Porsche 996 Turbo S - The Ultimate Daily Driver? Plus an essential guide for buyers! | Raj's Garage

[@christopherdawes4414]

"Is this the bit where you want to haggle" / "Don't be too harsh" / "Kicking you in the nuts" CAS Gold moments. Great episode, and a fair price too.

[@rajsangha911]

haha ... hangling is in our DNA! Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@996Revival]

The Turbo S should boost to 1.1/1.2, stock. They have larger turbos than the regular 996tt. The BEST way to check is a pressure test (lookup Markski tuning). The rams WILL fail; it’s only a question of time. The ERennkit works perfectly as a replacement. Refresh the suspension and you’ll be quite happy. Turbos don’t really fail commonly on these cars. Just get an upgrade from Markski if that ever happens😊 Just drive the car! Congratulations on an awesome car! I daily drove mine for the first few years until I got more garage space 😊

[@ineedthatcar7169]

Raj the change in tyre tech is unreal in 5 years let alone 10! Changing those will change the car. I changed from some Pirelli Pzero's from 2007 on my 996 C4S to Michelin PS4s in 2016 and the change literally transformed the car. Hope you're enjoying it!

[@rajsangha911]

Yes, enjoying the car - plan is to change the wheels and tyres asap!

[@GT380man]

@@rajsangha911my car also had a decade old tyres and though the car had been stored in a dust free, dry, dark garage, so the tyres were very good, I wasn’t happy with them and insisted on new Michelins all round. I won’t regret it.

[@baino]

Paul the mechanic, just dropped so much knowledge, love that and great car

[@rajsangha911]

Agree, Paul's knowledge and experience is just mega 💯

[@travr1131]

A PPI is such a smart move on a used car and even more so on an expensive one! I got one on my 997 Turbo and not only did it save me a few thousand dollars off the price, it gave me solid piece of mind and I ended up with a great, reliable car. Beautiful 996 Turbo S here. Congratulations!

[@lucatrompetto6723]

0:45 that 996 C4S you are looking at I bought back in July. Brilliant car

[@rajsangha911]

Congrats - 996's are a solid buy at the moment!

[@GT380man]

@@rajsangha911I’ve just bought a lovely 996 40th Anniversary Edition. So pleased with it. A few items being addressed and excited to drive my first 911.

[@sidewayssam]

They are an awesome car, your garage who inspected it, is spot on. All the things he pointed out, was exactly what mine needed

[@rajsangha911]

Appreciate the feedback - Northway Porsche are exceptional 👍🏽

[@jodybooga]

Do you know what? At the beginning of the year, Parm suggesting a car a month was the best challenge you accepted. I’ve loved every episode, with anticipation for the next. It keeps the channels interesting. Im a Porsche guy and think your channel is awesome, as you know when and which model can take the aftermarket mods. However, I love 90’s hatches too as that’s my era. You’ve got nearly every 40 - 50 year olds dream garage 👌 Still waiting for the red 964 and Escort Cassie update though 😉

[@rajsangha911]

Thanks for watching and the continued support - it's appreciated. We have 964 and Cossie updates dropping in December 🙌🏽

[@markcoulson8341]

Nice to see someone actually buy a car instead of waisting dealers time! New follow for me.

[@rajsangha911]

Thanks for the sub!

[@danieldevlin8760]

You beat him right up on the price😂 fair play. It definitely needs different wheels and airride and audio. Cool car can't wait to see the progress with it

[@rajsangha911]

I guess it’s a sign of the times as the current car sales market is really cooling… dealers need to shift and rotate stock too 🤷🏻‍♂️. Audio upgrades are imminent 🙌🏽

[@GT380man]

@@rajsangha911Did you consider PCCM+? It’s Porsche Classic and looks perfect while bringing infotainment up to modern era.

[@bojolley250]

Excellent choice and well done! I went through a very similar experience 4 years ago and have not looked back. Best daily driver ever...

[@rajsangha911]

Couldn't agree more!

[@MoneyFIC]

Great video at the perfect time for me. Looking to get one in the first half of 2024. Can't get the S, just the standard Turbo for me. Think this is a great daily, that hopefully keeps its value. Looking forward to your future videos on it.

[@rajsangha911]

Good luck with the hunt. Make sure you get a PPI done 👍🏽

[@LAIRDY67]

Great content first time I have watched you but wont be the last 996 turbo made me watch I have had one for 10 years and cant see me changing it, best of luck with yours and the channel.

[@rajsangha911]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching and congrats on the 10yr ownership!

