Porsche 996 Turbo: Everything you need to know! | Model Guide
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Are you curious about the 2001-2005 Porsche 911 Turbo? Perhaps you're in the market? We have the video for you: an exhaustive model guide for the 996-generation twin-turbo 911 presented by Nathan Merz. This one is Nathan's longest, most in-depth model guide yet, clocking in at a little more than 1.5 hours.
0:00 - Intro and Overview of the 996 Turbo
9:30 - Exterior Details
16:25 - Colors
19:45 - Original Paint and Paint Metering
22:33 - Wheels
25:52 - Interior
38:46 - Mechanical Year-to-Year Changes
44:44 - Transmissions
46:25 - Turbo S
49:43 - Values
54:22 - Production Numbers
55:53 - Modifications
1:00:02 - Frunk (front trunk)
1:05:48 - Accessories
1:11:54 - Inspecting on a Lift
1:26:47 - Hot-bed Issues
1:31:31 - Rear Spoiler: Problems and fixes
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Thanks for watching this model guide!
Great video! I do have a question for you. I have watched videos on 996 turbos and I can not find my option on my car anywhere! My 2004 has an option called "Evolution Carrera GT640 package". It comes with an computer upgrade, Stage 4 GT Twin Turbos, Evolution Sport Equal Length Headers, Evolution Sport Air Filter, Evolution Billet Diverter Valves, Evolution Sport Exhaust. Have you heard of this package before?
Great video. Want to sell the gray 🩶 one?
I own my second 996 Turbo. First one was a 2002 and the one I have now is a 2004 Turbo in Atlas Grey Metallic. I love the car and especially the color. I believe it was the first year it was offered for the 996 Turbo. Best bang for the buck still. Very upgradeable and dependable.
I have a question for you! I just picked up a 2004 with the same color as you! Mine has an option called "Evolution Carrera GT640 package". It makes it 640hp. It comes with an computer upgrade, Stage 4 GT Twin Turbos, Evolution Sport Equal Length Headers, Evolution Sport Air Filter, Evolution Billet Diverter Valves, Evolution Sport Exhaust. Does your have this too?
@@steve9021oh No mine does not.
I think these "Everything You Need To Know About" videos are some of the best content you guys are putting out. Nathan, you just do a fantastic job of providing very relevant details, mixed with current information about how the market values certain features/colors, etc., all balanced with a "make the car yours," philosophy, which I think is great. I watch all of these and learn something interesting every time. Really looking forward to the day you present on the 981 Boxster (and/or Cayman) model years. I know it takes a lot of time and preparation to put these together, so "Thank you!"
We couldn't agree more. Really appreciate you noticing. We love having Nathan on, he is truly an expert when it comes to Porsches. Happy to hear you are enjoying the videos.
I'm truly blessed to know Nathan and live near him. When he speaks, I try my best to just shut up and listen, and this video is a wonderful reason why as it showcases his immense level of knowledge and ability to explain things in a clear and concise way.
The old saying about real intelligence is that it means explaining things that are complex in a way that anyone can understand them, and Nathan is extremely intelligent about all things Porsche. What a phenomenal video! My thanks to all involved for making the time and expending the effort to create this one as it will stand the test of time and serve 996TT buyers well now and into the future.
We couldn't agree more🙌
He’s a legend and I just discovered him yesterday!
Kudos. Finally, a detailed review worthy of this imperious Porsche 911. No longer the sleeper, after 23 years it has come of age. The styling now looks so resolved, so perfect, so special. Like nothing else. One of Stuttgart's very finest. 959 rear vents, GT1-98 headlights and rear lights, bulletproof Hans Mezger dry sump Le Mans engine and the best alloy wheel design of them all. Ultimate spec? Special order polar silver, 6-speed manual, 450bhp via X50 powerkit, aerokit & sports seats. A sublime analogue driver's car.
The design definitely stood the test of time
Ironically, this is the red headed step child that people are starting to appreciate the way some of us have the whole time. I had the great fortune to be able to drive the polar silver twin turbo a friend of mine's dad still owns today.
I love these technical deep dives that Nathan does
As a fairly new 996t owner this video is the gold standard in my opinion! I learned a tremendous amount about my 2001.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Definitely a lot of great info in this video
I'm glad you appreciate the 996 Era. It's been kind of the red headed step child until recently. All I can say is drive one...one of the best driving turbo Porsche's imo. Love mine and I got a steal, because of the stigma
@@adamwampler2135 they’re such great cars and I always say that they have so much to offer. Not to mention the design has stood the test of time in every way imho
@@996Revival Absolutely agree! I'm sort of glad they were treated so badly. I was able to collect different ones early on
That underside condition is absolutely astonishing.
