Is This Porsche's Most CONTROVERSIAL Car Ever?

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Short Shift

Күн бұрын

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@viperautovalet4479 Ай бұрын

Bought my 99 C4 in January. I love it. Even found the steering terrific. Having come from a LOTUS.

@sureshot8399 20 күн бұрын

Yup, I got into a 2001 C2 after an Elise and love it. Maybe it's a C4 thing?

@christophersabat3884 Ай бұрын

Good ol' missionary... The standard go to and it gets the job done. Most reviewers rave about the steering feel in this age of Porsche, interesting that you felt it was numb. Never driven the 996 so I can't comment, but I have a 987 Boxster S and my steering wheel is constantly chatting to me about the feel of the road. I understand something like a car being loveable and more exciting due to quirks and faults. I'm old enough to want reliability! People say that Porsches are too good and that's what makes them not great. Funnily enough, this generation of Porsche is derided by many people because it isn't perfect enough - the 996 has many faults and quirks that other Porsches don't have. Funny looking (to many) headlights, no glove box, IMS, RMS, outdated interior and so on. Great, honest review.

@shortshiftuk Ай бұрын

@christophersabat3884 thank you! Honestly I find newer Porsches have way more feel than the 996 did. I've got a Turbo S review coming out tomorrow and that was completely opposite, you can feel the rotation on the car and everything out the box. All of the Cayman models I've driven are the same!

@marcusslade9804 21 күн бұрын

Hmm, maybe I'm biased because I've had a 2001 C2 since new but I think the feel and precision of the steering are precisely reasons why I love it as much as I do. Maybe its lack of all wheel drive and weight add to the fun factor...and the steering feel? A good friend has an 03 Turbo which I get to drive periodically and I love it...but it also has another 100+ horsepower to complement its AWD. Good video.

@justinmckeown9029 8 күн бұрын

Like many other commenters, I’m surprised by your thoughts on the steering feel. I wonder if anything in the front end has ever been replaced, or if it’s running standard alignment? I remember my ‘99 C2 was pretty vague and understeered when stock. Some coilovers, RSB and moderately aggressive geo absolutely transformed it.

@geoffclarke3796 Ай бұрын

Very underrated cars. I had a 2000 996 Gen 1 GT3 for many years and was by far the best car I've owned. It was a Club Sport version so had bucket seats and a roll cage, huge fun on track though a little harsh for daily use. The engine which was mildly modified produced around 400bhp, revved to 8200 and sounded epic with no driver aids apart from ABS brakes. The GT2, GT3 & Turbo models used a different engine to the regular 996's, basically a heavily re-worked version of the air cooled 911 engine but water cooled and much more robust. Hope you get a chance to drive one someday.

@shortshiftuk Ай бұрын

@@geoffclarke3796 I'm actually driving a turbo soon! Can't wait!

@rusty911s2 Ай бұрын

Drove a 2003 GT3 when I had a 1997 C2 3.4 manual. Literally hopped from mine into my friend's. Absolutely could not believe the difference, and to this day remains one of my favourite drives of all time.

@DavidTYork Ай бұрын

@@shortshiftuk if you think the standard (ish) car is numb, the Turbo is much more refined. A monstrously capable car that is brutally fast. If you want all the feels, try a GT3/RS.

@sureshot8399 20 күн бұрын

I have great steering feel on my rwd Carrera, so can't understand why this one feels dead, unless it's a C4 thing. Also can't understand the logic of marking a rating down for being too good. If a car is good because it has flaws, try an Austin Maxi or a Lada Riva - you'll love them! 🙂

@Tommy-nz4ur Ай бұрын

Insane production value Annie

@jf9601 Ай бұрын

This happens all the time. Folk approach these cars with God like reverence - the hype, the rear engine dynamics, the flat 6, the history, and then they’re disappointed - the car doesn’t live up to expectations on your short test drive. Drive it some more however, and it will. When you get it you’ll get it, and you’ll see what the hype is all about. No, it won’t be bristling with feel like your Exige nor will it have the instant zip of a Tesla, but when you get that engine singing and the weight shifting and powering out of a corner at full throttle, you’ll be hooked.

@shortshiftuk Ай бұрын

I actually had the car all day and don't tend to dally about with them! Don't get me wrong, it was a great car, just too good. I like cars that are rough around the edges, but the Porsche was just so refined for its age. Everything was spot on with it. Fantastic note as well from that sports exhaust!

@zeroceiling 13 күн бұрын

Love the car… scared stiff of bore-score… which… almost every Porsche mechanic will insist… is inevitable on every 996…997… some Boxters and Caymans.. .. and will cost you $20K to rebuild the entire engine! Most I have talked to say that we are now starting to se more of cars with the problem as the coating on the cylinders and pistons starts to peel off and starts putting scratches in the cylinder…and with that… engine end game.

@vintagesteelgarage Ай бұрын

I like your video and delivery. All good you should have more subs. I have a 986 and 996 c4s. Both did not live upto my expectations from purchase. Despite both sellers raving how good they where. However do remember these are over 20 years old with possibly poor maintenance and deteriorating rubber bushes. I rebuilt the suspenion on both (986 was polybushed)replaced the power steering fluid. How many will have done that if it wasnt leaking? More importantly dailed it back into factory spec for caster tracking and camber. I would now say the feeback on the 911 steering is the best car i have ever driven. So maybe you just had a tired example. Look foreward to your next review.

@shortshiftuk Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you! This is actually a pretty good example and very well maintained, BUT I do wonder what it would be like with a proper set up now you've said that!

@pasit1738 2 күн бұрын

I own one. Without aero kit. Despite the envious talk - which is the best part of owning a Porsche - it is a genuine 911. The exhaust isn't original, so it has a bit more manly sound and the men struggle to not to watch it whenever I drive down the street. We, the men, are quite funny with all this testosterone.

@Looney21 23 күн бұрын

Right off the bat at 1:07 you mention the headlights are from the GT1 car. This is not correct. In fact the 1996 GT1 had 993 headlights and tail lights and the 1997 GT1 got the headlights and tail lights from the 996. But the whole headlight story is cute.

@jamhot8243 Ай бұрын

The carrera 2 with just rear wheels would give u diff vibe… arse wants to push out 👊🏻👊🏻

@Tom.Jeffries Ай бұрын

The 911 I want is a 996 targa s in Arena red with light interior and manual gearbox because she's cheap for a 911, fun and practical (it's an hatchback) 😊

@shortshiftuk Ай бұрын

@@Tom.Jeffries oof. Good choice!

@Stefan020 17 күн бұрын

Love the 996!

@DavidTYork Ай бұрын

A 996 with numb steering? That surprises me as the 996 I had gave me pretty much the most detailed feedback of any car I have driven. I currently race a 987 Cayman that has amazing steering feel, and I think my 996 was at least as good if not even better.

@shortshiftuk Ай бұрын

What was the set up ? Standard? Cayman is a great car tbf. I've driven 3 now and each one has been brilliant.

@PeteAnda Ай бұрын

Try a Lotus Exige or Elise (0 power steering) but afterwards everything will seem numb. I did and sold my Pork, never looked back….

@DavidTYork Ай бұрын

@@PeteAnda I have driven Exiges, Elises, Caterham 7s, Westfields on road and track.