And that is why i am here the digits on the odometer of this particular 997generation 911 carrera cabriolet are about to swing past the 1. My turbo s makes a fine daily driver even though its fairly hardcore and has a wicked amount of power. Is it practical to daily drive a porsche 911 997 997. The convertible jitters have already started with us. Hi robert i reread your article on the porsche carrera 4. A compelling package, this porsche 997 carrera s is an eminently usable 911 in a great colour scheme and with excellent service history. So i am considering a 0911 carrera 4s as my next vehicle. The best daily driver rennlist porsche discussion forums. My turbo s makes a fine daily driver even though it s fairly hardcore and has a wicked amount of power. If you are looking for a great 997 daily driver in like new condition for half of original sticker this is your car. Daily driving a cheap porsche 911 996 what could possibly. Up for auction is this 2008 porsche 997 carrera s cabriolet finished in basalt black metallic over a sand beige leather interior.
The car is in excellent condition with a bit over 53k miles. Production of the carrera and carrera s coupes began in early 2004, allwheel drive carrera 4 and carrera 4s began to be delivered to customers in november 2005, the turbo and gt3 derivatives went on sale in late 2006 and the gt2. Apr 04, 2014 it was a daily driver from the start with no problems. Standing with a clean bill of health, and options such as a sport exhaust system and bose highend sound system, this car is just waiting to be driven by a new. I loves me some convertible out here, so that was a bit of a bonus. What do you need to know before buying a used porsche 911 carrera 997. Its relatively light at around 3,200 pounds, and with 345 horsepower, zeroto60 miles per hour comes up in around fourandahalf seconds.
If you saw someone driving a brand new porsche 911 carrera, would you think theyre rich. And by daily driver, im assuming 50 or so milesday about 57 days a week. Other owners are throwing caution to the wind and using these cars as they were intended, trusting in stuttgart s quality and engineering and letting the rest just sort itself out. Velocity ap wanted to create an exhaust system with limited drone while retaining the higher rpm. It looks, sounds, feels, and evokes emotion like a 911. Using a porsche 911 as a daily driver feature autocar india. This would be a 5 year old porsche with probably no warranty. As long as i can remember, ive wanted a 911 as my daily driver.
The carrera s was fitted with a slightly more powerful 3. My 997tt has been my daily and it truly is amazing, coming from someone who used to daily a. Is the porsche 997 carrera 4s a secret 911 bargain. The 997generation carrera 4s might be the bargain to seek out. Anyone who has a porsche as their daily driver, id love. Standing with a clean bill of health and options such as a sport exhaust system and bose highend sound system, this car is just waiting to be driven by a new owner. Lots of people use 997s as a daily, it s still a fairly new car and shouldnt give too many problems. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
With the optional sport chrono packages launch control, porsche says this carrera can break the 4second mark for 060 at 3. On said trip home from the airport we had to make a slight detour to look at yet another 996. Car magazines independent longterm test of the porsche 911 carrera 997 generation. Im looking for more info to help me decide if i should get a carrera s or carrera 4s later this year. The amount of practicality porsche managed to get away with in the 997 is quite surprising, given the pure performance intentions behind the cars design. Porsche 997 is the internal designation for the porsche 911 sports car manufactured and sold by german manufacturer porsche between 2004 as model year 2005 and 2012. This one was perfectly daily driver spec enthusiast spec, not so much and as a tiptronic car, my wife would also be able to drive it. Our 997 still has the original paint all around and has no damage history. My 997 is my daily driver and the only vehicle i own.
Its also a comfortable daily driver, even if it is a bit loud on the highway. Dec 06, 2018 join me as i drive up north to kick off the snowboarding season in my porsche 997. While it may look similar at a glance to the 2008 997 model, it actually had a number of improvements including a completely new engine the direct injection 9a1, optional pdk transmission, updated pcm communications system, e. It does have some weaknesses reservoir caps, aos failures, water pumps but really no different than a similar year bmw or vw. Based on what i want to spend im looking at vehicles with approx 45k miles maybe a little less if i am lucky. The numbers tell you the 2005 porsche carrera s is a fast, capable handler, and stops like it hit a wall, but cars like that arent always easy to live with on a daily basis. The previous owner is a porsche enthusiast in houston and has used the car sparingly given he has a bmw daily driver and cayman dedicated to track use. Another option for your 997 carrera comes from velocity ap in the form of their kline innovations exhaust for porsche 997 carrera. Although some may see it as crazy, i think its great for what it provides. Porsche 911 carrera 4 the ultimate daily driver wardsauto. Other owners are throwing caution to the wind and using these cars as they were intended, trusting in stuttgarts quality and engineering and letting the rest just sort itself out. Under the rear deck lid of the standard 2009 carrera is a 3.
