The Most Underrated Porsche 911 - 996 Carrera [4K POV]

Today we have the key to the 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, one of the most fun vintage sports cars I've driven. The 996 911 has its quirks but the driving experience might eliminate all of that. You can pick one up for ~25k USD for a car that had a $100k MSRP in 2001 ($170k in today's dollars). Enjoy!
Car: Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet
Color: Midnight Blue Metallic
Interior: Full Black Leather
Engine: Flat 6, 3.4L, Dual Overhead Cam, Port Injection, NA Water Cooled, 4 Valves/Cylinder, Dry Sump Engine Lubrication, Cross Flow Cylinder Cooling
Horsepower: 300
Torque: 260 lbs
MPG Combined: 17
Transmission: 6-Speed GETRAG Manual, Hydrallic Clutch
0-60: 5.5 seconds
MSRP as tested: $99,535
Options:
- Speed Activated Spoiler
- Full Black Interior Leather
- Turbo Wheels
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[@carlodomingo7115]

eeehhh i don't understand why the headlight is ever an issue. In fact i think it has aged well.

[@ShiftyStans]

The issue is more that the boxsters and carreras both had the same design.

[@studid55]

Yeah dude, I do not understand either. If anything I'm looking at their newer cars thinking they simply got bullied back into using round headlights. This was definitely a more modern move and has aged better arguably than even the 997

[@bobberman6500]

I have the same car, same features, and it is a lovely vehicle. Tricked it out with a large air intake, oversized sway bars, sport exhaust, adjustable shocks, HSE wheels, replaced most major parts. I’m a tour leader for the San Diego chapter of the Porsche Club of America and regularly take it on east county blasts through the desert and mountains. It is fast, fun to drive, handles (like a Porsche) and it’s a real sports car which can be had for a fraction of the cost of a newer Porsche. I’d get an “S”, “GTS”, or “Turbo” variant if you can find one for more horsepower. Get the stick

[@ShiftyStans]

With all those upgrades, your car must feel like a rocket on wheels! Watch out for speed limits!

[@eruc3ht]

Im in SD with a BMW currently, but looking at Porsche's and a few other cars to upgrade. Any recommended roads? I like Mt Palomar, and out East past Jamul.

[@bobberman6500]

@@eruc3ht Take I-8 to the Sunrise highway. This will eventually take you to Rt. 79 and Julian. When you get to Julian turn right on SR 22, down the Banner Grade, and eventually to Borrego Springs. Take a break in Borrego and then take the Montezuma highway out of town, a breathtaking piece of road. At the end of that road turn left, which will eventually get you back to S 22. Turn right and go back up the Banner grade, turn left at the stop sign and take Rt. 79 back to I-8. Quite a ride, probably about 80 miles or so

[@luisRoma747]

Hello Bob, thank you for your information, do you have a reliable Porsche shop that can do a PPI in San Diego, Ca. for a 2000 cab. 996 thanks again.

[@M-t3ch]

8:44 sounds glorious 👌. Iv’e always liked the 996 911. What camera settings are your running? Your footage looks amazing for a Gopro!

[@BCBlue]

I owned a 2001 996 Cab. Bought it with 56 K and sold with 108K. It was a fast and fun car. It always ran well, but I replaced the clutch at 87K, water pump at 92K, head liner at 100K, and air oil separator at 104K. No other issues. The interior is basic and unimpressive. Not sure I would buy another.

[@hboyd5048]

🤣 *PromoSM*

[@corporalclegg914]

it’s pronounced Por-Shuh let’s take care of that in future uploads