Is a Porsche 996 a good investment?
The 996 911 is still making good money. However, the problems with the 996 are so well known, that a bargain basement car with higher mileage could still be a worthwhile investment, provided you are prepared to spend a little money straightening out the known issues. Don’t buy an early automatic transmission 996!
What year Porsche 911 to avoid?
Quick answer: Avoid Porsche 911 year models 1983 and 2009 Of over 50 years of year models, there are really only two Porsche 911 models you should truly avoid: the 1983 year model and the 2009 model. The 1983 Porsche 911 reportedly has issues with broken head bolts that may pop up under 40,000 miles.
Are there any performance upgrades for the Porsche 996?
Apart from X51, no really worthwhile performance mods for these. You can improve handling and noise but for performance best way to buy a turbo K&N induction kit always sharpens up the throttle response and also creates an awesome induction noise on the 996 engine. K&N claim 23BHP increase. Thanks for all the replies.
Are there H & are sport springs for Porsche 996?
H&R Sport Springs for Porsche 996 are available for Carrera 2, Carrera 4, 4S and of course 911 Turbo, offering a drop of 1.25in front and rear on Carrera 2’s, and 1in drop on all Carrera 4 and 4S models as well as 911 Turbos.
Are there any problems with the Porsche M96 engine?
The M96 (and subsequent similar M97) water-cooled engine is definitely a strong-performing engine, however along the stages of its development it has suffered from some design deficiencies that have been identified and corrected by Porsche over the 11-year lifespan of the engine.
Is there a problem with my Porsche 911 Carrera?
This “D-chunk” problem seems ironically to occur mostly in gently driven cars. 911 Carreras that are driven hard at the track or on the street do not tend to see this type of damage. At least with respect to the track cars, one theory is that these cars tend to have their oil changed much more often.
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.
What was the year of the Porsche 996?
Some people are spending a lot of time advising the rest of us to “invest” in a 1999-2004 Porsche 911, internally known as the 996 and given the nickname “fried egg” for the shape of its Boxster-sourced headlights. I strongly suggest that you do not follow that advice, with two potential exceptions we’ll get into later.
H&R Sport Springs for Porsche 996 are available for Carrera 2, Carrera 4, 4S and of course 911 Turbo, offering a drop of 1.25in front and rear on Carrera 2’s, and 1in drop on all Carrera 4 and 4S models as well as 911 Turbos.
What kind of air intake does a Porsche Carrera have?
K&N Engineering, Inc. has designed a Performance Air Intake System ( 57-7000) for the 2002 and 2003 Porsche Carrera 3.6L H6, 1999 to 2001 Porsche 911 3.4L H6, 2004 and 2005 Porsche 911 non-turbo 3.6L, and 2001 and 2002 Porsche 911 with the 3.6L engine. The Porsche Carrera boasts increased performance over the previous generation 911.