Driving EGTE's 996.2 Carrera 2

[SFO]

thank you for another very enjoyable and illuminating thread

I agree completely with your points on exhaust noise

opened my eyes on 996s

[EGTE]

So glad you enjoyed it, CMoose ( was worried!) and I hope your passionate, detailed and great write-up (again!) goes a little way to encouraging more Porsche enthusiasts to not dismiss the 996 C2 as anything other than a great 911 - for a bargain price.

Was a great day; hopefully one of many that this truly great car will bring.

[m444ttb]

A good read again. I wonder what difference the 4 wheel drive would make to the weight transfer.

[Shiverman]

Lovely car EGTE and a great review CMOOSE. Makes we want to go and buy one to fill the garage.

Let me know if you think of adding a 997GTS manual to your catalogue of 911 comparisons.

[Chris Stott]

anonymous said:

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Interesting and comprehensive review

Regarding the 'rear-weight' comments above...

I have a mk1 996 (2WD, manual).

My broader experience is admittedly limited (I've never driven a 991 or 993, have only limited time in a couple of earlier models, and have only passengered in a 997 GT3.1), but I think the 996 has the perfect rear weight balance for a day to day 911.

You can drive it very quickly (fast, but below instant license losing territory), and the weight distribution is never a concern - which is great when your wife drives (fairly quickly!!) it in all weathers. But if you really want to drive it, and you want to use the weight, it's always there to help you make the car do what you want to.

I'd love to spend more time in other variants, but I still love driving my 996, even after 7 years (4.5 of those as my daily) and almost 100,000 miles. Would it be enough as a pure weekend toy? Probably not. But the balance of non-flashy, safe, practical, reasonably comfortable, everyday use-ability, with proper drivers car rewards when you want them, makes it perfect for my needs (and wallet!).

It would remain my daily even if I had a lottery win... though it would be heavily modified, and would have a CGT and Singer for company.

[pete a]

Another good write up Jeremy,I enjoyed that.

I'm picking up my fully sorted, fresh from a major service and PPI 996 C4S from 911 Virgin next Saturday if you fancy doing a review?

Always an interesting read and good to make comparisons.
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I really like the 996 hence my purchase and I agree the interior really just works

[mollytherocker]

Some good words cmoose.

Its a long time since I drove a 996 (i thought it too quiet and 'normal'), but perhaps time and progress has changed the perspective.

Great value today, with the caveat being the...... well, you know.

[EGTE]

Great to see more guys stepping up to let CMoose evaluate their cars.

It's a great day out and we all enjoy CMoose's write-ups.

[SidewaysSi]

EVO did rate the 996 over the 997 and 993. A great car and relatively cheap these days.

[PointnShoot]

Nice write up and an enjoying read.

I'll have to look at your other reviews now.

Cheers

[griffter]

Interesting, well written opinion thank you.

I pick up my 996.1 with m030 and aerokit today! It's a manual C4 - I found the C4 offers plenty of character.

[9e 28]

Great write. Most enjoyable. I agree the aerokit completely ruins the silhouette on the mk 2 996 and I'd be tempted to return the car to standard. Funnily enough I like the mk1 aerokit. Go figure?

[JPLandolt]

Very nice looking!
What is the M030 chassis option?

[Huskyman]

That was an excellent read, thank-you for taking the time and trouble to write it. I will have to experience a 996 soon, I remember my dad's old 986 S having better steering feed-back than my new 981 GTS. I am having naughty thoughts about adding one to the fleet when I have paid off the Boxster!

[m444ttb]

mollytherocker said:

Great value today, with the caveat being the...... well, you know.

I was going to say it's commendable to have written an article on the 996 and not mentioned that!

[Lungauer]

Have read all the threads and all are interesting and well written. As someone who went from a 997 GTS 2 manual to a 964 Carrera 2, it reassuring to see some of my sentiments reflected here. And cmoose, if you want to try a 964 on PSS10s set up by Centre Gravity do let me know.

[monthefish]

9e 28 said:

Great write. Most enjoyable. I agree the aerokit completely ruins the silhouette on the mk 2 996 and I'd be tempted to return the car to standard. Funnily enough I like the mk1 aerokit. Go figure?

That's actually the mk1 and mk2 Aerokit Carrera (It can be fitted to both)

The Aerokit that is specific to the mk1 is the Aerokit Cup (sometimes known as the GT3 kit).

And just to confuse maters further, there is also an Aerokit Cup for the mk2 Carrera that mimics the 996.2 GT2 (with the ironing board wing), but I've only ever seen it on two mk2 Carrera's.

Edited by monthefish on Thursday 1st October 19:42

[billzeebub]

Excellent piece, really enjoyed reading that. Lovely spec/condition 996 too. These 996 models are a real bargain currently

[braddo]

monthefish said:

9e 28 said:

Great write. Most enjoyable. I agree the aerokit completely ruins the silhouette on the mk 2 996 and I'd be tempted to return the car to standard. Funnily enough I like the mk1 aerokit. Go figure?

That's actually the mk1 and mk2 Aerokit Carrera (It can be fitted to both)

The Aerokit that is specific to the mk1 is the Aerokit Cup (sometimes known as the GT3 kit).

And just to confuse maters further, there is also an Aerokit Cup for the mk2 Carrera that mimics the 996.2 GT2 (with the ironing board wing), but I've only ever seen it on two mk2 Carrera's.

Edited by monthefish on Thursday 1st October 19:42

That post earns a

[r4_rick]

Great write up cmoose, thanks !