Porsche 911 (996 series) Buyers Guide - carphile.co.uk

[@apexBrant]

Finally a 996 correct review! no emotional criticism, "just" a pure mechanical key points! Excellent work. Thank you.​

[@OurCognitiveSurplus]

My right ear learned a lot from this.

[@WasleySchultz]

This is the most informative 996 video I have seen on KZbin! As someone looking for their first Porsche I have favorited this video and will use it for reference! Cheers from the US!

[@Carphilecouk2014]

Thanks for your comment Wasley, glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with the Porsche hunt!

[@duke7888]

Second that! Thanks for all the clear advise, very professional.

[@chriswinter5765]

A great "how to buy ANY car" guide also :) Well done.

[@SilverLightningXV]

Possibly the only 996 information video that *actually* gets to the point and tells you what's up

[@captainquint25]

I purchased a 2001 996 Cab recently. One owner, Florida car, garaged with 28K. All service records and obvious pride of ownership. Not a parking lot type dent anywhere. I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I went from a Boxster, which, for the money, is a great entry level sports car. That said, the difference between the 2 vehicles is substantial. I paid 26K for the 996 which I thought, given it's pedigree, was a reasonable price. This video was, in my view, excellent and I believe represents a series of important things a prospective buyer should be aware of. Many thanks for a professional production. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@Carphilecouk2014]

Thanks for your comments Walt. Glad you enjoyed the video! Enjoy the car!

[@closer71]

Outstanding! This is the absolute BEST Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide for the 996 chassis that I've yet to come upon -- and I've been looking! Timing couldn't be better either...getting ready to buy mine NOW. And thanks to Coronavirus and all the idiocy going on, there are plenty of examples out there for sale and the competition among sellers to find a buyer is stiff!

[@stijnvandamme76]

Do not buy the first car you test drive of that model. If you are looking for a 996, make sure to drive a couple of them so you have a frame of reference. It's no use driving one and thinking it feels good, because your daily driver is a ford focus and obviously even a slightly worn 996 will feel good in comparison. Must drive a few comparable cars, same model to get an idea of condition.

[@MadDuc]

One of the best car buyers guides I have ever come across! Thanks a lot for this!

[@andrewevams1218]

Honestly the best review i had watched on any car!

[@thesheriff99]

Great advice and he even looks and sounds genuine! Not a trait that is synonymous with the car trade.

[@apolloandratti7922]

Outstanding! Thanks you for posting such a helpful Buyers guide! Another vote for a 997.1 and .2 guide in the future

[@JoeRyco]

damn this is very very informative, this guy knows his stuff. I will use this video if I ever have the opportunity to buy a 996

[@Tripp426]

This is a very informative guide for someone looking to buy their first Porsche. Thanks so much for posting. Cheers from the USA.

[@flystevejobs]

This is one of the most informative vids on the 996 that I have seen. Thank you for making this!

[@jedanderson9839]

Late to that game I know. Honest, informative and brilliant. I would by a used car from this man in a heartbeat. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

[@Ekoperse]

This was really great video from 996! Thank you very much. The rhythm of the speech was perfect, and it was easy to stay focused for this complete length.

[@cologne2792]

What a brilliantly objective, informative & sensible video ! First Class !

[@sethbose723]

Honestly I absolutely love the porsche 996. I am too young to drive yet but am already dreaming of owning one 5 to 10 years down the road. It is the perfect good looking sports car that can be (somewhat) daily driveable.

[@wadesautoresto1450]

Excellent advice. I would add to the tire inspection, not only looking at the tread depth, but the brand of tire (known or knock-off) and correct sizes.

[@modspell]

996.2 is a beauty and the turbo body upgrades are stunning. You are a superb spokesman... I wish I lived near your shop.

[@soyabean911]

An absolutely superb buyers guide video which covers everything I could think of. I would certainly not hesitate using Cavendisk Porscha Ltd having seen that video. Great job and thx!

[@mashimaro2626]

Great tips for us looking to buy a used 911 for the first time. Thank you for an awesome video!!! Very informative.

[@audioisgood]

The best video on the topic to date! Thank you!

[@racedoc6473]

Not paying $3,500-4,000 for a new clutch and IMS upgrade is insanity!.....the initial price of purchase for the car is VERY reasonable!!

[@melpaygane7984]

great video and an even better buyers guide review (liked and saved). im planning to get my 1st porsche in about a year and doing researches on the 996, 997, 987 and 981. since this will be my 1st porsche, im leaning towards 987 first and see how i like it long term.

[@DanielPorrasJurado]

I'm about to buy a 996 and your video was very helpfull, so now i know what to ask to the specialist to check. Thank you very much, and greetings from Spain 😊😊😊

[@70053morayfirth]

Gosh this is really useful. Really excellent and so carefully and simply explained.

[@robwelch7442]

Excellent video. One of the best I've seen of this type. Thanks for the great information.

