2001 Porsche 911 996 Twin Turbo review from UK and Ireland
"Darth Vader on Steroids"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ran out fuel due to faulty computer software causing wrong readouts on the on-board trip computer - it has been re-programmed, but still not very accurate.
Both rads behind the front air in-takes rusted through within 12 months due to the build up of damp leaves. Replaced under warranty.
Major water leak into driver's foot well.
The metal Porsche logo center caps on 3 wheels came off due to wrong spec glue (replaced under warranty).
Problem with the cam shaft bearings which was fixed at the first service under warranty.
General comments?
The car is just the doggies danglies and the performance is just stunning. It's happy to potter along at at 20-30MPH or it will take you to 120 MPH in a heart beat. It returned 33.5 mpg on a 180 mile run (driving at UK speed limits) and gives me 23.5 mpg during normal every day driving. However the car cost me just short of £95k (inc options) and I'm disappointed to have endured the problems outlined above... but I guess that it hasn't put me off as my order is already in for its replacement due in 2005.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Previous car | Lotus Elise |
| Date of Entry | 13th May, 2003 |