I'm 68 years old and I've had 3 air cooled Porsches. I live in GEORGIA ! It's HOT down here! The 996.1 was my first very comfortable 911 to drive with Joy. The A/C is awesome! However, I do miss my old 1980 SC. The good thing.. The 996 Gen1 is as close as you can get to an old analog Porsche . And YES mine has been fitted w/a LN IMS bearings.The PERFECTLY sorted 996 cabriolet. I have also added the GT3 Ground Effects to it.. It looks awesome~~ for a cabriolet. I'll keep and pass it on to a nephew of my choice. However- I hope I do some good road tracking on it before I have to pass it along!! HooAh! and GOD Bless all Porschephiles! Sarge
Jay, after waiting more than 20 years, I recently bought a 1999 996 with 138K miles and it is a dream to drive, checked the engine for IMS, all good!!! Your videos helped me to buy mine!!!
@HRMSequence one year later and how has your 996 on a ship been 140,000 me and that's only had three owners and meticulously kept by a mechanical engineer!!
Another good video Jay - thank you. Outside of online forums, I agree heartily that Porsche owners are very accepting of one another’s cars, no matter what they are. I used to be shy with my ‘70 914-4 1.8 - but that was me no one in PCA ever disparaged my car. On the IMS bearing, I need to be contrarian. I bought a ‘00 Boxster with 120 K miles for my son. Within 500 miles, the IMS bearing was going and needed to be changed before disaster struck. That being lived through, the car is a blast! Not as much of a driver’s car as my 964, but nothing matches driving with the top down in good weather.
Dear Jay. I‘m so impressed. Having watched around 500 UA-cam 911 videos, yours is one of the very best. I like how you analyzed the 996 pro‘s and con‘s in a fact-based manner. It has been a pleasure to listen and watch. I can very well imagine the smile on your face when you start the engine, which is, by the way, appreciated in nearly all 996 tests. And, as you pointed out, a daily driver‘s car for less than a compact car and, my assumption, a stable market value. So, thank you very much and keep on enjoying your 996. Johannes
Happy owner of a factory original 2001 996 C4 manual with 190.000 Kms. Artic silver, full boxster red interior. No issues at all and the interior looks almost new considering the age (few scratches on the driver's seat). My dad had it from new and from a few years ago I am the lucky one enjoying it. Normal service and maintenance and a few parts replaced at Porsche (headlight washers, lights switch and sunroof motor) but nothing related to the engine. If one day I need to replace the engine (fingers crossed) I guess 20.000$ is not that much after 22 years, and then my son will have the chance to drive it as well. Another story is being the 8th owner not knowing how the previous owners have driven the car and maintained the car despite the service book (change of oil and filters in some cheap workshops where they don't check anything else doesn't mean the car has been treated properly in my eyes). Those examples are the ones we all watch on UA-cam, those ones are the ones with terrible stories about every part being replaced and dated interiors.The 996 is a great and reliable car, but like any other car, if you buy a high mileage one, with a clear lack of service or a car after 5-6 different owners, then you will have issues for sure.
Jay, what an excellent video. I was fortunate enough to find a great condition 2004 911 Carrera 4S X51 package two years ago and it has gone up in value 15 - 20 percent. I have no plans to sell it and hope to enjoy it until I pass it down to one of the kids. Every time I turn on the ignition I get that huge grin that only another Porsche driver understands. THANKS FOR A FUN VIDEO.
I bought my 2003 C2 cab tip with 150,000 miles on it. I had my indy do the IMS, RMS, plugs, Coil packs, and since the engine was out I serviced the Tiptronic and did the water pump and never looked back. Heading into spring I will redo the front suspension as my has a bit of a creak at slow speeds over some speed bumps. The only other thing that I did was replaced both hydraulic rams for the soft top when we noticed that one was leaking. I bought mine for just under $15,000 shipped to my door from California and all in I am just about at $20,000 after 3 years of ownership. Any car that is not kept up will be a turd regardless of brand and most cars regardless of millage and age will require some deferred maintenance so plan accordingly and enjoy your 911 and all of the history that goes along with that. I also feel the same about my R107 SLs which in my opinion are also a lot od smiles per mile if you don't own a concourse quality garage queen.
I had the chance to buy a 997 4S a month ago and decided the 996 4S was the way to go. A lot more cost effective, more parts available, IMO better interior with less buttons and switches to touch, way better rear end look, and lighter for more speed 😎 Thank you for the video it was really refreshing and I just subscribed!
I’ve owned a 1973 T , an 85-1/2 944 & the 996.2 cab … I’ve driven356, 993 , GT3 , GT3 RS , GT4 RS …. I look all the time to “upgrade” & could buy one but I come back to the size , usability & cost effectiveness of the 996.2 etc and just stay happy with the 996.
Just took an excellent trip to FL Keys … 996.2 ran perfectly … great pull on stretches of Alligator Alley … and sure footedness through some torrential downpours. I like using this car. I baby it by garaging / covering / servicing / handwashing / waxing but it’s not too precious to use it as intended. Find an excuse for a trip!😀
Jay awesome video once again.. I like your straight forward presentation of the facts... You can start to see a wave of people appreciating the 996 and you are right the value is there and is increasing
An excellent, carefully thought out "sell" for the 996. I am days away from delivery of my first new 911 and I'm now wishing I'd bought a 996 as well. I have subscribed because if the rest of your content is so well considered I shall have many happy hours watching. Thank you. David
Hi from UK.......Jay, great video....I have a 2002 C2 50,000 which I have had and maintained 12 years. Brilliant car, had indicator stalk switch fail. That's it . I see Porsche 911 is the most reliable car for 3rd year running. Yup, still building on the brand, and Porsche do it like no one else
I recently bought a 996 40AE. This has been my no-compromise dream car for a few years after some research. I finally got the chance to get it. I considered alternatives including the 996.1 and the Boxster S. I'm so glad I got the 40AE! I did see your review of the 996.1 with the direct cable throttle. Good, but so far as my driving the 40AE, I'm not missing anything. It came with summer tires so I haven't been able to take her out on the highway yet. On local streets, though, I have been enjoying the drive so much! Wow, wow, wow!!! I am in love. The shifter (6 speed manual) is fine. I don't understand the talk about needing a short shifter as stock according to some feels like a school bus. I came from a Honda 6th gen hatchback and that shifter is long. The 996 shifter is not and feels good and crisp. I will never sell my Honda and now my P-car. Both are wonderful in their own ways.
Thank you Jay, terrific commentary, also live in Ct and just bought my first 996 private sale 2003 convertible guards red with black leather, black top stunning inside and out and down the road , thank you..
Just bought a ‘99 996 manual Cabriolet. Only 123k on it. IMS bearing replaced at 119k, along with new clutch, tires, brakes and rotors. Only need to replace the zipper vinyl rear window (it’s on the way!). This is an awesome car! Absolutely love it!
Very nice video...good info. Sometimes I think I should have gone for a tiptronic...and other times I'm happy with my manual. But as you say, always fun to drive, even if just going to the store for a quart of milk.
have a 1999 996. love it! porsche experts tell me chance of int. shaft bearing failure is minimal especially on the early 996. even if the engine self-destructs, i would have to get another. life is too short to be without none. JDR
Bought my 2003 Cabriolet in 2013 for $29,000 (40K miles IMS done)from a Florida first owner. 9 years on (120K miles) and its still worth $29K. I'll take it.... ALSO please post on the PCCM+ install of the stereo upgrade with Apple car play, I am hoping to do that sooner than later.
