@pattyjay9999
Dude, the most detailed and comprehensive review I’ve ever seen thank you👍🏾
@mgmoore2
Great video! I absolutely love my '99 996.1 C2. Great, pure driving experience. 300 HP, less than 3K lbs, and no electronic nannies to get in the way of your fun. Mine has just over 100K miles, still runs like a champ, and pulls hard all day long!
@edd2184
Don't let the IMS issue scare you, I truly believe, the cars that were affected have already sorted themselves out of existence (almost 20 years has went by). I truly believe IMS failure is more prone to happen in the cars that were casually driven and did not go through the entire rev range. Cars that basically spent their entire lives and chilling at 3K RPM, going back and forth to the office. So if you do find a well-maintained higher mileage 996 you're probably safe. That being said the early models do have a dual row IMS and prices are a little hot right now so I would let the market cool down a little bit.
@studid55
Guys, I am here to say this: I BOUGHT A 911!!! Shes a 2001 996.1 C2 6-Speed manual Hardtop, just the way I wanted, and I have now had it for 6 months. 6,000 miles on her and im now to 146k miles. Shes always been daily driven. I love it, shes small and slips thru every street in the USA. Tightest turning radius ever. Carpark garages are fun! It has a switchable exhaust thats wired open and I put a cold air intake. It SCREAMS at 5k+ RPM all the way to 7k! Its CRAZY fast from 6k to 7k.... Its almost too fast for the street. Its such a good daily driver tho. I am completely in love as you can tell! Lowered on H&R springs and bilsteins. ROW M030 RIDE height, Conti tires, Turbo twist and that guards red paint! Hardtop. Now, she has her issues, she needs a new clutch, IMS, RMS, and some trans work (slight howl on freeway) and also a new variocam actuator ($$$) but once I do that, I KNOW I have a sold car for the next 20 years. I am just so happy that I, a young not so wealthy 25 year old, could pick up a 911. These older guys dont understand how ANGRY us younger people are that the 911 prices are so high. Us born in the 90s and 2000s are only just getting our bread up now, but the prices have gotten so UTTERLY STUPID that we are basically told "make a million dollars and then we will get you a slow ass 1975 911" :( Thank God for the 996, what a beast. And its just old enough that its not crazy pretentious esp with the fried egg headlights! Style is created by those who dont follow
@fsb6406
Love my factory original 2001 996 C4. Artic silver, full boxster red interior, sunroof and 18"wheels. 190.000kms and still drives like back in 2001. I am the second owner, the previous owner was my dad. Never had any problems. Normal maintenance (oil , filters and brakepads... basically) plus some repairs (headlight washers, headlight switch, sunroof motor, ignition switch and one clutch). All repairs and 80% of the maintenance done at Porsche. Hopefully my son will enjoy it as well. Of course I expect some things to be replaced or repaired in a 20+ years old car but so far it's been a extremely reliable car.
@karlberneli4602
I'm in the market for a 996.2 so this was an excellent review. Found one with the IMS-bearing and RMS-seal just fixed. Other than that it seems that the 996 is a pretty solid car.
@MiamiViceStyle
the 996 is so underrated
@genuineapbt6690
I loved the video. Good attention to detail. But you missed the 911 Turbo S for 2005. In my opinion, definitely worth including.
@yongkim777
Just bought a 2001 Carerra 4 with 38k miles. Its been garaged its whole life and in like new condition. I did tune it up & put new tires on it as the date code on the tires were early 2013. The IMS bearing is next and I'm loving it. Had a 1977 911S that I just loved but was offered a deal I couldn't refuse. Never thought I would own another😁
@asimpleton2.0
This kid was conceived born and raised by Porsche cars !!! 🤯 Kudos to you guy 🙌🔥🙌
@fredvandevelde4576
Good review, owned a 2003 Carrera for 15 years, had the IMS after market bearing upgraded at 100,000km 8 years ago - original was in perfect condition, used as a daily driver. Reliable easy to drive and my wife loves driving it.
@captaincoyote1792
Excwllent review, young man…..well done! I’m in my late 60s….retired Navy, retired Federal LEO. I’m obviously in my “swan years” phase….I’m a happy owner I of a pristine 944s2 cabriolet. It gets looks and comments EVERYWHERE we go. Tail of the Dragon….up and down the Outer Banks….the Kancamangus Highway up through the Whites, the Green Mountains and back down through the Appalachians. She was my “gift to me” the year I turned 50 and promoted to O6 Captain. But I’ve always had a “green eye” on a 911. Excellent review on the 996 series…..but now I’m on the lookout for an appropriately priced 997 targa or cabriolet. I’ve got to first sell the 944: sell my Tacoma truck…….maybe restore my Jeep TJ (for crappy weather)….then I’ll pull the trigger! Again, Bravo-Zulu, well done!
@randallbutler2736
Very well done sir. I’m in the process of buying my first Porsche and one that I can afford without my wife moving all of my clothes to the barn. It’s a ‘99 convertible.
@leonlipinski583
I love my 996 4S. I think it is the best looking 996
@kdao1007
Outstanding definition to the line up for this era. Enjoyed it. I had 2002 911Turbo - Manual. Was a fun 911.
@FarseSpludeheim
Best vid on the 996 yet. Thanks for doing this!
@RayMelville
Missing the 40 Jahre in the review is like missing the M model in a BMW review
@cabbys
This is a great video and review of the 996 line. Thanks. I enjoyed it very much. What’s the reason reviewers always leave out the X50 and X51 spec cars? These are rare and special performance Porsches. Their production and performance numbers and overall values are rarely discussed. I own a 2004 C4S with the X51 package and it sits in a very sweet spot between the C4S and GT3. It’s a great performer on the street and on the track. Great everyday driver. It looks and sounds great and pulls all day long. It’s a fun car to drive without the track focused harshness of the terrific GT3. Subbed and looking forward to more great videos.
@henryatkinson1479
Love my 1999 996. Fantastic car. M030, sport seats LSD, and hollow spokes are great options. Really tempted to retrofit the X51 package if I ever need the motor rebuilt.
@georgem5589