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Q: who would win in a one mile street race between a 1974 Porsche 911 and a 1969 cheve. comaro fs?
my brother is saying his camaro could beet my porsche any day! i say bull shit.
also…
who do u think would win a quarter mile race?

A: a porsche topps out at 212 mph… im going with the porche

im going with the camaro on the quater mile though

Q: What motor oil to use for Porsche 911 (1999-2001)?
What motor oil should use?

1999-2001 Porsche 911 996 C2 (not 4WD) 5 speed with 50K miles.

Located in Northern California.

I’ve seen 0W40 Mobil 1 is there other alternation because some people say 0W40 is too light for California weather. Maybe 5W40?

Also how many US quarts?

A: There are discussions about this all the time on http://www.rennlist.com , one of the definitive sites for Porsches. You’ll find recommendations for exotic mixes of Mobil 1 Diesel oil and various other oils, some of which are not only hard to find but virtually impossible to get in the U.S. People will tell you that oils changed significantly when a particular additive was ruled out (or way down in content) by the EPA. Other people will tell you that any mixing of oils is verboten, unless you are a chemical engineer and understand all of the oil chemistries involved.

Most of this is clap trap. Porsche continues to recommend Mobil 1 for its cars. Your car came from from the factory filled with Mobil 1. They put a sticker in the engine compartment to make you aware of their recommendation. Let your Dealership guide you on what multi-viscocity Mobil 1 to use. 0W40 is probably fine anywhere in California, unless you drive hard across Death Valley all the time.

The oil capacity of your car, including the oil lost when you change filters (which you should do at every oil change) is listed in your owner’s manual. No manual? Ask the Dealership.

Q: Porsche 911 GT2 just too quick for other cars?
They come up against Ferrari’s, BMW’s, Corvette.. and spanked them all. How I’d love to GT2 (997)

My mate doesn’t reckon it’s worth the money though, and said he’d prefare a Lambo Gallardo which I think is not as good. Porsche 911 GT2 is quicker, and Porsche’s are good cars though some see them as a poor mans supercar which is not true!

A: Yes, the GT2 is faster than the Gallardo.

In the show Top Gear, they drive a Porsche GT3 RS and Lamdborghini Gallardo Superleggera.

They are both lightweight, faster versions of 911 Turbo and Gallardo.
In a drag race and track race, they stayed together. Almost exactly the same performance.

The GT2 is faster and more powerful than the GT3 RS, so it would definitely beat a Gallardo or Gallardo Superleggera.

Q: What’s the difference between the Porsche 911 GT2 and the Porsche 911 Turbo?
I’m a virgin when it comes to car lingo so take it easy on me but from different sites and pictures the only thing I can tell is that the Turbo is a convertible?

Also, can you get the same model without the spoiler or is that part of the package?

A: Ok so im the biggest car nut in the world haha so here we go…

The 911 Turbo costs 132,000

The GT2 Costs 194,000

The 911 Turbos top speed is 194

The GT2’s top speed is 204

They both look amazing but the GT2 definatly makes more of a statement, and unfortunatly for you, the spoiler for both of those is part of the package.

The Turbo comes in both a Cabriolet (convertable) version, or a hard top version. both look amazing, but the Cabriolet version of the Turbo is $11,000 more.

Another car i would take a look at is the 911 GT3 RS. It is an amazing car, and as close as to a racecar as you can get in a street legal car.

By the way, i have seen both the Turbo and the GT2 in real life, and the spoiler makes all the difference. Thats the most basic way you can tell the car is Turbo or GT2.

Also, try going to your local Porsche dealership and taking some test drives and seeing what feels, looks, and sounds better to you. The Porsche Car salesmen really know there stuff, and im actually going to the San Diego Porsche dealership today to look at some cars, because its so much different then on the computer.

Hope I helped!

Q: Would I be able to afford a Porsche 911 carrera?
I can’t afford it right now because I am only 15.
But when I graduate college and become a pharmacist, would I be able to afford it off of $100,000 a year?
How many years would I have to work for to buy one of those?
Are those rare cars like the porsche speedster and only have like 200 in the world? Or are they popular and have tons built?
Would that car even be worth buying?

A: Porsche’s first car, a 356, was homologated for road service in 1948. Porsche has been building road cars now for over 62 years. The one millionth Porsche – of any kind – rolled off the assembly line in 1996 ( http://smtpca.org/history/59-porsche/47-60-years-of-porsche-sports-cars ). That car was an air-cooled 911 Carrera, a “993.” 911s are only built in Stuttgart, Germany. Porsche does not build “millions” of 911s. Porsche is a small, boutique car maker.

The last oil change on my 911 costs $295.00. Oil changes are scheduled “every 15,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first,” so over time simple services aren’t that much more expensive than other cars. I insure four cars. With my discounts, including multi-car, my Porsche is not the most expensive car to insure on my policy (that’s my 20 year old son’s 2006 Honda Civic; insurance for you in a 911 Carrera will be expensive, especially if you’re male, unmarried, have a bad driving record, etc.).