No one seems to be saying don't buy right now. The only reason I would give is that on ordinary roads, before you really start enjoying yourself, you are typically going too fast. I miss revvy little cars that you can throttle without fear of getting arrested!
A fine vid indeed. Love the racing Le mons style 996 saw a resprayed blue one the other day, looked mint with sharp decals best of the old and new, a great every day all weather drivers car. A timeless icon.
Hey Jay, i can totally agree, would not want to exchange mine for a more modern sports cars ! every time i get in and turn the key it is the smile of a great drive..... and i can tell you living in Germany withunlimited speeds it is fast. you do not find much save chances to get it to full speed -- great video to eatch thank you ...and let keep on living the dream
Great video just found your channel, as I approach 50 I am seriously considering one when the times right in the next few years. Good advice as there are so many pub experts! Looks like £20k buys a really nice one at a specialists with all the issues fixed. Friends Green Porsche seems to specialise in this.
Just came across this. I bought my 996.2 from FGP and would recommend them to anyone in the UK, or in my case Northern Ireland. Impeccable preparation, everything sorted. But be quick, prices are rising fast at the moment!
Completely agree, although I would never buy a tiptronic. I Own a 996.2 GT3 Clubsport, what a joy to drive, also it has the Mezger engine, every rev gives you a smile. I didn‘t like the looks 20 years ago but I must say, it aged pretty well. Besides the good weight, it is also pretty wind slippery due to the small size, compared to the latest models. I mean my car tops out at 308 kmh with just 381 hp. Todays cars need 500 horses to do that…for example the M3.
I have a beautiful seal grey over black 996.2 with the X51 option and yes I am getting the new head unit with the 7 inch screen. Sorry, but I wouldn't trade my 6 speed either. Dodge Neon? Try a drive in mine.
Thanks for the evaluation. I am thinking of buying a 911, but not sure what is the best for the money I am prepare to spend. I have a 71 MGB and a 02 e46 m3. A 966 would be a nice addition to the collection.
Hey Jay, the sold more 996s because they made more 🤣, new mass production techniques, sharing parts with the 986, etc allowed them to build more, faster and cheaper design cost
You mean they satisfied demand, of course. Maybe they didn’t do that with the 993 / 964 but that doesn’t take away from the 996 sales. People bought them, that’s the point. They weren’t given away, Chris!
I have never bought a used car from a faraway state like in Arizona and I am in NJ. So, how can I get a good independent tech impetor for the Targa 911-996 that is in AZ? Any ideas?
The 996 is becoming sought after and prices are going up in 2024. I just paid $36k for a 2 owner, 2001 Convertible Carrera with just 33k miles. $14k of preventative maintenance had been done 2500 miles prior to my purchase. It is an amazing car.
I went from an 1985 slant nose Turbo 930 to 996 Turbo Porsche..My car was already built when I got-it abt 6yrs ago..I dont drive it that much because I live in NY & I Got mine when it was kinda cheap considering how awesome it is..I pull into Any Exotic Car Show & Im dragged into the photo shoots w my Turbo..I havent had maybe problems but I Do have change climate control bc its shot! But its prob the fastest cars I ever drove around & I know fast, I own a Blown Pro Mod Monte Carlo that runs 6.0 in quarter mile, So I do know wtf I speak of..I Only put out 551AWHP so nothing Krazy but goes over 200mph, just wish I had automatic in New York especially w/a stage 3 clutch..Id probaby go 2014 or newer next time But this car is awesome in almost every way!🎸🎸🎸
Everyone overpays a bit at some point, especially for a Porsche. Don't let it take the fun out of ownership and cause you to sell it. 997s are fantastic driver cars. Congratulations! There are many who wish they could afford and drive a Porsche.
Many years ago, when I was having one of my mid-life crises, I stopped at the local Porsche dealership where a buddy was a salesman. I pled my case and we went for test drives in a few models. Returning from the last of them I asked my final and most telling question: "Hans, should I buy one?" He said, "Are you completely insane?" Then we went to the shop where there were a lot of them on lifts and on the floor. He then proceeded to tell me what was wrong with each of them and what it was going to take in time and money to fix them. I left a wiser man and with a Mercedes (which was also a mistake, but a less severe one).
The 996.2 is the most beautiful Porsche of all time, in my opinion. It’s got beautiful curves, great balance, and excellent reliability (after IMS replacement).
Im not so concerned about IMS or RES… my biggest fear by far is bore-score…. Which every Porsche mechanic I have talked identifies as something that will eventually happen to every 996..997… lots of Boxters and some Caymans. Once it starts it may progress slowly or literally overwhelms the engine in a matter of months. Unfortunately the fix is not $3K.. or even $5K….. but routinely $20K and more ( full engine rebuild). I love these cars but this honestly freaks me out..
Subject to the same thesis in the video: there is no data as to how often it happens and ones predominantly talking about it are the ones that would sell you the remedy. Yes, when it happens, it’s catastrophic but how often it happens is, IMHO at least and maybe at most, overhyped. There are PLENTY of cars out there with over 200,000 miles on them!
I own a new 992.... and have much respect for the 996... best part of the egg lights is it allows one to get the car for about 50% of its real value, or the value of a 993 or 997... I can see you grabbing a clean 997 or 991 at some point, but you aught to seep the 6 for a lifetime.
The 996 is the only 911 most can afford or for those who are unwilling to pay the minimum entry price of $40k for a average condition air cooled 911. I preferred an air cooled late 70's - early 80's ac 911 but also wanted to retire early at 53 and instead chose a 99 996 manual which popped up near me that I paid $11k in 2015. Good to see prices are on the uptick for the 996 so when I sell mine for a AC 911, I can at least keep one kidney.
I really want to buy one, I located a 1998 today at a dealer, the IMS has not been done and they want 19k for it 90k miles and its a convertible, do they tend to lose rigidity in the soft top form? They told me it was not a issue in that year, I disagreed but the lawsuit shows it less common. So would it be fair to say that I am safer with the earlier model, and if so how much? Also can you predict the bearing when changing the oil frequently and dumping the oil filter to look for any fine metal as a true warning? I am risking a lot by purchasing one but you only live once right, I just dont want to live with a blown porsche in my garage as beautiful as it is... So whats better a 1997-2000 or step up to the 996.2 but pay another 10k?
Hi there! Well, they say that the earlier dual row bearing in the earlier cars has a lesser chance of grenading than the later single row bearings in the 996.2 but there are plenty of stories of both going. No one really has accurate data so, as I said in my video, it comes down to your approach towards risk. Yes, if someone can show regular oil changes AND that there has been nothing metallic in the changed oil then that’s a big positive. The old phrase applies here: buy the best you can afford. There are PLENTY around so take your time. In my opinion, it doesn’t matter if it’s a 996.1 or a 996.2 - just get the best one you can find! Hope this helps!
Agreed w Jay. I have a March1999 and it was 84k miles when I had to do clutch and added ims and rms. Went ahead and added new factory spec exhaust since the silencers were splitting at the seams. All up is was over $5k in shop costs, but good for another 84k miles. Factor in that a new C2 or 4 is well over $100k and it just makes sense to spend way less acquiring and responsibly maintaining a 996. I like the idea of being a good steward of a car that has strong evidence that it’s been looked after.
