Goodbye 996: My Porsche 911 Journey and Why I'm Saying Farewell
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- I am sadly selling my Porsche 911. In this video, I talk through why I loved the car so much, and also why I am making the sad decision to get rid of it.
0:00 intro
1:00 Why I Chose a 911
3:24 Why I Chose The 996 Specifically
7:11 Why I Am Selling My 911 - Auta a dopravní prostředky
The most hated of something often becomes the most desirable after an era has passed. Rolex Daytona and the AP Royal Oak in the watch world, 72 challenger and Porsche 924 in the car world. The 996 will be a future collectible, mark my word.
I certainly think and hope you are correct! They are really incredible cars. I will be back in one someday!
I have a 2001 Carrera 4, and I like the look of the front, but simply, the appearance from behind the wheel is what matters, as well as the distinct sound of the engine mechanics inside the car... you are right to make your decisions for selling ypurs, I waited nearly 40 years for mine, am happy with my 996, wish I had bought either the 911 2.7 or the Ferrari Dino (each was for sale for £5000) in 1983...
Absolutely agree with you!
I just bought my first Porsche 5 days ago.A 996 2001,now i wait for the spring to come in Sweden.
In march 2002, I purchased a new 996 Targa and still enjoy it as much today as I did then. been super reliable and still looks new. I changed out the IMS bearing last year just to be safe but looking back, not sure it was needed. My 2022 992 Targa GTS is set to arrive this week. Love the brand. Great video!
I bought the very same car 3 years ago as a fun car. Turned into a daily driver and have no plans to ever sell it. These early 996’s with the throttle cable hit the sweet spot of being modern and dependable but still light and analog driving experience.
Good for you, young man. I was a 996 "hater," but I am reconsidering that position. I recall there was a time when 1980's PCs weren't worth anything, and now they're very expensive. I personally think the 996 looks kind of like the 928 had a baby with a 994 (or other traditional 911), and, when I think of it like that, I really want one.
And the most important feature…. A/C that actually works
Great review, pretty much lined up with every reason I love my 1999 996 so much... I got a feeling you'll be back!
Yep, I certainly hope to be back in one someday! Maybe a Jake Raby build when I can afford it.
I don’t know that I’d call the 996 a “grand tourer”, especially compared to the 991 and 992. I used to hate the ugly duckling 996, but I’ve come around to it in the last 2-3 years or so. It has its place. I’m told the early ones like you have/had are really special with the throttle cable and analog”ness”. I own a 997, and I think it’s second only to the 964 in aesthetics, but a 996 C4S is something to behold. If you can address the IMS (which isn’t a big deal, especially compared to the…->) and bore scoring, then it’s probably a damned good car. Factor in the price these “used to” go for and it’s a sweet deal. They are finally getting their due, and that’s good. I think a 996 with a Metzger (Turbo or GT car) is probably a freak experience.
Just got mine ❤, loving it and fixing it up . Sorry your selling it 😢
Yay! I miss mine a ton, will certainly get another Porsche at some point soon!
I also have a 1999 996S It 's IMS bearing I had replaced at 3,7000 miles in 2012. The car now has 50,000 miles on it. My advice to you is, keep it and buy a daily driver!
There was a "S" version in 1999? Hmmm.....
I may be the owner of a 996 911 Carrera 2 at the end of this week!
Just purchased a 2001 996.2 and I find myself taking the long 55 minute commute through winding back roads home versus the short 25min commute from the Freeway. I have a coffee shop in Redmond, WA, nearby Seattle (sorta like a 40min commute). It's been the most enjoyable car I've owned. :)
That is so nice! And I am in Bellevue so I would love to drop by your shop, I am a huge fan of coffee. Sadly most of my commuting is Bellevue to Seattle, so just boring highways and traffic. So I ride my bike rather than drive, and often would take out my Mini instead for fun drives. You are doing it the right way!
