Why I'm Selling my Porsche 911 993 C4S! Am I an IDIOT? Can It Possibly be Justified? | TheCarGuys.tv
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Shock! Horror! The time has come to SELL my incredible Porsche 911 993 C4S.
You know the one, it’s green with a tan interior, the classic wide 993 body, and thanks to recent fettling by Bahnsport, it now drives as well as it looks.
This is one of the all-time Porsche sleeper greats, an under-the-radar symphony of flat 6 deliciousness that only an idiot would let slip though his fingers.
But that’s exactly what I am doing…
And in this week’s episode I talk about what I love about this car, why I bought it, and why, sadly, I am now letting it go. And since it’s TheCarGuys you also get some farewell Beans. Can’t say fairer than that, right?
* THIS CAR IS NOW FOR SALE! If you would like to purchase this magnificent vehicle, please contact Fraser at the Octane Collection on 01483 338901.
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I'd keep it, but when you're this rich it's very easy to get bored with things.
🤔🤫 Jealousy will get you absolutely no where in life !!.
@@alancrisp1582, Could just be reasonable "speculation" from personal experience etc. Not necessarily jealousy imo...
Rich…… it’s a 993 Porsche mate not a La Ferrari, ease up 🤦🏻♂️
@@mr_jdes He does appear to be "filthy rich" though...at least $50 million 😂
😂😂😂👍🏾
Damian, that's a damn good car and honestly you should think about it since you have a tendency to sell amazing cars then regret that move (TDF, F40 for example).
In my humble opinion, The only way this move make sense is if the new car is an upgrade … 993 Turbo
I would have kept this car and the Ferrari TDF forever. Wonderful video.
I feel like this car was owed more than you gave it. From the off it was a ‘drunken purchase’, it felt like it was an awkward, unwanted child in the garage. For a bona fide classic (as I’m sure many viewers will agree) there was very little content on this fabulous curio.
If I might be so bold, this felt more like a sales pitch than a goodbye video…..
Sorry you feel that way
Classy riposte.
@@gregrolfe3505Nothing wrong with his using his CZcams channel to give him more exposure when selling a car. These channels take TONS of work to keep going and the guy should benefit from it this way. It’s great for the buyer too…gives a transparency to the car that many buyers don’t normally get.
I honestly thought you’d talked yourself into keeping it! You’re going to regret it!!😢
Green looks great on this! Note: it was the 964 which nearly broke Porsche. The 993 greatly reduced manufacturing costs.
That’s a gorgeous 993. I almost bought a guards red 993 C4S aerokit manual circa 2010. Had 30k miles price was $32k. I hesitated for a few hours and someone grabbed it! Still kicking myself! I bought a 1996 C4 instead. More miles and more money but it was a great car. I sold it way before prices got crazy.
Good choice!
Changed my mind. This guy is spot on
Stunning. A 993 is definitely on my list one day. Rather than going newer than my 981 I think a 993 would be perfect. And, for me, it’s still the ultimate 911.
I sold my 981 Boxster Spyder in part because I only ever wanted to drive my 993
Vid starts at 8:24
No it doesn’t
Damian, such an enjoyable video, thank you so much, you made my evening! ❤❤ agreed with everything you said about the 993, love my C2 coupé. I was telling myself he is going to get a C2S before you spoke about your future 993 plans. Would be awesome if you’d buy every one of these 993 you mentioned (not all at the same time 😂). Most British color combo you could ever dream of in a 993 👍it’s funny how wide the C4S is on British B-roads. I would love for you to compare your driving experience of your 991 Touring vs your future 993 C2S 😊😅
I will
Nice to see you on my local roads in Christchurch and Ringwood. I had to rewind the video twice 😊. I' ll have to look into the detailers you use, seems like a quality company.
They are - FCD - First Choice Detailers in Christchurch
Looking forward to next week now Damian!
Fantastic car and great sales pitch 😂😂
Great sales job . Hope you get a good price .
Stunning spec great car going to miss it on the channel
What a great car - I have always loved the 993
a damn good looking car in a lovely spec
Thanks, great video. I sold my 993 C4 in 2022 twenty years after I bought it. It was also a late 1997 car in immaculate standard condition. It took me about 10 years to actually part with it as every time I thought about selling it I couldn’t bring myself to part with it but in the end I let it go. I have moved on and have no regrets. Thanks again.
Thanks, Colin
Lovely spec and a wonderful car...looking forward to seeing the replacement
Cheers, Russell
Another great film! Why oh why do you not have more subs?
🤔 To answer your question 🙋 because so many people, including myself. Absolutely hate CZcams !!..
I thought the spoiler gave it more of a GT2 look. Lovely looking car and green is the colour of the moment imo.
