When is a Porsche 911 not a 911?
I just spotted a comment on Facebook saying that the Porsche '991' is a stupid name and '911' was much better. It's not unusual for people to get confused by…
I just spotted a comment on Facebook saying that the Porsche '991' is a stupid name and '911' was much better. It's not unusual for people to get confused by…
This article was written in 2012. Values, especially of air-cooled 911s, have changed since then. This month's copy of GT Porsche magazine has a feature entitled "Your £10,000 Porsche" and…
Over on the Teamspeed website they've posted a number of photos of what appears to be a Porsche 911 Targa disguised to look, at first glance, like a Cabriolet. This…
One of the most desirable and asked-for options for Porsche 996s is the Sports Exhaust system – and for good reason too. To comply with modern noise regulations the standard…
I strongly disagree with people who say the Porsche 996 doesn't look good. Here's a photo to prove it. I rest my case! :) Please click here for more photos…
I had a call yesterday from a chap wanting to buy his first 911 – a 996. As soon as he said his budget was around £23,000, I immediately thought…
After my post yesterday about a Porsche 996 Cabriolet someone on Facebook accused me of having a fetish for the 'irrelevant and horrible 996'. Ouch.Of course, everyone is entitled to…
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 Porsche 996/997 fuel gauge. Because…
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 1999 996 Carrera that has…
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 bearing at the end of…