2000 Porsche 911 Consumer Discussions

Porsche 911

• Looking to buy 911 .996 or Boxster?help

  Written by: bigdog43 on Apr 29, 2010 5:05:54 AM

  I am looking at some 1999-2000 911 Porsche's some are around 80-100k miles Should that scare me or what do I look for? Any help apprecate. New to Porsche

• Re: 2000 911 Carrera Pricing [zervs]

  Written by: chiba on Apr 4, 2010 4:33:27 PM

  no need for any porsche dealer to certify. price for early series 996 on the high side, but guess this exceptionally high price tag based on low mileage. Whether you purchase from a dealer or not you would want to have an INDEPENDENT p.p.i. done including leakdown test. the 996 series - especially early yrs like the one you are looking at are prone to main seal failures and you would ... Read More

• Re: 2000 911 Carrera Pricing [zervs]

  Written by: baldegl on Apr 4, 2010 4:25:50 PM

  Sounds way too expensive. In the Chicago area that kind of dollars gets a 3 or 4 year newer car. Suspect that Porsche will not certify a 10 year old car.

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• Key Fob DME Help for 1999 Porsche 911 996

  Written by: dbetler on Nov 1, 2009 8:35:31 PM

  Hello all. I need some help please. I just purchased a 99 911 and it is in good shape for a 99 with 93k on it. I had to have new tires done and a few minor things but over all the car is in VGC. I want to know if there is anything I can do to avoid the major repair that I saw mentioned in another forum where the ... Read More

Porsche 911 Lease Questions

• Re: thank [kentmoon]

  Written by: kentmoon on Oct 8, 2009 9:12:58 AM

  I've answered my own question. I've talked to a couple of dealer in So Cal, and I can take $8K discount (it is now $8K only on 911, not $10K), and not get special low money factor, but get regular Porsche lease deal. They told me that monthly payment is cheaper that way. Lowest I've got is $1200 plus tax on MSRP $99K 911 Cab for 36 month at 10K miles ... Read More

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• Re: Bluetooth [lemmer]

  Written by: diro1 on May 29, 2008 1:08:11 PM

  I'm toying with the idea of buying a 1999-2000 911 C2 with manual shift. My price point is around $25,000. Don't want to go over that to be honest. This would be a 2nd/Weekender Toy to be garaged during the week. About me: I'm not mechanically inclined besides maybe doing an oil change and other basics, I don't care to get the car on the track and I've never driven a ... Read More

• Re: My Porsche with options [spiritinthesky]

  Written by: jdsci on Apr 4, 2008 10:20:29 AM

  Hi Spirit and to anyone else lurking on the board... I love the exchange between the board members and the prospective owner over the past month. I am also looking into buying my first 911 (997) and am trying to decide whether or not I should get a gently used one or order exactly what I want. The trouble I seem to be having with the used market is that the ... Read More

Which Porsche to buy

• 996 newbie to be needs advice

  Written by: bullethead on Jun 24, 2007 11:04:30 AM

  Greetings: I have sold my 2002 M3 convertible and my 2003 530i sedan so that the wife could get a Volvo XC-90 V8 for hauling around the kids and dogs...I am left with a mint 2000 Toyota Landcruiser and a void in my heart for a nice toy car... I am looking into the merits of a late model 1999-2003 911 Cabriolet (I believe the "version" is called the 996 in ... Read More

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• Re: Porsche 911 emblem [david3299]

  Written by: dan24ou on Jun 19, 2007 1:19:56 PM

  I'm looking at a 2000 911 Carrera Coupe. It currently has about 38k miles and they are asking 35k. I have been trying to find out maintenance costs for this car. How much are inspections and other routine costs? Is there a big inspection at 40 or 50K miles that will cost a lot? Thanks, Dan

• Hoooplaaah!!!

  Written by: jerseyguy1 on Jun 7, 2007 12:46:50 PM

  Chromedome: I agree entirely. I have a few more years on you (about to turn 63) and one more Porsche, just acquired my 5th. Had a '69 911 back in the early '70s, then a new 914, then a '73 911 targa, then nothing for 25 years. Got married, bought houses, put 2 kids through college, etc. Leased a 2000 Boxster new and drove it for 3 years, then got out ... Read More

• Re: Color choices/price [habitat1]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jun 1, 2007 9:10:21 AM

  The 996 up to year 2000 had a significant number of chassis issues with stock 18" tires...not structural so much as vibration, water leaks, cracking glass, etc. all due to the shock of the 18"s. I presume the new model has addressed this. You can read more about this issue in: Randy Leffingwell's Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide P.247, "Garage Watch -- Problems with Porsche 911 models". quote: "Advisories issued against using ... Read More

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• Re: Which Porsche to buy [philhill]

  Written by: habu on May 31, 2007 7:06:40 PM

  I am looking at a 2000 C2 Cab with 42,000 miles and asked my local mechanic about the RMS issue. He works on all types of Porsches and took excellent care of my 87 911. He said if the seal has not been replaced he will do it for around $600 (6 hours of labor and $70 in parts). He has done several and feels even if the car is not ... Read More

Porsche 911 Carrera Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Picked up my 1st ever 911 back in December