Less is more with a 993. The manual Carrera is a pure expression of a 911. A 993 S, 4S, Turbo, Turbo S for collectors. A basic manual 993 Carrera is for drivers to wring it out and stick 250k+ miles on it.
I'll miss seeing that spoiler ... such a beautifully specced car.
I like everything about that, my favourite exterior colour and one of my favourite interior colours. I have a Lapis blue with Cinnamon brown interior 996 turbo, had I seen this for sale when you purchased, it would have been hard to choose.
993 RS !! That's the way to make money!! I owned a beautiful 993S. I sold it for a ton 5 years ago and it's almost doubled in price already :(
Don’t sell it, you’ll regret it!
Like the F40 …
Damian you seem to have a great knack of selling the keepers and keeping the... 🤐
👍🏻
The way see it is, your a lucky person to be able to own a number of these beautiful types of cars but like you said you only have so much room. This could potentially go to someone with a smaller collection who uses it more. You’ve enjoyed your time with her now onto the next beauty 💚
Well said!
@@TheCarGuysTVYugo 45 incoming? 🙌
Did you sort the corrosion flagged in your other video? Hope it wasn’t the dreaded scuttle rot.
Love the 993, the targa is super good value if I had the cash.
Wondering if you're having seller's regret? A good replacement would have been the '96 or '97 993/911turbo. I regretted selling mine and still do especially since prices for them are through the roof.
I had a 97 993 C4S. I sold mine about 8 years ago for a 991. Mine was black over sand beige with the factory turbo package. Great car, but I really do not miss it. Is that a factory spoiler? Anyway, nice video and be well.
Agree. I went from a 993 to a 991. There is a nostalgia to the 993, but the 991 made me forget all about it after a few months.
@@Izzyraegarcia Well said. There is something about just driving and not worrying about it. I always felt protective when driving my 993.
993 was the last Porsche I really liked. Off to look at Octane now
Good idea, but maybe call to view
Great spec (very rare) on this 4S. Interior is Cashmere.
Yes it was!
And the new car is........? ( Great beans 😊 )
Better for us that this moves on for something new, emphasis on the new 😉😁
I wouldn’t say you’re an “idiot” but dam that’s a pretty car! I see the Lotus is going too so we’re excited to see what’s inbound in 2024!
Plot twist: Using the sale to finance the purchase of a 993 Turbo S!
😂😂
Very expensive car that one
Selling this car for another, cooler version of a 993 is the only good reason to get rid of it. BY FAR my favourite generation of 911’s.
Lovely car in that colour. I would think that will sell really quickly.
I hope the detailers got the stains from the dogging spot off it ?
Damian
I don’t think you’ve ever jelled with this car
I think you realised rather quickly the 993 C2s was the baby
I'd say he's going with the 993 Turbo over the S, and RS...
Imo of course!
Every time the camera panned to the back, I’m thinking ,Nooooo, turn around you fool 😂
😂😂😂
Price of a 993 C4S about to go through the roof. 😁
😂😂😂
Or through the floor?!
Yeah, such a lovely car
I would swap for a 993RS, a Komfort spec. But hard to find. Perfect for road use.
I agree
I can’t see it on the Octane site yet? Has it sold already? I’m interested.
It’s not up yet
Hi Damian, Excited to see that the Octane Collection will be selling your 993. Any idea when it will be going up on the Octane Collection website? Thanks.
Not sure yet
But give them a call
Thanks. Will do. @@TheCarGuysTV
Why not upgrade storage.i have a 90s style mancave and it looks awesome in there,my retro music plays when it docs 😂
That sounds fantastic
Exactly same colour as mine and the interior
Was sure you would be picking up 993 Turbo at the end of the Video !
Its a lovely car and a shame to see it go but I guess there are other cars out there and you have an itch you need to scratch. Onwards and more beanage to experience in other models.😂
I vote for a 993 GT2!
please, please, please not let it be another Ferrari that replaces the 993.
Madness!
Would have sold other cars like the BMW750i. When parts become a nightmare due to failing supply chains, the 993 is probably one of the few cars, without computers etc., that will drive happily! Your Landrover and 993 will be your runners & most dependable cars!
You will regret it😢. Keep it
Noooo! Some cars you SHOULD keep, this is one of those cars 🥺
It's a lovely lovely car and I do love the 4S widebody .
However I must say your description of how it is "so classic and is the perfect bridge of the classic 60's/70's 911 with modern tech " has been taken from the global opinion of the more highly sought after 964 model , to give your 993 an added desirability ? The 993 totally revamped shape with softened sloping front lost the iconic/classic silhouette and gained more modern suspension.