@@ccasche5088 Why were the exhausts going, is that why I see so many with modified or was this due to the climate and driving conditions? The biggest thing I cannot understand is why all these 996;s and Caymans have had 5 owners and only 50-70k miles on them. Do these people hate them so soon they trade them in, I see this time after time and I cannot understand why? Do they have so much money they cant stay with the car? When I buy one its not going anywhere unless its a roach which is what I fear these people are finding??
@@aquaticterrafirma I don’t think it’s a big risk. Somewhere between 1% and 5% and probably at the lower end if you have a dual row bearing. Get a manual car and replace it with a new bearing and don’t worry about it. If it’s manual and you don’t go with the IMS Solution (itself nearly $2k) then you can get it done much more cheaply than what I say in my video. There are people who do the work themselves although I understand you need to a special tool to get the old one out. Follow your dreams but don’t risk anything! Good things come to those that wait!
Just my point of view. I owned a 996 and can say from experience that it's a bit overrated and a very overvalued car. The juice ain't worth the squeeze! You will not only be overpaying for this car but also all of Porsche's design flaws as well. It drives 'good' but certainly not 'great' and when something goes wrong, it is very expensive to fix. They are not that fast and gas mileage is pretty bad too. The convertible top can be particularly infuriating to diagnose when it's not working, and you will be paying for the IMS bearing to be changed. Lot's of things will go wrong with this car: windows will not drop when you open the door, water pump will fail, engine oil leaks, sensors failing. Hope you have a great Porsche mechanic nearby. If the transmission goes, you are really in trouble because most transmission shops will not touch it. If you read the Porsche 996 forum's, you will see a lot of posts regarding issues and more... If this was a $10K car, sure have at it. But it's not. People are asking a lot of money for a car with a plastic interior and expensive design flaws. Advice: if you are spending 19K, and want a really great drivers car, consider a 2019 pre-owned Mini Cooper. It will smoke the Porsche in every way possible and you will still have a warranty on it. Many people will balk and say that the Porsche is better than the Mini....and they would be wrong. Before you spend your hard-earned money, take both cars out for a drive and see which one is better value for money. Not trying to shatter your dream car but money is hard to come by and dumping it into a car that is over priced with serious design flaws is not really a good idea.
Hi Jay, I have the same car, 125k miles. I would like to spend a couple grand and upgrade the suspension. What would you recommend? Coilovers? I just want it to handle exactly like it did when I first bought it. Thanks
Why not go OEM then? That’ll do exactly that. I’d recommend spending some time with a good independent garage that knows these cars. Someone like Butzi Gear or SST if you’re in the CT / Tristate area.
The PCCM is just so expensive for what you get?? I fitted a Pioneer double din that has everything and more than the Porsche system, is easily updated, and cost a quarter of the PCCM. I know it's not OE looking, but 10% of the cars value is crazy!
Haha! You’re right of course but there’s nothing like having the right kit. The only thing I’m not sure about it is the lack of a rear camera capability. That might sink it for me. We’ll see. IMS next!
Hiya. Only the gearbox needs to come our of the car.. anyone can do the job with a little bit of time. And a good manual. Or even better check out UA-cam. It really isn't that bad of a job. Some garages will tell you it's a massive job it's not.. iv'e done seven now..
Here’s the thing though. I really don’t enjoy doing stuff like this and I have a low patience threshold! It’s FAR more satisfying for me to pay someone to do it than it is to spend several days swearing at a lump of machinery that is just pissing me off! Lol! I can’t be alone here. Anyone else HATE doing mechanical things?
Its taken me 40 years to fulfill my dream of owning a 911, and my choice? A pristine 1999 996, best decision i ever made, for me price to value made it a no brainer. Besides, fried eggs have always been my go to breakfast of choice, I now consider those headlights as a badge of honor!!!
Nothing wrong with the 996. I had a 996 turbo and loved it, but it has to be said the 997 turbo is far superior (as I assume are the newer ones). I think with the 997 you get a tighter feeling car, more up to date interior and avoid those runny eggs ( the latter never really were an issue IMO so ignore the haters!)
I bought my 2002 C4S tiptrooc with about 95000 miles in New Zealand in September 2020 for $40,000 NZD. you can’t find them for love nor money right now - 12 months ago there were almost 200 911s on the market now there are less than 70- and one came up recently at 80k (manual) with lower km but mine was valued online at 68,000 and I saw another with same spec and miles as mine sell for same price . There is a great channel on UA-cam that shows car depreciation I suggest you check that out as it verifys what I’m saying - HOLY SHIT! Is all I can say - so if you want one get one soon!
@Nick Murray and @Jay Read - you guys need to do some collab vids in CT! Liked the one where you met up at the CnC for ex. Anyway I enjoy both of your channels. Cheers mate!
I’m sure we’ll do something one day. We did actually meet by chance the other day. Have a look at Nick’s channel and I’m in his latest (I think) video.
Always make sure to warm up your car before you start spirited driving. This avoids a whole slew of issues or at least mitigates them. Please change those black rims...
I agree with virtually everything you say, the only thing I would add is that a 997.1 is an even better buy, in my opinion. It's a lot more modern, even faster, a lot better looking, and only a little more expensive because it's also linked to those engine issues. (And if you find one with a properly rebuilt engine you're getting an absolutely fantastic bargain.) But each to their own.
Hey Jay - another nice video. what is your iPhone/radio set up? I tried a couple of cigarette lighter charger tuners - they seem to be awkward unbalanced or stick out a bit too much. One nice feature of the triptronic over the manual transmission is that extra hand space since you aren't shifting leaving one to do a nice mount a phone like that there. ua-cam.com/video/JHnjIPycFIo/v-deo.html It might be a nice small video to show us what you did until you get that apple play system (i am currently torn between keeping the system as it is and playing tapes and CDs and using the iphone radio option or going with the apple play from kenwood or others) I am enjoying your discovery along with my own. We are like minds from opposite coasts. These cars are a real treat and there is something about driving them that makes you smile. Please carry on.
Love this. Like minds from opposite coasts! I gotta get to the west coast next year! Ted, video already done, my friend. Check it out here.....ua-cam.com/video/Ob6ySUEO5aA/v-deo.html Cheers!
996 cheeper then a golf GTI lol not in Australia lol Australians want way too much for the 991 being from 60K to 100K for a 996 lol yes ya may as well just spend a but more and buy a 997 lol
996 are so cheap, you would be mad not to. I've had mine 15 years and there is nothing I would change it for. Only if I trashed it, I would get a 991. Its the first car In have had I haven't wanted to upgrade. Its a bit like an omega speed master , you can buy 10 cheaper watches , but buy one omega , then you will never buy another watch.
I owned a 1999 996 and I can say from experience that it's not worth the asking price. It gets average gas mileage, doesn't handle all that great, no cupholders, interior is nothing to brag about and not very comfortable - your leg will hit the center console and your arm will hit the door. The shifter is too far forward, the back seats are useless...etc etc. It would be a good car for half the asking price. Sorry but the juice ain't worth the squeeze.