@@benbomcars Thank you! Great review by the way and my coffee shop is River Trail Roasters in Redmond. My name is Raul and I'd love any feedback on our coffee and space on how we can improve :). I bet the mini is a fun commuter as well. Cheers!
@@rz7818 I'm up north a bit in the Lake Stevens area. I'm heading to Bellevue early next week to drop something off and will likely pop by your coffee shop. If the weather is behaving I'll drive my 997.1. If the weather sucks I'll drive my Macan Turbo. So, either way, Porsche meet up and coffee. :D
@@theangriestbassplayer7492 Amazing car lineup u have their sir!!!
I won't be posting a video like this fortunately. I have a 2002 996.2 6-speed Coupe and a 2000 986 S 6-speed. Luckily I have two daily drivers a van and a 4Runner. I take my Porsches out on sunny days as a rule. I live in North Georgia and I have the mountain playground right in my backyard. It's a beautiful thing good luck I hope you're not making a mistake.
I’m currently saving up for a 996/997. At first I said I was going to wait longer and just get a 997 but I’ve watched a lot of 996 ownership videos and owners seem to love them so I think I’ll be getting a 996 hopefully next year.
Good call! I initially was going to buy a 997 but after driving a 996 I was sold! Unfortunately they are selling like hot cakes and I could not secure a deal so I bought a 05 997! I love it but still plan on getting a 996 down the road!
I think the 996.2 looks better than the 997.
I have a 996 cabriolet, 2001, fun, fast and an absolute pleasure, no complaints, great investment you can actually enjoy 🎉
Great video
Thank you for the kind words!
Hi Ben, just following you on CZcams! Awesome contents! I am interested in the Canon R6 with glass that you are listing on the marketplace. Is it still available?
I know a little bit about design and make my living from it and in my opinion I prefer the fried egg headlights. Merely my own personal choice, my personal aesthetic.
Don't sell it!! I bought a 2001 996 2 1/2yrs ago and got a great deal on a 77,000mi beauty. I have a 214,000mi Subaru Outback as my daily driver. Aa much as I appreciate my Outback, I can't wait to I get in the 911, which I try to do 2 times a week. Yes, our cars are worth more now and we could take the money and run... but look what we'd be missing.... just saying
Just bought the exact same year and model and freakin LOVE IT!!! Best investment to myself. :)
I daily drive a 2014 outback and have a 997 for weekend fun. Good combo!
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Not sure if it is a mistake to sell it, you need to know and decide. I had a 996.2, the engine failed on that one unfortunately, so I sold it. Right now I am thinking of maybe buying one again. Stupid, isnt it? I dont think so. I will buy considerable lower milage car this time (if I decide to go with a 996 again) and if the engine fails again (which would be a buttload of bad luck I guess...), I will just rebuild it. There are some shops here who are doing a good job on that. I just did not consider that on my 996 because the mileage was too high in my point of view.
At the moment I did not yet decide if it will be 996 again... I also like the F-Type a lot and an R8 could also be an option.
Best wishes from my side to you!
Yep, that is my worry. I have had 0 issues with this car, but worry about the same. I can't reasonably afford a new engine right now, so someday I will get another that is rebuilt (maybe a Jake Raby car) and then not even worry!
Did you have any issues fitting the roof rack to the car? I also have a '99 and I couldn't install an OEM rack because Porsche painted over the mounting screws from the factory. This is a known issue for the '99s. The best advice I found on Rennlist was to replace the four mounting brackets.
I ended up selling the rack because it wasn't worth the expense and hassle to replace the hardware.
I absolutely had issues with that! Mine had problems (probably the same as yours) due to galvanic corrosion. The rack mounts are aluminum while the screws in them on the '99 are steel, and they meld together. I had to take most of the upper interior trim out and replace the mounts. It took me the good part of a day, but was not a difficult DIY. Once it was replaced, they have been perfect!
What platforms are you looking to sell it on? I am in the market for one and have been looking, where is the best?
