I bought a new 996 back in 1999- fantastic car, way better than the competition and big enough for someone my height to fit in. Acceleration, handling and cornering were fantastic
Greetings from California! So my dad has an old 2001 Carrera 4 , and since he retired recently, and doesn’t really drive at all that much, he gave it to me and now I drive it. Despite this, I only drive on weekends as well because I already have a daily driver. But wow, what a car! It’s old but this 996 generation is superb. I’m debating on whether or not to add an aero kit to it. Even by itself, it’s still good looking.
Excellent video! Loved it! The headlights are what made me want a 996 in the first place. Been 11 years now and still drive almost daily. 996 turbo X50 tuned.
Lets be honest, all 911's become a classic. I love the 996 4S now (hated it back in the day) The curves are so cool, the red strip at the back, all analogue, small and nippy compared the the much bigger 991 & 992. Only let down is the interior. I was going to get one of these, but was lucky enough to get a Cayman R. But I still think about selling and getting a 996 4S with a 3.9lrt engine re-build. Nice.
I was having this conversation with Tim about how the interior hasn't aged well but I also think at some point this will look cool. Back in the days we use to put MK2 Golf Dashboards into Mk1's. Now you would never dream of doing that.
Great to hear tim compare a 996 to an E46 personally i think 911 has the legs on the beamer aswell as what he said about corner speed ... The 996 has been the ugly duckling for years now all of a sudden it grown on the entire motoring press and watch this space " WAIT TO SINGER START BUILDING THEM " ... I think all the Porsche guys are there already and just look at gen1 aeros... rocking the world in general so i say its the 911 of the moment..and think everyone will agree within the next year or two 👌😎
Hey Tim here, thanks for the kind words! Yeah I never appreciated how great having an engine in the “wrong” place could be to corner exit speed. The Singer thing is bound to happen one day 🤞
Yeah I picked up on that Owned both and loved both particularly the 996 that I still have and although it’s marginal the 996 deffo has the legs over the e46 m3
The 996 is a love or hate thing for their headlights. For me I loved the 997, 993 and 964 cars with the 997 being a favorite of me. The 996 for me only looks good in GT2 spec. The front and rear bumpers give the car form and style that they lack for me aesthetically. Great video and cool owner.... Love seeing fellow black men in Porsches and exotics always a inspiration
agreed. 996 is amazing value but couldn't bring myself to get one, ended up with a 997 c2 with aerokit and super happy. 996 headlights starting to grow on me but still couldn't pick one over a 997.
Thanks😃!…. Yes no one ever complains about the GT1. I think it must be a Porsche thing where some in the community are adverse to change (selectively 😂)
Finally found time to sit and watch this!! The car looks stunning, great to hear Tim’s thought process on his build, and the production was 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽!! Well done!!
'03 C2 with an fbo 4.0L m96. 997 airbox, IPD comp plenum, GT3 throttle body, Cargraphic exhaust manifolds, Cargraphic catted x-pipe, muffler delete, 997 ssk, 997 C2S 19" wheels, poly GT3 aero, Bilstein b8, mystery lowering springs, rear seat delete, spare tire delete. I call it the noisy cricket. Where did you get the silver and black steering wheel emblem?! It's the only non silver/black thing on my car besides the calipers and it drives me crazier than it should haha.
Great film, great guest, pretty good presenter, and awesome car. I’ve got one, probably the perfect sports car. Love the comment ‘say in it and it fitted like a glove’, that’s exactly how I felt first time sitting in mine, everything is perfectly positioned
I have a 2004 996.2 C4. I absolutely LOVE the headlights and always have since it came out. For me the “fried egg” headlights are the ones on the 996.1. Not that I dislike those either. As the years go by many people are realizing that they are a lovely and quirky deviation from the round headlights. I mean a 911 is a 911!!!
Thank you for this video. This is your new subscriber from Los Angeles, California, United States, and I, myself own a 996 as well. Well, thank you for this video and this 996 is nice.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
I have loved the 996 since I was a kid, the markets still dropping a bit on them and the turbos are starting to appreciate at quite a rate! Im hoping to pick up a C4S in the next 6 months or so.