I’d like to congratulate you on being wrong on nearly everything you just wrote! Where to start? OK, here goes. Gas mileage is around 25mpg but who TF cares on a Porsche 911?! It handles extremely well because it has thick rear tires and, oh yes, it’s a Porsche 911! The interior is MILES better than any 911 that came before it. There are cup holders. I’m 6 feet and my leg doesn’t hit the center console! The shifter is too far forward?! What? Adjust your seat then! I could fit my 13 year old son on the back! I wonder if you have ANY experience of these cars at all because it really doesn’t sound like it. 3/10. Poor rant based on poor information.
Porsche 996 Carrera = econobox style MacPherson strut suspension with JUNK build quality as evidenced by the loud interior cabin noise and a piss-poorly made engine and transmission. *TELL THE TRUTH!*
Just because MacPheerson strut is usually used in economy cars does not mean you should put it off. I am unsure of the 992 generations of the 911 however the 991 gt series run a MacPherson front and a wishbone back (like the 996) and it is probably one of the best handling cars you can buy with money as of now. The interior is ugly as all hell but they do hold up fairly well comparing to cars from it's the early 2000s. The m96 is honestly a pretty shitty engine to work on since pretty much everything that breaks on it requires it to be dropped which is easy but reinstalling is a pain in the ass without a lift. Don't track this engine unless you get a deep sump since the plastic baffles do break and they don't even hold enough oil for a long corner. Other than that most of the engines break ~150k from wear from what I've seen. Idk what your are talking about the transmissions since they are pretty beefy. People LS swap these all the time and the factory transmission takes it like a champ even on the c2. Turbo ones can go up to 600 HP stock safely but don't want to punch it. I can agree on the road noise since it is pretty annoying. It's a great cruiser but it is definitely a turn on the radio car on the highway. The engine is probably the biggest weak point to this vehicle if you are planning on getting a budget track day car. Open blocks are pretty much a no go for hp track builds and one of the mods for the high hp m96 engines is to close block it (like the ej25) and add some sleeves and you're good to go. Ims is a weakness ofc but everyone and their grandmal has the solution to that.
... " If you’re considering a 996, it’s imperative that you’re aware of the somewhat negative, and totally inaccurate reputation spread by those who quite literally hate the series ... The 996 series was the first all new model range since the original 901/911 series in 1963, and was true to the original Porsche tradition ... The new 996 Carrera was lighter, more powerful, faster, more aerodynamic than its predecessor, but the method of achieving this superiority came at a price. It’s not possible to detail all the untruths that abound on the internet about the 996 series in a few pages ... It’s claimed by its detractors that the 996 was the first mass-produced 911, which is completely untrue. Average yearly production of the 996 was 21.000, and this number was matched in model years 1991 ( 964 ), and 1996 ( 993 ). In other words the new 911’s production numbers were nothing new ... Has the 996 had problems? Yes, but so has every 911 series before it. However because the 996 was the first with a water-cooled engine, problems quickly magnified into an anti-996 campaign, helped along by the worst public relations effort by a manufacturer in history - Total abject silence" ... ( Official publication signed by its author ) Hope the "TRUTH" is a bit more clarified now.
I'm 68 years old and I've had 3 air cooled Porsches. I live in GEORGIA ! It's HOT down here! The 996.1 was my first very comfortable 911 to drive with Joy. The A/C is awesome! However, I do miss my old 1980 SC. The good thing.. The 996 Gen1 is as close as you can get to an old analog Porsche . And YES mine has been fitted w/a LN IMS bearings.The PERFECTLY sorted 996 cabriolet. I have also added the GT3 Ground Effects to it.. It looks awesome~~ for a cabriolet. I'll keep and pass it on to a nephew of my choice. However- I hope I do some good road tracking on it before I have to pass it along!! HooAh! and GOD Bless all Porschephiles! Sarge
Jay, after waiting more than 20 years, I recently bought a 1999 996 with 138K miles and it is a dream to drive, checked the engine for IMS, all good!!! Your videos helped me to buy mine!!!
WOOOO HOOOO! Congratulations, Ezaz! That’s great news and I am glad that I was able to help you! I hope you enjoy every single minute in it!
@HRMSequence one year later and how has your 996 on a ship been 140,000 me and that's only had three owners and meticulously kept by a mechanical engineer!!
Couldn't agree more Jay. The 996 is an exciting little sports car that delivers on all fronts. So freaking fast!!!
Another good video Jay - thank you. Outside of online forums, I agree heartily that Porsche owners are very accepting of one another’s cars, no matter what they are. I used to be shy with my ‘70 914-4 1.8 - but that was me no one in PCA ever disparaged my car.
On the IMS bearing, I need to be contrarian. I bought a ‘00 Boxster with 120 K miles for my son. Within 500 miles, the IMS bearing was going and needed to be changed before disaster struck. That being lived through, the car is a blast! Not as much of a driver’s car as my 964, but nothing matches driving with the top down in good weather.
You know you are making 996 prices go up. Keep up great work.
HAHA! Will do!
Dear Jay. I‘m so impressed. Having watched around 500 UA-cam 911 videos, yours is one of the very best. I like how you analyzed the 996 pro‘s and con‘s in a fact-based manner. It has been a pleasure to listen and watch. I can very well imagine the smile on your face when you start the engine, which is, by the way, appreciated in nearly all 996 tests. And, as you pointed out, a daily driver‘s car for less than a compact car and, my assumption, a stable market value. So, thank you very much and keep on enjoying your 996. Johannes
That’s very nice of you, Johannes! Thank you!
Happy owner of a factory original 2001 996 C4 manual with 190.000 Kms. Artic silver, full boxster red interior. No issues at all and the interior looks almost new considering the age (few scratches on the driver's seat). My dad had it from new and from a few years ago I am the lucky one enjoying it. Normal service and maintenance and a few parts replaced at Porsche (headlight washers, lights switch and sunroof motor) but nothing related to the engine. If one day I need to replace the engine (fingers crossed) I guess 20.000$ is not that much after 22 years, and then my son will have the chance to drive it as well. Another story is being the 8th owner not knowing how the previous owners have driven the car and maintained the car despite the service book (change of oil and filters in some cheap workshops where they don't check anything else doesn't mean the car has been treated properly in my eyes). Those examples are the ones we all watch on UA-cam, those ones are the ones with terrible stories about every part being replaced and dated interiors.The 996 is a great and reliable car, but like any other car, if you buy a high mileage one, with a clear lack of service or a car after 5-6 different owners, then you will have issues for sure.
Jay, what an excellent video. I was fortunate enough to find a great condition 2004 911 Carrera 4S X51 package two years ago and it has gone up in value 15 - 20 percent. I have no plans to sell it and hope to enjoy it until I pass it down to one of the kids. Every time I turn on the ignition I get that huge grin that only another Porsche driver understands. THANKS FOR A FUN VIDEO.
My pleasure! Thank YOU very much! X51 ooooooh.
I bought my 2003 C2 cab tip with 150,000 miles on it. I had my indy do the IMS, RMS, plugs, Coil packs, and since the engine was out I serviced the Tiptronic and did the water pump and never looked back. Heading into spring I will redo the front suspension as my has a bit of a creak at slow speeds over some speed bumps. The only other thing that I did was replaced both hydraulic rams for the soft top when we noticed that one was leaking. I bought mine for just under $15,000 shipped to my door from California and all in I am just about at $20,000 after 3 years of ownership. Any car that is not kept up will be a turd regardless of brand and most cars regardless of millage and age will require some deferred maintenance so plan accordingly and enjoy your 911 and all of the history that goes along with that. I also feel the same about my R107 SLs which in my opinion are also a lot od smiles per mile if you don't own a concourse quality garage queen.
Full agreement here! You’re enjoying your car, I can see!
Great vid 👍🏽 Jay! I had a 996 in Basalt Black while ago. Sold it for 997 and now have a 991.2. All great P cars. Enjoy!
Thanks Ari!
@@JAYREAD I completely concur! Great Video!
I had the chance to buy a 997 4S a month ago and decided the 996 4S was the way to go. A lot more cost effective, more parts available, IMO better interior with less buttons and switches to touch, way better rear end look, and lighter for more speed 😎
Thank you for the video it was really refreshing and I just subscribed!
Really happy to hear you enjoyed it! The 996 C4S is a true think of beauty. Congratulations!
I just bought my first, it’s a 2004 911 996 Carrera cabriolet convertible. I absolutely love it.
Hey congratulations! Aren’t they great?!
I’ve owned a 1973 T , an 85-1/2 944 & the 996.2 cab … I’ve driven356, 993 , GT3 , GT3 RS , GT4 RS …. I look all the time to “upgrade” & could buy one but I come back to the size , usability & cost effectiveness of the 996.2 etc and just stay happy with the 996.
Yeah! ❤️
Just took an excellent trip to FL Keys … 996.2 ran perfectly … great pull on stretches of Alligator Alley … and sure footedness through some torrential downpours. I like using this car. I baby it by garaging / covering / servicing / handwashing / waxing but it’s not too precious to use it as intended. Find an excuse for a trip!😀
Jay awesome video once again.. I like your straight forward presentation of the facts... You can start to see a wave of people appreciating the 996 and you are right the value is there and is increasing
Thanks mate! We’ve got to keep the faith!
Thank you for the great video, I have a 2000 c2 with a manual gearbox (as well as a 2002 Boxter S) and absolutly love it!
My pleasure! Thank you for the feedback. Slightly envious of your manual gearbox. Only slightly though!
An excellent, carefully thought out "sell" for the 996. I am days away from delivery of my first new 911 and I'm now wishing I'd bought a 996 as well. I have subscribed because if the rest of your content is so well considered I shall have many happy hours watching. Thank you. David
A new 911! You lucky man! I am glad of your subscription, David, thank you. I hope you enjoy what you see. All the best!
Hi from UK.......Jay, great video....I have a 2002 C2 50,000 which I have had and maintained 12 years. Brilliant car, had indicator stalk switch fail.
That's it .
I see Porsche 911 is the most reliable car for 3rd year running.
Yup, still building on the brand, and Porsche do it like no one else
Thanks! All very true!
I recently bought a 996 40AE. This has been my no-compromise dream car for a few years after some research. I finally got the chance to get it. I considered alternatives including the 996.1 and the Boxster S. I'm so glad I got the 40AE! I did see your review of the 996.1 with the direct cable throttle. Good, but so far as my driving the 40AE, I'm not missing anything.
It came with summer tires so I haven't been able to take her out on the highway yet. On local streets, though, I have been enjoying the drive so much! Wow, wow, wow!!! I am in love.
The shifter (6 speed manual) is fine. I don't understand the talk about needing a short shifter as stock according to some feels like a school bus. I came from a Honda 6th gen hatchback and that shifter is long. The 996 shifter is not and feels good and crisp.
I will never sell my Honda and now my P-car. Both are wonderful in their own ways.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you Jay, terrific commentary, also live in Ct and just bought my first 996 private sale 2003 convertible guards red with black leather, black top stunning inside and out and down the road , thank you..
You should bring it to cars and coffee in New Canaan each Sunday. We go most weekends!
@@JAYREAD fantastic thank you live in old saybrook now but would enjoy the ride for sure hope to see you there!
Definitely. Make sure you say hi!
Just bought a ‘99 996 manual Cabriolet. Only 123k on it. IMS bearing replaced at 119k, along with new clutch, tires, brakes and rotors. Only need to replace the zipper vinyl rear window (it’s on the way!). This is an awesome car! Absolutely love it!
Welcome to the clan!
Rock bottom was 2 years ago.. the ship has about left.. prices have already gone up a lot
I’m so thankful. Paid $30k for my c2 manual coupe w 16k miles in 2010. 11 years later it’s worth the same and I’ve driven it 32k miles.
I just bought a flawless blk on blk with high $$ 19 inch rims..auto and rare back window wiper. Love it!!! Going up in value fast!
Welcome to the gang!
boss for starting the video with a nice engine sound and pull
Hell yeah! 🙏
Very nice video...good info. Sometimes I think I should have gone for a tiptronic...and other times I'm happy with my manual. But as you say, always fun to drive, even if just going to the store for a quart of milk.
have a 1999 996. love it! porsche experts tell me chance of int. shaft bearing failure is minimal especially on the early 996. even if the engine self-destructs, i would have to get another. life is too short to be without none. JDR
You don’t need to wait for your engine to fall apart. Replacing IMS bearing is not such a big deal for a pro, and I think, worth it.
Informative and entertaining. Thank you!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Bought my 2003 Cabriolet in 2013 for $29,000 (40K miles IMS done)from a Florida first owner. 9 years on (120K miles) and its still worth $29K. I'll take it.... ALSO please post on the PCCM+ install of the stereo upgrade with Apple car play, I am hoping to do that sooner than later.
Great video - well done - that car is beautiful.
Thank you!
This is really useful info - thanks for the summary chap!
No one seems to be saying don't buy right now. The only reason I would give is that on ordinary roads, before you really start enjoying yourself, you are typically going too fast. I miss revvy little cars that you can throttle without fear of getting arrested!
also, I might add. I have installed the PSE and it sounds AWESOME!
I'm in the process of buying a 996.2 911 Carrera 2. This will be my first Porsche, wish me luck!
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOO! You lucky, LUCKY man! You will LOVE it! ❤️
Great video. The 2000-2003 model year range are coming down to a price I would be willing to shell out... thanks!
You should! Thank you!
Paradox here is @0:55…..videos like this (and their are lots) means the values are now going to go up.
True although they’re still cheaper relative to the other models!
A fine vid indeed. Love the racing Le mons style 996 saw a resprayed blue one the other day, looked mint with sharp decals best of the old and new, a great every day all weather drivers car. A timeless icon.
And don’t forget these 911s and the boxsters saved Porsche from bankruptcy - thanks to selling them BUT there are gems in the mode ranges
Thank you for making this video. Cheers!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Watching now. After watching the 928 vids and hearing you talk about keeping the Carrera for a long time. 😅
Hahaha! Yeah, I know. In that particular car’s case, needs must. I needed money for school fees!
@@JAYREAD did you get the 40k you wanted for it?
Hey Jay, i can totally agree, would not want to exchange mine for a more modern sports cars ! every time i get in and turn the key it is the smile of a great drive..... and i can tell you living in Germany withunlimited speeds it is fast. you do not find much save chances to get it to full speed -- great video to eatch thank you ...and let keep on living the dream
Vielen dank! Man lebt schließlich nur einmal!
@@JAYREAD totally agree Jay, was my best bithday present ever when i turend 50 🥰
Great video just found your channel, as I approach 50 I am seriously considering one when the times right in the next few years. Good advice as there are so many pub experts! Looks like £20k buys a really nice one at a specialists with all the issues fixed. Friends Green Porsche seems to specialise in this.
