I don’t usually go out of my way to feature a 911 with Tiptronic, but for whatever reason this 993 really got my attention and more or less seems like just the sort of air-cooled 911 one might look for if a Tiptronic actually was desired. The 993 itself has always struck me as a particularly elegant design within the air cooled world. Some of the more aggressive edges of earlier 911s have been smoothed and the curves accentuated. The color combination of this particular 993 further enhances that elegant look. Add to that the very fact that this is a Cabriolet and I think you have the recipe for a 911 cruiser where an automatic might be preferred. Here we have a Forest Green Metallic 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, located in Nashville, with Red leather interior and 58,279 miles on it.
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet on eBay
Year: 1998
Model: 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Engine: 3.6 liter flat-6
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 58,279 mi
Price: Reserve Auction ($58,800 Buy It Now)
This is a stunning and unique color combination never before seen by this veteran Porsche trader.The combination is absolutely beautiful.In addition to the gorgeous color combination,the car drives absolutely thrilling,tight,strong,responsive! When we were younger and there were plenty of 993 cars to trade on the market we always pushed away from the tiptronic transmission.Now we are older and thank the lord for that wonderful transmission in these crowded highways and byways.This particular example with its upgraded Bilstein shocks and its well serviced engine makes for a fun,and rewarding Porsche drive.This car is heavily loaded with options:The car was manufactured from the exclusive programme,motor sound pkg,active brake diff,auto transmission,sport seat left,sports steering wheel,cruise control,Hi-Fi sound,remote CD player,soft leather rear,all leather lining,Supple leather seats,light rootwood shift knob,light rootwood steering wheel,oval chrome exhaust tips,metal door sill insignia,lots of options! Review the picture of the engine with the pan removed,note high extremely dry the engine is and still covered in cosmoline from the factory.Review the 50 pictures posted,if the car holds interest,contact me at 615-971-4409.The car is located in Nashville Tn.Prepurchase inspections are welcomed and encouraged.There will be an additional dealer doc fee assessed to each sales transaction.This and other European collectibles may be reviewed at JPFRAZIER.com
The seller doesn’t waste much time in rationalizing the presence of the Tiptronic transmission in this 911 and for some he’s pretty much on the mark with regard to its appeal. Of course, that appeal is limited among 911 fans and it is on that point that the current asking price will be a tough sell. It’s current price is in the area of where we might expect a manual-transmission 993 to sell. Equipped with the Tiptronic transmission instead, that price seems unlikely. Still, it’s a lovely color combination and certainly unique among 911 Cabriolets. I suspect, however, that current bidding at $37,100 may be about as high as buyers are willing to go.
-Rob