  Written by: tiger762 on Mar 26, 2007 3:54:22 PM

  The Missus and I went to Jim Ellis Porsche in Doraville, GA (near Atlanta) the day after Thanksgiving. We searched vehicles in dealer stock at different dealerships. We settled on one that turned out it had already sold. So we went with our 2nd choice. It is a silver with black leather interior, Xenon, Bose, and heated seats. The shipping from the other dealer got delayed (not the dealership's fault) and ... Read More

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• Re: Targa Questions [kennygoodboy]

  Written by: amhjms on Dec 30, 2006 9:23:11 AM

  First off, bravo to you for buying a Porsche at such a young age. I bought a 2000 Boxster a few years back at about the same age of 32. Granted it was a much smaller commitment for me to make, but it truly is one of the best decisions I've made (other than to marry my wife, of course). Despite it's age now, I've even gone so far as to ... Read More

• Saw a GT3 and two GT3RSs yesterday

  Written by: amhjms on Oct 28, 2006 1:14:06 AM

  I wrote a post a few weeks back regarding whether a GT3 could be driven daily. Feedback I received was no, better to use one only as an occasional ride. I was driving my daughter to a friends yesterday (in my 2000 Boxster) and passed by the dealer a ways off the A2 highway Southwest of Amsterdam (we're living here for three years) where I saw a bright orange Porsche I ... Read More

• GT3 questions

  Written by: amhjms on Oct 7, 2006 1:11:31 PM

  I've got a 2000 Boxster (base) that I've had for nearly four years now. It have been a dream (it is a daily driver) and I'm becoming convinced that I'll always want a Porsche in the garage. At some point I hope to be in the position to upgrade and after seeing a video of the new GT3 I'm wondering whether or not I should consider a GT3 (I'm not interested ... Read More

• Tail of the Dragon

  Written by: decisions1 on Jul 10, 2006 5:07:56 PM

  WOW!! I imagine this magnificient 11+ mile stretch of twisting turning road - the Tail of the Dragon - has been a topic of discussion before, but I had never heard of it until I happened to find myself vacationing very close by last week along the southern border of the Smokey Mountains. Fortunately, I had my new C4S handy and had just recently topped 2000 miles on the odometer, so ... Read More

• Re: 1stimer and bsumner [dweiser]

  Written by: s4to911 on Nov 10, 2005 4:48:40 AM

  Sigh... These arguments have been hashed/rehashed on Rennlist and Rennteam for the past, oh...ten months. For the record, I own a 997S Cab, Midnight Blue/Beige, build date 4/27/05, purchased 6/13/05, with 6500 miles on it (it was a great summer). I followed the 2000 mile break in (did it in about 3-4 weeks) but gradually increased my RPMs briefly to 5500 and then 6500(ie for 15-30 seconds or so) after 1000 ... Read More

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

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  Written by: xkss on Oct 7, 2005 3:57:45 PM

  It will likely take away sales from the 911. I'm glad that Aston Martin won't sell out and make an SUV or a sedan. check these three great articles about Aston Martin and Henrik Fisker. Fikser was Aston Martin's director of design from 2001 until December of last year. He styled the BMW Z8 while at BMW. Inside Aston Martin part one Inside Aston Martin part two Inside Aston Martin part ... Read More

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• Re: Buying a 2000 911 Carrera Convertible...need advice please..> [erichochman]

  Written by: habitat1 on Aug 19, 2005 2:59:23 PM

  The private party retail value of the car you describe, assuming it really is in "outstanding" condition and well equiped with power memory seats, navigation, uprgraded stereo, etc. is around $48,000, according to Edmunds. So I would describe the asking price as a "fair" deal, but certainly not a great deal. And by no means does it sound too good to be true. Don't forget, in the "real" world, $48,000 for ... Read More

Sports Cars - The Definitive Discussion

• Perspective

  Written by: habitat1 on May 16, 2005 5:42:22 AM

  As a former Honda S2000 owner, I am compelled to defend the car perhaps more than I should. My neighbor's Porsche that you can "drive cross country and love every minute of it." was in the shop for serious repairs at least 2-3 times a year. It also left them with the top stuck in the down position in two downpours. They had a particularly bad model year (2000), but our ... Read More

• Re: Boxster S [Mr_Shiftright]

  Written by: habitat1 on May 13, 2005 7:47:53 PM

  First, in the event I gave the wrong impression, I enjoy this discussion and I would not take anything personally - as I hope you wouldn't. Regarding "genetic material" in the S2000 and Boxster, I'm not as convinced as you. The S2000 is a ground up roadster that shares almost nothing in common with other Honda products, as best I can tell. Not that that is good or bad, it's just ... Read More

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• Re: handbrake habits [speeds2much]

  Written by: highender on Mar 18, 2005 5:03:47 PM

  HI speeds2much: , but he said you must consider the car in front of you. So you must take a hit for the next guy. Imagine teaching that kind of selflessness to SUV drivers! lol Hey, SUV drivers don't need to use the handbrake...cause the car would be less likely to move when rear-ended. If one does hit the front car when rear ended...then the driver who hit the front car, ... Read More