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2 door coupe, 04/04/2009
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
Replaced transmission at 19000 miles and again at 46500 miles the total cost for the repair was $13500. Porsche refused to collaborate.
Finally got one
d1coach, 09/29/2012
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
After forty years of wanting one badly, I bought my Porsche 911. Low mileage well cared for Tiptronic Coupe. So much fun to drive, fast without a lot of noise or fuss. Plenty of cabin and head room even at 6'3.
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The most satisfying car to own
art_from_fl, 12/07/2010
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2005 (997) 911 Carrera Coupe with Tiptronic 7 month ago. This is my first Porsche, and can't deny I expected to be a nice experience; this car has given me a lot of satisfaction and went beyond my high expectations. The handling at any speed is amazing.
Daily Driver or Dream Car?
MountainManiac, 01/23/2010
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned my '05 Carrera S for almost 3 years, and I continue to love it. Full supple leather is a great option that makes the car smell like a Coach store ever time you open the door. The light front end and immediate steering is the 911's best trait - - along with the phenomenal power. Don't be misled by factory number or magazine writeups...the S model will consistently do 0-60 in 4.1 seconds. The low-end torque is unbelievable, although at 6000 rpm the car is running out of steam and wants to be shifted. The acceleration and braking are dizzying -- it's unlike any other car that can be used as a daily driver. Plus, you can fit 2 kids in the backseat and get 27 hwy. Amazing.
Porsche 997 is Hands Down Better than 996
Niten Luthra, 07/26/2006
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just bought this car trading my '05 Boxster in. Wow! This car is...unbelievable in every way. It's fast, fun and damn good looking. My brother says it well - engineering excellence. I am so happy and privileged to be an owner and to be able to drive a vehcile that so many people dream of driving and owning. I bought an Artic silver one with 19" Carrera wheels, bi xenons, sport seats and so forth. There is no substitute!
Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet
turbo s cab, 04/19/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Although I have had the car only a little more than 1 week it has been entirely great. The performance is as expected, awesome, and everything works as it should, no complaints. There is no other supercar that you can drive as easily and non- tempermentally. I chose a 6 speed, would recommend since the tip I find dull although the performance is right up there for most drivers. The car can be bought without the high priced options without fear of adversely affecting the car or your enjoyment. Mine came with optional paint and the large aluminum package, neither are needed and cost over $5,000. I think I will enjoy the cab along with my 993 turbo.
I love this car
hfloeffler, 07/29/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is a pleasure to drive. It performs effortlessly on city streets and outrageously well on the highway. On winding country hillside roads the performance is astounding. The active suspension system (PASM) kicks in and pulls the car level in the hardest turns. You finish a turn with the feeling that there were no "G" forces at all. The interior is terrific.
Outstanding
Ben W., 07/31/2008
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is absolutely the finest and most enjoyable automobile I have ever experienced. I have not been in the Ferrari or Lamborghini, but there is no dealership in my area. A 30 year track record of building fine sports cars is abundantly apparent in the design and manufacture of this wonderful automobile.
Awesome!
FSU1JESTER, 01/06/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Absolutely the most fun you can have in a vehicle.
Love my turbo s
lacey, 02/12/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The only problem I have is that a new body style 997 came out in 2005. I only wish they would have made the 2005 Turbo S Cab in the 997 body style. Otherwise this car is all you could want in a sports car. I added the performance chip, tubi exhauast, lowenhart rims, lowered it and added some suede. I ordered almost every option except the back up sensors, (I wish I would have) they really help in tight areas. I love the look and feel of this car.
Finest Automobile made
royalpar1, 07/10/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the finest auto made, hand made, and the fun factor is thru the roof. Where can you get a street legal race car which is affordable to drive?
A True Driver's Car
Steve, 10/28/2005
2005 Porsche 911 GT3 Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Dad purchased a 996 GT3 a couple months ago and all I can say is WOW! We had the privelege of driving the car on the track and it is unbelievable. The car sticks like glue and the carbon ceramic brakes are extremely powerful. He just had a new exhaust installed and the engine sounds even better than it did before. If you're looking for a car that can be used as a daily driver and also take to the track on the weekends, this is your car.