Many special models of 911, such as the Turbo S, which is only built now and then, are produced only a few hundred at a time.

Yes, a salary of $100,000 will allow you to buy a few years old 911, even a special model. I haven’t bought a brand new one yet, but can see from actual experience, that will require a very large down payment and sterling credit, or the ability to make a monthly payment larger than a salary of $100,000 a year might allow. Many lenders offer 7 year contracts on cars like this.

Note that Porsches hold their value better than just about any other car built. My air-cooled 993, which I sold to buy my present car, cost me only $4,000 to own for five and a half years (difference between what I paid for it, used, and what I sold it for).

And yes, there really is no substitute (well worth buying).

Q: What would you rather have, a Porsche 911 or a Van?
A Porsche you can act like a poser and go really fast, a Van there is many uses like using it for work, carrying logs, capping, travel to Europe and taking things to the dump for example a Porsche!
So what would you have?

A: Neither…Only Range Rover…

Q: I own a 2000 Porsche 911. It is well maintained and my daily driver. How long will it last me?
I put 15k mi a year on it and change the oil religiously. I heard these cars can last a few hundred thousand miles without any type of major overhaul (transmission, engine rebuild etc) is this true?

A: It should last 200,000 miles like C7S says, but it also depends on how you drive it. Lots of high power pulls and very short trips will affect the longevity of the car. Also the climate and roads. If you live in a mild climate like So. Calif, then you will not see salt on the roads or sand storms.

Q: Which is best Audi R8 or Porsche 911 Turbo?
Who makes the more technologically sophisticated high performace sports car? Audi or Porsche?

Also why is it that one is more advanced than the other? How do these two compare?

A: If you were to compare these cars from their performance numbers only……the Porsche 911 Turbo is better (in acceleration, overall power 480 hp vs the R8’s 420) in most aspects except for handling. The Porsche 911 is legendary in the sports car world and has an illustrious history unlike the R8. The Porsche 911 Turbo has been in criticized by car magazines and other publications. They seem to prefer the 911 GT3/GT3 RS as it offers a more pure 911 experience.
The R8 is loaded with technology such as Audi’s Space Frame, Quattro all-wheel drive, Audi’s FSI, magnetic ride control, and LED headlights. The Porsche 911 Turbo is slightly more expensive than the R8. Many people criticize the 911’s familiar look but in a way i think the 911 styling is timeless. The R8 looks much better in my opinion however and it would be rarer on the road. If I had the money these cars cost I would seriously look at the Porsche 911 GT3 but I think I would choose the R8 as it is a better road car.

Q: Looking to buy a 1980’s 911 porsche in the Houston Tx area. Where do I start?
Has anyone heard and know anything about Victory motor cars in Houston, Texas? Are they reputable? Are there any independent, reliable mechanics that will do a prepurchase inspection and give an honest overlook on a car in the Houston area? this will be my first 911 and I dont want to get sc#U$. I want this to be a good experience and a reliable every day car. I am looking for a 80’s 911 porsche (1981-89) prefer turbo look or slant body. Could anyone please help with your expertise. thank you in advance

Frank

A: Frank,

Contact me by email and I’ll send you some info, including a copy of last year’s value survey from Excellence Magazine (the last time they did a used 911 value update).

Victory does a lot of eBay selling and has good feedback. Still, I wonder about them.

I agree with the suggestion that you join PCA. It’s best to buy from an enthusiast. You’ll find used car ads in both the local newsletters and the PCA magazine (print and online), including my 1980 911SC that’s for sale. Don’t know why you limited your years to beginning in 1981. Both SCs (78-83) and Carreras (83-89) are good cars to consider. Don’t buy an SC that hasn’t had the Carrera oiler update.

Turbo look is a good idea. Slant nose is not. This is personal opinion, but is shared by the great majority of 911 owners who are not NFL football players.

Good luck.

Q: How much would a 2009 porsche 911 turbo cost in about 10 years?
They’re beautiful cars but I wouldn’t be able to afford a new one!

A: To get a genuinely accurate answer, you will need to ask this again in about 10 years. And what the answer will be then will depend on the continued development of Porsche models compared to earlier examples and the general condition of the economy.

But that said, it’s still possible to make an educated guess based on past values. The biggest variable will be if the current 997 Turbo will follow more closely the older examples like the 930, 965, and 993, or the sharper devaluation curve of the recent 996. There are reasons to speculate that it could follow either one, but in either case it’s possible to get at least a general range.

If it were to follow the high end of the range, and come in close to the 993 Twin Turbo, you’d find used values around $80-90k. If it proves to be more similar to the 996 models, you’ll find pricing in the $50-60k range. The styling on the 997 seems likely to age better than the 996, but it’s production numbers and other factors seem much more in line with the 996. Given all factors and likely inflation, $70-75k seems like a good median number.

