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I can't bear to part with my old Carrera so am thinking about replacing the XJ8 with a 996.
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I have an XJ8 for my DD now and an 87 Carrera that I now just use for occasional trips to the office and weekend duty.
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I'm seeking input on how a 996 is for a DD. I have an XJ8 for my DD now and an 87 Carrera that I now just use for occasional trips to the office and weekend duty. I can't bear to part with my old Carrera so am thinking about replacing the XJ8 with a 996.
Original plan was an XJR or E55 to put some fun into my commute (~60 miles rt/ day) but I'm thinking a more civilized P-car would be more fun and meet my needs.
Wife would still have a sedan for when we need 4 seats plus I'll probably keep the old Land Rover for beating around/hunting. Occasionally I would have my 4 year old son in the back - 996 seems a little roomier than the Carrera.
So - is this a sane plan? Is it reasonable to put a booster in the back of a 996? Any of you found a compelling sales pitch that works with the wife?
Yes. Yes, plenty of room. Yes, I let her drive it every week or two.
A 996 is a normal car in the shape of a 911. The A/C works. The ride is very nice. It's quiet and civilized. In short, it has nothing in common with your 911 other than the vague shape and that it was made by a company that shared the same name and employed a vastly superior marketing and accounting staff.
My 996 is a terrific daily driver. In the past four months I have logged nearly 6K miles, and enjoyed every one of them. My daughter loves the Cab with the roof down, and it's a fun car to drive, no matter what the reason for taking it out.
My 996 has been my daily driver since I bought it new in 2000. I'm now at 92,000 miles, so admittedly I'm a bit closer to work than you, but I've been very happy with it. My kids (now 7.5 and 6) love riding in the back, either in boosters or now (since the younger turned 6) both in just the rear seats. I've even done Costco runs in it, although admittedly the minivan works a lot better for that.
We're in the same boat as you (3 cars: 996, 4 door sedan, and minivan for hauling) and it works out very well.
Bob
I agree with the previous comments. My 996 has been my DD since March, and I have been very happy with it. My daily roundtrip is also approximately 60 miles, mostly over country roads and a 4-lane divided highway.
I'm very happy with the C4S as a DD, and I would make the same decision again.
I spent 3 years with mine as a DD rain, shine and snow. Never a problem.
My son (8) loves to ride in it and my daughter (7) hates it because of the lack of space. It was fine when she was younger but once they get to that age space is tight....no question.
I'n now driving the Cayenne daily as my commute went from 20 miles a day to 100 miles and I didn't want to put the miles on the 996.
Go for it!
I'm buying a 996 for just that purpose. My workplace is 80 miles away (160 round trip) and I make that drive 3 days/week. I decided that if I have to drive a lot then why not make it fun?
My last two Porsche's barely averaged 100 miles/month. After I sold them I realized that my total cost of ownership was over $4.00/mile! Never again.
The car I buy will average over 20K miles/year as a DD.
I got mine to be my DD. I'm about 60 miles rt for work, but I take the train most days (mainly bc of traffic). Just make sure you don't mind putting miles on your car. At 300 miles a week just commuting, plus whatever else you do at nights and on weekends, they'll add up quickly. I think mine came more bc I was driving all over on weekends bc I love driving the car. I'm constantly visiting friends out of state. My solution was to get one with lower miles so it wouldn't really matter
DD here as well. I have a 22 mile commute to work and it performs just fine. A/C works in this heat and the car is comfortable when you want it to be. Press on the gas and throw it into a corner and it transforms itself into a sports car.
Mine is a daily driver for work and always the weapon of choice from my garage when I plan to go a lot of miles for errands or road trip (gets way better gas mileage than the SUV). Get the roof rack and you can even bring home a couple sheets of plywood. LOL! Porsche has plenty of choices for booster seats for the kids. Front trunk is deep, and the back seat area can carry a kid
and
stuff since the rear seats are essentially split folding rear seats.
Do you need a Carrera 4? Depends on if it snows in your winter in your part of Texas. Could be considered a real safety convenience if it snows in yer neck of the woods.
Want even MORE flexibility - consider a Targa. That rear opening hatch can really expand the cargo area accessability.
The MORE you drive your 996, the LESS likely you are going to have a lot of those niggling 996 issues folks have here. Your Porsche was meant to be driven every day in every way.
I store my car for the winter, but DD during the summer. 4,000+ miles since I get the car at the end of April.
The car does not ride like a lexus, so the bad roads up in Cleveland can be kinda rough at times.
