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The journey home. Our route back into a Porsche 993

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High mileage, 6-speed, incredible condition, AWD. Just the right prescription for my mental health. About 10 yrs ago I sold my 1998 Carrera S under duress .   Times were a bit tight and unfortunately 993 values were on the rise.   Despite proclamations that I’d keep the car forever I sold it on Bring a trailer to cover life’s expenses .    Selling the car was the right decision at the time, but I've carried guilt over parting ever since.   My 1998 Carrera S. I think you can see why I miss it.  While selling did net me a tidy profit that satisfaction proved insufficient to fill the void in my soul. Since its departure a few cars have come and gone.  All of which were impressive in one way or another.   But none captured my heart enough to make me forget about 993. Obviously, like any car guy full of regret, I kept my eye on the market but rarely was a compelling car feasible monetarily. Especially since I needed a manual c...