[@Obinjess]

Excellent video! I'll refer friends to this nice summary of important highlights. Keep up the good work.

[@Carphilecouk2014]

Thanks Obinjess, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment and watching

[@smarte.r.1450]

What a brilliant, clear, no nonsense overview. I have subd I hope you’ve done the same for the BOXSTER ranges. Thank you. Brilliantly done

[@shed911cookiesgarage2]

Very informative video mate, which I watch a few times and which was helpful in guiding me towards my first 996, a higher price $20k GBP but exceptionally tidy and well cared for 996.1 Cab Tip in Lapis Blue, with 100k miles on the clock, but with full service history, including all documentation inc all invoices for wiper blades, tyres, everything. First job was IMS/RMS/AOC and trans service and then happy days. What a fantastic car, and again, thanks for your very useful advice.

[@stevepenny4042]

This is excellent - as an owner of a 996, it is very reassuring. Thanks.

[@Santos.Sarmento]

Much more than a review, a true master class. Thank you very much.

[@Carphilecouk2014]

Glad you liked it!

[@timewilltell9438]

For all of us concerned about the Porsche IMS Bearing issue - I found a very informative article from Autohaus Hamilton in Australia about the IMS. The article also lists all the models and engines (with engine numbers) that are affected. To read the article just type in “Autohaus Hamilton IMS” into google. The Porsche models that are prone to IMS failure and should be replaced are: - All 986 Boxster models. - 987 Cayman & Boxster models up to engine number 61504715 - All 996 models (not including: GT and Turbo models) - 997 3.6ltr with M96/05 up to engine number 6950745

[@14stOfDynamite]

Excellent video and very well presented - went directly to search for Cavendish afterwards. .....

[@downwithDleft]

excellent job of explaining! best one I have seen. great help. thank you

[@erikbrresen1124]

Seriously good buying advice for the 996!! Really hope you guys can do the same for the 997 as well:)

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Check the inside of the brake discs.. IMS is something to remember too.

[@Carphilecouk2014]

We didn't mention the inside of the brake discs (though you are right about this) as it's difficult to check without putting the car on a ramp. It's something a specialist check should pick up on though.

[@garokirkoryan3426]

This was just super, this man gives you the truth.

[@costas3953]

Truly excellent video with some invaluable information and tips. Thank you so much for this. It is very helpful.

[@blacksheep7576]

Great video. Good tips for buying any car, not just the 996. I bought mine site unseen lol. Basically just found the cheapest manual coupe I could find. Luckily it only had a minor collision The (second hand) dealer I bought it from told me it hadn't been in an accident, but there's clearly been a repair made in the front facia and radiator support. Somehow it seems like the radiator itself was unharmed, but it damaged the radiator fan ballast? And that disabled the high speed functionality? That's what the Porsche dealer told me, not sure how that works. Although the car had a drivetrain warrantee, they did not cover the misfire that existed on 5 of the 6 cylinders and having no written warrantee, there was no way I could prove it should be covered under their warrantee, but after 2 weeks of arguing with them, They agreed to replace the RMS? Not sure why, but hey, free work is free work. It had a suspension squeak, but no big deal, I was planning to get coilovers anyway... $2,600 later... and around $1,500 for misc maintenance. Now I have a pretty decent car I think. Moral of the story, If you can get a warrantee, get it on paper.

[@klausroethel5961]

Extremely well done, thank you for this! Greetings from British Columbia, Canada !

[@amanite5845]

This feels very professional and are very usefull for me when planning on buying my first 996. Many thanks from Sweden!

[@cintra2]

did u buy it?

[@IT_Farhan]

Really great video. Searched a lot prior and still didn't know about some of these pointers.

[@mervyncausier6197]

Well presented video , interesting and covers all the key issues.

[@Philly5G]

Thanks for this Adam, I've just bought a 996 C4S and your advice and knowledge really helped me to make an informed decision :)

[@RicknWRX]

Same here. I watched this one before shopping for mine. Nice to hear some real information instead of comments about how terrible these cars are. I love my c4s

[@BeatPoet67]

Thanks for the advice. Seriously thinking about getting one of these just for fun - which means I don't want to get a "bargain" only to have to spend 10k on it afterwards!

[@allins4ne]

Wish for more of these videos for other cars as well! Informative and no-noncense! :-)

[@thomashelm6931]

Excellent! And well done. I am here in the US, contemplating in 996 or a 997. This video gave me more confidence in my approach to analyzing a worthy 996. So I hit the subscribe button and, also, wish that your service was available to me in my home state here in the US. Best regards!

[@lubricator]

Thank you from Sacramento , California!

[@kristofferrhodes5859]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to make it. Very beneficial

[@ifwecouldvote]

This man is a legend! Thanks!

[@Basgx470]

Nice job... Well done putting the IMS and cylinder scoring into perspective. So true! And, now I can start saying "Porsh" instead of pronouncing it as a 2 syllable word. I guess I have been pronouncing it wrong for so long!

