1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 review from UK and Ireland
"Noisy and lacking comforts. For dry weekends only"
General comments?
Although the 911's boxer engine has a unique whirr to it, it's too noisy on the outside and tyre roar is numbing on longer journeys.
The rear engine, rear drive layout takes some getting used to, and at times seems like a design flaw rather than a feature.
For an expensive performance car, the cabin is extraordinarily cheap: the indicator and light stalks feel fragile, the plastic is cheap and squeaks down bumpy roads. The switchgear is also nasty.
The car is also not as exclusive as dealers would have you believe. Both Boxtsers and 911s are everywhere on British roads.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 6000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 740i Sport 4.4 |
| Date of Entry | 13th March, 2001 |