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Actually got a 996 C4 tiptronic but get to experience the 911 life for cheap! Coupe with sunroof. Great sounding 3.6l and still a small car

[@y0057]

Love this very much. But mostly because of the transparency shown. I’m sold and subscribed. 🙏🏿👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏿💥

[@garyhoward4813]

just come across your channel, really enjoyed this episode you come across as a very nice guy and Paul at Northway porsche was excellent

[@rajsangha911]

Thanks for watching Gary, appreciate the feedback and totally agree that Paul & Northway are absolutely excellent 👍🏽

[@MrUwe4711]

I have the *almost* same car here in the U.S. Black 2005 996 Turbo S coupe (the Turbo S's were all sold as 2005 models here), manual, roughly 40k miles. Difference of course is that mine has the steering wheel on the left side. Bought the car used in 2007, enjoying it ever since. Kept mine completely stock so far. Looking forward to see what modifications and enhancements you'll do and what the impact will be. I was impressed about the price - if I calculated things correctly then we are talking in the > $60k range, probably significantly >>, not too shabby for a 19 year old vehicle

[@rajsangha911]

Thanks for watching and the feedback, plenty of modifications and improvements planned, most importantly the tech and audio will be first! Paid about $65K USD at today's exchange rate

[@amardhillon317]

Congrats bro ! Another stunning addition to your fleet !

[@rajsangha911]

Thanks Amar 🙏

[@FantaTrackpad]

996 turbo s might just be one of my dream cars

[@anthonybrand6137]

Hi Raj, I think you've got a good deal there.......a lovely example of a turbo S, & a very wise move to get the (relatively minor) works done yourself in a financially suitable time frame. Enjoy!👍👍

[@rajsangha911]

That's the plan! Appreciate the feedback 👍🏼

[@Birmingham_racing]

The pre facelift lights were a little ugly but these a much better and the rear end still looks mean!

[@rajsangha911]

100% agree, the pre-facelift lights are very marmite!

[@deeg1232]

My first time seeing the upgraded wheel and I have to say I like them they look similar but a slight bit more special👌

[@rajsangha911]

Appreciate the feedback 🙌🏼

[@robertrye5997]

As a 996 turbo owner myself, can't wait to see what you do with this one... 👀

[@rajsangha911]

Audio mods will be first - then we can move onto suspension, wheels etc

[@GT380man]

Good PPI. Top mounts and tyres.

[@jdeckard1243]

I think getting the car cheaper and doing your own work is sensible. Dealers never do what they say there going to do... its had a full service... oil n filter... Tyres are a must , too many people just put the cheapest on and expect top performance from them.

[@rajsangha911]

Totally agree, get the work done separately as and when the time suits (plus it's properly documented). Wheels and tyres will be replaced imminently

[@97MRALIG]

Amazing choice of car. Can never go wrong with a Porsche

[@rajsangha911]

Thank you 🙌🏽

[@97MRALIG]

@@rajsangha911 thanks again for the giveaway

[@aaa_batteries]

I actually quite like the 996, not surprised this is another porsche, don't blame you to be honest. That 996 Turbo S would be a sick daily driver, once you fix some of the issues, it'll be lit!🔥🔥 Raj the professional haggler 😂

[@rajsangha911]

thanks for watching - the perfect daily is here!

[@jazzdhillon4777]

Lovely Raj! Congratulations.

[@rajsangha911]

Thank you Jazz 🙌🏼

[@jonrodriguez9304]

$52K for this TurboS is an absolute steal

[@rajsangha911]

It acutally cost £52K GBP (not USD)

[@Edgar_Randolph]

Paul is brilliant. Great , informative video overall. Thanks, got my sub Raj

[@rajsangha911]

Thanks for the sub and totally agree with your comment about Paul / Northway Porsche

[@detonator2112]

Porsche 993 Turbo S was sold on an aution at 680.000$ or so. These 996's are amazing and cost over 10X less. Insanity!

[@eliaswreford4523]

I’m now terrified of the “while we are in here…” so thanks for that.

[@davidleigh7698]

Still had same perished 10 year old rear tyres on it at MoT in August 24😂

[@GM-fh5jp]

Yep, nice car...the thinking man's sports GT coupe.

[@alirtme80]

Those turbo techno wheels were available on the cayenne turbo s. Same design

[@jambom33]

Calipers can just be rebuilt, unless bless nipples are stuck/corroded, a very minimal repair. Even if they need a refurb not going to break the bank.