Q: I need to remove my speedometer gauge from a 1974 Porsche 911. How do I take off the wires?
The cables to the speedometer and to the trip odometer come off in obvious ways.

A: hi there.

the wires are actually your illumination lights.

do not pull the wires as they may break.

get a small flat head screwdriver and pry the Light Housing out of the back of the speedometer.

if you have a small set of pliers, you can use those to make it even easier.

i hope this helps. Good Luck!

Q: How much does an oil change cost on a 2000 porsche 911?
Also, how reliable are these cars and are the parts very expensive?

A: 70 bucks or so if you do them yourself (its a super easy job), including the zillion quarts of synthetic oil. Good news is that its a once per 16000 mile job.

and they are reliable, but parts are expensive. I have had almost zero repairs on either of my 996 911s (dont have the 99 C2 anymore). coolant reservoir was the only one I paid for.

Q: What is the cheapest car that looks similar to the1999 Porsche 911?
I like the car, but its to expensive.

A: That really depends on your personal taste. Are you just wanting to go for looks or similar performance or both? I might suggest a Toyota MR2…..it’s a convertible and very sporty looking little car that you can purchase for a fairly reasonable price. You really have to ask yourself though what exactly your budget is, how new or old of a car you are looking for and what options you need or want.

Q: Should I buy a 1987 porsche 928 S4 or a 1983 porsche 911?
I read everywhere that the 911 is alot more fun to drive and you only really get a sense of the 928’s speed above 80 mph. Is this true? If you have driven both please help me decide.

A: Two very good cars… though two very different cars. I am somewhat biased towards 911s, and have logged many more laps behind the wheel of various 911 models than I have 928s, though I do have experience here too (and do quite like the 928 models as well).

Which car you should be looking at will depend on what you want and expect. Though the two cars you mention were produced just a few years apart, the basic design of the 911 came about 20 years earlier than that, while the 928’s original design was still less than 10 years old in 1987.

The 911SC: This is a very reliable car, well built, solid, and quick if not downright fast. Like all older 911s they take effort and skill to drive quickly, but with the right driver they can be very quick (quicker than the 928S4 on some tracks). The car has alot of character, though is dated… you will either find this charming or annoying and that alone will tell you if you should be considering this car.

The 928S4: More of a GT car than the 911SC, it is larger, heavier (much much heavier)… but in that package is a more comfortable, more modern car that has alot more power. The overall package is less sporty than the 911 (key reason I’ve driven so few at track events is that they seldomly seem to turn up in this environment), but for driving on the street, they are a great package. And while I have taken many long trips in 911s, it would be hard not to prefer the 928 under such circumstances.

The 928 is a generally reliable car as well… but, there are a number of factors that can add up possible issues. First, 928s have not held their value the way 911s have… which ultimately means that many 928s have found there way into hands of owners that have not had the means to keep them up, as such, you are more likely to find a car with problems when looking at 924/944/914/928 models than you will with most 911s (though there are excellent condition 928s and poor condition 911s). Next, the 911 was produced over a long time, and with 20 years already behind it when the last 911SC came out, it was extremely well developed and was (and is) supported by a large after market in parts. The 928 was never developed to the degree that the 911 was (since it was never raced by the factory, and produced for less time), and it doesn’t have the after market support.

Take your time and drive a few examples of each, and get a feel for the cars and what they are like. Chances are, once you’ve done this, you will only be considering one of these models… once you get to that point, read up as much as you can about the specific model so you can select a good one (and still, even then, make sure you have a knowledgable Porsche mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection; the money you spend here could save you a vast amount down the road, as the saying “a cheap Porsche could be the most expensive car you ever own” has a strong basis in reality).

Q: Any ideas why some folks don’t recommend buying a Porsche 911 Targa as opposed to a Coupe?
I like the Targa top model but the market value for the Coupe seems to be higher and Coupes also seem to be harder to find. Why do some folks shy away from Targa’s? Any ideas?

A: There are a number of reasons why the Targa is “less desirable.” In terms of performance, the Targa is heavier than the Coupe, and has a less rigid body. People looking for a car for track use or just wanting the most potential performance will gravitate towards the Coupe.

Next there is just the issue of appearance… while the Targa is distinctive looking (and in a good way), the higher back does not match the “Classic Porsche Lines” that the Coupe has. The same basic line traces back to the first 911s (offered only as a Coupe), and also to the 356.

Also, in terms of practicality: the Targa roofs are prone to problems. Repairing and restoring one can be quite costly… and even then it may still leak. For all of these reasons, many people do not want a Targa and are looking only for a Coupe… or they want t a convertible and are looking only for a Cabriolet.

If you like a Targa though, the good news is that because of all the reasons above, they often come at a cheaper price than a similar Coupe or Cab. While they are not as rigid and they are heavier, they are still great cars and more than capable of carving a winding road. The higher back which makes the back a little less flowing has the plus of giving a little more headroom… and more because there is no need to get the sunroof into the roof.

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