1997 Porsche 911 Consumer Reviews

Camry reliability/Ferrari performance

Vehicle

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 2dr Coupe

Review

After 9 years of ownership, here's what I conclude. (1)Annual inspections by a competent 911 technician are very important for spotting oil leaks, etc., in the early stages. (2)Avoid cars that have been tracked or modified...these can be a money pit for subsequent owners. Otherwise, the type 993s represent the best sports car for the dollar available.
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Fantastic

Vehicle

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 2dr Coupe

Review

I have owned other Porsches, 635 BMWs,1750 Alfa Romeos and MGs. This car is the most fun, best handling and best looking of all of them. The Turbo-look version (C2S) has all the appearance attributes without the high cost of purchase. Being one of less than 2000 made worldwide makes it desireable and consequently is holding it's value better than standard models, which doesn't hurt either. If this car has a fault, it resides in the difficulty in changing oil filters. During my period of ownership there have been no problems other than a wheel alignment and a dead battery after eight years. This car isn't driven often, but when it's used it's driven with vigor and begs for more.
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A modern classic

Vehicle

1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 2dr Coupe AWD

Review

One of the most enjoyable cars that I have driven. It is both an exotic in its performance and modernly comfortable its demeanor. Outstanding acceleration and handling. Great for the open road and fun along the switchbacks. As a city car it is less enjoyable with poor mileage and constant attention. Overall, however, it can not be beat for bringing a smile to your face.
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400 hp of fun!

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1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 2dr Coupe AWD

Review

This car is amazing! Despite its age the 993 TT is by far one of the most rewarding cars to drive. The steering is not too heavy nor too light--just perfect for feeling the road and understanding where the car is relattive to its limits. I used to own Mercedes and this is definitely not a Mercedes.
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997 TT S

Vehicle

1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S 2dr Coupe AWD

Review

What can I say? I had an Aston Martin DB7 before this car, and NO comparison. This was the car, and looks aggressive, is aggressive and most importantly, holds it's value unlike the Aston.
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Best car I have ever owned and driven

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1997 Porsche 911 Turbo 2dr Coupe AWD

Review

This is by far one of the best cars I have ever owned. I used to have Ferrari 512, and then Ferrari 348 spyder. Porsche 911 turbo is the ultimate beast. 1/4 mile 12.2 sec stock. Best handeling, best breaking and the most head turner car. I love it. If i had money, I would buy another 911 turbo and modify the turbos
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1997 Targa -third week imperssions

Vehicle

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa 2dr Coupe

Review

All around great performance car. Could be a bit faster but what car couldn't. Smooth ride, tight handling and excellent style.
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Transmission woes...

Vehicle

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2dr Convertible AWD

Review

I bought the car used with 9,500 miles on it. Thought buying through a dealer was the right thing to do. WRONG!!! At just over 15k miles, the shift fork for 1 and 2 gear cracked. Called Porsche, wrote letter. They said the original cast fork had a known weakness. They paid the $150 for replacement with a new, updated, forged piece- I got stuck with the $4600 labor and misc. parts bill. This dealer is horrible and I would never recommend them to anyone.

BUYER BEWARE
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Amazing!!!!

Vehicle

1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S 2dr Coupe AWD

Review

THe best Porsche ever built!!!
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Nearly perfect

Vehicle

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa 2dr Coupe

Review

I bought my Targa as a year-old car with 12k miles. This car does so many things well that it would be hard to criticize anything. I have used it as one would a Camry for the last four years. The car now has 52k miles and hasn't let me down once. The Targa is my daily commuter for a 100 mile round- trip commute in the Bay Area. It also takes me up and down California Highway one from Monterey to San Luis Obispo. The fact that it does both things equally well should tell you everything you need to know about this car.
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