[@rajsangha911]

Appreciate the feedback.. that's good to know 👍🏼

[@jambom33]

@@rajsangha911 Just seals and pistons (if required). Easy enough job. Great video and lovely car, subbed!

[@harjitchohan]

Chak De Fatte..... Lovely Motor!!!

[@rajsangha911]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@NZotyoka81]

Great choice for the price but because of it’s rarity it would rather be a sunny weekend driver then a daily one.

[@rajsangha911]

Valid point however I do have other cars that fit the criteria of "sunny weekend driver"👍🏼

[@francisflorez5581]

The hollow Sport Techno Wheels are the ones to have.

[@ethanthomas68]

Nice presentation and content! Subscribed!

[@rajsangha911]

Thanks for watching and the sub!

[@jaytucker4338]

I quite enjoyed that! The length on this video was perfect. NOt too short, and not too long. Q: You didn't comment on the coolant lies - and if they had been done. My understanding is that the coolant lines in the 996 Turbos are glued and over time subject to leaks and disconnects. Were the coolant lines fixed? Perhaps this was addressed and I missed that part...I was eating a rather exceptional chicken burrito while watching.

[@rajsangha911]

Glad you enjoyed the episode and your burrito! The car is going in for a service in a couple of months and we'll make sure the coolant lines are checked 👍🏽

[@keyo525]

Really to rare a car that to daily and let the salt kill it or another car crash into you at rush hour- put that away and get a nice 996 turbo with an aero kit to daily with higher mileage.

[@kamgosal7274]

Congratulations beautiful car

[@rajsangha911]

Thank you!

[@jonathanwong8206]

Missed two major faults - 2nd gear popout and coolant pipe pinning both super expensive And needs boost leak check dash gauge is not accurate

[@rajsangha911]

Appreciate the feedback 👍🏽

[@tedwarner1041]

Very nice. I have one, those wheels are not an upgrade and are not OEM for the S. The S has special hollow turbo twist that are painted GT silver. But, those are nice oem wheels. I would have asked for a 3-5K discount for that. However, you would never get one for that low price in the US. Cheers.

[@rajsangha911]

Thanks for the feedback - I have now upgraded the wheels and suspension, next 996 episode drops very soon !

[@steverogers7473]

Nice 996 Raj, I brought my black 996 C4S to your recent Porsche event at CAS, was that your inspiration? 😁

[@rajsangha911]

Of course 😎

[@steverogers7473]

@@rajsangha911 smooth

[@JBOsurf]

In Australia this would be 175,000 pounds!

[@rajsangha911]

That's crazy money!

[@fastdays_1]

It's unreal how you guys in UK have access to such cars so cheaply...this car in europe with LHD would be around 115k I guess.

[@rajsangha911]

Wow ... that's a big difference in price!

[@mattstanbridge]

So you've had this car awhile now, judging from the weather in the video. What changes have you made? New wheels? SHOW US.

[@rajsangha911]

Update coming very soon 👍🏽

[@mattstanbridge]

@@rajsangha911 Good.

[@MrBatwa]

Masha Allah, congratulations

[@rajsangha911]

Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@SeamusMcFitz-jz9if]

Not really sure it's a turbo s it's a turbo with an X-50 package. The turbo s was only starting in 2005. It had the same spec as the x-50 except it came standard with ceramic breaks....the x-50 ceramics were optional.

[@rajsangha911]

100% this is Turbo S, as per the log book and VIN. Registered in Dec 2004 👍🏽

[@SeamusMcFitz-jz9if]

@@rajsangha911 maybe different here then in North America. Where they only started in the 2005 model year! Good buy though!

[@lowrideza]

Beautiful classics...

[@rajsangha911]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@manolomrs]

Simplemente es precioso

[@RSADYNAMICS]

Nice car

[@rajsangha911]

Thank you 👍🏼

[@babakgholian3467]

You should have bought him lunch !!!!

[@luqmanareington]

My favorite gen Porsche❤ Lovely car 👌👍

[@rajsangha911]

Thanks for watching - the 996 is growing on me (at last)!

[@Doshinkyo]

you stole that 996!

[@rajsangha911]

Yes, I managed to negotiate a great deal !!

[@Doshinkyo]

@@rajsangha911 that's what I said 🤗. A great deal indeed.

[@spanishjohn420]

Il buy it off you for 45 raj

[@rajsangha911]

No thanks.

[@spanishjohn420]

@@rajsangha911 ;)

[@gusorion8151]

Those headlights are 🤮🤢