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4.88 out of 5 stars

This Car Has It All Together

HE GOES!, 03/14/2007
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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I have owned several Porsche's over the years. However, this is undoubtedly is the best one yet! Its power and handling are outstanding. The car is solid, and the ride, albeit harsh, creates a feeling that the it is glued to the road. It does not have much luggage space, but who cares. It has great instrumentation, which tells everything a real driver wants to know about the car and engine. It's gas mileage isn't great, but who cares, it's a Porsche. I have no complaints.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

my 911 coupe

bayabas, 09/21/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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rough riding difficult to get in and out loud wind buffeting with sun roof open difficult to read oil gauge difficult to operate tape an cd,rsdio;one gets distracted when selecting favorite program

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4.88 out of 5 stars

MY Porsche

porsche power, 04/15/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Tiptronic AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 5A)
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best damn porsche ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

fun , cool

zgo zug fee, 02/21/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Tiptronic AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 5A)
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I LOVE IT its the best thing that i ever bought

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5 out of 5 stars

coooool

matthew, 01/18/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Tiptronic AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 5A)
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this car is the best car i ever drove for preformence and luxery it is cool

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Carrera 4 Cabriolet

MEV, 09/24/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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Excellent handeling and performance for the price range of the vehilce. Great acceleration and steering. It actually feels like a vehicle on rails with it's tight feel and cornering at high speeds.

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5 out of 5 stars

Top down at 40 degrees!

Mco, 04/16/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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Very well built, much larger and more room inside than expected. With the top up the 911 is amazingly quiet. Instruments are superior to anything out there. Very pleased! This is my second Porsche, and it really is worth every penny.

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5 out of 5 stars

My New Car X50

Alex4747, 02/10/2004
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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This car is amazing. I originally did the homework and was close to buying a C4S, but when I saw the price I thought a used Turbo would be better, but then saw the upgrades made in 03 like the PCM II. Then the X50 package and I went for it. It is amazingly fast and without my Valentine 1, I be paying a lot of speeding tickets since it's hard to tell when you are going over the speed limit. Overall this car is amazing and very well built. Mine does not rattle one bit. Love it!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My 911/996 2003 Cabriolet

Don S/, 09/28/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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I drive a triple black Porsche and its just a great automobile far superior to my 1995 C2 and Z06 Vette. This car just has class, speed, comfort and handles unbelievably. I am very happy with it and cant wait to break it in. The engine noise is like the old 994's, I can just get mesmorized listening to the engine when taking off and accelerating. I have been stopped a few times already with admirers,, this is the ultimate rag top roadster that sets the standard for all others in my opinion. Once you drive a Porsche, you never go back, I tried to but couldnt stand another car and couldnt replace the feel and the experience.

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5 out of 5 stars

996 turbo coupe 911 tip

ricktperry, 10/01/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Tiptronic AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 5A)
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fine car, except for some interior rattles everything seems fine. dealer fixed a few of them but the seat belt retractors sound like they rattle the sun visors are the only cheesey item i have found in the entire car

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Porsche 911 Cabriolet Tiptronic

rogerquinn, 06/02/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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These are great cars that are fun to drive. I've had a number of what I thought were sports cars, but didn't realize what a sports car was until I bought the 911. It's about performance. They don't compromise to achieve more comfort, amenities or affordability. You simply won't believe what Porsche can do with a six cylinder engine. In short, it's fabulous.

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5 out of 5 stars

A Truely Awesome Machine

M Bailey, 06/08/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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This is by far the highest quality car that I have ever owned. The fit/finish is excellent. Eventhough Ive only had the car for a short time, it has a feel of solidity and reliability that my previous rides did not have. Of course the car is tremendously fast but it accelerates quietly with very little drama. You can find yourself at 125mph before you know it. The car is so capable and solid at high speed that it just begs you to go faster. The handling is also excellent with a perfect amount of steering feedback. The grip on curves is astounding especially enlight of the rear engine configuration.

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5 out of 5 stars

A Beast Like No Other

BWJaster, 08/26/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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There's good reason for Porsche to hold icon status. Everything about these cars puts them in a category above all else. I've never before had so much fun driving, nor felt so challenged by a vehicle, than I do with my 911. This car requires your complete attention at all times. And you must give it everything you've got, because you know that it will give you everything it's got with just a simple request and no backtalk. I'm not sure I could ever be happy again driving anything else.

