Porsche 996/997 fuel gauge woes
Porsche builds wonderful cars that are beautifully designed and engineered. However, there are one or two things that astonish me. One such thing is the
March 13, 2012
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Patrick Paternie – Porsche writer
I’ve just read on Facebook that Patrick Paternie has died. Patrick was a well-known and respected American writer and photographer who specialised in Porsches. I
March 12, 2012
Is it worth upgrading from a Porsche 996 to a 997?
I had a call this morning from someone with a facelift Porsche 996 and wondering if he should put another £15,000 in and upgrade to
March 9, 2012
Be aware of a scruffy Porsche 911 interior
My blog post the other day about Porsche 911 interiors led to an interesting discussion on Twitter. People often assume that they can pick up
March 7, 2012
Are Porsche 911 interiors tough?
“Porsche 996 interiors aren’t well made and don’t wear well.” That’s what many so-called experts will tell you, claiming that older Porsche 911s had
March 5, 2012
Porsche 996 still delights
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – the Porsche 996 is a great 911 and a great car. I have a lovely
March 5, 2012
Cayman – Porsche’s best kept secret
The Porsche Cayman S is a superb car – much more than a Boxster with a lid – it’s one of Porsche’s best-handling cars ever.
March 2, 2012
Porsche 911 Targa – the ideal compromise
Porsche enthusiasts have long argued for and against Cabriolets, with purists claiming that 911s should only be coupes. I’m not about to enter into that
March 1, 2012
Porsche 964 Turbo – what a car!
It’s been with me longer than I expected, for various reasons, but now the Porsche 964 Turbo will soon be with its new owner. I
March 1, 2012
Two Porsches 993s off to their new owners
I’ve sold this lovely pair of Porsche 993s – a Carrera S and a Carrera 4S – in the last week or two. Porsche 993s
February 29, 2012
Porsche 964 Anniversary club
I’m a great fan of the Porsche 964 series and, in particular, enjoy the rare 964 Anniversary, a special edition built to celebrate 30 years
February 28, 2012
New Porsche 911 – nice car, shame about the key
It seems that not only are cars getting larger, so are car keys. I was looking around a new Porsche 911 (the 991) earlier today
February 27, 2012
February 26, 2012
Worried about Porsche IMS failure? Here’s the answer!
Read up on Porsche 996, 997 and Boxster engines and you’ll soon be scared silly by stories of IMS (intermediate shaft) failure. Actually, it’s the
February 22, 2012
Porsche 964 – the most wanted Porsche
Not too many years ago, the Porsche 964 was the unloved and unwanted 911. Not any more – people are desperate to find good examples
February 21, 2012
Modern Porsches are full of holes, and the 996 is a design masterpiece
Take a look at this Porsche 997 Turbo (above). A mean machine, isn’t it? It simply oozes power and aggression. Now compare it to this
February 20, 2012
The steering wheel is your connection with your Porsche
You feel your Porsche through your steering wheel, and the choice of wheel can really transform the feel of your Porsche. During the development of
February 20, 2012
Building a Porsche estate car
I was chatting to Porsche mate John Glynn on Facebook when he mentioned his plans to build a Porsche 944 estate car (or shooting brake).
February 8, 2012
Where to get a Turbo rear spoiler for a Porsche 997
I’ve just had an email from someone looking for a Turbo-style rear spoiler for a 2005 Porsche 997 Carrera. Well, one option would be source
February 6, 2012
Sometimes it’s best not to sell your Porsche
I’ve just had a phone conversation with a chap wanting to know what his early Porsche 997 Carrera S was worth. It’s hard to give
February 3, 2012
Porsche 993 Carrera S and Carrera 4S
I’m lucky enough to have two very special – and rare – Porsches in stock at the moment. A 1997 993 Carrera S and a
February 3, 2012
1998 Porsche 993 Carrera 4S is stunningly good!
Here’s a car I’ve just taken on. A Porsche 993 Carrera 4S that’s in astonishing condition. It really is faultless! The car was registered in
February 2, 2012
Updated 1959 Corvette – warning, no Porsche content!
OK, it’s got nothing whatsoever to do with Porsches but this is a gorgeous looking car that I just had to share. Everyone knows that
February 1, 2012
Porsche 964 Turbo should have sold quicker
It’s a strange business selling Porsches. I took on this 964 Turbo almost a year ago and I thought it was have been snapped up
January 30, 2012
January 28, 2012
Looking for a facelift Porsche 996 Carrera 4 or 4S
I am looking for a really good example of a Porsche 996 Carrera 4 or 4S for a customer. Needs to be lowish mileage, great
January 26, 2012
Porsche 993 – a great investment for the Star Wars generation?