Thanks for watching🙌
This video has amazing information! Thank you for such an excellent education session!!! Gorgeous Turbos
Thanks for watching. Spread the word, ultimate 996 Turbo guide!
Thank you again Nathan and PCA. Hands down Nathan is the just the ultimate Porsche expert. His cars look like they just came off the assembly line. Thank you guys! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼
It is our pleasure 🙌
Great video PCA & Nathan. How amazing is it to have a very detailed presentation without unnecessary music, corney jokes. Keep up great show. Listening here in South Oxfordshire, England. ☘️
Thanks for the compliments!
@@PorscheClubofAmerica yes I agree with this feedback, I love how the production is minimal, its really about the cars. Great job!
Excellent review. I have a 2005 TTS that I’ve owned 8 years. A couple other problem possibilities I’ll mention. If you disconnect the battery, you can reset the time manually but not the date, and satellite reset is no longer supported. Absence of the option sticker doesn’t necessarily mean the hood has been replaced. The presence was hit or miss in the mid 2000’s. Also need to inspect around the two screws holding each rear taillight in place. Common for the plastic pieces around the light to crack or break off. The light can actually fall out if both support points break. There is an aftermarket solution I suggest all turbos do. Light Saver provides additional support.
But by far this is the best review I’ve seen of the TT and TTS.
Thank you for the info and glad you enjoyed the review.
The man...the myth...The Flip-Flop Phenom...MERZ! 20 yr old twin turbo sooo clean underneath you could be Sass and wear cashmere to work underneath it! Thanks for the master class on 996 turbos!
Thanks for watching! "I don't usually wear cashmere, but when I do, I work on my Porsche." - The Most Interesting Man in the World
These videos are the best, 90 minutes of pure joy. Thanks and keep up the great work. You’re the best Nathan.
Thank you for your continued support and the kind words.
Nathan - a big fan! Your OCD, as you put it, is your super power - don't apologize! Terrific overview - with some nice deep dives - on the 996 twin turbos.
Well said, Nathan is amazing. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video.
Love these 996s!
LOVE Nathan’s videos!
Just disappointed he’s not wearing flip-flops! 😜 At least he gave a “flip-flop shoutout”. 😳
You have to set-up Nathan to discuss a subject on stage at Werks Amelia. 👍
I didn't want to disappoint my viewers, so of course I had to give a Porsche Design flip-flop shout out!
@Nathan Merz One of your best videos yet. "Real Men Wear Flip-Flops" t-shirt forthcoming 😁
I just discovered this channel since the title popped out on CZcams and… since I own Turbo from 2001, I was really keen to watch the video.
That having been said, I already knew (nearly)all the informations Nathan was describing about this model but the way Nathan was taking us through the years was really interesting.
Thanks for watching!
As I am aspiring 911 owner. This video is everything that's relevant. Thank you for taking the time to create this vid. As long and informative as it is. I'm sure pre and post producing this video was lengthy in the making of. I'm very grateful to you and your team for this great vid sir. I hope you do another one featuring your other 911's. I'm subscribed so I'll be looking for future vids from you. ❤❤❤
Thanks for watching and good luck with your hunt!
What an amazing video! As a relatively new 996 Turbo owner I must say I learned quite a few things. Love this car so much since it was my childhood poster car.
Glad you enjoyed it!
These cars have so much to offer
@@996Revival check your Instagram DMs I sent you some pictures of mine a couple days ago :)
@@AnthonyBoettcher24 will do😉
I have a 2001 996TT...and I love it...its a beast of a car! I have black full leather interior - but I love that spec in the video with the Boxter Red interior!
Nathan's videos are always the best (no disrespect to other PCA presenters!). I loved this one as I am a huge 996 Turbo fan
We agree!
Dude, your car is unbelievably clean/beautiful but how could someone who's so OCD not have the Porsche crests on the center caps pointing at the valvestems? Sort that ASAP, Lol. ;)
I had to leave something for the Porsche purists to gasp over.... :)
One of the best complete comprehensive guides I've seen. Just recently bought a 996 turbo. This guide came in very handy. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video Nathan!
Fantastic video. Great job and thanks for all the extreme attention to detail.
Glad you liked it!
Another comprehensive and outstanding video presentation from Nathan - thanks so much, I took 5 pages of notes!
Thanks for watching!
Yes the 996 has aged well for me. Honestly I always thought it was a great looking car especially from behind but now it just looks even better then ever before .