Some people prefer the 993 ( more modern), some the 964 which is more visceral .😊 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder too .
I was in the original auction and you beat me, it’s a fantastic colour and interior, I bought a 997.2 Turbo last month and then your selling it😅😅😅😅😢
😂😂😂
I had a 997 Turbo S - great car
Damn if I was living in the UK still versus the US I would make an offer….it doesn’t get any better than that ❤️❤️👍
You're right
His Moncler jacket cost more than my months paycheck 😂
I wonder what the cars are that you owned the longest and the shortest?
Didn’t have you down as a Moncler guy. Curve ball!!
I’m not sure what a Moncler guy is?
I think it's a great time to get out of a Porsche. But what do I know
If you buy a 993 Turbo S in burgandy I might forgive you. Cool as the 993 RS is there are probably better options for the money. Harry Metcalf showed the way with his RS replica a couple of years ago, perfectly drivable without being silly money. Why not a 996 GT2? They're more accessible or am I mystaken?
They are more accessible
why is the interior called cognac ?
Hell Man I wish you were selling it to me.
I knew you would end up selling this one when I saw it was a 4S instead of a 2
I want a 993 targa…still looks good (much smoother looking) and best value
There’s one at the Octane Collection right now, actually
Did the detail shop miss the windows? Just asking for a friend
Bahaha😅😂
Sad to see all u tubes getting punctured u we’re one of the better
Anything going really cheap. I may be interested
👍
What are you talking about?
🤔 WTF, are you talking about ?. Because your comment makes no sense whatsoever !!🤯
Yes
I'd probably part ways with it too, in favor of a more performance oriented version...
Seems pretty "car guy" enthusiast standard imo 😂
"Seems pretty "car guy" enthusiast standard imo" That doesn't make sense.
@@TheCarGuysTV Seems pretty logical... it means it's not surprising that a car enthusiast, aka a "car guy" would want to sell a good but lower performance spec of a car, in order to "upgrade" to a more exclusive, higher performance model...
How does that not make sense?
@@original2758 Now it does.
@@TheCarGuysTV Cool! I like to elaborate anyhoo...
Damian, please don’t sell it! The 993 in this understated colour combo, reminded me of my 8v Saab 900 turbo! The 993 is a legend! You will kill yourself once it’s gone! 😢
Damien,do you prefer the 993 to the 964 ?
Yes I think I do
Yeah that’s just silly but oh well
In a year or so you're going to buy it again at a hugely inflated price. But you can afford it, so it'll be another video for the CZcams.
Good on you, it's yours do as u see fit
Oil leaks? Stinky heater? Afraid someone will run into it?
The reg says it.... will you regret it? Yes!
No Damian, no!!!!1
New car? Hmmmm..GR 86 tasty and back on sale @30K but he mentioned sale proceeds towards new car..too cheap! Porsche value 110-130 ish? New Ferrari not interested... Unless our man somehow scored an 812 comp oooo errrr. Glws she is a beauty.
Fortunately, you’ll find out soon 👍🏻
Peak beetle
The only logical reason to sell a 993 c4s is to buy a 993 Turbo
He’s probably getting a 993 turbo/s
I’d love to buy it…
Wire the money.
Not sure I can get the man maths to work
He never said the words "air-cooled" through the whole video, didn't think that was possible.
Well, he said „before the water cooling“ 😅
I drive a 992 GT3 Touring Manual and have owned a 993 C2S and a 993 Turbo (both manuals) - No way would I trade my 992 touring for a 993 C4S - a ridiculous statement.
Good for you
My comment was in response to you claiming the 993 C4S was better than any 992 … why answer me as if I was boasting? Your response is Not germane to my point.
It’s missing the front lip
I’ve give up a kidney for this car
🤯🤔 Really ?. Then please seek professional help and advice !!..
Excited to see what the new car will be!
No need to sell it if you need space. Just let me drive it next couple of years and it will still go up in value haha
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😆good bye my little green frog,i truly believe Damian's main reason he put these videos out is to ANNOY ME...
HE always sells EVERYTHING i love in his collection while he keeps everything i would get rid in an instant.
This elegant rare "specd" little thinguy is going away , hu humm...
The TDF ... okey he paid to much...want to get rid of it...
The manual Balboni....WHY ??
The F40.....WTH MAN!!!!??!?!
😥😨😱😭😊
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Keep the car.. sell those shoes 😂
It’s not on their website yet
No, it’s not fully prepped yet
I know you hate Teslas and EVs, but can you please get a Model S Plaid Track Pack on the channel even if you can borrow for a day? Would like to hear your thoughts
I don't hate Teslas and EVs, and if I can get one, I will most certainly do that.
NO No No! Buy low sell high!