Is the 1999 Porsche 911 a collectible car?
The 1999-2004 Porsche 911 was much maligned when new, but speculators think it’s about to become collectible. Not so fast. Last week, I had dinner with a very nice fellow who told me a very long story about finding and purchasing the Porsche of his dreams.
Is the Porsche 911 Carrera 996 a good car?
The 911 Carrera 996 is easy to upgrade from both a performance or cosmetic stand point. Many original parts were revised but were reused on the later chassis such as the 997. Most are readily available directly from Porsche and a healthy used parts market exists to fill the gaps.
Why are there so many Porsche 996s out there?
Porsche made quite a few of them; they were far more popular than the air-cooled 993-generation cars that preceded them. So the supply is high. The interiors did not wear well and the paint was subject to fading, so many of the 996es out there look pretty crummy nowadays.
Why did the Porsche 911 M96 engine fail?
The M96 engine that powers these cars is subject to complete and total failure due to a weak intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing, a valvetrain component that fails often and requires a total engine teardown to replace, leaving the owner with a 3,100-pound paperweight and a $15,000 bill.
What was the problem with the 1999 Porsche 911?
(16) (0) The Achilles Heel of this great car (1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 cabriolet . 6 speed manual and black on black) is the IMS problem coupled with leakage of the rear main seal ..
Is the 1999 Porsche 911 C2 cab good?
Overall my 1999 911 C2 cab is awesome. It is a second car for me. I just drive it on nice days. This is the best overall performing sports car I have ever driven when you factor, handling, speed, performance, and not to mention style. You can buy a warranty form your local Porsche dealer for about $2,500 for four years / 48,000 miles.
The 911 Carrera 996 is easy to upgrade from both a performance or cosmetic stand point. Many original parts were revised but were reused on the later chassis such as the 997. Most are readily available directly from Porsche and a healthy used parts market exists to fill the gaps.
What was the Achilles heel of the 1999 Porsche 911?
The Achilles Heel of this great car (1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 cabriolet . 6 speed manual and black on black) is the IMS problem coupled with leakage of the rear main seal ..