I've been daily driving my 996 for the past 7 years. I wash it maybe 3 times a year but never skimp on maintenance. I just passed 150k miles on it and it doesn't seem to slow down in the least.
Had my 1998 c2 996 for 3 years plus it replaced a E90 m3 that I hated . Best car I’ve ever owned not the fastest but 3 years on I love it more. So much depth and character in it Mines got a Hartech 3.7 upgrade and aero kit One of the only cars I’ve had that makes me still turn round when I walk away
I loved my e90 m3. The induction noise was great. Moved to a TT RS after that which I liked but got bored of. Moving into a 996 turbo in a week and a bits time.
A sweet build, I really like the 996 and even though I have a modded 997.2 C2 and a 991.1 GT3 this car looks very sweet. Wheels have to be gold !!! Definitely some lightweight seats
Thanks for the kind words 🙂! I was planning Recaro buckets but now the Kids like riding in the back, I need some tilting buckets that are just as light (or at least lighter than my standard wingbacks). Do you have any suggestions?
Bought my 99 C4 in Jan this year. Would you like to come and review my 996. It’s a blk over grey extender leather hard back sport seats 18” twists and all original.
Yes it’s the handling, the aim was to get as close as I could to gt3 rs handling. Of course that isn’t totally possible as the c2 shell I have here isn’t as stiff as the c4 shell used for the gt3 and gt3 rs. It’s good enough for me as I’m not Lewis Hamilton😂
Looks great. 996 interior door style with swoop perhaps best of 911. HVAC controls easiest. 996.1 clear headlamps clean, .2 awkward hybrid. Beware $ mods in lieu of fundamentals. Window lifts to HVAC box not cheap. Psychology of modifying = participating… inevitable for many and curious to see.
They are more appealing now because the newest models are pulling away from the visceral feeling Porsches had from their origins. The newest Gens are now too large, lack manuals, more luxury focused, too many 911 versions, too heavy, and the prices are too high.
❤😂😢😮😊 the kids lucky his daddy got a Porsche. He probably say daddy go faster. I like you go faster my in the Porsche keep up the good work take care peace have a good week.
@@RollingSlowMedia Miatas have lifter issues, coolant issues, and need lots of mods for any power. If your boxster has miles and doesn't just sit then the ims is probably fine
The only reason the 996 is now popular is because Porsche deviated so far from their original ethos as a sports car designer and manufacturer to a luxury car maker.
People like to pretend that headlights are the only problem with the 996 but they have the ugliest interior of any Porsche and a lot of them are automatic from a time that the automatic was garbage
@@WitepvpI don’t like it as much. It’s a great car don’t get me wrong but prefer the more engaging drive from the 997. Hydraulic steering, NA engine and the slimmer body are all more appealing to me. I’m a big 964 and 993 fan and not so much the new ones. I’m a classic and neo classic guy to the core and hope to own one some day.
If you want shittier and unsorted GT3 … I’d buy a 997 GT3 and start downgrading it. The 996 is inferior in the wrong ways. The best thing is to get a perfect 997.2 and adding rawness with racing parts. It’s best of all worlds.
@@RollingSlowMedia Its for sure a good car but the propotions of the glashouse, the headlights... are still not nice but if you want to own a Porsche you should go for it but at the same time it just shows that the price development of Porsches are just crazy and old cars in general, so we start liking ugly cars :D! I may would lke it if a great guy from japan would start create an RWB for it !!
@@jdmbandarelos1310 do a search for RWB Canada, they’ve done a Gulf themed 996 RWB. I think years ago he did another one I’ve seen in Matt black. They basically looked like an official 996 GT3 RSR which came with the huge arches from factory.
Beautiful car 🚗. My mate had the turbo m, auto if I remember correctly. The thing absolutely HAMMERED 🔨. I will say though, for a Porsche, it didn’t handle well at all, I was pretty surprised. It sort of felt heavy. No matter though, the straight line power kept a permanent smile on your face 😎. NOICE car mate 👍.