This sleek and powerful 997 coupe makes the perfect daily driver or weekend cruiser. Get the best deals on seats for 2007 porsche 911 when you shop the largest online selection at. Standing with a clean bill of health and options such as a sport exhaust system and bose highend sound system, this car is just waiting to be driven by a new. The smoking tire s matt farah takes on a 2006 911 carrera 4s for a onetake video and finds its a perfect mix of old and newschool. Even though the 911 has gone through numerous generations, it remains instantly recognizable as what. Looking like a 0407 boxster maybe s, or a 9901 carrera. The porsche can fit a carseat in the back seat so i can pick up my 4 year old from school if my wife has to work late. It would need to be a daily driver though 4060 minutes each way, so if that will be problematic, i will put the idea on hold until i can afford to properly own one. Nov 28, 2016 in particular, the 997 carrera s would be the one to buy to dip your toes into the water. Mar 18, 2020 up for auction is this 2006 porsche 997 carrera s coupe that features a 6speed manual transmission. In truth, there are a lot of reasons that daily driving a 997 is a fantastic idea. I took a 12 day porsche driving experience a couple months back with the carrera s, and the. Up for auction is this 2006 porsche 997 carrera s coupe that features a 6speed manual transmission. Porsche 911 is a vintage daily driver petrolicious.
Im thinking of chopping in the xkr for a 997 turbo circa 200607 car for. Standing with just 34k miles driven since new, this carrera s is being offered in excellent. Get the best deals on seats for 2007 porsche 911 when you shop the largest online. As it s a daily driver it s a simple carrera, much as id love one of the more focused 911s like the gt3 they are not much good if you need to seat more than two. It s relatively light at around 3,200 pounds, and with 345 horsepower, zeroto60 miles per hour comes up in around fourandahalf seconds. My commute is about 86 miles each day with my 05 acura rl, no problems just tires. Sold 997 is the internal designation for the porsche 911 model manufactured and sold by german manufacturer porsche between 2004 as model year 2005 and 2012. With its powerful 355 hp engine along with a tiptronic s transmission and sport chrono package, this sleek and powerful 997 makes the perfect daily driver or weekend cruiser. Feb 07, 2016 the 997 generation carrera 4s might be the bargain to seek out. I drive my 997tt a total of 30 miles round trip a day. He grew up around cars, as his father used to race a mini cooper s in the early 70s. It was a daily driver from the start with no problems. To combine this with a solid, reliable sports car sounds like something that is difficult.
Rui considers himself a petrolista, yet he doesnt buy performance cars, i buy cars preferably from the late 60searly 70s. Join me as i drive up north to kick off the snowboarding season in my porsche 997. I have an older porsche that i would love to use, but do not want to put the miles on it. For those willing to give it a shot, the porsche 997 can make a marvelous daily driver. Id heat the steering wheel too as it is a daily driver. Call jon 4807032337 to be first on the list to take this beauty for a test drive. The essential model from germanys proud, independent sportscar maker is the porsche 911 carrera. I am thinking about getting a 0506 porsche 997 as a daily driver.
Here are my thoughts on daily driving a carrera 4s. Driven recently helped him obtain a beautiful 1987 carrera 3. The gt3 is a step to far towards race car, and people who dont actually have race cars may not understand what that means, but it doesnt make it a better road car, that is for sure. Should i get a porsche 911 997 turbo with 100k miles or a 996 turbo with low miles. What is it like to own a porsche as a daily driver. Used porsche 911 carrera 997 buying guide 997 buyers guide. I have a 30 mile commute, each way, in the dallas fort worth area.