Best car in spite of what so called purists say
Jeff w. on 12/05/2015
Performance: 0
Comfort: 0
Fuel Economy: 0
Fun To Drive: 0
Interior Design: 0
Exterior Design: 0
Build Quality: 0
Reliability: 0
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Safety Rating: 5
Technology Rating: 5
Value Rating: 5
Internet says these cars blow up but it's just not the issue they purists would have you believe. Stories stem from early IMS history and but failure rate is really much lower than toyota and other "reliable" manufacturers. This is the car that saved Porsche as a company.
Love this car because it is an icon, beautiful and untouchable from a performance and racing legacy point of view.
Buyer beware however, these cars are often abused, but they can take it like no other make.
Personally think the 996s are one of the best 911 designs, because it was the first thoughtful departure from the old VW bug aesthetic...from the 1998 models forward, the Porsche became a modern car. Just look at the brand new ones, they are similar to the innovative design of Pinky Lai and that design language is carried on today. The 996 headlights were a style complaint from many , but again innovative for the time. Water cooled is actually a more reliable motor than the air cooled and interior comfort is on par with modern vehicles. Only real complaint is that cabin noise has a lot of engine and wheel/ tire noise and can be tiresome after 90 miles of highway driving. On the flip side it's sound is intoxicating when accelerating and cornering, giving the occupants the real visceral feeling of driving in a true race car legend.
40th Anniversary 911
solarwinds on 04/06/2014
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Safety Rating: 5
Technology Rating: 5
Value Rating: 5
Love this 40th Anniversary 911... It is a blast to drive and been reliable driving all over east coast... Rides great for a true sports muscle car. Ice cold A/C
I did change the Navigation Head unit, get one with a radio it looks better and it does not not get outdated . The car is beautiful a head turner acceleration is instant in any gear the clutch is crisp...
Forever Porsche
Porschelady2 on 05/30/2009
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I bought this Porsche second hand after test driving every model from the 993TT, GT2, GT3, Targa 996, and Carerra 997 with everything else in between. Even went to the Porsche Driving School for two days to try out the newer 997's and for the money, this Porsche Rocks!!! She is fulled loaded with everything Porsche could throw into a car plus additional HP with X51 Power Boost. She is a joy to drive with incredible handling, acceleration, and a smooth ride. Beautiful color outside and top quality all leather inside. Downsides, the usual complaints....bad cup holders and the 996 narrow body. Otherwise I have no regrets ever with this purchase!! Test drive one if you can find one!!
First Porsche
Colleen on 08/26/2007
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
During this past year I test drove and researched every Porsche made from 1996-2007. I chose the 2004 Anniversary. I loved its price, acceleration, styling, engine sound, aggressive exterior, and interior creature comforts. It has the most bang for the buck without all the added expenses of a turbo which will be my next Porsche, a 993TT. Maintenance has been marginal and fuel economy exceptional for a sports car. Heads turn wherever I go, including from other Porsche drivers trying to fiqure out what type of Porsche I'm driving. It's a novelity Porsche that packs plenty of horsepower. "She's a lady when she has to be and a whole lot more when she needs to be."
Rare and True Performance
Mr.Michael on 02/21/2007
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
The GT3 is a 100% performance vehicle. Its very low production has made the price of these cars stable. You do get what you pay for, however. The car keeps you very alert. Correct driver input is required. This is a real drivers car. It has no electronic traction control or stability management aids, no sunroof, no rear seats. Just a raw 911 driving experience.
996 Turbo Cab
trobarts on 07/10/2006
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have had the my car for two years. The only warranty problem was a CD player issue. Initially, it burned oil, but this lessened with time. I have tracked the car and it is excellent, though you feel the weight. It is easy to drive every day and the convertible mechanism is great (you can use it up to 31 mph). Its four wheel drive has saved me on the track. My only complaint is the squeaking from the hard-top, which I have not been able to fix for more than a few days. This is my favorite of the three 911s that I have owned over the last few years.
