Modified Porsche 996 Carrera Review - Why a 996 Should Be Your Next Car

[@rfouR_4]

Shhhh, don't tell people how these cars are actually good despite IMS issues. Keep them cheap please, I want to pick one up eventually. :P Yeah driving a rear engine car is different than driving a front engine car. The car wants to naturally wash out and your thought is, okay, I'll add throttle and it'll rotate. Nope, it just squats and sits down and rotates even less and almost 'crabs' outwards. Almost like driving a front engine front wheel drive car you want to wait for the lift off rotation too come in mid corner, feel the pendulum effect, have the car lined up on the exit, and THEN roll on the throttle and power out. Just requires a different driving style. More rewarding when you nail it, but can bite you in the ass because not forgiving.

[@DeanoTXR53]

Yup. I've learned more about driving the role of weight transfer in 2 years autocrossing my 996 than I did in all my track days with my old Miata.

[@yeliab67]

I hear you brother, these people need to shut the hell up and delete all of these videos praising the 996. The prices are going up, I may need to sell something,

[@rfouR_4]

Kidneys, a lung, and how do you feel about eye patches?

Calm down. After all these years it still has just only 435 views. This channel isn't doing anything to car economics.

[@rfouR_4]

@ it's a joke, I know it's not. And it's more so about the recent uptick of interest in the 996 and even 986 in general. Cheapest way into a flat 6 Porsche rn so been noticing people trying to get into them last two years and people growing to like them again. Other car pages hopping on that momentum too, some bigger.

[@crkproductions5000]

I just bought a 2000 996 3.4 c4. It is being transported now. Can’t wait to get it.

[@SuperCustodian]

I’ve had a 996 c2 for 7 years and 40000 miles. Best drivers car I’ve ever had. Lovely engine, great gear change. Really the bargain of all time! Buy one whilst you can, it must go up in price!

[@WiredJunkie]

Wow. Flat 6 sound is intoxicating. As Porsche 911s evolve the desirability of the potential and anslogue rawness of this drivers car is now being realized. I believe its an appreciating classic.

[@Krnnerdboy]

That thing sounds more gt3 than my gt3🤣 that's the best sounding 996 period

[@InsideSomething]

Great review. I bought a 996.2 c2 2 years ago, still enjoying it. I have also driven my friends' 996.2 c4s and turbo, the c2 gives the best driving experience but also cheapest one to buy. To me a 911 should be NA+RWD.

[@Audidude]

Exactly the reasons I have a 996.2 C2 manual. You left out light weight :)

[@iliovecaRS]

InsideSomething we all know if you had the money you would've got the turbo....

[@InsideSomething]

996 gt3

[@computerhelpcc]

The turbo greatly diminishes the sound of the flat 6. C&D mag called the turbo an "appliance for speed" (not a compliment). The problem with the turbo is that the launch in to hyperspace overshadows its other strengths and its tempting to drive it like a muscle car. I'm not a fan of the 911 turbo 996, turbo 997 or the turbo 991. Reviewer is correct about IMS, just replace it already!

[@2702simmo]

@@iliovecaRS turbos almost too fast making a less exciting driving experience

[@jomieray3807]

Might be reviving an old thread here, but just wanted to address corner entry/under steer mentioned here vs S2000. Any 911 aside from 991+ (former 991.1 gt3 owner speaking), will under steer if going too hot into a corner. The 911 is very much a slow in fast out platform and takes a different driving style. Trail brake in, set the car, get on throttle early throttle steering through the apex and flat out just before the wheel straightens out. In my opinion the most rewarding platform on track. Takes a good driver with solid fundamentals to drive fast, and will make you a better driver at the limit. If you're pushing it even 7/10ths on the track with systems off... you better know what you're doing. I see new P-car guys spin out in the corners just about every track day. lol

[@cabbys]

Excellent comment, but in my opinion, even on the 991.1 the slow in, power out applies, it’s just not as noticeable as on a 996.2. They’re different from each other but both are great.

[@mikeyhbev]

I luv my 996 which is exactly the same as the one shown! Off to the Nurburgring this week and will be going again in 4 weeks! I take it approx 4 times a year . So far it hasn't let me down, and shows up supercars 10 times the price!! 👍. Great vid 👏

[@allanlai_]

Just bought one. Was on the fence for a while but your and jethro bovingdon’s reviews helped seal the deal. Great work and more 911 content please!

[@Zygrene]

Jethro's review was fantastic. I'm honored to even be mentioned in the same sentence as him! Enjoy your 996.

[@fredericberthou]

@@Zygrenepourriez vous me préciser la marque de l’échappement de cette 996 ? Thanks

[@corwininadsm]

Its always great when you hear "brake's were the cheapest I could find"

[@joeracer302]

corwininadsm the guy is a student, I would give him a break because he's having fun while working on a budget.