Thank you! Welcome!
Just came across this. I bought my 996.2 from FGP and would recommend them to anyone in the UK, or in my case Northern Ireland. Impeccable preparation, everything sorted. But be quick, prices are rising fast at the moment!
Get one !!!!
Great points! You forgot the Dodge Neon interior though :)
Dodge neon? Have you sat in an early 2000s dodge neon. The 996 had one of the best interiors in that time period!
Great informative video.... keep’em coming!!!
Thanks, mate, as ever!
@@JAYREAD we should do a pod cast in which IMS and bore scoring are discussed in detail.
@@Rennsport-Media I’m up for anything!
Completely agree, although I would never buy a tiptronic. I Own a 996.2 GT3 Clubsport, what a joy to drive, also it has the Mezger engine, every rev gives you a smile. I didn‘t like the looks 20 years ago but I must say, it aged pretty well. Besides the good weight, it is also pretty wind slippery due to the small size, compared to the latest models. I mean my car tops out at 308 kmh with just 381 hp. Todays cars need 500 horses to do that…for example the M3.
I loved the tiptronic personally but that’s OK because we are all different. Of course, I would have MUCH preferred your GT3 haha!
I have a beautiful seal grey over black 996.2 with the X51 option and yes I am getting the new head unit with the 7 inch screen. Sorry, but I wouldn't trade my 6 speed either. Dodge Neon? Try a drive in mine.
Each to their own, my friend! No right answers here just shared passion!
Can’t agree more with eveything you say in your video Jay! Thanks and take care (from Paris - France)
De rien, mon ami! Merci à vous!
Thanks for the evaluation. I am thinking of buying a 911, but not sure what is the best for the money I am prepare to spend. I have a 71 MGB and a 02 e46 m3. A 966 would be a nice addition to the collection.
My pleasure! Take a look at the my other video ‘Best 911 for the bang’ and it may help you figure it out. Good luck!
Good video. At the end, in the Pros and Cons list, you made a mistake. The "No tech in car" should be in the Pro column. Cheers.
Ha! Very true! Thanks!
Cam tensioners rails wear out, once engine out, change them, put new ones.
Sir a beautiful car but I think the Carrera 4 has a sexier behind with that red light at across bottom
The IMS bearing has overshadowed the much worse, bore scoring.
Well said Jay, 996 is a great car. Period.
Hey Jay, the sold more 996s because they made more 🤣, new mass production techniques, sharing parts with the 986, etc allowed them to build more, faster and cheaper design cost
You mean they satisfied demand, of course. Maybe they didn’t do that with the 993 / 964 but that doesn’t take away from the 996 sales. People bought them, that’s the point. They weren’t given away, Chris!
Just got a 2002 C4S. The cornering is AMAZING. Paid $40.5, so yes they are going up
Still good value though! Love the C4S!
I have never bought a used car from a faraway state like in Arizona and I am in NJ. So, how can I get a good independent tech impetor for the Targa 911-996 that is in AZ? Any ideas?
I would ask the PCA in AZ. They will know someone and they are usually very helpful and friendly.
@@JAYREAD I just find out this particular car have "Frame damage reported"
@@ceansilorcaso5820 I’m glad you found out before you bought it! Keep looking!
The 996 is becoming sought after and prices are going up in 2024. I just paid $36k for a 2 owner, 2001 Convertible Carrera with just 33k miles. $14k of preventative maintenance had been done 2500 miles prior to my purchase. It is an amazing car.
Hey congratulations! That sounds perfect! ❤️
I went from an 1985 slant nose Turbo 930 to 996 Turbo Porsche..My car was already built when I got-it abt 6yrs ago..I dont drive it that much because I live in NY & I Got mine when it was kinda cheap considering how awesome it is..I pull into Any Exotic Car Show & Im dragged into the photo shoots w my Turbo..I havent had maybe problems but I Do have change climate control bc its shot! But its prob the fastest cars I ever drove around & I know fast, I own a Blown Pro Mod Monte Carlo that runs 6.0 in quarter mile, So I do know wtf I speak of..I Only put out 551AWHP so nothing Krazy but goes over 200mph, just wish I had automatic in New York especially w/a stage 3 clutch..Id probaby go 2014 or newer next time But this car is awesome in almost every way!🎸🎸🎸
I’ll swap you my tiptronic!?
Great video...I just got a 997.2 and probably overpaid. Wish you had made this earlier! All the best.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Everyone overpays a bit at some point, especially for a Porsche. Don't let it take the fun out of ownership and cause you to sell it. 997s are fantastic driver cars. Congratulations! There are many who wish they could afford and drive a Porsche.
I drove a 997.2 this week and support your decision.
You’ve got a very good price. I would recommend to replace IMS asap.
Many years ago, when I was having one of my mid-life crises, I stopped at the local Porsche dealership where a buddy was a salesman. I pled my case and we went for test drives in a few models. Returning from the last of them I asked my final and most telling question: "Hans, should I buy one?" He said, "Are you completely insane?" Then we went to the shop where there were a lot of them on lifts and on the floor. He then proceeded to tell me what was wrong with each of them and what it was going to take in time and money to fix them. I left a wiser man and with a Mercedes (which was also a mistake, but a less severe one).
Out of the frying pan into the fire! The grass isn’t always greener and you missed out on the experience of driving a Porsche!
That is a good point, if the water cools are so crap, why are people still buying?
175,000 people bought new ones too!
Yes. Love the 996.
The 996.2 is the most beautiful Porsche of all time, in my opinion. It’s got beautiful curves, great balance, and excellent reliability (after IMS replacement).
Hear hear!
Even before ims replacement
It’s blown out of all proportion
@@Carrera-gp9od Very true!
Andrew Origel
I’ve probably jinxed myself now !!😂😂
Great review
Thank you!
Im not so concerned about IMS or RES… my biggest fear by far is bore-score…. Which every Porsche mechanic I have talked identifies as something that will eventually happen to every 996..997… lots of Boxters and some Caymans. Once it starts it may progress slowly or literally overwhelms the engine in a matter of months. Unfortunately the fix is not $3K.. or even $5K….. but routinely $20K and more ( full engine rebuild). I love these cars but this honestly freaks me out..
Subject to the same thesis in the video: there is no data as to how often it happens and ones predominantly talking about it are the ones that would sell you the remedy. Yes, when it happens, it’s catastrophic but how often it happens is, IMHO at least and maybe at most, overhyped. There are PLENTY of cars out there with over 200,000 miles on them!
Yes I will buy 💯
Paid 41k for my 2002 Turbo in 2016. I suspect it’s worth a hunk more now. Though I spent a lot on sorting and maintenance
Yes, wish I’d got into one now!
I own a new 992.... and have much respect for the 996... best part of the egg lights is it allows one to get the car for about 50% of its real value, or the value of a 993 or 997... I can see you grabbing a clean 997 or 991 at some point, but you aught to seep the 6 for a lifetime.
I think I probably will. I love it, it’s a great car!
Thanks for your informative reviews on the 911 996 Jay. Damn those two engine evils .....😩
Thanks Rudy! Yeah, they’re a pain, aren’t they? I’ll make it better though!