911 is King
forgeahead on 09/30/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This car is everything I dreamed it would be, and more! It drives like a dream and when it's on open road it just wants to go. Interior is designed beautifully. The wide body and fat rear rubber of the S are the icing on the cake. The new age 911s are a perfect blend of the 911s of the past and the grand touring vehicle the 928 was intended to be. This car is world class!
Perfect Car
larscars on 09/30/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
The 40th Anniversary Porsche 911 Carrera is perfect. It differentiates itself from all other Carreras with 911 badges, Porsche GT paint, horsepower, interior, stereo, and polished wheels. I was just at a Porsche car show with 200+ Porsches and mine was the only 40th anniversary. I had to fight people off with questions and comments about how beautiful the car was. What a great exhaust sound. The matching Porsche leather luggage is frosting on the cake. This car is coooool!
911 TURBO
jerry on 06/19/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have wanted a 911 turbo since I was 11 years old and now that I just got one at age 34, my review may be a bit biased. This remarkable car is everything that I expected it to be. I have babied this car at times only to save up for the times that I come across other Porsches, Ferrari's, Lambo's, or motorcycles. There are times when you want to drive the car like it designed to be driven. Once, while getting into the car and planning to go to the office, I realized that 8 hours had gone by and two tanks of gas later, and the office was closing for the day. I drove up and down the beach over 3 counties and took it up to 168 mph on the highway. Get one. Period.
Sensational
rob on 03/28/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have owned a number of 911s (993, 996, 996-C4S) and a Maserati Coupe '04. The 911 40th Anniversary Edition is hands-down the best. It is almost a GT3 with the back seats in so the kids can enjoy the ride. Beautiful details, sensational acceleration and handling with extra horses and sport suspension. In my opinion the absolute best normally aspiarted 911 (I have no experience with the 997) available for the money.
Scream machine
Porsche fan on 03/04/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have driven a 1989 Carrera cabriolet for years and loved the air cooled engine, style, and performance. I kept test driving Porsches.... 964s, 993s, and 996's. This was the car that sold me. However, Idid not want to sell the older car. Now, I have two.
Extra loaded
mark on 12/18/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I bought my 03 Black Turbo tiptronic
with 3000 miles on it, but looked brand
new and was loaded with extras. The
owner had over $158K in it, but things
like 19 inch Axis wheels, full carbon
fiber, Boxster red leather, 280 watt
Alpine stereo including XM and upgraded
large screen GPS (nine languages)
assures me I will never seen another
one like it. Super performance as well
as a real head turner. If you can,
spend the extra money and make it
special!
Drove It for Fun...and Bought It
puma on 12/06/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I was at my dealership replacing a
bent rim on my '99 996. Wwhile waiting
I test drove the 04 Porsche 911 C4S.
Even though the salesperson said "we're
dealing on this last '04" I thought it
would be "joy" ride to kill some time.
We'll the ride, speed and handling
made me start thinking "how much of a
trade could I get for the 996".
First, this car is glued to the road.
You'll have to drive off a bridge to
get the back to come out. Second, the
throttle is by far more responsive and
the torque is very impressive compared
to my 996. Third:, the new cabs are
quieter than mine and the bose stereo is
much better. Last, but not least, the
car at high speeds (100+) keeps its
front end glued.
I bought it.
Porsche Twin Turbo
Alex Steinberg on 12/02/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
For the money, best car on the market.
Great Car
Brian Newmark on 11/12/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Great car.
911 Cab - Highly overrated
stevek55 on 11/01/2004
Performance: 3
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 2
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 1
Reliability: 1
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 2
Reliability Rating: 1
I always dreamed of a 911 but little
did I realize it would become a
nightmare. I have always loved the
look and sound of the 911, but have
been generally disappointed since
owning it. I still think the look and
sound is outstanding, but the
performance is really nothing special
for a car that stickered out over $100
K. You can get better performance from
a corvette or BMW M3 for half the
price. In addition, the reliability
has been abysmal as the car has been
in the shop approximately every 2
months.