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5 out of 5 stars

Targa/Review

msadvntrous, 10/01/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Targa Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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I have never driven such an amazing machine. At first I had to take it easy to learn how to handle the power and respect the car. I love the acceleration power, the handling is uncomparable, you have to get use to the weight in the rear engine compartment, the auto correcting feature has kicked in a couple of times and I have been saved from a spin out. I give the targa a 10+

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My 911 Turbo

Cezary L, 06/17/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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I bought this car in the begining of 2003 in Orlando. I have always dreamed of a 911, but the only question was, witch one. after test driving everyone from the carrera to the turbo, I decided I would drive home to Miami in a Turbo. I drive this car all the time weather I'm going to Jacksonville or New York.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

What's Not to Like

Wicked Good, 08/22/2006
2003 Porsche 911 Targa Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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Having had the pleasure of owning a few special cars, this is my first Porsche...whoa. The engine hanging off the rear end makes this the best feeling and handling car I've driven. The exhaust note announces your arrival without being intrusive. Running through the gears of this fast, quick, beautiful car makes the commute something to look forward to. It is simply a great car. It makes me happy.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Review

John Doe3rd, 09/05/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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Its great

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5 out of 5 stars

2003 Porsche Carrera Cab Tip

dollarbuys, 05/06/2004
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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Excellent ride. Great handling.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BEST CAR ON THE ROAD

The Godfather, 09/15/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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Just couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of driving my friends 911 Turbo X50 for couple days. Well, now I know what a real car is!!! I swear it's more than what you can ever imagine... incredibly fast, your eyes start watering when you start accelerating, it reminds me of the acceleration and fun of a 1000cc sport bike.. Fit and finish is unbelievable, with the stereo system being up there with the best of them! Grabs attention like no other car, I had a guy pull next to me at a stop light in a new S500 and ask me: "How does it feel to drive the baddest car in the world?" I have no words to express the experience.

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5 out of 5 stars

2003 Porsche 911 Targa

Mark H, 10/31/2018
2003 Porsche 911 Targa Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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Great car for very reasonable price. Great for my every day driver.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

ONE "SICK" CAR

BADBOYJOE, 07/28/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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I HAD I FERRARI 355 (2001) SOLD IT!!! GOT THE 911 TURBO IT BLOW IT AWAY MORE FUN TO DRIVE ,PLUS YOU CAN DRIVE IT EVERY DAY AND NOT BREAKE DOWN LIKE THE FERRARI DID

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4 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommended

Ratty, 10/11/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Targa Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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A good car..I would buy a second one to keep mine from being lonely.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best car ever

SSpalmieri, 12/20/2002
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Tiptronic AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 5A)
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This car has an extremly exelent ride, elegant and enpowering ind I love to be see in it!!!!!

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Fast, not much to look at.

Captain Ron, 10/11/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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Drives and handles well. Acceleration and braking are excellent. However, I traded on 2003 BMW M3 and got more car.Met more people in love with cars as opposed to themselves.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

It is Incredible

harryb2678, 10/19/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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I have owned this, my 6th Porsche for just more than a year. It is incredible, the best yet. I specially went through and ordered it just as I wanted it and it was worth the wait. The handling is wonderful, the braking absolutely incredible and the tiptronic, my first, has made my enjoyment of the car so much more practical. I am a long term, 20+ years PCA member and this 911 is the best yet. Getting the Tiptronic was a big decision, but so very practical for the actual day to day driving in traffic and using the phone ( yes, we all do use the phone in the car, don't we?).

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4.88 out of 5 stars

911 Turbo Fun to Drive

DavePin, 04/02/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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So fast hard to keep in the speed limit. You cant tell your over the limit. Car gets a lot of looks from people on the street. Just plain fun to drive. This is my 5th Porsche and they just get better.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

PORSCHE...THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE

MY MY MY, 08/19/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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I HAD A 2002 996 CAB.I THINK IT WAS A LEMON..THE CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER 10 TIMES MOST OF THEM WERE MAJOR REPAIRS SO I GOT SICK OF THE BRAND AND TRIED FINDING A NOTHER.LOOKED AT CARS FROM NSX TO S2000....TO BMW BUT NOTHING MATCHED THE PERFORMANCE AND THE PLEASUE OF DRIVING A PORSCHE..SO I WENT BACK TO THE PORSCHE DEALER AND DROVE THE TURBO AND IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST DRIVE THIS CAR WILL MAKE YOU FEEL ON TOP OF THE WORLD IT IS SO FAST SO FIRM SO SMOOTH THER IS NO OTHER CAR ON THIS PLANET THAT MATCHES ITS PERFORMANCE AND THAT GOES FOR THE FERRARI TOO.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Benchmark of Sports Cars

John933xx, 05/17/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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This car defines what a sports car should be! Superb acceleration, ride and handling. Very comfortable on long trips for 2 people. Windscreen makes top-down driving a joy. AC and Bose sound are right up to snuff. Car is a dream at 80 to 100 MPH. Quiet for a convertible.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Turbo Porsche 911 Review

mrazmba, 08/27/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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Where to begin.... This car is FAST. Takes turns at high speeds without feeling G-Force. Smooth design allows fellow drives to awe in its beauty. Only one drawback, if you don't pay attention to speed limits, the police are easily readible to give a citation. No warning here, just tickets.

