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A 911 You Can Afford to Drive
Tod Hayes, 06/13/2018
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
The Porsche 996 was the first water-cooled 911 and it generated and continues to generate controversy. It is definitely a love-in-or-hate-it proposition. The car is powerful, fast, and handles very well. It is well built and solid — with the possible exception of the materials used on the interior. However, a small percentage of these cars have experienced catastrophic breakdowns resulting from a failure of its intermediate shaft bearing. Porsche has settled a class-action brought on behalf of Porsche owners of the affected cars, but some people complain that not all affected Porsches were included in the class. In any event, a person planning to purchase this car should determine whether or not the car has had remedial action taken with the intermediate shaft bearing and, if not, factor that into the price. There are fixes for the IMS issue and, indeed, cars that are run regularly and do not sit don’t seem as likely to experience the problem. In this writer’s opinion, the issues only have the effect of making the car more affordable for those who want to own and drive one.
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What a driving machine!
Catch me if you can, 05/28/2008
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I thought about a Caymen S, a 993 or maybe an older air cooled 911. Then I drove the 996. Done! My 996 can be driven at 35 MPH on city streets all day long. Or on the freeway at 65 MPH. Then I downshift and push the pedal! This car is phenomenal! Suspension can be tricky on corners at high speed. Great feedback. Insane braking. Comfortable to drive. Bose stereo is very nice for a small car like this. Definitely get one if you can afford it!
Classic no fault automobile
swiz454, 12/31/2009
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
It was my dream car as a kid and even though I had to go used I have no complaints or regrets. I found a cherry '01 manual with only 26k on the clock, all original with removable hardtop. My daily driver is a '09 BMW 335i coupe auto. That car, as great as it is, does not draw compliments like the 911. It's a statement to how timeless the design really is. Surprising the 911 is just as fast as my 8 year newer BMW. At today's prices the 996 are a super bargain right now. My friends thought it was new. I suggest searching out a good example, park it in the garage and drive it for another 10 years.
Can be daily driver but I wouldn't.
gio, 11/23/2003
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
It has awesome acceleration and handling. Not to happy with quality of interior materials. Options increase price quickly. Recommend you buy the car with least amount of options.
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Bill Warnock, 03/29/2002
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Absolutely exhilirating to drive.The longer I own this car the more I love it and the more I appreciate how special it is. I've been on winding mountain runs in the Arkansas Ozarks that were absolutely amazing in this car. Its low end torque, rapid acceleration and absolutely wonderful response to the driver's desires is beyond any car that I have ever had.
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