[@RayBen555]

I just sold my 2002 996 C2 and I'm glad I did as lots of maintenance work started piling up. These cars always need work... It was a fun 6 years none the less.

[@LeeePowers]

Please stop telling people that they have Boxster headlights. More like 911 GT1 headlights that were also given to the Boxster.

[@virgilrytaar9083]

Thats it......I need a 996! Sounds faaaaantastic

[@gavinleyfield3195]

Everyone raves about the C4S (it’s pretty to be sure) but I’ve owned both and the C2 has better dynamics. 996 really coming in to their own now. Especially if you want to add some mods

[@LFDC]

Good video! Love the sound of the M96!I have a 2 996's. The IMS bearing issue isn't the only issue with these cars. There are over 10 MOFs (methods of failure) for the M96 engine. The IMS bearing is the one that is most known. Timing/cam chains breaking, cylinder walls wearing out, cylinder walls "D-Chunking" are other common catastrophic engine issues.Great cars when they are running well though! I'm hoping to get one of my spare M96 engines rebuilt to take care of all of the common issues so I can just enjoy the car.

[@edwardrealestate228]

You can’t drive a 911 the same way as an s2000. They have different balance naturally. A 911 has to be setup properly and you need lots of seat time to learn the characteristics of the car. Once you do that, you will realize the car is perfectly balanced for what it is designed to do.

[@JamesMotorsport]

This car is sick I love what he's done with it. Perfect dual purpose car right here.

[@viperautovalet4479]

I bought a stock 99C4 Jan this year. All it has is a Miktec exhaust. Love it. 🥰

[@noid3948]

Great vid. Really intelligent comments. Since watching Andrew's One Take and watching this I grabbed a 996 in the meantime. Loving it!

[@joeracer302]

Looks better with the wing painted black :)

[@Silentwitness1978]

Got a 98 C2 with cable throttle and factory fit LSD. IMS is 1% failure on the 3.4 in the first year and some second year cars. My car was built at the same time as 993 on the same assembly line.

[@mdcohen]

Steven Buick good luck with the car but the IMS issue is about the design of the part not the line it was made on, no?

[@Tw1tchett]

The first couple years were manufactured with a dual row bearing. These engines were not covered by the class action lawsuit due to their significantly lower chance of failure versus the 2001 through 2004 cars.

[@sheldonm3535]

Steven Buick I guess my friend was the 1% than

[@Silentwitness1978]

Michael Broski Mate if it happened to me I would be crying. 25k AUD for new motor if it goes bang which is half the cars value. I brought up the assembly line as people say it was a poor quality mass produced car but was still hand assembled by the same people as the 993. Toyota helped with the engines in fact.

[@Rennsport-Media]

@@mdcohen the best 996’s are the very early ones. They came with a double row IMS bearing compared to the single row released in late 2000.

[@Chris.Davies]

No, you do not need to trail brake a 996 into a turn. That's a good way to end up in the bushes, unless you are extremely skilled. No - the best way to tip a stock 996 into a corner is to turn in as you come off the brakes. This keeps all the weight on the front, and forces the front end into your corner, whether or not the back wants to follow along nicely! This is why the secret to fast progress in a 996 is to enter a corner slowly, and get on the gas as soon as the front has turned in. The earlier the better. Shifting weight to the back, and leveraging the 996's amazing traction to rocket out of the turn. And woe betide the inexperienced 996 driver who enters a turn too quickly: They are leaving the road going backwards to the scene of the crash. The IMS bearing is a NON-ISSUE. Simply never allow the engine to operate at low revs while climbing a hill. That's it. IMS will never fail! :)

[@revmatchtv]

Great review of a fantastic ride. I've driven a couple 996 Turbos and they are pretty excellent too. The mods on this car seem totally in line with what I'd do.

[@oyurcha1]

Sick! I Looks like it's the same color now since the last time on the One take :)

[@ALT3REDB3AST]

This sucks. I've been eyeing to get a 996 for awhile (saving up) and now all these : Buy a 996! videos have the prices going up now. Sometimes the Internet sucks.....

[@timothyyu3534]

i would say just try a 986 boxster s, you might be stunned by the handling and performance with the current price

[@Zygrene]

That and a 987 Cayman are both on my bucket list! "Cheap" Porsches are becoming more and more appealing by the minute.

[@iheartgs400]

Zygrene Porsche and quote cheap Should'nt go in the same sentence I mean it's not going to be sticker shocker like Ferrari's and Lambo but still more $$.

[@timothyyu3534]

hahah i would say you could get a lot of car with the price you pay for a 986, especially when you consider the MR layout compared to the RR layout

[@computerhelpcc]

The handling of the Boxster is stunning. Drive a 911 right after and you notice the instant you hit your first turn. Alas, even the Boxster S failed to have enough torque to match the thrill of a base 911 until 2009 when the new motors came out (no IMS and the auto became the remarkable PDK).