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The 996 is already a classic. With the right spec it is very desirable
Modern Classic! Advanced engineering without all the electronics! ❤
Never understood the hate for the 996. One of my good friends recently picked up a C4S and it is so much fun. Love how they look.
I have had porsche 914/993/996 and 997 and by far 996 was my favorite! way ahead of its time
I bought a new 996 back in 1999- fantastic car, way better than the competition and big enough for someone my height to fit in. Acceleration, handling and cornering were fantastic
Do you still have it?
Beautiful car and chemistry between the mates as well. Love the 996.Have a C2.
Greetings from California! So my dad has an old 2001 Carrera 4 , and since he retired recently, and doesn’t really drive at all that much, he gave it to me and now I drive it. Despite this, I only drive on weekends as well because I already have a daily driver. But wow, what a car! It’s old but this 996 generation is superb. I’m debating on whether or not to add an aero kit to it. Even by itself, it’s still good looking.
I think even the gen1 996 with the fried eggs is starting to really grow on me. It’s aging really well even without all the kit.
I now even prefer the gen 1. For me the example of an area (GT1)
996 headlights were futuristic when they were made i think they aged well and i love my 996 c2 with the top down!
Very nice video! Nice editing. Nice guest. Sweet car. These cars have a lot to offer. Definitely a modern classic, now.
Thank you. Its been a learning curve I've enjoyed.
1st gen, lightweight, cable throttle, fried eggs, pure perfection. One day I'll get around to modifying it. Love this.
Excellent video! Loved it! The headlights are what made me want a 996 in the first place. Been 11 years now and still drive almost daily. 996 turbo X50 tuned.
I’ve had three. I cancelled a 997 order to get a 996 Turbo. Very happy
Lets be honest, all 911's become a classic. I love the 996 4S now (hated it back in the day) The curves are so cool, the red strip at the back, all analogue, small and nippy compared the the much bigger 991 & 992. Only let down is the interior. I was going to get one of these, but was lucky enough to get a Cayman R. But I still think about selling and getting a 996 4S with a 3.9lrt engine re-build. Nice.
I was having this conversation with Tim about how the interior hasn't aged well but I also think at some point this will look cool. Back in the days we use to put MK2 Golf Dashboards into Mk1's. Now you would never dream of doing that.
Agree. I have a C4s and they just get more beautiful every year. For me this non wide body look is now growing for me. Love this with the bbs. 👍🏻
Great video, I’ve been a 996 owner for tens years and I love mine and you’ve got a new sub , keep up the Porsche vids mate
Nice rim design looks great gold or silver 👍
Great video, great car. More please
Nailed the 996.2 GT3 aesthetic. Brilliant car!
Nice intro. The C4S is definitely a classic.
Superb car, what a project. Tim’s son has definitely got the coolest dad.
We agree!
Thanks chaps! 😅
Sick car. Def coming around to 996s especially after seeing Tim's.
I've been autotrader all week
Great to hear tim compare a 996 to an E46 personally i think 911 has the legs on the beamer aswell as what he said about corner speed ... The 996 has been the ugly duckling for years now all of a sudden it grown on the entire motoring press and watch this space " WAIT TO SINGER START BUILDING THEM " ... I think all the Porsche guys are there already and just look at gen1 aeros... rocking the world in general so i say its the 911 of the moment..and think everyone will agree within the next year or two 👌😎
Hey Tim here, thanks for the kind words! Yeah I never appreciated how great having an engine in the “wrong” place could be to corner exit speed. The Singer thing is bound to happen one day 🤞
Yeah I picked up on that
Owned both and loved both particularly the 996 that I still have and although it’s marginal the 996 deffo has the legs over the e46 m3
The 996 is a love or hate thing for their headlights. For me I loved the 997, 993 and 964 cars with the 997 being a favorite of me. The 996 for me only looks good in GT2 spec. The front and rear bumpers give the car form and style that they lack for me aesthetically. Great video and cool owner.... Love seeing fellow black men in Porsches and exotics always a inspiration
Agreed. 997 for then 964 and 993.
agreed. 996 is amazing value but couldn't bring myself to get one, ended up with a 997 c2 with aerokit and super happy. 996 headlights starting to grow on me but still couldn't pick one over a 997.