Sorry for the late reply! I sold it on BAT, and was happy with the result. Its not necessarily the cheapest place to buy but I was happy with my selling experience and so was the buyer I sold to!
Did you sell it?
I have the same car, same color, same year. Ive had it for 12 years now and love it. I see one around Sammamish all the time that is daily driven.. is it yours? Love the mercer island drive. Grew up there
I sold mine to someone in Sammamish, so it very well may be! I have seen a similar '99 in silver with amber lights around too, but with a black interior (this one was blue), so there are at least two around!
just dont keep it past warranty, coolent in the oil or oil in the coolent $$$
Check K997 project if your engine is saying goodbye.
what racks did you put on the roof to haul your mountain bikes?
I used to Porsche roof transport system! With some regular Thule racks on top
What did you end up buying as your new daily driver?
For now, a Prius! 55 mpg, and I don't have to think about maintenance at all, and feel more motivated to drive my Mini. In the next couple years I plan on getting a Cayman or something similar though (Elise, 4c, M2, etc).
Don't do it bro you will miss it if it's paid for keep it
This one gets it.
I love how you say it handles well, steers great with great steering feel and doesn’t roll … while doing 30 miles per hour. *NO* car rolls at that speed. Every car handles great at that speed. This would have made a great daily driver so your video? It makes no sense at all.
Completely agree there! This road was not the right spot to demonstrate what I love about this car, but felt like a good place to show the car driving while speaking about other driving experiences I have had. Appreciate the feedback!
Im in the keep it and buy a beater camp . If your in it for appreciation ..... just wait !!!!!!!
Have the same car ..moved @ camped in that car dove the wheels off it for 200 k best prorshe ever
I wouldn’t drive a 20 something year old car daily…
Don't sell it. You will regret it.
Replace the IMS every 70k miles.
BIG MISTAKE .. I was your age, and sold my dream car, because of House / Marriage / Children ... you will regret it for 30 years!! Then buy that dream again for 5X what you sold it for. Just Don't.
1) You will not find anything more meaningful! Some could claim that a motorcycle could do it but it did not do that for me. I enjoy more my 996 than my K1300R.
2) ”Many hate” the lights for their shape - which I find non-related to what Porsche really is for. But seriously the lights are actually quite bad light power-wise unless you have the Litronic-version. Both the power and the beam shape are lousy in the halogen versions. I think this goes for all the 911 prior 997. That is really a problem if you want to drive in the dark and in the country side/forest B-roads with lots of animals. My experience is from the EU-beam shape but I know it is not too different from the US beam. The light for slow 2nd gear left hand corner insides is just inadequate as well for animals crossing the road from left.
3) My experience of the 996 is otherwise positive. It is an excellent value for money solution - especially for someone who likes to maintain (love) his car with his own hands. You can really see the racing history in the ease of maintenance compared to say Audi or VW which are pretty much made only for factory line assembly in mind. And of course, truism, the 911 is just so fun car handling: excellent steering, good feel, plenty of traction, from 993 onwards you can trail brake them up to a point and there is enough well controllable power to enjoy, good visibility, seating not too low frog perspective like in some other cars (Z4, Vette, Ferraris). Easy car to drive up to the limit. Ive only spun mine once with summer tyres on snow. Winter tyres on snow - fantastic as in the summer.
sell it and get some teeth
Luckily I sold it to a dentist, so maybe I can make a deal there!
Always some douche showing up in comments. Grow up.
Definately making a mistake. Especially if yours is an early build 1999 which it appears to be. Do not sell. Daily it. I’m sitting in my 996.1 c4 now having a coffee commuting to the office @e30m3love if you want to check it out. Also the market is low at the moment. Don’t sell it’s a legend! You will see the other cars I own and I choose to drive this one the most
It was a very tough decision to make, and I am glad that everyone here is so passionate in their comments! Sadly, it is the right decision to make for me now. If my situation was different, I would 100% keep it. But I am going to be looking for another one once I am able to!
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