1996 Porsche 993 TARGA - Is It Worth The Air-Cooled Price Premium, Or Just Another Old Beetle??

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I get the opportunity to take a gorgeous Porsche 993 Targa out for a spin and talk through my impressions.
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  • @Jsb1967
    @Jsb196725 күн бұрын

    I check out the 993 videos periodically to look for new ones. I didn't realize that I commented earlier. This guy was impressed, but shifted at a max of 4,000 revs. The Varioram (increased valve lift and taller intake plenums) opens up at 4500 and creates what I call the "rebel yell"! It's fun to blow past people on the interstate at 5500-6500 rpm and when you look in the rear view mirror, they are moving back over into their lane. When you hit it, people slide over to the right as it shrieks (like tearing paper) and is accelerating like a rocket. It'll rev to about 6800 without hitting the rev limiter ( I don't do that) but shouts louder with every upshift. I did the homework and bought mine in 2002, while they were still "used cars" for $36K. it's got 48K miles 22 years later. It'll go to one of my daughters, when I'm too old to drive it, and ultimately to my grandson. In the meantime, my mechanic tells me to "Drive it like you stole it". I take his orders. If you're looking, buy one, they "Don't make 'em like they used to."

  • @AddictedMotors

    @AddictedMotors

    24 күн бұрын

    That’s the way. Unfortunately this wasn’t my car to beat on!

  • @Jsb1967

    @Jsb1967

    24 күн бұрын

    Yeah, i get it, and I'm not trying to bash you. But for the uninformed, they need to know there's a lot left. Besides, you're not beating it until you're above 6500. Keep doing the videos, it spreads the word. ​@AddictedMotors

  • @landom9080
    @landom90802 жыл бұрын

    "after prices cool down.." here we are almost a year later.. prices are even higher..

  • @dexburwell
    @dexburwell3 жыл бұрын

    Immaculate condition. Nice subtle upgrades done too 👍🏼

  • @joaoportesantava1412
    @joaoportesantava1412 Жыл бұрын

    I love these 911’s! I just love it and your correct by checking the keys

  • @detonator2112
    @detonator21122 жыл бұрын

    These cars are icons. Anyone with two or three functioning braincells left understands that these are going to be very valuable in the future.

  • @3.2Carrera
    @3.2Carrera2 жыл бұрын

    I like the old air cooled Porsche models. Nowadays the simple VW Beetle heritage is a godsend for the DIY guy as these cars age. So the link is not a bad thing at all to me.

  • @davidreid9973
    @davidreid99733 жыл бұрын

    Such a great car! One Lap 2022?

  • @sterling3164
    @sterling31643 жыл бұрын

    That Lotus!!

  • @AddictedMotors

    @AddictedMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know right? V8 Twin Turbo!

  • @xupmapeal
    @xupmapeal2 жыл бұрын

    That is indeed a new key...the original keys, back in the day, had a silver and black Porsche crest, not a colored crest like that one (which is what you get now if you buy a new key).

  • @Jsb1967

    @Jsb1967

    Жыл бұрын

    I just checked my fob, you're right.

  • @samuelchacko4814
    @samuelchacko48143 жыл бұрын

    Sold?

  • @keithbenoit
    @keithbenoit3 жыл бұрын

    Is the car still for sale? How can I make contact with owner

  • @AddictedMotors

    @AddictedMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sold.

  • @Jsb1967
    @Jsb1967 Жыл бұрын

    The Varioram doesn't kick in until about 4500 rpm, he could have smoked the Camaro/Firebird in front of him. He spent a lot of time in the 2-3000 range, which will coke the engine, not to be run below 3k revs. He's a salesman not an owner.

  • @Pearl3Drummer
    @Pearl3Drummer3 жыл бұрын

    Those aren't the stock rims right?

  • @michaelschneider-

    @michaelschneider-

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, OEM alloy wheels, 17" Cup II

  • @albertpflugfelder8590

    @albertpflugfelder8590

    3 жыл бұрын

    993 Targa original rims looks different. These are the stock Porsche Cup rims on 993 Coupe and Cabriolet factory deliverd

  • @bill2953
    @bill29533 жыл бұрын

    To answer the questions posed..Yes and No. Short version; Seriously? lol

  • @thelifeofguyon
    @thelifeofguyon3 жыл бұрын

    964 best 911

  • @AddictedMotors

    @AddictedMotors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Preach.

  • @joshhomme333

    @joshhomme333

    5 ай бұрын

    Until you drive a 993 back to back with one

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