The 996 is the only 911 most can afford or for those who are unwilling to pay the minimum entry price of $40k for a average condition air cooled 911. I preferred an air cooled late 70's - early 80's ac 911 but also wanted to retire early at 53 and instead chose a 99 996 manual which popped up near me that I paid $11k in 2015. Good to see prices are on the uptick for the 996 so when I sell mine for a AC 911, I can at least keep one kidney.
I really want to buy one, I located a 1998 today at a dealer, the IMS has not been done and they want 19k for it 90k miles and its a convertible, do they tend to lose rigidity in the soft top form? They told me it was not a issue in that year, I disagreed but the lawsuit shows it less common. So would it be fair to say that I am safer with the earlier model, and if so how much? Also can you predict the bearing when changing the oil frequently and dumping the oil filter to look for any fine metal as a true warning? I am risking a lot by purchasing one but you only live once right, I just dont want to live with a blown porsche in my garage as beautiful as it is... So whats better a 1997-2000 or step up to the 996.2 but pay another 10k?
Hi there! Well, they say that the earlier dual row bearing in the earlier cars has a lesser chance of grenading than the later single row bearings in the 996.2 but there are plenty of stories of both going. No one really has accurate data so, as I said in my video, it comes down to your approach towards risk. Yes, if someone can show regular oil changes AND that there has been nothing metallic in the changed oil then that’s a big positive. The old phrase applies here: buy the best you can afford. There are PLENTY around so take your time. In my opinion, it doesn’t matter if it’s a 996.1 or a 996.2 - just get the best one you can find! Hope this helps!
Agreed w Jay. I have a March1999 and it was 84k miles when I had to do clutch and added ims and rms. Went ahead and added new factory spec exhaust since the silencers were splitting at the seams. All up is was over $5k in shop costs, but good for another 84k miles. Factor in that a new C2 or 4 is well over $100k and it just makes sense to spend way less acquiring and responsibly maintaining a 996. I like the idea of being a good steward of a car that has strong evidence that it’s been looked after.
@@ccasche5088 Why were the exhausts going, is that why I see so many with modified or was this due to the climate and driving conditions? The biggest thing I cannot understand is why all these 996;s and Caymans have had 5 owners and only 50-70k miles on them. Do these people hate them so soon they trade them in, I see this time after time and I cannot understand why? Do they have so much money they cant stay with the car? When I buy one its not going anywhere unless its a roach which is what I fear these people are finding??
@@aquaticterrafirma I don’t think it’s a big risk. Somewhere between 1% and 5% and probably at the lower end if you have a dual row bearing. Get a manual car and replace it with a new bearing and don’t worry about it. If it’s manual and you don’t go with the IMS Solution (itself nearly $2k) then you can get it done much more cheaply than what I say in my video. There are people who do the work themselves although I understand you need to a special tool to get the old one out. Follow your dreams but don’t risk anything! Good things come to those that wait!
Just my point of view. I owned a 996 and can say from experience that it's a bit overrated and a very overvalued car. The juice ain't worth the squeeze! You will not only be overpaying for this car but also all of Porsche's design flaws as well. It drives 'good' but certainly not 'great' and when something goes wrong, it is very expensive to fix. They are not that fast and gas mileage is pretty bad too. The convertible top can be particularly infuriating to diagnose when it's not working, and you will be paying for the IMS bearing to be changed. Lot's of things will go wrong with this car: windows will not drop when you open the door, water pump will fail, engine oil leaks, sensors failing. Hope you have a great Porsche mechanic nearby. If the transmission goes, you are really in trouble because most transmission shops will not touch it. If you read the Porsche 996 forum's, you will see a lot of posts regarding issues and more... If this was a $10K car, sure have at it. But it's not. People are asking a lot of money for a car with a plastic interior and expensive design flaws. Advice: if you are spending 19K, and want a really great drivers car, consider a 2019 pre-owned Mini Cooper. It will smoke the Porsche in every way possible and you will still have a warranty on it. Many people will balk and say that the Porsche is better than the Mini....and they would be wrong. Before you spend your hard-earned money, take both cars out for a drive and see which one is better value for money. Not trying to shatter your dream car but money is hard to come by and dumping it into a car that is over priced with serious design flaws is not really a good idea.
Would you consider a high mileage one? 120k+. 180k!!!?
I would! Why not? There’s a Facebook group for high mileage 996s. Look it up. Plenty of them around and people love them!
Two Achilles heals, IMS and bore scoring.
Yup!
New 996 Owner here - also in the Nutmeg State.
NIIIIICE! See you at New Canaan Caffeine & Carburetors next weekend maybe?
Great Car👍
Hi Jay, I have the same car, 125k miles. I would like to spend a couple grand and upgrade the suspension. What would you recommend? Coilovers? I just want it to handle exactly like it did when I first bought it. Thanks
Why not go OEM then? That’ll do exactly that. I’d recommend spending some time with a good independent garage that knows these cars. Someone like Butzi Gear or SST if you’re in the CT / Tristate area.
Just put it back to original spec and condition. then get a Geo set up done by someone that knows the job.
996.1 c2 manual is the best :)) sorry
Agreed. 996.1 C2 6-speed was the only one that had the cable throttle body, before e-gas came out.
Agreed
Agreed got one and gotta say it’s definitely tougher than the rest
The PCCM is just so expensive for what you get?? I fitted a Pioneer double din that has everything and more than the Porsche system, is easily updated, and cost a quarter of the PCCM. I know it's not OE looking, but 10% of the cars value is crazy!
Haha! You’re right of course but there’s nothing like having the right kit. The only thing I’m not sure about it is the lack of a rear camera capability. That might sink it for me. We’ll see. IMS next!
@@JAYREAD Yes, I can fit a reversing camera as I have that option. For me it's mainly for nav, which is google maps, BT phone, amd Spotify for music.
Hiya. Only the gearbox needs to come our of the car.. anyone can do the job with a little bit of time. And a good manual. Or even better check out UA-cam. It really isn't that bad of a job. Some garages will tell you it's a massive job it's not.. iv'e done seven now..
Here’s the thing though. I really don’t enjoy doing stuff like this and I have a low patience threshold! It’s FAR more satisfying for me to pay someone to do it than it is to spend several days swearing at a lump of machinery that is just pissing me off! Lol! I can’t be alone here. Anyone else HATE doing mechanical things?
All engines break down given time but when the ims does it will smash your motor
It’s true. Severity is very high but the real question is frequency: how often does it ACTUALLY happen?
@@JAYREAD definitely before 200000 miles
Its taken me 40 years to fulfill my dream of owning a 911, and my choice? A pristine 1999 996, best decision i ever made, for me price to value made it a no brainer. Besides, fried eggs have always been my go to breakfast of choice, I now consider those headlights as a badge of honor!!!
Well played, that man!
Yep, great buy! tou will make money !!
Nothing wrong with the 996. I had a 996 turbo and loved it, but it has to be said the 997 turbo is far superior (as I assume are the newer ones). I think with the 997 you get a tighter feeling car, more up to date interior and avoid those runny eggs ( the latter never really were an issue IMO so ignore the haters!)
So you think I should get a 997 Turbo? Hmmm. That WOULD be nice!
@@JAYREAD Definitely! :-)
LS swap it if ims detonates.