[@jsimmons12]

This is absolutely excellent. Just wish I was in the UK so I could use you guys. Or, rather, I wish you were in here in Florida in the U.S. :-)

[@WildWilsonWarner]

A million thumbs up, well done mate

[@Forty5thSS]

Excellent review, guidance, and tips!!

[@Lastmick99]

This guy is great. Very helpful.

[@remedy234]

Really impressed. Great video, thanks

[@orionsbelt3332]

Kudos!... Excellent video and very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make it. You have a new subscriber!

[@uncleben4536]

This is a great video. Well done!

[@ctahgw]

Fantastic video in all aspects, very useful. Excellent.

[@lestrat65]

Excellent video, great guide. Thank you very much for this!!

[@rfo1]

Excellent video- great buying tips by a pro. Well done.

[@codgerbrown]

This is very useful information and thanks for posting it.

[@user-xc6om1yz3s]

Excellent ......... very informative and very helpful.

[@guillaumegras2200]

Excellent video, very well explained, thanks!

[@shughes911]

Man finally a good honest info! Can someone tel what is the better 996? Gen 1 or gen 2? Thx

[@Twiiik]

This was a brilliant video! 👌💪

[@leonardocapricio8437]

Great information

[@Luraka1978]

the 996 is beautiful!

[@Gadne92.5]

Could you please make same kind of "buyers guide" from 997.

[@Carphilecouk2014]

See what we can do Gadne92... thanks for watching

[@stephenauty2402]

Exhaust studs!!! If you need or want to change the exhaust system these need to be undone, they usually break and it's a much harder job than the IMS...I know I did both. If I buy another M96 car I will ask for those to be undone in my presence. Change them to Stainless asap.

[@Bobssecondhand]

Great vid. Really nice! Thanks.

[@a.c.e.7568]

Not that I am looking for a 996 (I have a 993 and 991.1 GTS), but a nicely done video.

[@leighkirby7286]

Best review I’ve come across. Thank you

[@Newtonian_Law]

Great video! You've earned a subscriber.

[@Fulloctanegarage]

Well done. Good info.

[@Carphilecouk2014]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment!

[@matthewessex9163]

extremely helpful, thank you for sharing!

[@Adi-is-Adi.]

What an absolutely wonderful Review. A part of my lottery win will be coming your way sir! - Pending the winning ticket.. etc.

[@totalt6600]

TY. Just what I needed to know. Brilliant video.

[@hernilsoriano4873]

Very informative....thanks

[@marcokemp6820]

Great down to earth information

[@idewater]

Very good video! Thanks for the information

[@thecartradingcompany2967]

Really helpful and well presented thanks

[@david2996]

Superb advice. Thank you!

[@thebeanlord]

Excellent video. Thank you so much

[@Sed1676]

Great video! Thanks from San Diego, CA

[@sgttombailes3380]

My " 996 is immaculate ! 51K on the clock! New LN Ceramic IMS, AOS, Water Pump, Clutch etal~~ A/C is ice cold!

[@Carphilecouk2014]

Nice!

My right ear enjoyed the video!

[@martinduffy6422]

Hey you were very good well worth a view thanks

[@Steve-ln7wr]

Great video....very helpful!!

[@aasudra]

Good video Adam,

[@kostik]

Fantastic video! Any plans on doing the same on a boxster?

[@Carphilecouk2014]

Glad you enjoyed the video Konstantin. There is a plan to do a guide for the Boxster...

[@JohnVentureMusic]

Great video, thank you Sir!

[@LordLuciendar]

A lot of the advice in the beginning of this video is quite standard as far as checking out a car for purchase goes. It does make up for it with more specific advice towards the middle and end. I've heard tell that Porsche dealers include checking the IMS Bearing during Pre-Purchase Inspections. The 996 I am looking at is 100 miles from the nearest dealer. How would I (or how would I instruct a shop to) check the IMS Bearing?

[@Carphilecouk2014]

I'm not sure it's that easy to check, I think the IMS bearing is an engine out job. This is a question for your Porsche specialist though.

[@sidewayssam]

Brilliant vid, and i inspect cars for a living 👍

[@mattyoz0]

Nice watch.

[@harrietrose8531]

superb thanks for the info

[@alunsheppard597]

Good video for a checklist of things to look for, but not hugely specific to the 996...could have used the same script for most other vehicles. Check the mufflers.....check the paint, check stuff works etc...if its a targa check the roof works.....pretty obvious.

[@Carphilecouk2014]

Thanks for your comment Alun. While I agree that at 17mins the video is quite in depth and there is arguably a broadness to the information that could be applied when buying any car (a comment you could level at many buyers guides) I don't agree that the video isn't 996 specific. While some of the checks may seem obvious to some, I don't feel we would be doing any favours by leaving out information that could potentially cost hundreds if not thousands of pounds to rectify.