AT LAST!!! SOMEONE ELSE MENTIONED GT1 REF HEADLIGHTS......WELL DONE
Thanks😃!…. Yes no one ever complains about the GT1. I think it must be a Porsche thing where some in the community are adverse to change (selectively 😂)
@@911virgin problem is...purists. there are things we all want changed, but if they hadn't built the 996, chances are, 911s would have been history
Really enjoyed your video! keep it up! have subscribed and will watch your others. 996's are the future! lol
Thank for subscribing. I've got some really special cars coming up
Finally found time to sit and watch this!! The car looks stunning, great to hear Tim’s thought process on his build, and the production was 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽!! Well done!!
Tim's car has converted me back to the 996. Im on autotrader every day.
@@RollingSlowMedia haha ME TOO!!! 😂
Lovely car. I admire the thoughtfulness and art in your choices. Your friendliness shines through as well. Enjoy!
Super clean video! Make 996 great again.
Eh! Look who I found. Our common love for the 996 brought us here.
@@roadpilgrim hahha true!
Great vid. Steady cam working great and the music choices set the lot off. Cars alright too.
'03 C2 with an fbo 4.0L m96. 997 airbox, IPD comp plenum, GT3 throttle body, Cargraphic exhaust manifolds, Cargraphic catted x-pipe, muffler delete, 997 ssk, 997 C2S 19" wheels, poly GT3 aero, Bilstein b8, mystery lowering springs, rear seat delete, spare tire delete. I call it the noisy cricket. Where did you get the silver and black steering wheel emblem?! It's the only non silver/black thing on my car besides the calipers and it drives me crazier than it should haha.
Where can we see your car?
Sounds awesome.
I was just looking at a 996 4 for a rally build :) epic cars. Thank you, keep it up
Thanks, will do!
Glad you like the content.
Great film, great guest, pretty good presenter, and awesome car.
I’ve got one, probably the perfect sports car. Love the comment ‘say in it and it fitted like a glove’, that’s exactly how I felt first time sitting in mine, everything is perfectly positioned
Thank you. Really happy you like the content. It was fun filming this one.
Audi Tradition number plate holders is 👌
Great content! Shhh on the 996 ;)
Get'em while you can cos they will be hot 🔥 stuff real soon.
Love these guys and that car!
Looks super. Nice work fella.
I have a 996 Carrera 4 Cab and just love it!
Great cars, nice content ❤
Indémodable ❤
Beautiful 996 spec! I wouldn't touch it
I love my 996 C4S. Built up a 4.0 and did a manual transmission swap. Headlights never bothered me, can’t see them while driving anyway 😆
I have a 2004 996.2 C4. I absolutely LOVE the headlights and always have since it came out. For me the “fried egg” headlights are the ones on the 996.1. Not that I dislike those either. As the years go by many people are realizing that they are a lovely and quirky deviation from the round headlights. I mean a 911 is a 911!!!
Thank you for this video. This is your new subscriber from Los Angeles, California, United States, and I, myself own a 996 as well. Well, thank you for this video and this 996 is nice.🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thank you for the nice comment and also subscribing. It's means a lot.
I have loved the 996 since I was a kid, the markets still dropping a bit on them and the turbos are starting to appreciate at quite a rate! Im hoping to pick up a C4S in the next 6 months or so.
Keep us posted.
Love the look of the C4S, with the Miles Works bodykit however they look amazing
I've been daily driving my 996 for the past 7 years. I wash it maybe 3 times a year but never skimp on maintenance. I just passed 150k miles on it and it doesn't seem to slow down in the least.
Had my 1998 c2 996 for 3 years plus it replaced a E90 m3 that I hated .