Finally, the Porsche mystique has been
severly compromised by the Boxster.
My advice for future owners? Admire
from afar but do not purchase!
a masterpiece
nick hunter on 10/23/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
the porsche gt2 is one of the sleekest,
most refined cars of the new
millennium. The price is the only
thing that drives the normal, everyday
car-buyer away from it. Honestly
though, it remains in a class of its
own due to the classic porsche standard
of making the worlds greatest sports
cars.
2005 997 carerra has major flaw!!!!!
jud on 10/12/2004
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 1
Build Quality: 1
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
the acclaimed new 997 carerra has a
major design flaw. porsche has
actually made the process to remove the
xenon head lamps
even easier in the 2005 models.
thieves in south florida have already
caught on and have already helped
themselves to this reviewer's lights
which cost $4,000 to replace. the
staff in customer-commitment at porsche
north america also admonished this
reviewer for complaining about this
flaw.
This car is fun to drive!!!
Michael Hamburger on 10/11/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This is a super fun auto to drive. It has the get-up
and go one expects from a sports car w/ the
creature comfort one should expect from luxury
models. One never forgets that this car is ALL
PORSCHE!!!
Porsche Rate it
Big wicked billl on 10/09/2004
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
excellent driver,sporty fairly stiff
suspension,on rails,love the aerokit
(not it's price)smooth delivery of the
6 speed.Interior without many options
rather bland.Mine has carbon fiber
option,about (8000 etra) YUK.
40th 911 is a dream
Geza on 09/09/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Owning this car (any 911) has been a
dream since the age of 7 - and the
40th does not disappoint in any way.
My 60th Birthday gift to myself.
dek on 09/08/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
The right front brake calliper was
scratched on delivery, they replace it.
Went to a Porsche Sponsered Driving
School in Phoenix. Started shifting
hard between 1st and 2nd and wouldn't
go into 1st sometimes. After much
insistance a new transmission was
installed at 1600 miles. Now have 2300
miles on it w/o additional issues. NO
MORE RACING FOR ME. Uses about 1.6
quarts of oil every 900 miles, which
isn't unusual for a high performance
motor. The quality is fantastic. I had
a SL 500 before this and had many, many
problems.This is my 2nd new Porsche,it
would be difficult to drive anything
but a Turbo especially a Cabriolet.
Best car ever made - EVER!
Girl the Blue 911 on 09/07/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
I got a Boxster in 2001 and within 10
minutes of driving off of the lot I
knew I would have to upgrade to a 911.
This car makes me want to take the long
way home every time I'm out.
Fine Automobile
Fergie1 on 09/07/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Great to drive. Wish it got better
mileage. Guys always ask me what a
chick is doing driving such a hot guys
car and a black one at that!
worth the money
Klaus Horstkamp on 09/03/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Fast, fun and handles great. There is
nothing like it on the road! You will
have buyer's remorse; you will ask
yourself, Why didn't I get this 10
years ago!
Best CAR I HAVE OWNED
eddie jackson on 08/10/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
What else could you ask for in a sports
car. Looks,speed,and fun to drive.That
is this car in a nut shell. It just no
better than this car
The Jump to Porsche - Worth Every Penny
Jeffrey Lubeck on 08/10/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
After considering a purchase for some
time, I made the move to a Porsche
(Targa) two months ago . I wish I
would have made the purchase sooner.
If you are like me, there will be
countless hours of price/performance
analysis and attempts at cost
justification.
If you have the money, do not waste
the effort - buy the Porsche in the
style you want and do not look back.
I bought the Targa for its looks (a
differentiator and rareness) open
feeling and extra headroom. The power-
roof works very well and there is
little wind or road noise.
It is hard to explain the drive in the
limited words available.There is no
comparison with any other street
vehicle.
911 Turbo = Beast
timdf on 08/09/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Great engine / chassis, pulls hard in
any gear and is easy to drive under any
conditions - an every day super car.
