Overview & Reviews

For those zealots who feel that a 911 Turbo isn't quite enough, Porsche rolls out the new-for-'02 GT2. Standard 911s receive new front-end styling and a bump in engine size (from 3.4 liters to 3.6) and power (from 300 horsepower to 320). Other 2002 Porsche 911 updates include a real glovebox, the option of a Bose stereo, a single cupholder and a gaggle of new wheels. Open-air versions were not overlooked when they were making improvements; the Cabriolet finally gets a glass rear window and the Targa model returns after a four-year hiatus.

• Finely honed sports car abilities, available in all-wheel-drive, convertible, and turbo forms, legendary prestige.

• Options are pricey, engine layout attempts to fight the laws of physics.

User Reviews:

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  I love this car! - 2002 Porsche 911
  By Sam - October 16 - 4:43 pm

  Ive had all kinds of cars and many Porsches over the years. I race a Porsche 944 competitively and this is my weekend toy. Despite some of the negatives that you might hear about the 996, these are awesome, modern Porsches. This car is fantastic in every way. Invest in a remote top from Wilhelmy and operate the top from the key fob. I cant live without mine!

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  the best and getting better - 2002 Porsche 911
  By ricker - July 31 - 10:00 am

  Just traded my 99 996 for the 02 model-- the 20bhp and retuned exhaust kick butt and make this even better than the previous model. As always the paint and fit/finish are flawless-- the car is a real head-turner every place I go. Porsche knows how to build the best street legal race car that can still hold up to the rigors of a daily driver. I get a smile on my face everytime I slip behind the wheel and my left hand cranks the engine.

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  Fun Car - 2002 Porsche 911
  By Porsche Fanatic - May 13 - 10:00 am

  Just bought the 02 Targa and it is awesome! The Targa top is very cool and the automatic sunshade is very nice!

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  A Dog with Fleas - 2002 Porsche 911
  By JimV12 - May 7 - 10:00 am

  The car was delivered to me with a defective suspension. The shipping blocks were not removed at delivery and the suspension is bent. In 4 months the dealer is still unable to get the parts needed to fix it. They believe that the car is so strangely damaged that new suspension parts may not repair it. While this car replaces a previous 996 Im sorry that I bought this car since its manufacture is horrendous.

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  Solid Performer - 2002 Porsche 911
  By blongo - March 20 - 10:00 am

  The vehicle has performed as expected. Dont expect a Lexus ride on the 18 inch performance tires (but we didnt buy a Lexus) Fit and finish was good with no rattles (with a suspension that tight what do you want?). Stereo is fine (want to hear the engine at 6000 rpm anyway). This is a very fast car even without the turbo. If you want comfort and all the bells and whistles go buy a BMW M5. This is a great sports car!

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  Cool!!!!!! - 2002 Porsche 911
  By svenolov - March 13 - 2:00 am

  good locking, low price and very fast.

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  Broken Down - 2002 Porsche 911
  By NotRealHappy - December 24 - 10:00 am

  I love the look of the car and to drive it. However, build quality is very poor - from the cheap materials inside, to the rattles all over, and ultimately to the machanical breakdowns. My car has 2200 miles . . . it broke down on the highway this weekend and is in the the shop waiting for a "minor" part - a new engine. Seems mine developed a small block crack that requires a total replacement. Clearly, this is not the things of great cars! Porsche needs to focus on quality.

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  2002 C2 Cab - 4th 911 - 2002 Porsche 911
  By Bob in Fort Myers - December 19 - 3:16 pm

  My 4th 911, first water cooled and the best of the lot. Reliable and an absolute blast to drive even around town. There is nothing like a 911, especially a rag top with the top down. I bought a museum quality car and keep it that way as a pleasure car. When I take it out I feel the bit of celebrity a Porsche 911 brings to the road. I love the power top and the complex way the rear deck comes up to hide it, but it squeaks when going up and down and has a small intermittent rattle. No real problem. Hope to own a 911 until I die and would be buried in one but it would be a shame to deprive someone else of the pleasure of driving the car.

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  Amazing Machine - 2002 Porsche 911
  By DP - November 26 - 12:33 pm

  After a disasterous experience with a Ferrari, I returned to Porsche but wanted something more aggressive than my previous 2002 996. After seeing the depreciation hit the GT-2s had taken, I bought one with 9,000 miles on it. It is an amazing car, no issues, starts everytime, doesnt miss a beat. This one had a Techart exhaust and equal length headers - the power is just insane (made my 355 w/ Tubi seems downright slow in comparison). Zero to 100, I dont think anything can keep up with this car. Given how cheap these are selling for, I would recommend to anyone who wants something more exotic than the Turbo. Also, with the low production, it is destined to be a collectible.

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  an expensive lemon - 2002 Porsche 911
  By disappointed Porsche - October 1 - 2:00 am

  After 2 years with my 911, my previous awe of this car and company has been crushed. Although the car is fun to drive fast, quality is atrocious. Ive had the car in for 4 major engine repairs, including 3 repairs of the rear main seal. The car has now been at the shop over 2 weeks having its engine replaced. Porsche has made no efforts to replace car.