everyday car

[PaulR]

would a 996 be ok as a everyday car ie school run and shopping only i have got a bmw but im getting bored and fancy something a bit different .ps it would be our only car.The one i am looking at is a 52 plate.

[yetie]

you'll never regret it - i use a 993 turbo everyday and have done for the last 8 years once you've had 911 ..nothing else will do

[cityneil]

Yup, 996 used every day as a regular car and love it!

[DirkDiggler]

absolutely. i'm using my 996 TT as an everyday car.

[sidicks]

DirkDiggler said:

absolutely. i'm using my 996 TT as an everyday car.

997 C4S used every day!

[johnfm]

GT3 daily driver - perfect!

[guyvert1]

Done about 25k in 18months in my old 996C4, cheapest car I had for ages...

[EVO575]

Yep-996C2 with 030 suspension as daily driver.Driven hard every day and loves it.Easy fuelled too.

[yetie]

keep it at the top buy a 911 and love the life

[Diesel130]

Yes - absolutely. You can get 120 quids worth of sainsbury's in the boot of a 996 C2. the 4wd versions have less space.

[Fidgits]

yep, the 996 is comfy enough for everyday use, as said, go for the 2WD for extra space.

[LeeME3]

Used a 996 C4 for everyday use including dropping daughter at nursery.

No snags at all, never let me down, comfotable, fun and as practrical as this genre of car gets!

Sold it due to house purchase and having to drive over 2000 miles a month now - I'm sure the car would have had no probs (a friend of mine has a 2.7 Boxster that does 3000 a month without complaint) but I have to take my dogs with me and at that point it's practicalities were limited!

C2 has more room in 'front boot' than C4.

[etlprws]

School run?

How big are your kids? My 8 year old struggles and the 10 year can only sit behind the passenger seat with it pushed forward a fair way.

I would still recommend you get one but make the kids walk to school, its good for them! :-)

[Dr S]

Driven all my Porsche's as daily drivers and never had any issues besides of that silly grin on my face...

Edited by Dr S on Friday 20th July 13:00

[scotty_917]

I second everybody's sentiments....no problem as a daily driver....

[paultje]

yetie said:

you'll never regret it - i use a 993 turbo everyday and have done for the last 8 years once you've had 911 ..nothing else will do

Ditto...what he said....993TT as a daily drive...no probs.


in fact it's better for them, less battery probs.

Edited by paultje on Friday 20th July 21:04

[angry]

All porsches are ok as everyday cars
Dan

[pips1970]

Hi Paul
i own an early 944 Porsche not a 966 but yes use her every day however old your Porsche is use her & enjoy

[damiangt3]

Had my 996 C4S for 3 years, an easy everyday car. Now I've got a GT3, almost as easy, the buckets make getting out the seat with keys, wallet and phone a little more tricky

[Orangeboy]

Hi Paul, yes another happy daily 996 driver. The C4 does have a smaller boot of course because of the four wheel drive, but don't let it put you off. The floor of the boot is false and below it is the spare wheel and pump (it's an uninflated space saver). I've taken mine out and just carry a tin of the tyreweld to get me home if it's a 'small' puncture. Less than perfect maybe but the risk of needing to be towed for a blowout is easily outweighed by the huge gain in daily practicality. The boot is big enough to take a medium sized hard shell suitcase and some soft bags too, or loads of shopping. Still makes me smile every day. All the best.