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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.
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.
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!
Daily Driver or Dream Car?
MountainManiac, 01/23/2010
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 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.
I love this car
hfloeffler, 07/29/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 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.
Like No Other
Robert, 04/16/2005
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Definately Worth the Money
BobObO360, 12/29/2004
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Rwd 2dr Coupe (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 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)
0 of 0 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
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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- Comfort