2000 Porsche 911 Consumer Reviews

If you can Afford One, Buy It

Written by: Thomas on 01/16/2006

Vehicle

2000 Porsche 911 2 Dr Carrera Coupe

Review

I have had several air cooled Porsche 911's and this first water cooled auto is a blast to drive and own. It has great handling and awesome excelleration through the gears. It can easily handle the C4 Corvettes and most of the tricked out Hondas and Subarus that aren't too tuned up. I don't waste the gas on the new 350ZX's that pull up and want to go at it. A lot of people tailgate you out of jealousy, but you get used to it and just slow down to aggravate them. Through the twisties, nothing out there can keep up with you as long as you stay on the gas pedal, the handling is phenomenal. I am going to sell this car soon and upgrade to a late model 996 Turbo.

Favorite Features

The stock stereo sounds OK, it has plenty of headroom and an ample front trunk. Its stopping ability is short and crisp with no brake fade. The A/C also shuts down when you put your foot on the gas pedal all the way down. The climate control works fine and all the gauges are easy to read.

Suggested Improvements

Give it bigger and firmer seat bolsters and a nicer sounding stereo. Add a center cupholder and a shorter throw gear box.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Cab Review

Written by: jk08 on 10/29/2004

Vehicle

2000 Porsche 911 2 Dr Carrera Convertible

Review

Outstanding car! Runs like a dream. Extremely well engineered. Superb handling.

Favorite Features

Fast and fun!

Suggested Improvements

None

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Love this car!!!

Written by: Pronounced_Porsh-A on 09/14/2004

Vehicle

2000 Porsche 911 2 Dr Carrera 4 AWD Coupe

Review

The sound of acceleration is intoxicating, as is rolling through a slow-speed zone in first or second gear. This car turns heads. One minor problem is lack of a cup holder. One MAJOR problem is that every 20 year old idiot in a honda will tailgate you, as well the 'never will afford a real car' minivan driving middle age losers (male and female). Cannot tell you how many times I have been driving merrily along and some MORON pulls up next to me and starts revving his engine: especially contractors in pickups trucks. Gas milage: unbelievebly good. I just re-tread with factory spec tires, and the cost was under a grand.

Favorite Features

Too much to list. Performance in turns, acceleration sound and smoothness, comfort, shifting. Gas milage.

Suggested Improvements

Add a cup holder! This is a daily driver, and I want to be able to have some water or coffee while I traverse my work commute.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Pure sports car

Written by: Craft190 on 07/16/2004

Vehicle

2000 Porsche 911 2 Dr Carrera Coupe

Review

Everything I expected in a street legal race car. If you want a luxury sport touring car, or muscle car buy one, but not a Porsche.

Favorite Features

takes a hair-pin like on a rail

Suggested Improvements

what's to improve

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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It's a blast!

Written by: No1touch on 03/20/2004

Vehicle

2000 Porsche 911 2 Dr Carrera 4 AWD Coupe

Review

This car performs beautifully. Precise handling, excellent acceleration and great, classic styling contribute to a great experience in the vehicle. 27 mpg at 65 mph is a bonus. It ended up my best mileage vehicle.

Favorite Features

Acceleration is so smooth.

Suggested Improvements

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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2000 Porsche 911 Millennium Edition

Written by: Zordos on 03/09/2004

Vehicle

2000 Porsche 911 2 Dr Carrera 4 AWD Coupe

Review

After arriving back from the Porsche Zuffenhausen factory where I went on the tour, I felt compelled to promote these fine cars. I was blown away by not only the legendary performance of this fine automobile but also the quality of both the components and workmanship are matched only by the attention to detail in the design. There is very little to find fault with. Mind you Porsche has been refining this car for over 40 years.

Favorite Features

Fast, yes but quick too. You can't use fast very often (on this side of the Atlantic) but you can use quick all the time. ;)

Suggested Improvements

None as of yet. I'll ket you know if I come up with any.

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Not just a toy

Written by: New Porschephile on 01/30/2004

Vehicle

2000 Porsche 911 2 Dr Carrera Convertible

Review

I had never owned a high end sports performance car. This was definitely a step up from the Japanese ones I previously owned and the newer ones on the current market. Initially, looked at buying a Maserati Spyder with F1. Oddly another customer at the Ferrari dealership recommended trying Porsche and I have not looked back. I thought this would be a car that sat in the garage to maintain its value with low mileage. I can't stop driving it though, taking it to work everyday, routine shopping, long-distance trips, and sometimes just for fun. It has been a pleasure to drive. The kids want to ride in it all the time as well.

Favorite Features

Acceleration, sound system & gas mileage better than would be expected, convertible, greating cornering and handling, fantastic service through Porsche, PCA membership and driver ed available

Suggested Improvements

Costly maintenance without warranty, $300 oil/filter changes (luckily only annual), needs glove box or other interior storage, retractable cup holder as in Boxter, and a tilt wheel not telescopic one.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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A W E S O M E

Written by: uttooth on 10/13/2003

Vehicle

2000 Porsche 911 2 Dr Carrera Convertible

Review

Most awesome car I have ever driven !!! Needs a cup holder though...Very cool one button top control feature...A W S O M E Car........

Favorite Features

Speed, top control, control...

Suggested Improvements

Needs cup holder

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THE BEST

Written by: RENE on 09/25/2003

Vehicle

2000 Porsche 911 2 Dr Carrera Convertible

Review

GREAT FUN TO DRIVE,LOVE IT.LOOKS AND DRIVES LIKE IT SHOULD. IT HAS BEEN SHEER JOY AND WONDER WHAT I WAS WAITING FOR

Favorite Features

FULL LEATHER,TIPTRONIC,CONV.

Suggested Improvements

ALWAYS MORE POWER

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supper fun car, but.......

Written by: hughbert on 08/21/2003

Vehicle

2000 Porsche 911 2 Dr Carrera Convertible

Review

This car is a blast to drive around, has a beatiful exterior design, very quiet convertable top. The most impressive part of the design is the way the top automatically folds into the rear. My only complaint is that such an expensive car should have at least the basics for a high-end interior. The stereo is 'B' in quality, and there are no cup holders or storage space for CDs.

Favorite Features

Red lining to shift gears. The sound of the engine is fantastic getting onto highways in CA.

Suggested Improvements

work with the Japanese for a better sound system.

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