RE: The £10K Porsche 911(996). Why wouldn't you?

[mattrosersv]

Always kept an eye on older 996 as an every dayer. Then got into mountain biking and had a kid.

Settled on B5 RS4 chipped 430 BHP. Might not be the best handling/greatest ride but it is practical and pretty damn quick. At less than 13k for sub 70,000 miler an absolute bargain in my eyes!

[tedzwedz]

TommyBuoy said:

It's just such a shame I can't get on with how it looks.

I drove an early 911 before I bought my current car (yes they are the polar opposites in terms of, well, everything) The stories of RMS etc put me off to the point of no return.

Plus insurance for a 24 year old...don't ask!

I was 25 when i got my 996. I still have it now (im 29) The insurance was £1,800 the first year, and £1,200 the 2nd year. I had 9 points at the time (not for speeding I might add) and also 8 years NCB.

It had 55,000 miles when I got it, now 64,000. The main bearing failure generally hapens within the first 40,000 miles or so

The best car I have ever ownd, I LOVE it. Sports exhaust is a MUST

[shoestring7]

STiG911 said:

'Spoke to a specialist'
PASM. On a 996.
Jeeez.

Someone almost certainly means PSM; std on C4s and optional on C2s IIRC.

SS7

[sday12]

Q: Why wouldn't you?

A:The way it looks
A:That interior
A:Potential ££££ bills
A:Because you really want a 993/7 and can't.


IMHO.

[Jasandjules]

It does sound like a reasonable entry level 911 there for the money...

There are risks with cars that old, but that's the case with any old car, just this one might take a bit of a hit on the wallet to solve.

[shipley]

tedzwedz said:

I was 25 when i got my 996. I still have it now (im 29) The insurance was £1,800 the first year, and £1,200 the 2nd year. I had 9 points at the time (not for speeding I might add) and also 8 years NCB.

It had 55,000 miles when I got it, now 64,000. The main bearing failure generally hapens within the first 40,000 miles or so

The best car I have ever ownd, I LOVE it. Sports exhaust is a MUST

Same here ! I wonder how many people posting here neither own one, nor have ever driven one.

Happy with mine thanks - and for the £10k I spent to buy it, if it explodes, I'll bin it and buy something else !!

Its a bargain supercar

Edited by shipley on Friday 5th August 21:27

[SuperHangOn]

Would never have guessed they have such fundamental flaws with the engine Don't think I could risk one until they are in Shed of the Week money .

[Chodosh Corvette]

Silversxxx is right about buying one as well spec'd as possible. That made selling my one much easier.

I bought my 996 facelift two years ago (privately), put it through a service (by an indi), added 11,000 miles and sold it one year later for the same money - exactly matched what I paid, to the pound.

Service was 1000, tyres 300... litre of oil, 10, if my brain were functioning, I'd work out how much that was per mile - CHEAP I would say.

I miss that car so much, it would always bring a smile.

[nouze]

1997-2005 is known as the black hole in 911s history. I like to pretend that 996 never existed. Or was a cheap Asian knockoff.

[nobodyknows]

When you factor that lot in against the competition (as I did when I ended up buying an E46 M3) its not such a great deal.


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How does a 996 compare to drive against a E46 M3?


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I test drove a couple of M3s before I bought my 996 & to be honest, I just didn't get them, maybe I didn't drive them hard enough (the salesman was stting himself)!

The first drive in the 996 was something altogether different. I have 2 kids, 7 & 10 & we have had several weekends away, 2 adults & 2 kids with no problems, the dog fits in the floorwell too

Sadly mine is now up for sale as my Ex took the mum bus meaning no more camping, biking etc until I get a practical (RS4 Avant!) car.

[Porsche997C4S]

ew...those lights! :S

[Hellbound]

Why can't you have a 993? I've seen quite a few for under around £17k. There's a cheapo one in the PH classified for about £11k, admittedly it's looking rather sorry for itself but...that shape...is utterly gorgeous.

[disco1]

nouze said:

1997-2005 is known as the black hole in 911s history. I like to pretend that 996 never existed. Or was a cheap Asian knockoff.

Obviously driven one then?

[nouze]

disco1 said:

Obviously driven one then?

No, why?

[p.lally]

Hi all, I have just been reading this topic and thought I would have my 2 penny's worth as well! I bought a 996 convertible 18mths ago and am loving having it, it's the best car I have ever bought and I don't find the servicing that bad! A major is £270 at a specialist and for a high end car is not a lot "come on"
And a new clutch fitted comes in a only £599.
Ok with the cost of fuel the way it is, it's a little costly, but when you own one, you can forgive it that because of the pleasure you get from it!
For anyone thinking about getting one, Go for it! You will not regret it.
just make sure you have someone who know's a little bit about cars, have a look at it with you and a full service history is a must!!

[MrDarkBlack]

nouze said:

1997-2005 is known as the black hole in 911s history. I like to pretend that 996 never existed. Or was a cheap Asian knockoff.

Really? By who?

A 996 GT3 is widely regarded as a great 911. Not a great 996 911, just a great 911. And then there's the RS version...and the 996 Turbo, and the GT2, all built during the "black hole" period, as you say...

[Hellbound]

I know cabbys aren't really a PHers first choice, but the opportunity of getting a bargain is hard to pass up. Even if it could turn out to be extremely dodgy...

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C230998

[nobodyknows]

p.lally said:

Hi all, I have just been reading this topic and thought I would have my 2 penny's worth as well! I bought a 996 convertible 18mths ago and am loving having it, it's the best car I have ever bought and I don't find the servicing that bad! A major is £270 at a specialist and for a high end car is not a lot "come on"
And a new clutch fitted comes in a only £599.
Ok with the cost of fuel the way it is, it's a little costly, but when you own one, you can forgive it that because of the pleasure you get from it!
For anyone thinking about getting one, Go for it! You will not regret it.
just make sure you have someone who know's a little bit about cars, have a look at it with you and a full service history is a must!!

A major service for £270.00 - really? Mine cost about £700 as it included belts, plugs, filters etc.

[Sukh13]

Hellbound said:

I know cabbys aren't really a PHers first choice, but the opportunity of getting a bargain is hard to pass up. Even if it could turn out to be extremely dodgy...

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C230998

You have to fly to Romania and hand over £9k,,,,ermm no thanks

[Hellbound]

Sukh13 said:

Hellbound said:

I know cabbys aren't really a PHers first choice, but the opportunity of getting a bargain is hard to pass up. Even if it could turn out to be extremely dodgy...

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C230998

You have to fly to Romania and hand over £9k,,,,ermm no thanks

That's the fun part. You get to fly to another country, drive to this guys town and then proceed to get your head kicked in by some burly blokes. You don't get that sort of experience at Butlins.