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5 out of 5 stars

C4 Rocks

Manni, 10/22/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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I love this car. IT rocks

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4.75 out of 5 stars

fast fun all in one

mangas, 07/24/2003
2003 Porsche 911 GT2 Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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very fun car TO drive and also attracts alot of people and alot of head turns

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4.75 out of 5 stars

the ultimate 4 wheel experience

rapid roger, 10/26/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Tiptronic AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 5A)
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The only fault I have with this car is the new wwireless Porsche CD CHANGER and audio system still is not available. I have been waiting for months.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Perfect Used Porsche

Paul, 04/08/2010
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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I love this car. 15 Porsches this by far my favorite. I was a purist not getting a water cooled 911. Quality of materials, dependable, fast (with K&N and Italian exhaust) decent ride, find one with the optional sport seat, these are really comfy.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

911 Targa

Cezary L, 07/30/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Targa Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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Although I do not actually own a targa I did have the pleasure of driving one during a 5 month period before I purchased my turbo. Althought the targa can not be compared to the turbo it is also a lot cheaper and for a car that is not at all that expensive, I'm really happy with it. I don't know what's wrong with the other guy that rated the targa.

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5 out of 5 stars

coooooooooool

heno, 08/27/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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eye catcher,exotic,sexy all a man wants

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car I've Ever Owned

Jeannette Schuessler, 11/02/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Tiptronic AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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Everything on the car is perfect! The workmanship is exceptional and all car makers should strive to build cars of this quality. I've had the car for a year and every day I feel like I'm driving a new car. It is extremely reliable.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Pure Fun

Ken, 03/10/2008
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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I have had sports cars in the past; corvettes, BMW M3, 500SL. NOTHING comes close to the pure fun of a Porsche 911 Cabriolet. Everybody else on the road is there only for you to pass them. Takes the corners impossibly well. Exterior design that you never get tired of. I have had Mercedes for many years and I am impressed with the ergonomic design and build quality of Porsche, absolutely on a par with MB (or better). If you have never driven a 911, you dont know what you are missing. I will say that I test drove a couple of coupes and really didn't fall in love until I drove the cabriolet. Top down is a car driving sensory overload.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my 911

giambra, 08/26/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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This is the an awesome vehicle. Much better than the Mercedes sport car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

911 my first real car

paullang, 11/11/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Tiptronic AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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this is the first real car I have ever owned. Great performance, simple interoir, beautiful exterior, very intuitive operation. Radio operation is simple compared to my 740i.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

porsche turbo cpe

s.dworkin, 11/11/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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great car. lots of fun,great appeal, plenty of power, very comfortable,the best car I've ever owned and I've owned over 50 cars in my life. The car is so unlike the Porsche's of old. love this car

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5 out of 5 stars

porshce no comparison

bladeputter, 11/29/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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Short & Sweet : the best performance (everyday) car ever built.

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5 out of 5 stars

2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tip

Porsche911cab, 08/06/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
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This is the best car I have ever owned, I just bought it a few months ago and I have been in heaven with it since then. Mine is Black with A Black Top and Black interior, which is probly the best color on the car. Everything works great, I havent had many problems, though the people at my dealership arent the brightest and sometimes screw things up. But besides that, when I have it out on the road its great. Im in Pennsylvania so we have alot of back roads I can just fly through with it. I rated Comfort as a 9, because when your going on a bumpy road, you can feel every bump right up your butt. But I love my car and wont get rid of it till next year!

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5 out of 5 stars

cool

compute69, 08/27/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Tiptronic AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 5A)
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this car is fun to drive.if u want to steet race this is the car to do it in. this is real fast

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love to drive

arneely, 11/22/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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Having owned and Mercedes 500SL and a 2000 Corvette the Porsche had some very good competition. The car is a joy to drive. Being a true German sports car it doesn't have all of the tech toys but it makes up for it with the sheer joy of driving a great machine.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun fun FUN!

Skipper, 05/08/2021
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Must know how to use a Stick shift

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4.5 out of 5 stars

prefer older turbos

nsaindiego, 08/27/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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Just bought new 911 turbo. While i luv the performance and serious quickness, I prefer the rough real sports car feel of my 1989 turbo. I just sold it and seriously regret it. Also feel the older turbos are better looking. The new turbo is extremely, breathtakingly fast, albeit: a little too cushy for this girls taste. All in all, a fabulous ride, though!!! No major complaints.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Brad's C2

Brad Westfall, 01/07/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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I think this vehicle is one of the best I have had. Coming out of a 2001 and 2002 Corvette this vehicle is superior in quality,looks,and comfort. It took a little while to get use to not having the "RAW" power and torque that the Corvette's had, but this Porsche is FAST. The fuel economy is less then the previous cars; however 6th gear in the Porsche still offers some acceleration which the Corvette's did not. No complaints so far and I have 9500 miles already.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Hard to beat...

Geo2000, 08/06/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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A great all around driver. Step on the gas even at 5th or 6th gear and just go, go. I can't think of a better choice yet! Handling of course is excellent, Fit and finish are outstanding. Interior is well laid out. Navi is a real plus. A blast to drive and a real head turner.

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5 out of 5 stars

A dream to drive

foxydreamgirl13, 09/03/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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This is truly a dream to drive. I owned a 96' carrera until August when I got my new 2003. The carrera is a classic car and the 2003 is rockin'! A beautifully made car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Owner Review in NC

JamesDvorak, 02/01/2004
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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Great sports car! A bit pricey and "plasticy" interior. It's hard to believe that a $90,000+ car does not have dimming mirrors standard!

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