Overview & Reviews

While the traditional 911 lines have been retained, just about everything else has changed on Porsche's flagship. Notable changes to the 2005 Porsche 911 include more powerful engines, a new transmission, variable-ratio rack-and-pinion steering, an adjustable suspension and new seating options in a redesigned passenger compartment.

• Pinpoint steering, effortless acceleration, awe-inspiring brakes, the rhythmic sound of a powerful flat six, comfortable cockpit.

• Relatively small fuel tank, useless rear seats, outlandish option prices.

User Reviews:

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  Will never part... - 2005 Porsche 911
  By uwe2 - June 5 - 10:20 am

  Im the second owner, for > 3 years now. I like the performance, the look, and the compliments I still get from people today (the vehicle will turn 6 years this summer). No way to describe riding this piece of German engineering, you have to experience it for yourself. The only complaint I have is that the clutch doesnt seem to last very long - I had to replace it at ~21k miles, and Im not driving with a heavy foot.

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  2005 C4S - 2005 Porsche 911
  By mark fisher - March 21 - 8:50 pm

  My 4th Porsche 911, and each one has gotten better and better. This one is by far the best of all: it has more speed, comfort, luxury, handling. In this modern world, it is nice to know that the 911 remains one of those special cars, and as the old ad says, "there is no substitute"...still.

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  Are We There Yet? - 2005 Porsche 911
  By lol - January 23 - 4:56 pm

  I recently changed from a Porsche 911 996 to a 997s. The 997 is more of a car in terms of value for the money. It is gorgeous to look at and a huge improvement over the 996. The Sports Chrono package is a great boys toy. I find the sport setting too much on twisty bumpy roads, it seems to become unsettled. I will save the setting for track days or maybe I just need to drive it more and find just how good it is!

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  European delivery - 2005 Porsche 911
  By Randy - December 7 - 2:00 pm

  We picked car up at the Stuttgart Germany factory after a test drive on Porsches Weissach test track and a factory tour. Fascinating! What an amazing production facility. The turbo was as easy to drive in city traffic with its 6 speed manual as it was to do 150+ on the autobahn. The car clung to the narrow Swiss mountain curves like it was a valley strait away. Its awesome power threw us back in our seats. 50 to 100 was like 25 to 60 in our old C4. The removable hard top made the ride quiet and smooth like an excellent luxury car. At 6 tall, leg room let me stretch out. The navigation system was supurb & got us to our Paris hotel with no wrong turn. Gas was 14 to 22 MPG.

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  4S Cabriolet - 2005 Porsche 911
  By Randy - November 19 - 11:20 am

  After one year this car is still just as much fun to drive. The convertible top is a neat feature and this cars reliability has been excellent.

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  What a car - 2005 Porsche 911
  By HENO - September 5 - 2:33 pm

  This one is the best ever Carrera.

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  Best sports car to own - 2005 Porsche 911
  By Art from Miami - August 23 - 10:20 pm

  This is my 1st Porsche. I am very pleased with the car. I love the looks, performance, quality and specially just driving it. So far I have no complaints or regrets about this car. This is the best car I have ever had so far.

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  Owner - 2005 Porsche 911
  By 2 door coupe - June 26 - 12:13 pm

  Replaced transmission at 19000 miles and again at 46500 miles the total cost for the repair was $13500. Porsche refused to collaborate.

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  Love my Porsche - 2005 Porsche 911
  By Deborah - April 21 - 12:40 pm

  I love my car. Its fast, fun to drive, sticks to the road and I feel safe driving it. I love driving with the top down. The only thing I have a complaint about is the emissions. Ive had to take it to service a few times to adjust the check engine light. The emissions system is very delicate on this car.

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  Goodbye SL500 Hello 911 - 2005 Porsche 911
  By 05Black911 - January 14 - 12:00 pm

  After a series of problems with my new 03 SL500, I decided to roll the dice and replace it with an 05 911 Carrera. Wow, what a difference! The Porsche is a weekend car, and I love the way it handles through the southern California canyons on the weekends compared to the much heavier SL roadster. The six speed shifter is well designed and easy to use (although I have to wait another thousand miles or so on the odometer to really push it to the redline). Im also impressed with the fit and finish of the car -- so far not one mechanical defect. Ive owned several MBs and BMWs (my daily driver is an X5 SUV), and so far I dont feel the Porsche will be as problematic as past experiences.