Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (997)

911 Heaven

Advantages: True Drivers Car
Disadvantages: Doesn't suffer fools

designated number which distinguishes each generation. For example, my first 911 was a 1990 Carrera 4 (factory designated 964) which replaced the 911 Carrera Supersport in 1989/90 (G/H Reg), and my second a 1995 Carrera 2 (factory designated 993) (sloping headlamps, more rounded shape). The 993 replaced the 964 in 1994 (M reg). It is common among Porsche owners and dealers to refer to the cars using their factory designated number. The very latest cars are designated 996. In this op we are discussing the 964 and 993. The 964 could be bought in several variants; the bog standard 911 Carrera 2, the Carrera 4 (4 wheel drive), the RS (RallyeSport - a lightweight C2) - and of course, the outrageous Turbo. "Carrera", by the way, is the name of a road race in Mexico which Porsche dominated in the late fifties. Traditionally they only used ...

tagheur 06.11.2002 · Read full review
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Review of Porsche 911 Carrera 3.6 Cabriolet

A convertible Dream car.

Advantages: Ageless piece!!!
Disadvantages: Pricey!!!

The shape may have stayed the same for over 30 years with a few rounded and modified pieces but the porsche magic shines through. You can keep your Ferrari's and Lambo's. Give me a 911 anyday. I love the little spoiler that goes up and down depending on what speed you are going. I like the looks people give you when you drive it. It has to be the definative car on the road. It is ageless. It is gorgeous. It is what I want to spend my inheritance on despite the fact my conscience is telling me otherwise. IT is a very quick very chique operator on the road that never ceases to turn heads. I love this car!! ...

andycharger 21.08.2000 · Read full review
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Review of Porsche 911 Carrera 3.4 Cabriolet

Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic

Advantages: Fast, reliable and practical
Disadvantages: rear seats for very young ones only but better than nothing

I used to have a Carrera 4 Cab which was quick but this car is in another power league. Internally it is identical to the non-Turbo versions but externally it has lower suspension (does not like traffic calming humps) and has air vents scooped out of both sides of the car. For those who like relaxed driving keeping revs under 4000 the 911 Turbo is like driving any executive cruise machine but floor the pedal to the metal it becomes quite simply a rocket! Insurance is expensive and fuel consumption can be challenged if driven hard but 25 MPG is easily obtainable. All in all it is a practical supercar and with Tiptronic a relaxed drive even in the city. Depreciation is better than on Ferrari's and the extra 2 (albeit small) seats make it more practical than a Mercedes SL (a 2 seater only) ...

premierstrat 05.11.2004 · Read full review
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