[@inaNis_]

Hey Zygrene. I don't know if you still have the files for this video, but if it's possible, could you upload a version of this where it's just the sound from the car? This thing makes noises that I cannot get enough of. Please and thank you

[@sanigene]

A totally different driving style is required for a 911 at the limit. You cant drive it the same way as an S2000. If you adapt your style the understreer can be reduced.

[@jomieray3807]

This.

[@gunndavidkim6327]

have you driven a 99 carrera by chance? I'm wondering if you noticed any difference of cable throttle response in 99 versus the 00+ (DBW).

[@muckman5509]

Love that exposed exhaust look. Any photos on this ?

[@nickplaks1]

What wheels are those? You mentioned different sizes, did you have to modify anything to make those wider wheels fit?

[@kr2426]

I've owned 2 (AP1 and an AP2) S2000's, and prefer my 2003 C2 to them.

[@surftribe2404]

That sounds amazing!!!!!!!!! Did do you know if he has the 82mm throttle body? Would love to see how he did the exhaust set up.

[@slowvag8v]

That's eargasmic

[@HarmMartenHulshof]

Can you tell me a bit more on the exhaust set up please? from headers to end muffler, how is it set up?

[@enriclibert545]

That sound!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@AmazingAndre]

fan of stock porsches although some mods are kind of nice. What should I do next with mine? I'm not looking to track it. Just go on windy roads :)

[@R26Roman]

What does he use for oil management because i know if you track these base carreras they tend to strave of oil

[@VanaConn]

sounds great ! my neighbors would become "haters" lol

[@theufoexperience3859]

Sounds great! Please share parts list.

[@rubengranados7546]

So what would be a good budget to pick one of these up and daily drive it? Like what would be sufficient funds to maintain these and not worry about the IMS

[@stradaledesign]

id say if you set aside $5000 it should be enough to cover clutch, ims, and misc things like water pump and aos. Just find one that has full service records.

[@computerhelpcc]

You always have to worry about the IMS unless you replace with an upgraded part from LN Engineering. And it has to be done when nothing is wrong in that regard. People with fully dealer serviced 911s have left the dealer after a major service interval and kaboom the damn thing goes without warning. First thing I did to my 911 after its perfect PPI at dealer was to replace it. No $ for mods after maintenance but you don't really need mods. Get a manual !!!

[@footballfanatic5060]

Love the taco spoiler

[@Fee.1]

Wait the smaller motor revs higher? I’m very much considering a 996/997 right now. But I also want a e92 m3 and a z3 m coupe. I want all the things

[@augustortiz]

Go 911, coming from an E90 M3/track spec boxster owner.

[@ethownzbh]

So how did this 996 in particular compare to your nsx at corner entry? Liking the new logo btw.

[@Zygrene]

This particular 996 turns in much sharper than a stock NSX. Must be a combination of the GT3 control arms, coilovers, bushings, alignment, and 245 width front tires.

[@bighands69]

NSX simply would have no where near the control of a 996 (excluding modern NSX). NSX is more like a heavy GT car like Audi Quattro or even the new A5 series. Different horses for different courses.

[@2010fa5]

bighands69 An NSX weighs under 3000lbs...how is it a GT car?

[@Fee.1]

Have you driven the 997 and what do you think of them comparably? Which would you enjoy more as a road car a s2000 or 996 or e92 m3?

[@Zygrene]

I haven't reviewed a 997 Carrera yet. I did a Turbo and it was very impressive performance wise but a little dull in handling and engine response. As a road car I'd take the 996 or E92.

[@moneyparhar]

997 better than all two.997 have better interior and best driving experience

[@josedasilva9210]

The 997 is more refined meaning less visceral. 996 is the more engaging driving experience all day every day. I have driven every generation of water cooled 911 and the 996 is a gem for those in the know. @@moneyparhar

[@theeeMitchi]

I need a 996... sooo bad...

[@autotrimmers6353]

Are these reliable?

[@nickamarit]

Is a 996 the last Porsche that uses a cable-throttle?

[@computerhelpcc]

Only the first year, 1999, for the 996 used a throttle cable. Same with front trunk release. After that they finished modernizing the car.

[@eurotrashdtm]

Zygrene, you should try my 996 C2 :D

[@itsminas25]

I would love to buy a 996 but the engine issues scare me - I can't afford a new motor

[@Amaxitrella]

Minas negotiate get one for the right price and spend 1500 for the IMS replacement and you'll have an awesome fun luxury Porsche you won't regret it;)) -99 carrera owner

[@TheChannel1978]

But how do you make sure the engine has not already experienced premature wear due to worn out IMS? Or is that not possible?

