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Continuing Pleasure
David Cutlip, 09/22/2016
updated 03/23/2018
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The research I did found the IMS bearing problem affecting only 4% of the models produced. However if the IMS bearing fails you're looking at a very expensive repair, if not a replacement motor. That being said, once "repaired," the car runs "like a Porsche." It pulls strong, with anything above 4000 RPM bringing an ear-to-ear smile. The handling is spot on, as expected, from any Porsche auto. I plan to do some "hot laps" at the track this season, as that's the only place you can properly drive the car without being arrested!! Addendum 09/22/2017: I have now driven two different tracks, doing "hot laps": High Plains Raceway, Byers, Colo. and Aspen Motor Sports Park, Aspen Colo. The car ran strong and did NOT disappoint. The drive to/from Denver area to Snowmass added a very pleasurable 1180 miles to the clock. Very comfortable for a long trip and those mountain road curves were made for this car!!!
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Ron Olson, 10/22/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car handle like no other. Very responsive, but not overly powerful. Very good car for a "drive" or everyday use.
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responsiveness: an extension of self
tomas, 08/09/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Thus is foremost a driver's care. The handeling is superb. It can be used for an everyday driver as well as a weekend sports car. While I purchased the convertibe triptronic, I would recommend a fully optioned coupe from a value standpoint. One of the few cars purchased where I can't wait to purchase my next Porsche. You will be happy, very happy.
2003 911 Carrera Cabriolet
tcjenn, 01/08/2006
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a more luxurious car than any of my other 911 Porsche that I have owned. It does't have exactly the same ferrocious acceleration as my 1998 C2S or my 1993 RS 911, but it is a more forgiving ride. It is more comfortable around town. It oozes with a formal, superior luxurious ride. I have found that if I switch off the PASM control, things get back to the Porsche feel that I am more accustomed to. This car has the full leather interior option and it feels, looks, and smells great. I also have the aero kit, it adds a fantastic look to the car.
Midlife Crisis
Ed, 06/12/2005
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Crisp handeling, acceleration is awsome, and an overall dream car. A must have before you die and leave this world, because you dont know if theres going to be one wherever your headed.
Poorsh Quality - Planned Maintenance Lemon
Barrance, 02/02/2019
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Never had a Porsche before and once I sell this will never again. Look, it's bad enough to worry about an IMS bearing failure destroying your 80k mile engine - what do you do with the car after that? Sell it for parts? What annoys me most is the poor engineering and materials. Broken cup holder, floor mat holders breaking free, brake system overhauls, both rear window regulators fail to 2k a pop, the leaking seal, poor radiator and hose design, cheap plastic interior parts - broken visor cover along with yellow dingy headlight covers which cannot be sanded off. At only 80k miles mind you. I love the car shape and I can take my kid in the jump seat too, but it seems that with the controlled parts pipeline (no aftermarket) and cheap design, the best option is to sell it and never go back. A Vette, Z, Miata or other is a far better option.
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Porsche Carrera 2 Convertible is Great
mystery man, 01/26/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a new car from Claridges in Fremont, California. The car was perfect. Never needed any dealer adjustment for any initial delivery defects. Totally perfect. Awesome convertible top - one button and/or key controlled. The fit/finish of this car is perfect and is better than a new Ferrari I bought. Needless to say it is much more drivable. Finally this car has outstanding performance - wonderful in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear - pulls very strongly at all rpm. Only so so point is that all my driving resulted in rear tire wear. When I owned a C4 the tire wear was more distributed - this car is a C2 and hence the rear tires suffered.
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tip
Porsche911cab, 08/06/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!
Hard to beat...
Geo2000, 08/06/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Love my 911
giambra, 08/26/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the an awesome vehicle. Much better than the Mercedes sport car.
A Beast Like No Other
BWJaster, 08/26/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Excitement on highway. Good day-to-day.
Mick, 07/20/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall: * Great ride for someone who needs a day-to-day ride that is humungous fun on the open road! * Excellent torque from 4000rpm and up to the 7200 red-line. * Beautiful intake roar as the engine moves above its middle point * Beat the convertible M3, Corvette, Jaguar XKR, Aston DB7 Vantage, and other luxury convertibles to 60 and 100; and have your friends and family wave from the back to the Viper and 360 Modena 2-seater crowd just as they creep past you!
Carrera 4 Cabriolet
MEV, 09/24/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
My 911/996 2003 Cabriolet
Don S/, 09/28/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
It is Incredible
harryb2678, 10/19/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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?).
C4 Rocks
Manni, 10/22/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this car. IT rocks
Best Car I've Ever Owned
Jeannette Schuessler, 11/02/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Tiptronic AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
911 my first real car
paullang, 11/11/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Tiptronic AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
2003 Porsche Carrera Cab Tip
dollarbuys, 05/06/2004
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent ride. Great handling.
2003 911 cabrio
Jersey Guy, 05/13/2004
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Recently acquired a used 2003 911 cabriolet that was traded in on a 2004 C4S cab. The word 'outstanding' does not do justice to the car. Fit, finish, ride, handling, acceleration, and the "oh wow" factor are simply first-rate. In the 40 years I have been driving my 2000 Boxster and the '03 911 cabriolet are simply the finest cars I have ever owned or driven. The '00 Boxster was flawless. It was never in the shop for anything other than the most routine of maintenance. The new car gives evidence of having the same quality built in. For me, the Prosche advertising slogan: "Porsche, there is no substitute" is spot on.
No Better Choice
A. Zuazua, 03/09/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Cabriolet 2003, no better choice yet! Performance is excellent, you will need no more, and if it had it, you would not be able to use it...this car goes fast! and it accelerates quick. Fit and finish are outstanding, no rattles or flaws. Full leather is just that, awesome full stitched leather. Drop top at up to 25 MPH an improvement over previous years. I installed a short throw shifter(6 sp) and the gear shifting is precise and very short. This is a much better car and a lot more fun to drive than any other sports automobile I have had in the past including a Ferrari 328 and a TR.
This Car Has It All Together
HE GOES!, 03/14/2007
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
The Benchmark of Sports Cars
John933xx, 05/17/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Top down at 40 degrees!
Mco, 04/16/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Pure Fun
Ken, 03/10/2008
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Porsche 911 Cabriolet Tiptronic
rogerquinn, 06/02/2003
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
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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Nice fixer upper!
Jerry , 08/12/2022
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I drove the car which looked good from 20 feet away! Much like my Boxster when I bought it. However, the drive revealed similar issues I encountered with my Boxster. The ride was harsh even for a Porsche with stiff suspension. The throttle had some tip in delays suggesting a new throttle body and tune up were needed! The suspension may need rework as well! I also thought the price was rather high even for a relatively low mileage car. The dealer wants over 32k for a car Edmund’s values at between 25k to 28k. There were some minor cosmetic interior flaws that need repair or replacement. Again much like my Boxster when I bought it. These minor things on a Porsche can be quite expensive and hard to get especially during COVID. I spent around 25k fixing my Boxster and at the dealer asking price plus repair items on an older model 911, I could be halfway way to a much newer Porsche for the same total money!
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Highly engaging drive
Abhay, 08/12/2024
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best balance between old fashioned driving experience without excessive electronic intervention or rather interference.
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