2002 Porsche 911 Carrera review from UK and Ireland
"Good performance, very practical, too sensible!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
As many have said, the 'basic' 996 series is somewhat lacking in interior detail. Ordering mine from new I spent a good deal on getting it right, and I must say that the customized interior is very nice, and can be designed to your individual taste.
Performance is adequate for the UK roads- overtakes quickly and dispatches lesser cars without batting an eyelid- however, it is not hugely exciting to drive unlike my previous car the Lotus Esprit.
As many have said the 911 is a car well worth owning once. In fact it is so practical you could easily manage with it as your only car. It is good for long distances and docile in traffic- and the Bose sound system upgrade is worth the money. Good performance is also readily accessible, and the Porsche Stability Management system adds some peace of mind whilst learning to drive this back heavy car.
I will be changing car soon- I had considered the 996 Turbo X50 or the GT2... but I have fallen for the Ferrari 360 Spider, I hope it will be more fun than the 996.
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| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4000 miles |
| Previous car | Lotus Esprit |
| Date of Entry | 25th October, 2002 |