Excellent Auto
Selena on 08/07/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I've been an owner of a 1999 Carrera
and now a 2003 Carrera4 S and I love
them both.The design is timeless and
the performance you cant get any
better.When the New Twin Turbo models
come in I will hope to own one someday
but for now I'm loving my speed yellow
C4S!!
IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!
JIMT on 07/24/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
PRICY BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY IF YOU ARE
INTO HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SPEED AT YOUR
FINGERTIPS. THIS IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS
AT ANY PRICE...
Porsche Review
Bill Clymor on 07/23/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have owned Porsche's for many years,
this is the best porsche I have ever
owned.
still a head turner
Jock on 07/15/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
In the thirteen months that i have
owned this spectacualr car, I have
never once regretted shelling out 160k
to buy it. From the moment that i sit
in the drivers seat to the second i get
out, it is all grins and smiles. I
love convertibles, and enjoy mustangs
and convertibles like that...but
nothing out there turns heads the same
way that a Porsche Cabriolet does.
Perfect Car
bhenry3 on 07/12/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Perfect in all ways
What a car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lzinstein on 07/09/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
The car is Quick, reliable and a blast
to drive. This cabriolet looks as good
as it drives. What a sound and
experience it has been. I strongly
suggest this car even if it's expensive.
Awesome Car
Manni on 07/07/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This vehicle defines cool. What a
special car!
NEED TO IMPROVE THE INTERIOR
rick lim on 06/25/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 1
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 1
Reliability Rating: 4
for the of the car the interior should
be lot more luxious. there is no wood
trim unless you pay extra for it.
compare to MB OR LEXSUD.
Still the Best
cnblitz on 06/20/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Power, handling , styling.....Nothing
even comes close
Almost Perfect
Paul Fiala on 06/10/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Daily driver, gets respect, quick,
expensive, tight, makes mid life crisis
something to look forward to.
996 C4S
docnitrox on 06/09/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
2 months old, what a car! Yes, it is
expensive, the options are
outrageous,but once you get behind the
wheel , start the engine...well the
adventure begins...
needs more power..
Basel Tarabein on 06/09/2004
Performance: 3
Comfort: 1
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 3
Interior Design: 1
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 1
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 1
Reliability Rating: 4
the car is behind on power. Mercedes
SL55 is 496 Horses, and all other
models are up there, but porsche still
holding on the little 3.6 L,
Considering the fact that Nissan Maxima
is 3.5L. Porsche is not all what you
think,
The best got better
Spikey on 05/30/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Having a '99 GT3 I wanted a new
roadcar - with the idea of selling it
if a good offer came in. 3 km drive in
the new GT# - do not want to part with
it. Everything seems better, from the
geraschift to the power development to
the ride quality. Top Car!!
My 911
Fernando Cipriano on 05/05/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I debated between an SL500 and a 911.
Completely different cars for
different objectives. The SL was a
moving living room as you are lulled
into the most comfortable surroundings
and high tech gadgets. The 911 is
simply a sports car. Arguably the
world's greatest sports car. In the
end, I reasoned that at my age (I am
35) I want the emotional sensations
that come from driving a Porsche. I
never wanted to be that 55 year old
trying to grasp at his youth so I
thought if I don't get one now, I
never would again. I am delighted
that I did. The Porsche mystique, the
performance and most inspiring, the
sound. Porsche, there truly is no
substitute.
hot
rags on 04/20/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
best car I ever owned, hot
great
szr on 04/03/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
its all around great
03 911 twin turbo
matlock on 03/13/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 4
within 1500 miles i developed an engine
oil leak that took the dealer two months
to identify and repair. the car was
delivered to me with the radio not
working. it took 6 weeks to get the
radio repaired. porsche would not simply
replace it. how bout that for my $140k
Excelence
xtrafine04 on 03/06/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
wonderful. I love it, its my dream car!
Adulating over Turbo
Vince Rodriguez on 03/05/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Great Car overall, GT 2 Package is awsome
CAR OF MY DREAMS
JOHNNY C on 02/22/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I am 44 years of age and always wanted
this car. This car far exceeds my
expectations in almost every area!! It
handles like a go cart, excellerates
like a rocket!!! and the rear seat
comes in very handy on those days when
i have to take both children. For a top
down true sports car (unlike the SL
500) there is simply nothing better!!
Best car on the road
porshe on 02/16/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I love this car. When I run it hard it
handles the road like nothing out
there. It feels like it is part on my
body. Outstanding in every aspect.
911 TT
runnerware on 02/13/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This car is awsome.
wonderful car
bluecat on 02/06/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This car is all expected and more. It
lives up to the reviews. It is at
least twice the car as the Vette. The
speed and handling of this car is
fantastic.
There is not substitute!
Vegas Len on 01/29/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
In the great words of Ferris Beuller,
If you have the means, I highly
recommend getting one, its so choice.
unbelievable
seastack on 01/22/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This thing has it all.
C4S
trobodoc on 01/20/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
This is my second Porsche. I drive it
at club driving shcools and it is the
fastest car I have owned on the track
because of the 4 wheel drive system.
The brakes are superb and the car is
very predictable. I drive it daily to
work, though not in snow or on ice. It
has sport exhaust option but I should
have had seat heaters. Xenon lights
are excellent.
PORSCHE
CHRIS BALZOTTI on 01/09/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
GREAT CAR HANDLES VERY WELL FUN TO DRIVE
911 Turbo X50 review
jdkilleen on 12/21/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 3
Incredible power and handling. For the
$144,000 sticker price too many rattles
and squeaks. Transmission had to be
replaced due to problems popping out of
gear.
So fun for looks and speed
Neal on 12/18/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
i love this car. it is very fast and i
get alot of looks. it is one of my
greatest purchases. i have never had a
problem.the handling is incredible and
it fits 2 bags of golf clubs!
2004 911 GT3
einstei on 12/13/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Awesome car!!! Incredible on track and
fun on the street. If your looking for
the ultimate 911 this is it!! If all
you do is drive on the street buy a
turbo or a C4S. If you want something
less common, go to the track, and know
how to handle a true drivers car buy
this.
I added the GT3 seats that are
optional in Europe. Standard sport
seats are fine for everyday driving
but lack ample support for track use.
Unbeatable
sixstrand on 12/07/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 1
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Although I have driven Porsche 911
coupes before, this is my first Cab.
The difference is well worth the extra
money, as is the four wheel drive. It
is really hard to explain the feeling
of travelling Pacific Coast Highway
going through the curves at speeds I
won't mention with the top down!
In the past, I've always opted for the
tiptronic transmission, but I went for
the 6 speed manuel on this car. It is
incredibly easy to use and enables you
to get performance that you just can't
get from an automatic.
For performance and sheer driving fun,
this is the best vehicle I have ever
driven!
2004 Porsche Turbo Cabriolet
cam man on 11/29/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Very refined automobile, excellent all-
purpose car. Drives well in the city
but runs quick on the back roads. Very
civil when needed yet aggressive when
you want to be. Love the way it can
exit a corner. Great driver feedback
from steering wheel. Super smooth
engine with smooth clutch action.
Driving Impressions
idssms on 11/27/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Purchased new in 1995 a C2 Carerra and
sold it in 1999. Thought I could be
happy with Mustangs, Vettes and
Camaros, I was wrong.
Could not live without the 911,
purchased one last month at HBL at
Tysons and absolutely love it. Been on
Fun Runs with it on the back Va country
roads really putting the car to the
test and it passed with flying colors.
Porsche is a standard that sets the
levels for all other sports cars.
Stunning C4S
G-Unit on 11/19/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
The Carrera 4S is a great car. The
wide-bodied look of the Turbo makes
this car look fabulous. Also, the 4-
wheel drive system makes this car
incredibly stable and a lot of fun to
drive.