2001 Porsche 911 Review
Fuel Economy
16 - 18 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
The 2001 Porsche 911 is a great sports car that deserves more of a stylistic difference from its less costly sibling, the Boxster.
Pros
Finely honed sports car abilities, available in all-wheel-drive, convertible, and turbo forms, legendary prestige.
Cons
Looks too much like a Porsche Boxster, engine layout attempts to fight the laws of physics.
What's New for 2001
After a one-year hiatus, the 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo model makes its much anticipated return and brings with it 415 tire-shredding horsepower. All 911s get electric engine cover and trunk releases, improved interior lighting and improved trunk carpet. A new optional audio system includes a bass box, there are optional "Turbo Look 1" wheels, a self dimming day/night rearview mirror and a new three-spoke steering wheel with colored Porsche crests.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
What an Upgrade!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
Review
My wife traded our Boxter for a 2001 911 convertible one owner with 20K miles. This is the greatest upgrade ever. I love this car. It handles like a race car but is a great daily driver. The performance is great and I love the looks. I keep trying to buy a Vette but have ended up with 2 Porsches. The dealership here is great and I'm in the Porsche club now. My Porsche experience has been positive. Repairs and maintenance aren't cheap but keeping a fine sports car in perfect shape is worth it. One fall day with the top down on a curvy mountain road is something you can't describe. I recommend Porsches.
Favorite Features
The interior design and high end stereo.
Suggested Improvements
A $96K car needs a cup holder!
Just a solid sportscar
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Truly a wonderful daily driver, though we don't put more than 4,000 average miles per year. Keep it on Porsche battery tender and battery stays fresh between weekend drives. Absolute symphony to the ears every time you open her up. Great exhaust notes and engine revs that make you say, "More please!". Great handling, classic style, and heritage galore all wrapped up in a pretty Arctic Silver Metallic package!
Favorite Features
World-class braking, effortless acceleration, cornering ability, fuel economy for 300+ HP, high speed performance, full-leather (did not realize how much I'd like this until actually had it!), supple leather, chrome exhaust, white dials, painted center console to match the beautiful silver exterior paint.
Suggested Improvements
WOW, now this is a sports car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Porsche 911 Turbo AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
After sending away my 2004 M3, I bought my 2001 911 Turbo and what a difference that was. This car will give you goose bumps in the turns, acceleration, the roar of the rear engine and in braking. It even looks fast at the stop light! I have to admit, it took me a little time to adjust to the rear weight bias, but overall, the car is very manageable. I only dared to switch the PSM off every now and then. Everything is fantastic in the car, the interior with the curves look more Italian than German. Never had a problem with it so far, built like a tank.
Favorite Features
Everything is awesome and well thought out in that car.
Suggested Improvements
none.
Porsche pride
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Few products will ever be as iconic as this car. Nothing else is a 911. Period. The styling is classic and timeless. I suppose that's attributed to the rules and principles of aerodynamics, they won't change either.
Favorite Features
Body style, cornering and overall handling.
Suggested Improvements
Better cup holders. Beverages "launch" from their seat upon sudden acceleration. Blind spots are bad with the rag top up.
NO!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
Review
When my dad bought his Porsche, I freaked, I was so happy! We bought it for $90,000 Then when gas prices flew up, super was no longer an option. Every day there was something new to be broken! "Oh, that will be $1,200 for the clutch..." It was very expensive to maintain, and we had to wash it every weekend, wax it, shine it, why did we even buy it? Now the year of 08, we are happy with our 08 Toyota Prius which is very reliable and gets great mileage, and our 06 Toyota Corolla which gets 31 Mpg (the way my I drive!)
Favorite Features
Look
Suggested Improvements
Pretty cool car, can't go wrong but why?
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