Daily drive mine in Houston. Its maybe the worst daily drive... only 3.4 miles... so its prob more wear and tear on the car - but [knocking on wood] it has done a terrific job!
I think you're fine, plus you'll have the other LR as occasional backup.
Try this: "Honey, it's a very safe German-engineered car, little Johnny can sit in the back, and it gets 28mpg on the highway."
Of course you'll rarely get such great mileage because you'll be constantly tempted to race it around.
But she doesn't need to know that.
Mine is DD when there is no ice or snow in the forecast. I feel bad about my BMW so it gets driven once in a while to move fluids. I just put 800 miles on the Pcar in the past 4 days and it runs like a champ.
996 is a fantastic DD!!!
I even know of a nice one for sale. haha
http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...rrera-26k.html
2003 Porsche 911 Carrera
85k dealer-serviced miles
Very nice well-maintained daily driver
Seal grey over black leather
Tiptronic shiftable automatic
18" BBS RSII wheels with new tires
Located in Huntington Beach, California.
$26k? Offer?
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/852907...w/porschef.jpg
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/852907...w/porscher.jpg
pm me for details
I also have a XJ8/ VDP.
I just told my wife I needed a small economy car that got better gas mileage!!
And would take up less room in the garage.
"I am still shocked it worked!"
I guess the unanimous opinion is a resounding YES! (maybe is surveyed a slightly biased group)
My impression is that with the creature comforts the 996 would work for a DD and if it fits a booster seat in the back that's one more objection eliminated. Now I just need to convince the wife and dispose of the XJ8.
Speedy - beautiful car; I'd admired it in the for sale listings - seal gray is one of my favorites. I honestly hadn't thought about a tippy but that may even be another plus for the wife. I may be calling.
Thanks all for your input!
If you get a chance, drive a Tip and a 6-spd. Mine has AWD, but what the heck. The C4 has much less front boot space due to the Tip mechanicals. Tip was a selling point for my wife as well since she drives it to work now and then.
Mine wasn't planned to be used as a DD... the original plan was Fridays and weekends... but it sure is hard to pick up the truck keys when the Porsche key is right next to it... I'm hoping the "newness' will wear off soon so I can ease off on the miles (45 mile commute roundtrip...) but doggoneit... at this point I'm not sure it will ever happen... poor me...
Rudy
Mine does not like to sit still. The only problems I have had are at the end of a long layup period after a bad Colorado winter spell. Drive it, enjoy it....
Mine is a DD. Rain or shine. 5k+ miles since acquiring it. I have a 24 mile round trip to/from work with most of that on the highway. Been super happy with the car once I got it "sorted out".
I ust sold my 89 3.2 in order to get a car that would work for me as a DD in the desert. The stock AC in the pre-964 cars is inadequate, so I found myself only driving in the milder months - and I wasn't interested in hot-rodding the old AC. Now that I have a 996, I can't see any shortcomings as a DD - except the size of the gas tank.
todd
99 coupe
PHIL? You believed that line ??
He is PM'ing everyone telling them he is going to drive it ALL winter long
+1+ for Rudy - I planned for weekends and "nice trips with the wife" only... then reality struck and I commute in it all week, events on weekends or park it... its not my wife's favorite thing to take and since she requires food everywhere she goes, I dont mind NOT taking her in it
All very well and good - but posts about newly acquired 996's are virtually useless without the requisite photos and avatars. Pls update your thread with the required photo load
If he can drive anything other than a dogsled in the Michigan winter, good for him. I seriously doubt he's gonna take the Porsche out. He's already rented a stall in a 4 car garage with his name on it.
I can't part with my Carrera - it's just too much fun but I can relate as far as the heat/ AC as we've had 50+ days consecutive 100 F + days. So I'm trying to convince my wife that I also need a 996 to drive every day and that it's a great family car.
please do call! haha... just got back from breakfast in sunset beach and a nice cruise down pacific coast highway. kinda surreal... gonna handwash it later this morning.
recently i had a conversation on an airplane with a fellow passenger. he and his son were on their way to monterey for the car show. he has a 993, guards red, etc. i told him i drive my C4 all year here in michigan. he called that a "waste".
i feel that the 996 is made for all year round driving. if i wanted a performance car that i could stare at and polish constantly, i'd have a ferrari. what i wanted was a car i could just drive regardless of the conditions outside. i believe that sentiment was in a recent "top gear" when they were comparing the new M6, carrera S, and aston martin at the isle of man.
Drive the snot out of the 996 and you won't be disappointed. Most comfortable P-car i've ever owned. Real world ergonomics and creature comforts as well.
