His tone and cadence is Jeremy Clarkson, and his fashion sense is James May. JayEmm also has a knack for finding scenic locations and vibrant clothing. Wearing a shirt more colorful than the countryside which surrounds him, he takes this mildly tuned 996 Turbo for a casual tour to extract the pertinent bits of data for a prospective buyer. Whether …
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Here’s Why The 996 Turbo Is The Steal Of The Century
While some of us might've missed the best opportunity to grab one when the 996 Turbo was selling for little more than a well-optioned Civic, it remains a bargain. In its day, its top speed was something special; just five miles per hour shy of the coveted 200-mile-per-hour-mark. But beyond the obvious straightline shove, the 996 Turbo offered a …
Continue to the full articleThis Modified 996 Turbo Covers Ground at an Astonishing Rate
It's refreshing to see enthusiasts still exploring the potential of Porsche's oft-overlooked 996. Perhaps part of why this generation has persevered is due to the way the 996 Turbo's Mezger motor is quite receptive to tuning. With a few tasteful modifications, a 996 Turbo can out-accelerate many of today's paddle-shifted supercars and get its owner …
Continue to the full articlePorsche 996 Turbo: Everything You Need To Know
When the 996 Turbo was released back in 2000, it wasn't yet constrained by nannyism. Its analog steering and relatively simplistic safety systems kept the driver squarely involved in the driving experience. For those reasons, it was still an intimidating vehicle that fills its drivers with some old-fashioned fear. Not only did it have the …
Continue to the full articleThis Is What It’s Like To Own A 996 Turbo For A Year
No creaks, no rattles, no sagging headliner, and no cracked leather. Even the interior lighting shines bright—don't expect that from BMWs of the era. There aren't many indications that this gaudy orange 996 Turbo has been rolling around this planet for the better part of two decades. It's a resilient car to say the least, though somehow it's still …
Continue to the full articleWhat It’s Like When A 996 Turbo Goes Under the Knife for New Coolant Pipes
The one chink in the Mezger's armor is its flimsy coolant pipes. For such a bulletproof motor, it seems strange that Porsche just glued the coolant pipes on. Though press-fitted, these coolant lines are known to pop off under high RPM load. Hoovie's lousy luck meant his first trip to Heartland Motorsports Park was interrupted by his own lines …
Continue to the full articleThe Lousy Luck Of A Porsche 996 Track Day Explosion
Though Hoovie hasn't enjoyed the best luck with his purchases, he's a brave soul who never fails to see the potential in his Porsches. His latest acquisition, a 996 Turbo, had to see the circuit, and Hoovie took some additional precautionary measures to help avoid some of the trackday headaches he's suffered in the last few years. After the …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches For Sale This Week: Volume 129
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on eBay for a few years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing examples pop up now and again. This week we're going to try something different by integrating other auto sales outlets into our Porsche search. Hopefully you've enjoyed our "curated" look at the Porsche market. Keep in mind, some of …
Continue to the full articleIs Buying a 996 Turbo a Wise Decision?
The fact that Tyler Hoover picked up another 996 after a painful foray into the range speaks to the value of the car. He first grabbed a first-generation 996 with a 3.4-liter M96, which promptly grenaded. He then swapped in a Chevrolet V8—an LS2, to be specific—for $17,000. What was once the cheapest 996 with a manual transmission was turning into …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches On Ebay: Volume 110
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on eBay for nearly three years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. This week we're throwing any pretense of theme out the window for a five-car mashup of greatness. Hopefully you've enjoyed our curated look at the Porsche market. Keep in mind, some of these Porsches …
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