My fav. Though is the gt2 club sport in guards red 2002 -2005
Very informative, Thank you. I like your view on modifications of Porsche cars
Glad you liked it!
Thankyou Nathan and camera man, that was absolutely superb. 10 out of 10. Love your car. Brilliant.
Glad you enjoyed it
Fabulous video Nathan. Many thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent video! I've been driving my 996tt for about 9 years now and have addressed most of the issues on my X50 mentioned in the video. This was a very good overview of all the major issues and I really enjoyed comparing my experience history with the items covered in the video. From what I've experienced, everything was spot on. Thank you for posting!
Great to hear!
I had a 996 TT X50, tuned (by DMS in the UK) to 577 BHP. Incredible car ! :)
They take mods so well
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Very well presented video with great examples. I immediately went to check the options of mine. Greetings from Switzerland
You're very welcome!
Nathan, thank you for another informative and entertaining video! You mentioned getting your exhaust to be as clean as the rest of your car. You need the TIG brush. Can't wait for the next one!
Thanks for sharing!
Good call, I have local access to one. Now you gave me one more to do item....
I love your videos Nathan. We are very similar with our OCD. 😅
Always a pleasure to listen to your expertise. Well done 👍
Many thanks!
Wow! Amazing detail! Thank-you for a great video.
Thanks for watching.
Just amazing Nathan! you are the best!
Thanks for watching Stephen!
996 for life!
Looking at 996 and this video was very helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Great video, run mine with a roof rack and it truly is a do everything car…commuter, camper, track days,and family mover.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Im about to by one with 50000 miles and so glad i found your channel . Thanks
Great video and very timely for me as I'm in the market for a 996 Turbo.
Glad to hear it was useful.
Such a great vid, thanks and congrats! What really stands out is the quality of your cars, they are worthy of a spot @ the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart!
Couldn't agree more!
Great video! I have too many comments to type, but I’ll tell you I always longed for a Cobalt Blue turbo with a black interior and some painted bits. I love my arctic silver turbo, though. These cars are really amazing machines! Thank you for the video!
Happy to hear you enjoyed it. Arctic Silver Turbo sounds amazing. Thank you for watching.
Thank you for sharing the knowledge! Learned a lot of useful things I wish I had known last summer when I bought my 2001 TT Coupe, which is a Biarritz white, no sunroof model. Luckily it was a well maintained car coming from a classic specialist but still I felt a bit green and now I know much more. So far the car has been tremendous! Amazingly the owner specced it in two tone leather, with the standard graphite grey and a special order light grey on seats, headliners and doors. Its a great place to be in and it is an absolute rocket!
Cant wait until winter is over so I can get it out on the roads and add some more kilometers.
For a follow up video idea: I would love to know more about where you got the numbers regarding model and (interior/exterior) colour and how many have been built as Nathan had in his maintenance booklet. Also tips on finding more about the cars history would be much appreciated!
Thanks for the great insight and video!
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video. We will make sure to ask Nathan the info you requested next time we see him :)
Thanks for this great video
Our pleasure.
I love these videos
I love the 996.2 headlights.
Great video, thank you Nathan!
Glad you liked it!
Excellent video. Also loved the 3.2 video. Would be very interested in a 997S video. Thanks for the knowledge.
Glad you liked it. Noted 👍
I think I've made peace with the animé headlights. They look great when seen from a low front angle, but not the best when seen from above. Knowing you own this series of 911 makes it fine by me. Your Boxster red interior is stunning. Reminds me of 'Lobster' from the old Turbos.
Amazing details 👌🏾
Thanks for watching!
Great great job certainly appreciate all your details and information and by the way I’ve never seen a Porsche so clean underneath I don’t believe
Of course. Glad you enjoyed it.
absolutly the best translater of known factoids in the galaxy! perfect voice and such well chosen words, keep up the finest work sir horrido" porsche
We agree!
Thanks, great video. Lots of good info
of course, glad you enjoyed it.
always as thorough ,thanks
Thanks for watching!
The option code sticker was placed onto the inside of the bonnet by Technicians or sometimes sales personnel. They were not always installed, but every vehicle I personally PDI’d was installed and installed without bubbles or being crooked. The hand written numbering on the bottom of the sticker was the wheel lock number and sometimes radio code was written as well
An indicator any car was extremely well maintained is the service manual being stamped by the same dealership who sold it, and often times the same technician would be requested to perform services throughout the warranty life of the vehicle
Fantastic information!
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video
Thanks for watching!
