2001 Porsche 911 Carrera review from North America
"The ultimate driving machine isn't from Bavaria"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
The car is a 2002 Carrera (996). Quality, fit and finish, both interior and exterior, are superb.
It will run to 60 miles per hour in less than five seconds, yet we see twenty two plus miles per gallon in city/highway driving, and over twenty six on the highway alone.
I'm six foot two inches tall and have more than adequate head and leg room.
We optioned the car rather heavily (full leather interior, Bose sound system, heated full power seats, Bi-Xenon headlamps, eighteen inch wheels) so she's really more of a GT than a sports car in the traditional sense.
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| There is no substitute |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3800 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 280ZX |
| Date of Entry | 16th April, 2002 |