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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  Porsche Turbo 1996 - 1996 Porsche 911
  By Duane Lyons - November 2 - 2:00 am

  Awesome car. Still a rocketship with great handling. Excellent German quality.

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  1996 Porsche Carrera-Great Car - 1996 Porsche 911
  By romdobe - August 3 - 2:00 am

  This is my fourth Porsche in fifteen years. It is the best looking and best handling of the bunch. The air conditioning is much better than Porsche ever offered in the past. This is the best of the aircooled cars.

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  Uber Car - 1996 Porsche 911
  By maui owner - January 21 - 2:00 am

  After owning a 88 911 I found a 8500 car in showroom condition. The car I dreamed to own is now in my garage. Drives better than any car I have driven. Pinnacle of sports car ownership, the last of the aircooled 911s. If you ever get a chance to drive one you will see why some swear by this marque.

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  1996 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo - 1996 Porsche 911
  By John Lyon - August 13 - 2:00 am

  None better for DRIVING, handling. Handmade and reliable. Much more romance and performance than the watercooled production models of today. An incredible feel that gets better everytime you drive. This car grows on you, and makes anything else you might drive seem silly and mundane. It truly is like a fine pair of gloves or boots, getting better with every wear. Better than sex. Perhaps just a bit cheaper in the long run.

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  Ulitmate Beast - 1996 Porsche 911
  By Beaste Master - June 10 - 7:30 am

  Ive driven a lot of sports cars from every day Ford Mustangs to unique TVRs and I never quite understood the Porsche hype until I drove a 993 Carrera 4. It is awsome beyond belief, so much so that I choose my 9 year old 911 with 90,000 miles over a three year old Porsche Boxster with 25,000 miles and the only thing I believe to be a better choice would be a 96 turbo. I am going through a rough divorce, and driving my Porsche is hands down better than any therapy, an exotic mistress, or spiritual enlightment could ever be as it combines all three into one amazing experience that is available everytime I go for a drive. To think I almost wasted 30 grand on a 350Z or a new Mustang.

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  Instant Air-Cooled Classic - 1996 Porsche 911
  By 914und993 - October 2 - 10:00 am

  Fantastic vehicle, although like most of these 1995-1998 911s, the factory Monroe built shock absorbers were marginal by 28,000 miles and merited replacement with Bilstein units. Beyond that, the car has required only routine maintenance and performs reliably and without complaint. These cars seem to be holding their value very, very well - better than the new water-cooled 911s.

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  Finest car EVER - 1996 Porsche 911
  By tuckersmith - February 6 - 4:22 pm

  By far the very best car Ive ever owned. Absolutely bullet-proof and a blast to drive.

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  How to wipe that smile off? - 1996 Porsche 911
  By ben993 - October 25 - 7:40 pm

  This is my 4th in the 911 range in my 12 years. By far the most reliable (save for the CEL issue which was resolved under warranty in my case) and beautiful of the air cooled series. Its a 4th car in the family, so gets limited use these days. Nonetheless, 15 mins in this thing, feeling every nook and cranny of the road, and feathering the throttle to keep the tail in check really, really turns a bad day around. Yes, the folks at the office know what I spend my lunch hour if I return in a better mood. Values are holidng well, and itll remain a cult classic. Ill add a 5th car soon - a 1997 Twin Turbo and this old workhorse will become my track buddy.

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  C4S, the Turbo without the 400 HP engine - 1996 Porsche 911
  By Duane C. - August 24 - 10:00 am

  The 993 is the last of the air-cooled, handmade Porsches. Not only a beautiful car to look at, but with all-wheel drive and "big red" brakes, it goes like stink at the track. Dont buy this car if all you want to do is parade down main street. Youll regret it and sell it within a year. Its primitive, noisy, has a lousy stereo. Like an F-16 fighter, its designed to do one thing and do it better than any thing else and that is to get from point A to point B fast. With the 993 series, the 15K manual valve adjustment requirement is gone and they have no bad habits. If you want a REAL sports car, this is one of the top contenders. And if it rains, youll look like Micheal Schumacher.

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  What a treat! - 1996 Porsche 911
  By Sarahfink - February 14 - 10:00 am

  Last of the air cooled 911s (95-98). The sound and ride are "priceless" as the ad says. Looks, handling, comfort, speed - what else do you need? No cup holders... get over it!