Porsche 911 Coupe 911 (996) Carrera 2d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lost a lot of its second-hand value with the glut of price reductions last year.
Costs
Not outrageous at all - service £300. Not sure where they get their figures from?
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On the road
Driving
Could be livelier and a bit more involving.
Performance
Good - nothing really touches it, even supposedly quicker TVR"s.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had some niggles. Too many electronics to go wrong in the 996, compared to the 993.
Image
Older one has got a better back end. And it's a bit too Boxster-like at the front.
Comfort
Good for a sports car.
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Security and Service
Security
No worries, it isn't going anywhere unless on the back of a lorry screaming its heart out!
Service
No complaints.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Intermittent misfiring, electrical faults.
Other
Door window switches failing.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes