Comments on: Tips For New Owners of 1995-98 (993) Porsche 911 Carreras

By: Bryson D Kiser

Bryson D Kiser — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:27:48 +0000

I purchased a 1997 993 about a year ago. It is white with blue interior and just had the 90,000 mile service completed. It doesn’t leak, at all. Uses a little oil but nothing to be concerned about. It was purchased from a friend’s wife after his death. The car is very special since my friend of 50+ years had driven it.

He did not get an Owners Manual when he bought the car. Does anyone know of a source for an Owners Manual.

Bryson Kiser
Retired

By: Marie Trelstad

Marie Trelstad — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:13:15 +0000

Gorgeous car! So expensive to maintain. I guess if you have the dollars, it’s worth it!

By: Benjamin Lankheet MD

Benjamin Lankheet MD — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:34:40 +0000

All Porsches leak. (period). With all the technical wizard stuff that goes into building these great cars, you would think they would have fixed this by now. I have a 1998 911S with low miles (31000) and no leak as of yet. I have had (4) 911s and they have all leaked after 40,000. It is nothing to worry about, just keep it filled up, the leak is minor and the amount of oil lost is trace. Now your garage floor is another matter….

Ben

By: Stewart

Stewart — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:16:44 +0000

I have a 1998 911 Cab w/ 50,000 and has same leaking problems. Cost about $1,500 to fix, not worth it, this is 3rd and they all leak. Also with the windows switch you can order it online for $5 , ship is $6, total $11.and takes 60 seconds to replace. Do not go to mechanic for this. Unplug and plug in. You can do electric seat for $40. and not much work, just go on web and print instructions.

By: Phil B

Phil B — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:31:09 +0000

I have owned a beautiful red ’95 993 Cabriolet for about 9 years now…….Love it!
Although I have had very few issues with the car over the years, I have had a very small (about the size of a quarter a week) oil leak for a few years now. The leak has stayed very minimal, but ever since my last oil change, I have noticed the oil has begun to leak a little more. Plus, instead of the one spot, it looks like it is now leaking from two or three. The car currently has about 80,000 miles on it.
My question is what is estimated cost am I looking at to repair? I know there is no way to tell for sure, but reading some of the posts, it looks like leaks on the 993′s are relatively common, especially after an oil change due to gasket drying and shrinkage.
Thanks for any info or advise you can give!