2005 C4S
mark fisher, 02/08/2006
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 4th Porsche 911, and each one has gotten better and better. This one is by far the best of all: it has more speed, comfort, luxury, handling. In this modern world, it is nice to know that the 911 remains one of those special cars, and as the old ad says, "there is no substitute"...still.
2005 Porsche Carerra
bob c, 12/20/2004
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera is a solid improvement over my 996 (which I believe was a leap ahead of the 993). It hae better looks with the new 1.7 inch wider body, 1 inch wider tracks, an interior that finally fits an $80,000 car, and more features that work well with a sports car. This is the best Porsche value in 6 years in a near supercar package.
Definately Worth the Money
BobObO360, 12/29/2004
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2005 Porsche 911 Carerra S is an excellent car. It corners beautifully. The Sports Chronos Plus Package really helps its acceleration and control, but suspension wise... the car is very stiff, not good for those who want luxury. If you want luxury get an SL500. Porsches are made for great performance, especially the handling.
Carrera S
Unknown Variant, 02/09/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My first 911 ever and after 76,000 in a very modified C5 Corvette. This Carrera S is smooth refinement... the motor and drivetrain are a thing of precision beauty, shifts are light and crisp with snick, snick, snick sounds. Driving fun is at a new high with the Carrera S, a greater sense of driving. Porsche's three level steel safety cage, steel door beams, side impact airbags, 18 gauge steel body panels and race proven brakes removed safety concerns I always had before. Porsche's coil over damper suspension with multilink rear for strength add a chassis equal to the 4 cam motor, both of which are cutting edge. And the dealership difference is huge, too.
If you like raw speed and handling
Bruce, 07/28/2005
2005 Porsche 911 GT3 Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the essence of sports car driving. A little rough as a daily driver but if you like track events you shouldn't buy anything else. A true race bred street legal piece of machinery. You'll have tons of fun answering silly questios from the kids in the tricked out Civics! If you can afford it....buy it!
Street Legal Race Car
Silver GT3, 09/06/2005
2005 Porsche 911 GT3 Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just one thing comes to mind everytime I drive my GT3. Incredible. To be able to drive a Cup car on the streets is a real treat. The sound of the engine is mesmerizing. I find myself shifting at high RPM each time just to hear it. The acceleration, brakes and handling are out of this world. I had a 2003 996 Carrera before this and it is night and day difference. This car is very rough and loud, but that is what I like about it. It is the essence of a Porsche and pure driving pleasure. My only regret is that I didn't get one sooner. Everyone I've taken out on a ride is spellbound. My wife makes me take her out at least twice per week. Get one and enjoy it.
No Garage Queen Here
Ed, 10/02/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After logging 1,000+ miles in the first 2.5 weeks of ownership, I can already tell it will be difficult to keep the annual mileage under 15,000. It is that much fun and that easy to drive. The 6-speed transmission and clutch are no problem, even in heavy traffic. I went for the "S" over the base, after realizing that I would be adding PASM, xenon lights and a sport steering wheel to the base model. So the net difference for the bigger engine and 30 extra horsepower was "only" about $6,000. I highly recommend the Sport Chrono for the enhanced throttle response. The navigation system is OK, but not as good as Acura's. My two daughters, 7 & 10, fit reasonably comfortably in the back seats. This is the ultimate "family car"!
Living the Dream
VERLAECKT , 09/01/2006
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After dreaming about owning a 911 for almost 30 years I bought my first one ten years ago. The 997S cab is my fourth and it's simply amazing how Porsche manages to make an almost perfect car every time better and better with each generation. The minute you start the engine, the party begins. It's a great way to escape the stress of every day work! From turn to turn, from one traffic light to another it's pure wellness for all your senses: the ears, the feel in your body...you become one with this car. You can really experience the work of the sound and vibration engineers! Fabulous!
