What do you love about the 996?

[LordHaveMurci]

As per title really, I'll start.

I love the fact I can take the family out & still enjoy the drive, the noise it makes (Cargraphic exhaust) is fantastic & it constantly reminds me it is better than me.

Over to you...

[LordHaveMurci]

Dammit said:

I'm about to start modifying mine and my critical metric for success is to lose nothing in terms of it's road manners, just to make the car that bit more composed, the engine that bit angrier. We'll see how close I get.

Please keep us updated.

[LordHaveMurci]

Filibuster said:

L9 RPM seems to be RPM's 'house plate'. Currently on a 2016 Cayman.
Yes looks like PGNSagaris' 996 really is the RPM press car.

Absolutely stunning car!!!

That really does look good, especially from that angle

[LordHaveMurci]

Fastlane said:

Zanzibar Red - absolutely lovely!

Is there a better colour for a 996?

[LordHaveMurci]

tjdixon911 said:

I've just read through this whole thread and it's great to see a lot of love for the 996.

I've been finding myself looking in the classifieds most nights at 911's, mainly 996's and really keen on the C4S, it's got to be one of the best looking 996's but I do wonder if a C2 would be a better (more rewarding?) car... I've dreamt of owning a 911 for nearly 30 years now, I feel now is the time, before it's too late!

Just need to sell the Boxster first...

Lot's of praise for both, as a C2 owner the C4S is definitely the best looking! Downside is, they are a lot more expensive now, is the premium worth it for you?

Lot's of people will say there is very little between a base C4 & a C2, buy the best of either example, I've never driven a C4 so have no valid opinion.

[LordHaveMurci]

Chris Stott said:

What I don't love about my 996...

Water pump went pop about 2 hours ago, 170 miles from home, on my way to my brothers. Currently waiting for recovery to a specialist in Nottingham, who will replace the water pump tomorrow am.

Should have taken notice of the bearing noise I heard a few weeks back.

Mine went twice in 2-3yrs, that was annoying but it never left me stranded luckily.

[LordHaveMurci]

maxwellwd said:

ATM said:

Kit - is that needed?

Surely you just remove it and bung up the hole?

Alas no, the kit comprises of an 8mm screw, gasket, aluminium plate, rubber grommet, colour coded cap and a load of nuts

And apparently is a pig of a job, hence I have stopped thinking about doing mine!

Please update us once you've done yours.

[LordHaveMurci]

The love seems to have dried up!

Come on guys, it was going so well.

[LordHaveMurci]

Like the colour & the ducktail, will pass on the rest though thanks.

What I love about the 996, especially the Gt cars, is that the front end is so clean & elegant in comparison to later cars.

[LordHaveMurci]

ATM said:

Is it beige or grey?

Looks grey to me. Either way, I like it!

[LordHaveMurci]

chappardababbar said:

Last comment....the TURBO TWIST!

Is this a hall of fame wheel or what? it's going to get better and better as time goes on.

This is me...

Edited by chappardababbar on Monday 15th March 21:01

I can’t be the only one who doesn’t ‘get’ turbo twists?

But then, I also think the ‘clowns pockets’ on the turbo ruin the looks so what do I know?

[LordHaveMurci]

swilkins999 said:

I have had my C2 Manual 1998 car, with 137k miles on it for a little over two months now. It is my first 911 of any kind and was bought at a sensible price, to enjoy. Went to see Paul Weller in concert last night in Bath - fantastic gig. The venue is about 90 miles from my home so I thought I would drive there & back. The car made the journey seem effortless, especially on the return home when the traffic was lighter. Over country roads I find the ability to seem relaxed and most comfortable (on M030 suspension) between 50 and 75 mph astounding. What is normally a bit of a jiggly ride and a slightly grumpy feel with a stiff clutch and a distaste for commuting generally, comes both alive and at the same time smooth and fuss free when getting a wiggle on. I think the full beam headlamps are as good as I have ever used (halogens), good enough for fairly quick driving, however i am sure that serious autobahn work might require something more powerful. The precision of the steering is other worldly and the way it sort of helps you to get into bends, rather than being indifferent or unhelpful is again, a new sensation. Probably the only other well sorted handling car I can give props to was a Peugeot 306 I had many years ago - really keen and alert and wanted to get a move on, especially on the twisties. I got back at 1am, thrilled and wondering why I hadn't got it sooner.. I love the car clean, I also think it looks great when dirty!
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You must have driven cars with seriously useless lights then, even with upgraded bulbs 996 lights are bloody hopeless!