Snooze Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 The 964 came out in 1989. 1993 was out in '93 while 996 was out in '97. Any idea when was the 911 originally out? I was guessing at 1964? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 All Porsche odels start with a 9. The Boxsters are 986 & 987 and the 944 replacement was a 968. Usually named in order of development. Bad Boys used a 964 Turbo S. I'm torn between a 964 Turbo or a 996 Carrera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Well, the original 911 came out in 1963, so pretty close. But your theory wouldn't work with the 997, which was launched in 2004 How the numbering actually works is that every Porsche project, be it racing car or stillborn concept, is assigned a number, which is why you'll have a jump from 964 to 993 and why the Boxster has a lower number, 986 and 987 than 911s which were launched earlier, as it was in development for longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I see they're on 997 currently so presumably 998 will be next, but surely they won't do a 999 so what will be next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Might not be a 998, depends on whether or not there has already been some project assigned with that number. The Cayenne, for example, doesn't have a 99X number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 All Porsche odels start with a 9. The Boxsters are 986 & 987 and the 944 replacement was a 968. Usually named in order of development. Bad Boys used a 964 Turbo S. I'm torn between a 964 Turbo or a 996 Carrera. Do you like the classic looks or the modern looks? If it is classic, then have a look at this: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/331066.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 All Porsche odels start with a 9. The Boxsters are 986 & 987 and the 944 replacement was a 968. Usually named in order of development. Bad Boys used a 964 Turbo S. I'm torn between a 964 Turbo or a 996 Carrera. A 964 Turbo will cost $$$$$. The 996 is a bit too "safe" for my liking, and marked the end of the air-cooled systems. Ideally, I'd like a 993GT2 or a 964 Turbo but I don't think they're worth the money they command. So, my #1 choice would be a 993. The NA, not the Turbo (because the turbo was 4WD, I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'm not keen on the classics. I did think about buying a 1974 3.0 Turbo and saught a specalist to get advice from, his response "great we will set you up a camp bed in our store room!". Sort of made the decision for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rag Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 someone i know is selling this http://http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C40490 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'm not keen on the classics. I did think about buying a 1974 3.0 Turbo and saught a specalist to get advice from, his response "great we will set you up a camp bed in our store room!". Sort of made the decision for me Have a look at the piston heads link, its classic styling on a 964 base! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 A 964 Turbo will cost $$$$$. The 996 is a bit too "safe" for my liking, and marked the end of the air-cooled systems. Ideally, I'd like a 993GT2 or a 964 Turbo but I don't think they're worth the money they command. So, my #1 choice would be a 993. The NA, not the Turbo (because the turbo was 4WD, I think). 996 (Carreras) £18-40k 993 (Carreras) £20-45k 993GT2 £90-130k 964 Turbo £20-35k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 996 (Carreras) £18-40k 993 (Carreras) £20-45k 993GT2 £90-130k 964 Turbo £20-35k Well, they're ALL comfortably out of my price range, anyhow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 someone i know is selling this http://http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C40490 http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C40490 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C40490 Thats a lot of money for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Thats a lot of money for that! You think? Seems typicaly priced for a genuine flat nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Possibly my favouritist Porsche evar. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Porsche_964_Turbo.jpg If i were to buy one it would be a 964 turbo, but only because 993 turbos are so expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Do you like the classic looks or the modern looks? If it is classic, then have a look at this: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/331066.htm Not fast enough for me, but easily the most "classy" 911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Not fast enough? It's a 964 in disguise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I love the 964, my mum had a red one when i was a kid, when she swapped it in for a new 944 i cried my eyes out:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 I love the 964, my mum had a red one when i was a kid, when she swapped it in for a new 944 i cried my eyes out:D as any good boy should.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I love the 964, my mum had a red one when i was a kid, when she swapped it in for a new 944 i cried my eyes out:D school girl error that one:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Funny thing was she rolled the 944 with me in it on our way hastings, dad brought her a mini after that:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Funny thing was she rolled the 944 with me in it on our way hastings, dad brought her a mini after that:D Downgrading cars must run in the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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