Love this 911-one of the best cars I ever owned
H Ehrenkranz, 07/29/2018
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Awesome performance car. A driver's dream. Handles well and is the epitome of the driver's drive. May not be as much fun for the passenger-but never had a complaint. A little difficult getting in and out-but once in the driver's seat this is a special vehicle.
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Like No Other
Robert, 04/16/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
When it comes to sports cars none can match the 911. Throughout the years I have owned many vehicles, even a Ferrari. When it comes right down to it, though, none are nearly as satisfying as the Carrera. With its timeless exterior and genuinely luxurious interior it cannot be matched in any category.
Owner
larry bonine, 06/09/2008
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The second Porsche I have owned and this one even exceeds all expectations. The turbo feature makes it an absolute thrill to drive (both the sound and rocket like take off.) I have put us through a PCA Drivers Education day for total bonding between the boy and his car. Additionally, we liked Porsche so much, we also got the Cayenne Turbo S and could not be more pleased with our decision. That it is number one in quality three years running surprises us not at all.
Best sports car to own
Art from Miami, 06/01/2010
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my 1st Porsche. I am very pleased with the car. I love the looks, performance, quality and specially just driving it. So far I have no complaints or regrets about this car. This is the best car I have ever had so far.
Will never part...
uwe2, 02/01/2011
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I'm the second owner, for > 3 years now. I like the performance, the look, and the compliments I still get from people today (the vehicle will turn 6 years this summer). No way to describe riding this piece of German engineering, you have to experience it for yourself. The only complaint I have is that the clutch doesn't seem to last very long - I had to replace it at ~21k miles, and I'm not driving with a heavy foot.
Amazing!
Steven, 02/15/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the most amazing automobile that I have ever driven. It handles like a race car, its brakes like no other car, and it accelerates like cars costing two to three times as much. This is the best sports car under $100,000 in the world, and one of the few that can handle the rigors of daily commuting.
European delivery
Randy, 02/26/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We picked car up at the Stuttgart Germany factory after a test drive on Porsche's Weissach test track and a factory tour. Fascinating! What an amazing production facility. The turbo was as easy to drive in city traffic with its 6 speed manual as it was to do 150+ on the autobahn. The car clung to the narrow Swiss mountain curves like it was a valley strait away. Its awesome power threw us back in our seats. 50 to 100 was like 25 to 60 in our old C4. The removable hard top made the ride quiet and smooth like an excellent luxury car. At 6' tall, leg room let me stretch out. The navigation system was supurb & got us to our Paris hotel with no wrong turn. Gas was 14 to 22 MPG.
Magic
H, 04/16/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I'd test driven other cars and was getting frustrated with their compromises. My ten year old BMW M3 was still looking very competitive! And then I drove the 911 and it had the same magic, the same quantum jump over the others that impressed me ten years ago with the M3. I had to have one.
One hot drop top
Jocko, 04/30/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is like riding a rocket ship. I have an '89 and the obvious diference is performance, style,etc. The sport mode in the new Cab lets you feel the road and all of the great Porsche features ,speed, handling, and the interiors are really boss. Go Porsche!
O my turbo
Ron, 05/02/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The best handling car and the fastest car I have ever owned. At 175 mph it feels like 75. Very fast and stops just as well with no brake fade.
Love my Porsche
Deborah, 05/28/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my car. It's fast, fun to drive, sticks to the road and I feel safe driving it. I love driving with the top down. The only thing I have a complaint about is the emissions. I've had to take it to service a few times to adjust the check engine light. The emissions system is very delicate on this car.
4S Cabriolet
Randy, 05/29/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After one year this car is still just as much fun to drive. The convertible top is a neat feature and this car's reliability has been excellent.
Porsche - There is no substitute
dht, 06/11/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
While giving more than lip service to comfort, the new 911 has improved on its already awesome acceleration and handling. I have a "base" model Carrera w/ few options and it delivers handling, class, and admiring comments wherever I travel. I paid $69,000 for my C2 model and have not regretted it -- the extra 10 to 15K for the S model didn't seem worth the extra dollars. I test drove both the Carrera and the Carrera S, and there was no real discernible performance improvement for the extra bucks.