Can a standard Porsche 993 Carrera 4 be worth £47,000? That’s double what you’d expect to pay for a reasonable narrow-bodied 993. I’ve just been
January 24, 2012
Porsche 911 PS Spyder
I’ve just had a call from Paul Stephens, a true Porsche enthusiast who creates some amazing 911s under his PS brand. The latest of which
January 20, 2012
Porsche 997 finished in Carrera Silver GT – what a great colour!
I’ve just collected this Porsche 997 Carrera S and took some photos down at my local harbourside location. The car’s finished in GT Silver Metallic
January 17, 2012
Porsche 997 or 996 Carrera 4S
It’s a question I’m often asked – and ask myself: What’s the best buy, a Porsche 997 Carrera or a 996 Carrera 4S? You can
January 17, 2012
What’s a good Porsche for retirement?
Now, I’m a long way off retirement, but when I do finally get to take it easy, there are two things I am sure of:
January 13, 2012
Preparing a Porsche 911 for sale
While most of the Porsche world has been fussing over the new Boxster (and very nice it is too), I’ve been concerned with older Porsches.
January 12, 2012
Should Porsches have wooden interiors?
I was sifting through some old photos today when I came across this shot of the interior of a Porsche 993. Nothing unusual in that,
January 10, 2012
Porsches and personal numberplates
I think the UK is unique in that we have a car registration system that has encouraged so-called personalised number plates to exchange hands for
January 9, 2012
Porsche Classic Radio Navigation System
One of my pet hates is modern radio head units in classic Porsches – the silver-faced things with flashing LED displays and lots of fiddly
January 9, 2012
Stranded on Jersey with a Porsche 993 Carrera S
Sometimes, when things don’t go according to plan, they work out out better than expected. The other day, I had to travel to Jersey in
January 9, 2012
The keys to your Porsche
The new Porsche 911 has a fancy and rather chunky electronic key but, thankfully, Porsche has resisted the temptation to endow the car with a
January 3, 2012
Delivering a Porsche 996 Carrera 4S to Jersey
Today combined some of my favourite things; Porsches, boats, islands and travel., it doesn’t get much better than that. I delivered a lovely Porsche 996
December 22, 2011
Keep your Porsche original if you want an investment
I had an email the other day from someone wanting advice on buying an early Porsche 911 as a potential investment. Great idea if you
December 19, 2011
Philip Raby Porsche – an update
It’s all change in my life as of today! After almost seven years of editing Total 911 (a magazine I started from scratch), not to
December 16, 2011
What’s a Porsche worth?
Valuing a Porsche can be difficult, especially if it’s a rare and/or older car. You can’t simply look up a value in Glass’s Guide. It’s
December 9, 2011
Porsche 911 gets pushed off a cliff.
This was emailed me to me today. I’ve seen it before but it never fails to make me smile. Well, it is Friday… :
December 2, 2011
Porsche 911 engines – are they better hidden away?
The new Porsche 991 has upset a few people because you can’t see its engine at all. Open the rear lid and you’re met with
December 1, 2011
Porsche 964 vs Porsche 996
I’ve spent the weekend driving in around in two interesting Porsches – a 964 Carrera 4 Targa and a 996 Carrera. Interesting in that both
November 27, 2011
Fake Porsche 991? Scary thought!
My post yesterday on a Porsche 996 that had (badly) been updated to look a bit like a 997 got me thinking. Will someone take
November 18, 2011
What’s a fake Porsche 997 worth?
I often get contacted by insurance engineers wanting to value Porsches for claims, and the other day one rang up with an intriguing predicament. He’d
November 17, 2011
Porsche 964 with fabric interior is refreshingly different
I don’t know about you, but I always like to see Porsches with unusual colour schemes, inside and out. I guess I’m a bit of
November 13, 2011
11/11/11 – the world, and Porsche, has come along way in 100 years
Today is 11th November 2011 – or 11/11/11. As a boy, I remember my grandmother recalling being at school on 11th November 1911 and her
November 11, 2011
Porsche 997 Turbo – is the Edition 918 a good buy?
I had an email from someone in the USA wanting to buy a Porsche 997 Turbo S Cabriolet.He wanted to know if he would be
November 9, 2011
Apple iMac G3 – the classic Porsche 911 of computers
In a change from pulling Porsches to pieces, I’ve just stripped down an old Apple iMac G3 – remember the original translucent design? It was
October 20, 2011