Well done nathan as for I'm looking for a 2002 996, thx 4 the info.
Great Video. thank you.
Our pleasure.
Wow 🤩 I absolutely love your seal grey 2001 turbo with the boxter red interior ❤ That’s how I would have spec’d mine if I could afford one. Only personal touches would maybe be tooths hound seating areas and sport seats. But I’m almost lost for words it is gorgeous. Thanks for this amazing 996 turbo model guide.
Thanks for watching!
@@PorscheClubofAmerica 😊 Now I have to watch your 964 video guide ❤️ I love that too but I wish it had a bit wider arches like the turbo. But there was a version with turbo body without wing right 🤔🤷♂️? I see most of them in the video has cup mirrors but these were not on the first 964 models right? 😊😊
As usual. Great info, well relayed. We in the Porsche community enjoy what you do Nathan
Thanks for watching.
@@PorscheClubofAmerica I love the PCA world. Been a Porsche aficionado long before I could afford one
Awesome video, Nathan! Your undercarriage is so clean. Did you do dry ice?
great, great video, thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Very nice video, thanks! The 996 turbo is a fun car, best 911 to me. I own a 2003 x50 manual with some Cargraphic upgrades, such a lovely powerful machine. I was telling my friend Philippe to buy one, you met him recently, he has a black 991.2 4S manual with red leather ;) Cheers from Prague!
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
Why not the 997 turbo? Price?
I agree about PPF. I’ve just agreed to purchase a collectors grade 996 40th anniversary edition, which were all in GT silver, a beautiful colour to my eyes. It has sports seat with full power, but disappointingly, not body coloured hardbacks. I’m told it’s dark grey, but it looks black to me, with perforated leather in part.
My wife said that if she didn’t know that there are three versions (997, 991, 992) which are newer, the example we viewed could have been new, inside and out as well as to drive.
I’d rather get a repaint if needed. I expect that colour is familiar to all specialists because it was a fairly commonly selected colour for the 996 Turbo.
We saw several 911 996 & 997 on the same visit. There wasn’t a paint colour I didn’t like. Perhaps the dark blue was least attractive to me and also I’m not a fan of white cars. I saw one colour I’ve never seen on any vehicle, pale pistachio!
Best video by far!!!!!
Glad you liked it!
well done review.
Nice!
Nathan, thanks for sharing your amazing knowledge of these cars. Are you doing any panel discussions or other events in Scottsdale next week?
I will be in Scottsdale but will not being hosting a live event. I will however be appearing on PCA Tech Tactics Live on Feb 1st to discuss what happened in Scottsdale and what that means for the market in 2023. Should be fun!
I sold my 996 turbo a couple of years ago and can't wait to get back into another!! What a machine! I actually want a tiptronic for daily duties...oh, and I'm going to use it every day
I purchased a 996 TT tiptronic. The transmission are prone to leaking. Needs a rebuild to repair the seals. Expensive proposition.
The original seals are made of paper, these have to be replaced. Why would the replacement of the seals need a whole rebuild?
Great video.
I do like the techno twists but agree a 17mm spacer is indeed “inelegant”
I have some beautiful Fiske wheels that complement the car.
My factory aero kit has the std dam/splitter ( now I know why )
You can pin all the coolant lines with the engine in the car except for one on the 996 turbo. It's a wise decision to have it done before you have a failure.
And for the rear wing either get the rennkit eram system or do a solid mount setup
Thanks for the tip.
I had my hydraulic spoiler system rebuilt by a company in Germany. They replaced the interior components on both rams and pump and offer a lifetime warranty.
My friend your delivery…content(a few “foibles” (I love this word) here&there…your respect for the brand is evident. An Italian made “Sport Tech”…Not OEM offset was available so spacers…magnesium super light
See cover photo…Peachstate Region Presse Winter 2023 issue….my04C4S w/ 11” SportTech…enjoy
There were 911 likes on the video so to say the least I felt guilty when I made that into 912 😂
Excellent video!
Love it
Great content.
Thanks for watching!
Happy to hear you enjoyed it.
996 turbo in Zanzibar red with tan leather interior, 80's vibes in a 00 car, superb!
Oh yes!
You guys need to do one of these for the 996 C4S
elite video
Thanks for watching!
The 996 turbo is so robust and beautiful. I love all the vents everywhere. I read about the half a million mile car a couple of years back, I wonder if it's still on the road?
It is! That car is sitting at over 675k miles now and is located in New England. Owner has tracked the car and I believe it is tuned as well
I am quite a 996 nerd but even I learned a lot. Mine looks quite used when compared to these 😂
Thanks for watching!
