A Porsche 911 is (could be) for life
I've long argued that buying a used Porsche can make more financial sense than a new, mundane car – read my eBook to find out why. Recently, though, I was…
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Porsche 911 owner’s manual – old and new
I've just been comparing the owner's manual for a 1970 Porsche 911T with that for a 2005 Porsche 997 Carrera. Two books designed to do the same job, but published…
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 Porsche 996/997 fuel gauge. Because…
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 a Porsche 997. That's a…
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 bearing at the end of…
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 1968 Porsche 911T (below). A…
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 a genuine Turbo engine lid…
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 and it's a striking shade…
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 pick up either for about…
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 a 997 (or even a…