Best car I’ve ever owned not the fastest but 3 years on I love it more. So much depth and character in it
Mines got a Hartech 3.7 upgrade and aero kit
One of the only cars I’ve had that makes me still turn round when I walk away
I loved my e90 m3. The induction noise was great. Moved to a TT RS after that which I liked but got bored of. Moving into a 996 turbo in a week and a bits time.
❤Thank you Trevor for making such a great video on my car! Superb❤
Hi Tim this is my UA-cam channel
@@danstimelessclassics5899 Nice one Dan! About to check out your 996 buyers guide 😃👍
@@911virgin awesome... your like day in the bay too
@@911virgin and if you got time watch the spooky story on the car ...but after the buyers guide as that was done with the car
@911virgin great car Tim, looks ace. Keep on looking at the c4s that is also a nice looking motor.
Yes, yes, and awesome. From another Tim there are your answers!
Thanks Tim….From Tim 😀
The MK1 headlight was on the GT1 not the MK2 lights
Hell yea! Especially the 996.1 baby
I love my 1998 996 C2 Sport Pack. I just can’t see many other cars making sense above it on public roads.
Beautiful example
Well done 996. What brand is the radio in the car?
Its the Pioneer SPH-DA130DAB (or potentially the 160) i can't remember exactly which now 😅
@@911virgin Ok. Thank you!
A sweet build, I really like the 996 and even though I have a modded 997.2 C2 and a 991.1 GT3 this car looks very sweet. Wheels have to be gold !!! Definitely some lightweight seats
Thanks for the kind words 🙂! I was planning Recaro buckets but now the Kids like riding in the back, I need some tilting buckets that are just as light (or at least lighter than my standard wingbacks). Do you have any suggestions?
What's the maximum height a rear seat passenger can be before their head hits the roof?
Beautiful car and tastefully modified.
Bought my 99 C4 in Jan this year. Would you like to come and review my 996.
It’s a blk over grey extender leather hard back sport seats 18” twists and all original.
Great video Tim's car is awesome and he's such a cool dude 😎
We agree!
@@RollingSlowMedia 996 are the 911 of the moment 😎👌
Question, what are the benefits of lowering the 996 besides the looks?
I'd say handling and looks but you will loose comfort.
Yes it’s the handling, the aim was to get as close as I could to gt3 rs handling. Of course that isn’t totally possible as the c2 shell I have here isn’t as stiff as the c4 shell used for the gt3 and gt3 rs. It’s good enough for me as I’m not Lewis Hamilton😂
Wheels look good in gold
I've got a 964 and I'm looking for a 996 going in to a bit of modern ride
Are you in the uk?
@6:25 what is going on in driver seat. Lmao
Looks great. 996 interior door style with swoop perhaps best of 911. HVAC controls easiest. 996.1 clear headlamps clean, .2 awkward hybrid. Beware $ mods in lieu of fundamentals. Window lifts to HVAC box not cheap. Psychology of modifying = participating… inevitable for many and curious to see.
2:34 Who's head is that, coming up the drivers seat ❓😱
They are more appealing now because the newest models are pulling away from the visceral feeling Porsches had from their origins. The newest Gens are now too large, lack manuals, more luxury focused, too many 911 versions, too heavy, and the prices are too high.
❤😂😢😮😊 the kids lucky his daddy got a Porsche. He probably say daddy go faster. I like you go faster my in the Porsche keep up the good work take care peace have a good week.
Cheers bro
what brand / model of kids seat does fit in the backbof the 996?
From memory it's the The Halfords Essentials Nyala R129 high back booster (assuming you're in the UK)
I think we all need to SHUT OUR MOUTH AND ACT LIKE WE DONT LIKE THEM so the price STAYS DOWN GUYS. WE NEED TO GATEKEEP THIS CAR ASAP 😂
You’re going to love the next video
Porsche 996 has always been cool just takes dorks longer to figure that out 😊😂
Yes
Prettiest 911
Shhh don't tell anyone! For the price who cares about the headlights.