I bought my 2002 C4S tiptrooc with about 95000 miles in New Zealand in September 2020 for $40,000 NZD. you can’t find them for love nor money right now - 12 months ago there were almost 200 911s on the market now there are less than 70- and one came up recently at 80k (manual) with lower km but mine was valued online at 68,000 and I saw another with same spec and miles as mine sell for same price . There is a great channel on UA-cam that shows car depreciation I suggest you check that out as it verifys what I’m saying - HOLY SHIT! Is all I can say - so if you want one get one soon!
Just don't get a silver one!
Perhaps a wrap then. Hmm. That’d get the comments going!
Ooh yeah!
@Nick Murray and @Jay Read - you guys need to do some collab vids in CT! Liked the one where you met up at the CnC for ex. Anyway I enjoy both of your channels. Cheers mate!
I’m sure we’ll do something one day. We did actually meet by chance the other day. Have a look at Nick’s channel and I’m in his latest (I think) video.
Damn... here I was liking my silver one
Always make sure to warm up your car before you start spirited driving. This avoids a whole slew of issues or at least mitigates them.
Please change those black rims...
I agree with virtually everything you say, the only thing I would add is that a 997.1 is an even better buy, in my opinion. It's a lot more modern, even faster, a lot better looking, and only a little more expensive because it's also linked to those engine issues. (And if you find one with a properly rebuilt engine you're getting an absolutely fantastic bargain.) But each to their own.
Louis Theroux's car loving bro!
Bahahaha! You’re not the first to say that, strangely! Rock on!
Hey Jay - another nice video. what is your iPhone/radio set up? I tried a couple of cigarette lighter charger tuners - they seem to be awkward unbalanced or stick out a bit too much. One nice feature of the triptronic over the manual transmission is that extra hand space since you aren't shifting leaving one to do a nice mount a phone like that there. ua-cam.com/video/JHnjIPycFIo/v-deo.html It might be a nice small video to show us what you did until you get that apple play system (i am currently torn between keeping the system as it is and playing tapes and CDs and using the iphone radio option or going with the apple play from kenwood or others)
I am enjoying your discovery along with my own. We are like minds from opposite coasts. These cars are a real treat and there is something about driving them that makes you smile. Please carry on.
Love this. Like minds from opposite coasts! I gotta get to the west coast next year! Ted, video already done, my friend. Check it out here.....ua-cam.com/video/Ob6ySUEO5aA/v-deo.html
Cheers!
@@JAYREAD Maybe we do a meet up cross country in our c2s come spring. That would make a wonderful video adventure.
Buy a 986 Boxster s manual.....drive it like ya stole it....if it dies it dies....buy another 986 Boxster s...rinse and repeat
I’m going to do a video on this point! Stand by!
i will buy 996 insyaa Allah.
Buena Vista!
Well, the steering wheel is on the wrong side !!!
Agreed!
996 cheeper then a golf GTI lol not in Australia lol Australians want way too much for the 991 being from 60K to 100K for a 996 lol yes ya may as well just spend a but more and buy a 997 lol
996 are so cheap, you would be mad not to. I've had mine 15 years and there is nothing I would change it for. Only if I trashed it, I would get a 991. Its the first car In have had I haven't wanted to upgrade. Its a bit like an omega speed master , you can buy 10 cheaper watches , but buy one omega , then you will never buy another watch.
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Lol!
I owned a 1999 996 and I can say from experience that it's not worth the asking price. It gets average gas mileage, doesn't handle all that great, no cupholders, interior is nothing to brag about and not very comfortable - your leg will hit the center console and your arm will hit the door. The shifter is too far forward, the back seats are useless...etc etc. It would be a good car for half the asking price. Sorry but the juice ain't worth the squeeze.
I’d like to congratulate you on being wrong on nearly everything you just wrote! Where to start? OK, here goes. Gas mileage is around 25mpg but who TF cares on a Porsche 911?! It handles extremely well because it has thick rear tires and, oh yes, it’s a Porsche 911! The interior is MILES better than any 911 that came before it. There are cup holders. I’m 6 feet and my leg doesn’t hit the center console! The shifter is too far forward?! What? Adjust your seat then! I could fit my 13 year old son on the back!
I wonder if you have ANY experience of these cars at all because it really doesn’t sound like it. 3/10. Poor rant based on poor information.
Jay, toooooo much product placement!
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Porsche 996 Carrera = econobox style MacPherson strut suspension with JUNK build quality as evidenced by the loud interior cabin noise and a piss-poorly made engine and transmission. *TELL THE TRUTH!*
That’s not how I find them. Sorry to disappoint! Have you had a bad experience?
Just because MacPheerson strut is usually used in economy cars does not mean you should put it off. I am unsure of the 992 generations of the 911 however the 991 gt series run a MacPherson front and a wishbone back (like the 996) and it is probably one of the best handling cars you can buy with money as of now.
The interior is ugly as all hell but they do hold up fairly well comparing to cars from it's the early 2000s.
The m96 is honestly a pretty shitty engine to work on since pretty much everything that breaks on it requires it to be dropped which is easy but reinstalling is a pain in the ass without a lift. Don't track this engine unless you get a deep sump since the plastic baffles do break and they don't even hold enough oil for a long corner. Other than that most of the engines break ~150k from wear from what I've seen.
Idk what your are talking about the transmissions since they are pretty beefy. People LS swap these all the time and the factory transmission takes it like a champ even on the c2. Turbo ones can go up to 600 HP stock safely but don't want to punch it.
I can agree on the road noise since it is pretty annoying. It's a great cruiser but it is definitely a turn on the radio car on the highway.
The engine is probably the biggest weak point to this vehicle if you are planning on getting a budget track day car. Open blocks are pretty much a no go for hp track builds and one of the mods for the high hp m96 engines is to close block it (like the ej25) and add some sleeves and you're good to go. Ims is a weakness ofc but everyone and their grandmal has the solution to that.
... " If you’re considering a 996, it’s imperative that you’re aware of the somewhat negative, and totally inaccurate reputation spread by those who quite literally hate the series ... The 996 series was the first all new model range since the original 901/911 series in 1963, and was true to the original Porsche tradition ... The new 996 Carrera was lighter, more powerful, faster, more aerodynamic than its predecessor, but the method of achieving this superiority came at a price.
It’s not possible to detail all the untruths that abound on the internet about the 996 series in a few pages ... It’s claimed by its detractors that the 996 was the first mass-produced 911, which is completely untrue. Average yearly production of the 996 was 21.000, and this number was matched in model years 1991 ( 964 ), and 1996 ( 993 ). In other words the new 911’s production numbers were nothing new ...
Has the 996 had problems? Yes, but so has every 911 series before it. However because the 996 was the first with a water-cooled engine, problems quickly magnified into an anti-996 campaign, helped along by the worst public relations effort by a manufacturer in history - Total abject silence" ...
( Official publication signed by its author )
Hope the "TRUTH" is a bit more clarified now.
Macpherson Strut = Terrible Camber Curve. Porsche 996 non-turbo = *JUNK*
@@timothybradley982 - So, by curiosity, which is the"non-996" 911 you have choosen for you & have parked in your garage ?...
your porsche ? automatic
throw it in the trash
How little you know! Lololol!
@@JAYREAD i know enough to tell you what to do with your piece of S*** automatic transmission Porsche
Lane Price, I thought you had moved back to London?
Bahahahaha! I actually remember who that is! Good one!
@@JAYREAD cheers. Been hooked on your vids.. keep up the great work
@@apowers7783 thanks so much! More to come! Stay tuned!