of delivery (29 ilometers) :-) Greetings from Switzerland and please say hello to the owner of this lovely Irisblue 993.

Great video James, and calls out exactly why I bought my 993 around the same time Paul did. A shame I couldn't sort out timing for you to review mine as we had originally discussed as would have loved that review to have been on my 993 (Also Iris Blue, upgraded suspension, airbox, exhaust and a few other bits and pieces)

@JayEmmOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

I'll never say no to another drive in a 993

I very much agree with your video assessment. I have owned a 1995 993 and now own a 1997 Turbo slightly modified to include headers and sports exhaust producing 500hp. Exceptional handling and extraordinary power to weight ratio in both variants.

Cheaper and better when compared to a new one!

My grandpa has one of those! Cool car imo

Beautiful spec!

The rear screen wiper is likely also an option - great review, enough to start people looking for a 993!

Great vid. The 993 was pretty much a ready built restomod from the very start with its mix of modern and old school charms. Values are strong because its such a useable, high days car with still enough performance to enjoy. The wealth of upgrade routes from the RS back catalogue and specialists suppliers means you can tweak the cars character endlessly to your taste, just don't buy one that hasn't had money spent on it... particularity on suspension. Ten years into my ownership, I'm still using it for weekend chilled trips and giving it the beans on track days. If I was buying again, I'd definitely look to buy one that's been actively used, can't say I'd bother about an S version... fatter, slower and generally owned by the polishing crowd who can't afford the turbo IMHO... but each to their own.

Great review.

Good review of a good car! I do remember Ed China fixing a stripped gear in the vario ram of a 993 in one episode when they were still over there. I saw how the thing worked but did not quite get the air flow and how the tubes moving changed it to give it a bit more grunt. Some slick engineering. Seeing you in that wool coat seems so incongruous to me. I can't imagine lower than 50°f living in the desert like I do. 993s did not have an IMS, right? Loved the video!

My favourite 911..👍👍

My favourite 911 has always been the 993. If I won the lottery tomorrow it would be to first 911 I would buy and never sell.

The mufflers were also different on the engine sound package, not just the extra holes in the air box.

My favourite car reviewer just after Jeremy ☺️ Jay for Top Gear!!!

@markdoyle6414

3 жыл бұрын

I'm off the oppinion the likes of Jay, Doug Demuro are infinitely better than Jeremy and his two pals. Great reviews without the BS.

That wing 👌👌

Best 993 colors: Iris blue, arctic silver and arena red. Absolutely.

Great Jay. The shirt now is on the right place (LOL). YES the 993 is the pinnacle of air cooled 911. I love my 993 cab and cant't wait every time to drive it. Never get tired of this beauty. Ride on 993!

Wow that interior looks amazing.

i was waiting for this

@RobIpswichUK

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, my fault it didn't happen earlier. James was planned to review mine back last year for his Porsche week, but I couldn't get everything sorted in time.

Great Video with cool bits of the technical background! Very entertaining.

Love the color 🥲

Great to drive, super comfortable and parred down to just the stuff you need. The ultimate everyday Porsche 911.

You are so good !

I had one of these too, also driving around Norfolk and it was superb as you say James. Sadly I had to sell in 2010 just as the prices shot up :( A couple of extra things to your excellent review. A big feature of driving this is the pedal offset. It's way off to the left because of the wheel arch, and along with the fact you can't get the seat too far back, you sit twisted so it's not great for everyone and can give you a back ache, try before buying. The other thing is the engine noise in the cabin which doesn't come across in this video, it's that lovely air cooled noise, however it's quite refined compared with the older air cooled machines which sound more raw, they go from VW camper van to a lovely metallic scream. This car however sounds much smoother and like you say James, the 996 isn't a huge amount different despite being watercooled. Anyway it is a fantastic car and perfect for country B roads :)

The 993 isn't he best 911 but is my favourite and the only one I would buy these days. Here in Oz they are rapidly getting very expensive.

I bought my 1998 993 C2S in December 1997 and never plan to sell it. It’s a wonderful car that can be daily driven (at least in California) and it was my only car for 2 1/2 years. I drove it everywhere. It costs about $1200 a year on average to maintain. I’ve got about 70,000 miles in mine. These are Porsches so they are not garage queens. If you want an analog experience and a car feels like it is built around you, the 993 is a car you should own. Regarding the years built, here in the U.S., we had the 993 from 1995-1998 and the Turbos were built in 1996-97. The unicorn is the Turbo S of which less than 200 were built in 1997 only and which are worth over $400,000 now (from $150,000 new).

@michaelschneider-

3 жыл бұрын

@jealva .. The same here; Ordered a 993 C2S in late May '97 taking delivery in the Fall. .. The '98 C2S is a keeper -- going when I leave this earth. .. Cheers, Vail, Colorado P.S., Wifes '15 981 Boxster S is another solid Porsche cabriolet...

@jealva

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelschneider- I hope you have many more decades to enjoy your C2S. May you enjoy it in good health always. 👍

993 Turbo in Arena Red is the only burgundy car I lust after, like the Green Lotus Carlton and Silver 8L S3. Burgundy, green and silver I hate on any other car 😂

I've never driven one but the 993 seems ideal for that balance of purist's deft car, decently sized for regular use, and smartly styled without being fussy. How badly I'd like something as special available these days. And yes on Arena Red.

I have one of these, but now fairly well modified :-] . when I first went looking for one I ended up coming to the same conclusion as you, that I could buy a later Ferrari for similar money so bought one of those instead. However; I soon got bored with having to keep stopping to pick bits up that had fallen off [to use a Clarkson Quote "THEYRE MADE OF CHEESE"], as well as putting up with all other drivers thinking I was a complete D### just because I was in a fezza! so I put all the bits back on it and sold it and went out and got what I should have bought in the first place. I love this car and will never sell it.

@robhallett8721

3 жыл бұрын

Hear hear .... I would say v well modified 😎. Only down the road so should let James review yours and see how it handles/performs when we’ll setup and with a bit more Oomph !

My fantasy list definitely has an Arena Red 993 Turbo on it. My neighbour has a yellow 993 Carrera and another one just got the latest 992, and the size of the new Porsches is evident when they're viewed close to one another, it's like a sedan next to a go-kart.

I vividly remember seeing an example of this for sale for £14,000. It was outside a nice house in Brentwood in Essex. Granted I didn’t go and see it but it had 60 maybe 80,000 on the clock full-service history and was described as very good condition. Whilst I had the cash I could not justify laying out such a large sum to me at the time. It was probably about 2007/2008.

@detonator2112

Жыл бұрын

Now it's valued probably 5x or 6x times that much. By the way UK prices of 964/993 are the chepest in the world. Check out the US prices... insane!!!! :o

993, one of my dream cars. One can only dream here and I guess its good to have a dream. Maybe 1x day.... Lovely cars that has always ticked my boxes!

Happy Easter

The 1996 US 993 had two significant differences over the 1995. The engine now had varioram intake and OBD2.