Are those BBS 18 inch?
Yeah.
All I know is my 996 was always cool
should have just bought a 996 gt3.
When I look back at how cheap gt3’s were when I brought this one you’re so right! We’re taking only £7k more at the time……hindsight eh!!! 😅
Was the 996 cool to begin with ?
They look aggressive asf.
i think the hate on the Boxster will come around, for the same price as a na miata you get a way better car.
The engine issues are the main blocker for most people.
@@RollingSlowMedia Miatas have lifter issues, coolant issues, and need lots of mods for any power. If your boxster has miles and doesn't just sit then the ims is probably fine
The 2.5 seems to be the sweet spot in that respect. Seems to be much less prone to major issues@@RollingSlowMedia
996.1 Yes, because of the headlights ironically. 996.2 No, because of the headlights 😂.
Now the headlights have grown on me I need to get past the interior 😩 but a set of Recaros and a momo steering wheel could sort that out 🥰
✊🏾❤️✊🏾
The only reason the 996 is now popular is because Porsche deviated so far from their original ethos as a sports car designer and manufacturer to a luxury car maker.
One of the best lookin' 996:ers I've ever saw. But still can't make Peace with the 'Fried Eggs headlights...😐
One day you will wake up and it will hit you. That's what happened to me lol. I hated them for a while.
Had mine 3 years and can’t say they bother me when driving what is the best handling car I’ve owned :) the car looks good regardless
People like to pretend that headlights are the only problem with the 996 but they have the ugliest interior of any Porsche and a lot of them are automatic from a time that the automatic was garbage
They not aging to well?
Auto is faster than manual. Holds 1000 lbs torque stock. AMG unit.
@@brandonmatthew9263 the 996 auto is not faster than manual and defiantly doesn't hold any where near 1000 ft lbs
He is referring to the 996/997 turbo mercedes automatic
997.2 > 996 any one
992 > 997.2 😂
@@WitepvpI don’t like it as much. It’s a great car don’t get me wrong but prefer the more engaging drive from the 997. Hydraulic steering, NA engine and the slimmer body are all more appealing to me. I’m a big 964 and 993 fan and not so much the new ones. I’m a classic and neo classic guy to the core and hope to own one some day.
@@Witepvpnope. Only good looking 992s are the lower models. Turbo, GT3 and up are all FUGGs.
@@Witepvpnot a chance . If you’re into 911’s I can’t imagine you preferring the larger newer car
not, it's not
If you want shittier and unsorted GT3 … I’d buy a 997 GT3 and start downgrading it. The 996 is inferior in the wrong ways. The best thing is to get a perfect 997.2 and adding rawness with racing parts. It’s best of all worlds.
I’d say, “ Nope… still not cool “. Headlights and even the tail lights kill it for me. They were also too jelly beanish.
no its not (keep the price down)
Its still ugly but all the other Porsches are so expensive that we now try think different about the 996, thats why!
Like going into a club, realising you’ve got no chance with the hottest girls so going ugly early and convincing yourself she’s hot😂😂!
My opinions are changing
@@911virgin good example :D
@@RollingSlowMedia Its for sure a good car but the propotions of the glashouse, the headlights... are still not nice but if you want to own a Porsche you should go for it but at the same time it just shows that the price development of Porsches are just crazy and old cars in general, so we start liking ugly cars :D! I may would lke it if a great guy from japan would start create an RWB for it !!
@@jdmbandarelos1310 do a search for RWB Canada, they’ve done a Gulf themed 996 RWB. I think years ago he did another one I’ve seen in Matt black. They basically looked like an official 996 GT3 RSR which came with the huge arches from factory.
Beautiful car 🚗. My mate had the turbo m, auto if I remember correctly. The thing absolutely HAMMERED 🔨. I will say though, for a Porsche, it didn’t handle well at all, I was pretty surprised. It sort of felt heavy. No matter though, the straight line power kept a permanent smile on your face 😎. NOICE car mate 👍.
Great cars