997 Carrerra
Sergio, 06/11/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a beautiful, sporty, and amazing machine! Unlike the older model, (996) this 2005 has all the retro Porsche styling along with the smoothest, quickest, and most firm 6 speed I've ever experienced! Top speed, don't even ask....
Are We There Yet?
lol, 12/30/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I recently changed from a Porsche 911 996 to a 997s. The 997 is more of a car in terms of value for the money. It is gorgeous to look at and a huge improvement over the 996. The Sports Chrono package is a great boy's toy. I find the sport setting too much on twisty bumpy roads, it seems to become unsettled. I will save the setting for track days or maybe I just need to drive it more and find just how good it is!
Porsche-there is no substitute
Tim Hagen, 03/04/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Porsche is the best built car in the world. The braking, handling, and over all performane is second to none. Overall quality and attention to details create a vehile that only a true enthusiast would appreciate, and understand what a real "driving machine" is all about. Porsche has won more races that any mark, and their road cars are prove that evolution, is superior to" revolution"
Goodbye SL500 Hello 911
05Black911, 03/05/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After a series of problems with my new '03 SL500, I decided to roll the dice and replace it with an '05 911 Carrera. Wow, what a difference! The Porsche is a weekend car, and I love the way it handles through the southern California canyons on the weekends compared to the much heavier SL roadster. The six speed shifter is well designed and easy to use (although I have to wait another thousand miles or so on the odometer to really push it to the redline). I'm also impressed with the fit and finish of the car -- so far not one mechanical defect. I've owned several MBs and BMWs (my daily driver is an X5 SUV), and so far I don't feel the Porsche will be as problematic as past experiences.
model 997 Coupe
RSLAPPIN, 03/10/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's very new but a lot of fun. Been promising me this car for a while. Love it.
Porsche 997S
Jim, 03/15/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Porsche delivers with this car! As an owner of the three prior 911 versions, this one is a BIG step forward and won't disappoint!
What a car
HENO, 03/16/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This one is the best ever Carrera.
Amazing!
Steven, 04/06/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is simply amazing. It is the best sports car under $100,000, bar none. It is fast, holds the road better than most, and the steering is telepathic.This is my first Porsche, and now I understand all the hype.
Best of all
JD, 04/01/2006
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I own different cars, SL500 / 750LI .., this is best of all. You really feel a sport car from inside out. Not like other, change their style completely every 4 to 8 years, this sport can says out loud "Porsche". Its acceleration is excellent. The Tiptronic transmission can be enjoyed in both auto/manual shift. My only complaints are the vehicle is too low to the ground, hard to get in or out from parking lot and the Bose stereo system is not great.. It needs more space for the backseat.
A Joy to Own and Drive
MKimber, 11/13/2019
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S AWD 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 993 is last air-cooled 911, and offer a combination of old-school feel and modern usability. While it no longer feels like the rocketship as it was when new, it's still a joy to drive. It has great steering, great brakes, and a wonderfully composed package. The 993 is also beautifully built–it's a relic from a time when Porsche didn't cut corners anywhere. All it takes is to hear one "thunk" of its doors to understand that this is one of the most finely crafted cars of all time.
Black Mamba
willymakit, 11/27/2019
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S AWD 2dr Cabriolet (3.6L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Make sure to check all the functions in the interior, sound system, navigation, climate controls.
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a weekend toy !
997 driver, 11/25/2021
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nothing like the look and design of this car, a design that doesn't get old; Also love the sensation of accelerating during the gear up shifting. I really enjoy driving this car during the weekends.
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Simply the best!
MHDfellow, 12/19/2021
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Even a ride to pick up food makes me SMILE!
Fast and Beautiful - Best of it's year!
Stan Pearlman, 08/02/2016
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
National 3X PCA Parade Concours and Autocross Class winner, One owner, Former Gold Coast Region PCA President (3x) and Multi-time GCR BOD Member. This Porsche has Won more Regional Concours and Autocross "Wins" then I can remember! Drive it (and See it) and you'll BUY IT!
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