[@luix7481]

9000Redline easy PPI, then buy and do the ims fix and never look back.

[@ayowser01]

I saw this car in Rowland the other week on Gale.

[@ayowser01]

Not sure if you saw me, but I was the guy in the SSM s2k behind you.

[@stradaledesign]

ayowser01 yea I saw you. Nice s2000 man!

[@ayowser01]

Thanks. Your car has real presence. When I first saw it I was awe struck at how well executed it is. Good job, dude. I heard in the video you owned an ASM s2k before?

[@kize32]

Turbo, gt2 & gt3 dont have ims issues. Common knowledge

[@joncandelaria9940]

what wing does he have on it?

[@aaa84gt]

Wow that sounds delicious!

[@sheldonm3535]

How do you like the sound of a e9x M3?

[@Zygrene]

I love the sound of the E9x M3. Any N/A engine that revs to 8000+ rpm is automatically going to sound amazing.

[@2702simmo]

Stock the E9x M3 is dull as hell within a week of owning and being disappointed I had a 2 pipe mod done to make it interesting

[@rsjshshsjaddd4448]

lol, I got mines for 6000 and it needed little work and made it running.

[@f1knight]

Awesome car!

[@SL9SH]

Wasn't this car on a one take too with Matt Farah?

[@Amaxitrella]

SL9SH different car that one was black

[@SL9SH]

Amaxitrella I guess it's this one because they even talk about the one take at the end, and also has the same wing, and yellow cage which the other also had, the owner was Asian as well, so guess this is the same car, although maybe we are talking about different one takes?

[@Amaxitrella]

SL9SH maybe man I honestly have no idea but I believe the other one was black and it had black wheels

[@sanigene]

yes

[@Speedbird996]

Yes, same licence plate 7LSP366

[@Silentwitness1978]

Sounds unreal

[@danielallocca7770]

If you want to track a Porsche, get the cayman. Nice video.

[@DeanoTXR53]

Which gen? They have IMS and oil starvation issues as well.

[@Audidude]

So 911s aren't trackable. Laughable.

[@danielallocca7770]

Audidude not saying that. Just saying, I think you could squeeze more out of a modded cayman s than a 911. As evidenced by the gt4 which is a bonkers track toy.

[@Audidude]

Strunz0 Cars no question the GT4 is a great car. I've driven an S, but not in anger, and loved it too. Very balanced chassis that loses the tail heavy feel of the 911. But for many reasons I love the 911 more, not least of which is that I have aspired to one since a teenager in the '60s. Outright speed and track times matter nothing to me. I race a different marque. What I wanted was a great road performance sports car. The Cayman would be a close second. While I don't track my 911, it would be a brilliant track car. Your comment sort of implied it wasn't, though I acknowledge you didn't mean it that way. Enjoy driving. Anywhere. Just enjoy it!

[@danielallocca7770]

Audidude I know what you mean about always wanting to own a certain car. I was always smitten with Nissan z cars so I bought a 370z as a toy when I was able to. For me, cars are 100% about the experience and I agree that lap times are basically meaningless in real life.

[@scottywong]

Is this the same 996 that was on smoking tire that had a yellow wing?

[@sanigene]

yes

[@Savorychicken41]

Damn, now I want to sell my s2000 for one.

[@bighands69]

Go and do a track day experience for a few hundred dollars and get a feel for them. I have a 996 GT3 and will never part with it. Once you get a feeling for the 911's they become addictive. Just to make a side note there are different types of 911's in that they have different character. A 993 for example is an older model but it has an air cooled engine which means it is louder as it needs to have higher revs but it feels lighter meaning the handling will feel more controlled. S2000's are cool but they are just a level below 911's. You may try out 911's and decide to stick with your s2000.

[@rspo4710]

Compared to 964, 993, and 997, it's just too ugly. There is a fatal problem with the engine.

[@cinca0989]

@zygrene Hi Fenton, sent a message to your gmail regarding this weekend. Let me know if you're interested, thanks!

[@Zygrene]

Cinca0989 I didn't see an email come in. Could you try again? [e-mail]

[@cinca0989]

Zygrene sorry... I used the one from your about page. I'll forward to the new address now. Thanks!

[@sheldonm3535]

Good car but very ugly. I'll wait and get a 997. If you go 996 it best be a turbo.

[@Amaxitrella]

The 996.2 is a 3.6 liter not 3.4 good video overall though

[@verdeboyo]

996 GT3/RS are great cars, and this one looks and seems to go very well. But I couldn't help notice there were no frontal shots - don't blame you really cos the 996 is the ugly duckling of the 911 family. Has a nice arse, nice engine (even tho water cooled) but the face with those big ugly eyes lets it down so much. Disney Pixar 'Cars'.