I never dreamt or imagined that I would buy a Porsche, didn't even know the difference between the entry level 911 and the Turbo. Now I would sell my house to keep this car! Stunning performance, purrs like a kitten driven slowly, roars like a lion driven fast. Bought from a dealer 7 years old at 40,000 miles and I've put 10,000 miles on the clock! The dealer aftercare is astonishingly good - get the warranty!! Prior to purchase need to know? Only consider a 911 Turbo! I can't imagine a better car, brings a smile to my face every day!

Porsche 996 turbo amazing car comfortable to drive long distance 20+ mpg 195 mph excellent build quality a real head turner bad point people stop speeking to you but who gives a s**t i love it

996TT turned into the dream car a few short months after going back to back with a Ferrari 360. 996TT's stunning performance in a usable everyday package. No fickle temperament, just immense fun every time you turn the key. And in today's climate - what a bargain. Do your homework - buy from a reputable dealer - and take out the manufacturer's extended warranty.

I purchased the car last June 07 from a main dealer (a must) and I am still smiling. What a great car, use it every day the kids can get into the back and the shopping in the front.
Fantasict performance my neighours drives a Lambo and a Ferrai 599 he struggles to leave me.
I've completed one of my top five things I must do in my life; own a 911 turbo.

I have owned my 996tt for 8 months now and in the process I have achieved a life long dream of owning a porsche. There no annoying rattles or creaks and the accelaration is awesome, the wife occasional uses it for shopping and the car is quite happy pottering around town at 30mph.

Before buying the porsche I also looked and tested a Mercedes SL55 AMG which in my opinion is not as much fun drive, or indeed fuel efficient and doesn't turn as many heads.

If you want supercar performance but with total reliability and peace of mind then there is only car to consider and that's a 911 turbo.

Before buying my Porsche Turbo (New Feb 2002), I had owned many different types of car and lived with each for around 6 to 12 months. I still own my Porsche after 6 years of trouble free, thrilling motoring and it still puts a big smile on my face each time I drive it, there is nothing out there better a true 24/7 supercar.

Tried ALL known super cars and never had the Porsche on the RADAR. But one short drive was more than enough. Truly an everyday SuperCar. My wife drives it during the week and I have the fun at the weekend. The tiptronic gearbox is amazing, making acceleration feel relentless. The peace of mind that the build quality and comfort factor that you will get to your destination is unmeasurable. NO car can get you from A to B as quickly - ALL weathers as well... Try driving any other exotica at full tilt with the same confidence level that this car gives. But what always amazes me is the day to day acceleration from, say 40, to silly speeds - it is truly effortless. Never thought I would own a SuperCar like this that is so so usable. You've got to experience it at least once. I feel very lucky to have one in my garage.

I have owned over 20 exotics including about every badge and have never experienced this kind of power. The Porsche 996 911 Turbo Coupe is useable, with this degree of reliability. The car is track ready out of the box- adding an adjustable Ruf suspension and exhaust makes it a race car with a license plate.

They say: A fantastic sports car, developed for longer than any other car (35 years), means that by the time of the Porsche 996, the 911 was nearing perfection. Some say the new 997 IS perfection.
My humble opinion (based on actually owning one for a year)... 'They' are right. The 911 is pure magic. My 996 still has the power to impress me in different ways with its sheer capability every day. The steering is incredibly sensitive and precise. Be wary, it will change lanes on a fast road if you stop concentrating on driving it for one second (If you are brave/stupid enough to let your gf have a go, dont let her check her make-up :) The upside is control and incredibly fast response. This car has serious poise in corners, and the way it drives out of them is something only other 911 owners will understand. Feels like wheelying a motorbike out of a bend. I reckon one reason they are so expensive is because their owners love them and therefore take care of them. Try one and you will see why.

Other points: I drive mine to and from work every day, it has never let me down. Starts and drives reliably every day week in week out. This means a lot more than you think, as most other pure sports stuff will NOT do this. By all means, drive a mad TVR or some beautiful italian exotica for a couple of years (as I did), then you will understand why so many of us end up in a 911!

With the 911, you can have it all

I have owned the Porsche 996 911 Turbo Coupe for a few weeks and 500 miles, having bought it second hand through a main dealer - which I would recommend as they seem eager to help, even after the cheque cleared. The motor is fantastic, with both nerve-racking acceleration and braking, should you wish to press either pedal hard. The car is happy driven hard on a motorway or track, or gently around town, and it is not twitchy, as is common with other 400bhp + exotics.

Overall, well engineered, but do expect an unastounding dash that feels a little plasticy for a car of this price, and of course, little storage space in the front boot or token rear seats.

In summary, if you want to go quicker than a 360 modena, but don't want bits falling off and £2,500+ cam services every 5 minutes, and you don't have the extra £40k for the equivalent Aston, consider this car a serious option. It's ahead of the competition and a joy to drive.

The Porsche 996 911 Turbo Coupe is a massive but rather controled power tool,the brakes are breath taking and the driving experience is over any description,the exaliration will amaze any experienced driver no matter what else he drives or has driven,with a full understanding that this is a sport and not a comfort saloon car but the confortable spacious front cabinet with all the equipments and fantastic base sound system will make me dare to claim for less noise while driving.

Hard to fault, quick in every way and all conditions, but the brakes put your heart in your mouth - really serious stopping power. Good value for money in it's league.