This guy rules
👍
Thank you so much for this detailed video! What is your opinion on very low mileage examples (< 10K miles)?
Great video, thanks for posting. Question on spacers, 15MM front and rear? Think this is a DIY project or should I have my garage install. Thanks.
Tiptronic tranny ain't bad on the 996TT, because it starts out in 2nd gear (1st gear only is used in cold weather when warming up) , and with the very wide torque band, you're in 2nd gear only when doing around town performance driving, with some use of 3rd gear.
Tiptronic is much better than contemporary road tests would have you believe...
"Freakishly perfect". I hadn't noticed.:)
Mine has body coloured wheels (Black) but a silver rim close to the tyre , looks fabulous. Boxster Red interior with carbon everywhere in perfect condition...11k miles.
Amazing combo Black over Boxster Red! Wheels in body color was option XD9 which also included colored crests for $1,550.
@@nathanmerz So mine have bare (lacquered) aluminium around the rim of the wheel , they look fantastic , was this factory? I've seen others where the whole wheel is black which I'm not keen on but this strip breaks it up so well and look very special.
@@stephenauty2402 yes when one optioned the black or body color wheels the very outer lip is still silver as well as the inner barrels of the wheels. This is one easy way to determine if they are OE or not, usually aftermarket they paint the entire wheel including the barrel vs the factory way which is much more labor intensive.
@@nathanmerz Thanks for clearing that up and yes mine have coloured crest inserts. Mine has only 11k miles , it's an 05 manual but underneath the engine is a mess , covered in burnt on Cosmoline, better than rust though
11k miles, thats sad😢
Small note, GT Silver was the only color available for the 40Jahre 996.
Which shared the turbo look (updated headlights, wider panels) in 2004.
Great content as usual.
100% correct! Great color as it appeared on 3 models in 2004: Carrera GT, 40Jahre 996 and Boxster S550 Spyder. It was added to the optional premium metallic list for the 996TT, 996 C4S and Cabriolet for 2005 as well as the then new 997.
I had a 996 Turbo S in GT silver. I loved the color. Sold it and bought a lower mile manual Turbo S. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing! Happy to hear you are enjoying the content. Cheers.
2002 Polar Silver over Natural Leather, Dark Grey (nearly black) with perfect factory carbon fiber trim is my 996 Turbo unicorn....
I also have a second 996 Turbo, Arctic Silver over black. Perhaps the most common color combo, but timeless and stunning.
GREAT cars, I agree Polar over Natural with Carbon is a stunner!
Arctic silver and black interior was the second to last combo I wanted and that’s still what I wound up with haha But I still love it?
Loved the video and learned a lot. As OCD as you are, I am surprised that the Porsche crests have no common orientation on your wheels..
Happy to you enjoyed the video and learned from it. Thank you for the continued support.
Great video, love nerdy OCD details. :-D But I'm fairly confident that the 996 was hand painted, don't think they introduced the robots before the 991 model actually. So the zink coat and primer were done by robots but the colour and coating were human hands.
Happy to hear you enjoyed the video.
7:06 Chassis rigidity... I have a 2001 chassis. I am one of those who have studied this topic and even spoke to people at the factory a number of years ago: Porsche made changes to the metallurgy in the 996 body - mainly in the area of the rear seat pan. In addition, there were several additional pieces added at the front edge of the rear seat pan and at the edges of the roof on both sides. Above all the rear seat pan makes the difference in rigidity. The bigger question is what you mentioned at 7:33, does it actually make that big a difference? I have friends and acquaintances with gen 1 996 track cars that are significantly faster than similarly set up gen 2s and 997s... The glove box is almost more of an issue.
And, as a German/American: certain cars need cup holders, certain don't. Imagine being overtaken on your way to work by a Ferrari. Are you going to let the guy go and drive carefully because of your coffee or big gulp or whatever? Real Porsche drivers drink outside of their vehicles 😛
And... great vid!
Would love to see this for the 997 generation TT and TTS.
Noted. Thanks for watching.
The US ride height is significantly different to ROW. They also ride softer
Excellent video: Picking up a 2003 Turbo six-speed with low mileage. I would like to put a short shifter and decrease the wheel well space. I welcome any recommendations and suggestions. The car is stock; carrera white; natural brown color and techno wheels .
If you’re going to buy a 996, Turbo, GT2, GT3. They have a water cooled heads on a mezger engine. The only weakness is the used glue to plump the water manifold to the heads.
Can you do one of these for the 991 model range?