Overview & Reviews
For the 1996 Porsche 911, the Trick Targa model joins the lineup, and power is up in midrange revs. New Carrera 4S model provides Turbo looks without Turbo price or performance. Bigger wheels are standard across the line, as well as Litronic headlights. New stereos and exterior colors compliment one new interior color this year. Remote keyless entry system gets an immobilizer feature.
User Reviews:
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Best 911 model hnds down - 1996 Porsche 911
By Big Ed - October 6 - 12:30 amBuy one now before the price goes up and dont worry about the mileage if serviced properly. A lot of folks will recommend buying the "newest 911" you can afford. Dont believe it. My car has 180,000 miles and the only service has been oil changes. Keep the revs over 3,000 rpms. My local Porsche dealership manager drives one. This is last of the air-cooled 911s and this car has evolved to perfection with over 20-years of continuous engineering improvements that came from Porsches racing engineering history. The new 911s (997 series) are made to look like these. Why? Because it is a mobile Object Dart. My car is 14yo and still folks jaws drop at the gas pump and heads turn.
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Get a leak down test! - 1996 Porsche 911
By digdoug - July 3 - 1:36 pmThis is a great sports car, but buyer BEWARE! Get a leakdown test and compression test before buying. There are tricks that can be done to these cars to make the engine appear to be in good shape when the are clearly not. These cars are know to burn oil as the engine expands and contracts, but they also are known to have issues related to inferior metals used. A top end rebuild will set you back $6,000 or more! My car is definitely burning a little oil but it runs well. The biggest problem is the car will not pass emissions because of the burning oil. Eventually I will get the top-end rebuild. Do yourself a favor and RESEARCH these cars. They are fun but can be very costly if you get a bad one.
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Original and Still Happy Owner - 1996 Porsche 911
By Gerry in So Cal - April 27 - 11:16 pmMy 993 is able to turn a really bad day into something fine in about 15 minutes. There are some great freeways and mountain roads nearby and I sometimes "race" motorcycles on the twisty bends (but I lose to most of them). This is the last of the air-cooled 911s and seems to be a perfect, rugged little tank of a car. It DOES require full attention when driving at higher speeds as it has few computer overrides to save ones butt--but that is OK. It is a third car and I drive it only on evenings or weekends-but once in a while I use as a daily driver when the other cars are in for repairs, and it seems fine for that kind of use. The local dealers service techs say that this is the best model.
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Got Speed - 1996 Porsche 911
By jamesd - April 1 - 10:00 amPorsche There is no substitute. This car is absolutely amazing. Especially when you consider its age. Good god I wish I could afford a Turbo. The way this car moves so fast and smooth puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Its what personifies the terms sports car. Dont expect the comfort of a lincoln but expect the fun of a rollercoaster. "GET U ONE!"
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cool ride - 1996 Porsche 911
By Johnnybgoode - November 10 - 10:00 amThis is a great car! I waited far too long to buy it. I love the 4th gear as it has a great pickup and a lot of range when you step on it. Handling is great as well!
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It just doesnt get any better. - 1996 Porsche 911
By pc - November 9 - 1:16 amFirst, the prices listed on this site are ridiculously low...expect to pay about $65-70k for one 30-50k miles range, and premium for lower mileage. This is one of, if not the highest rated sports cars of all time...but who cares about them, if you like the look, the craftmanship, performance and drive will not disappoint. My friend with an NSX said he felt embarrassed with his Nissan next to the 911 TT. The styling is classic - why do you think Porsche ran back to it for the 997. This car is quick, fast, smooth, unbelievably stable, yet utilitarian enough to be my daily driver. Whats the point of having a great car you never drive...otherwise its just a really expensive piece of art.
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a great weekend car - 1996 Porsche 911
By docteeth - September 30 - 2:00 amIve had this car for one year. It is an absolute blast to drive. Ive found the A/C works great in the south Florida summer. Go to TireRack for tires (love the Continentals). The ultimate iteration of the original 911 concept. An instant classic, looks like its brand new. My 2 daughters love to ride in the back seat - plenty of room.
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Best of the Porsches - 1996 Porsche 911
By ny owner - August 12 - 2:00 amThis is a fun car to drive - great pick- up at every gear. Very forgiving drive train. I prefer its styling to that of the latest models. This is my second Porsche, and I am still waiting for improvements in styling and reliability of the new models to replace this one.
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cool car for us grey heads - 1996 Porsche 911
By 2525ken - July 14 - 2:20 pmI have never had a real sports car until now but drove the boxster and they was no kick at all. I said I just want a nice convertible and so I drove the masda miata and for the same money got a good used 96 911. I have never been sorry, this is fun to drive if I can stay alive long enought. It hits 105 from 4th to 5th and still has plenty to go. This is the lady of my dreams. My wife loves it to.
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WOW! - 1996 Porsche 911
By CA Gold Coast - April 4 - 10:00 amWhat a great car! This car is enjoyable to drive at all times, even stuck in traffic. The 993 is a beautiful no nonsense execution of the all time German speed appliance. Add a strut brace for better handleing. Repairs and observations: Brakes are expensive-plan on $500 for pads if you se good ones. Tires-rears last 14K if you are lucky. A/C is not the best Oil change is $200
