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YOUR RESEARCHwhy is the '99 superior to all years?
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Or is it just in fact a leaky seal that needs to be replaced when it starts leaking too much?
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Sorry you set me up, My 99 has two drink holders......
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Im only 5'2" - think they would hire me as a test driver?
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I'm told the '99 is the lightest and fastest of the bunch and Mk II's are ladden with motor failures and RMS issues. Obviously the weight advantage is huge................ Were the motors built by shorter factory workers than in the later years, I'm told this could account for the difference. I'm sorry for all of the MK II owners but at least it's water cooled and an improvement over the ill fated 993.
Haven't heard that - I bet you heard it from a 99 owner ;-)
The later models are supposed to have less engine and RMS failures... And the 3.6 are faster AFAIK.
We see the RMS failure across the board- everyone has their opinion as to what year it seems to happen most with, but from an un-biased opinion I'd say it has more to do with luck than model year unfortunatly.
What is that about? ill fated, please explain?
The 99 has the lowest HP 296 vs 300 and 320 for later models but is as you state the lightest of the bunch. It is also the only model where a LSD was available other than the 40th anniversary edition.
The only advantage is the mechanical throttle vs. e-gas and if the car has the LSD option.
Disadvantages - porous block issues and if the car doesn't have full leather you get the basketball dash material.
I've got a 99, early 98 build, with the basketball interior, and no lsd. I agree it is a vastly superior car than all later models. Anyone want to trade their 200_ for my 99
As a 99 owner, I think it is a stretch to say it is the best year. Certainly there are aspects of that particular year if you have some of the options available that make it a little nicer of a car for track use. But as with anything the factory keeps making them a little better every year, usually.
Now as for this thing about the 99 engine being the most bullet proof.. Never heard that before but like someone said that wouldn't hurt
99's are MORE prone to engine failure....RMS is probably about the same..the car is SLIGHTLY lighter, and LSD was an option in that car, as well as a mechanical throttle vs. e-gas.....
LMAO, well said, while I do love my 99..... Delivery is available, oh yeah and the N/A is far superior to the TT, just let me know where and how I can take you out of your misery........Way to fire it up dallas.......
True.
Well I can say that my 2001 was more "fun" to drive than the 04, but it's a bit unfair to compair the two.
The 99-01 MY 996's may just be the bargin people are looking for now...
the 99 is supposed to be the "drivers" car because of the less intrusive electronics (traction control instead of PSM and cable throttle) and the lightest of all 996 including the gt3rs... the 3.4 also responds to mods better than the 3.6
We try to limit knowledge of the vast superiority of our cars.
Mine, for example, has the little-known Invisibility option, controlled by a rocker switch on the dash; it prevents tickets entirely. Also, it runs on Poland Spring bottled water and -with the lighter OEM windshield wipers- is capable of 0-100 in six seconds flat.
I'm reluctant to part with it, but if there's a brother Rennlister in need, I could be persuaded to trade up to a 2002 as long as you throw in some extra cash.
PM me if interested.
There have been numerous magazine articles (Excellence and Total 911) comparing the non-egas 99s to the later models. It appears that the non-egas cars respond well to modifications. I know down deep inside that it has to be the superior car because it is the only Porsche that I own.
there is no safety net with the throttle cable. There can be no intervention by the dme as far as throttle is concern therefore your foot is always in control.
With egas, the dme directly controls the throttle and can intervene regardles of what your foot tells it to do. (this is only in extreme conditions).
Of course egas has advantages as well. It serves as a throttle load correction: for eg: if you turn on your ac, the dme knows the load of the ac compressor and will automatically add more gas without you correcting with your foot hence the position of the pedal is more consistent at the same speed regardless of what ancilary equipment is on... there are other advatages, but dont want to bore you.
+1 I'm suprised it made it 3 pages and everyone is still arguing over a classic Dallas post. His alter ego hasn't even posted comments yet.
It did give me a chuckle this morning.
Andy
Better - not necessarily -- different yes.
You can find a MY99 without PSM or TC - my personal preference as I am not a fan of TC/PSM.
No egas and some say the early interiors are not as nice. Doesn't bother me - I would have bought the car with no interior.
Each to their own taste.
Thanks porschedog, while thanking the little people I will thank you first. Dont feel bad, one drink holder is still good. Second place is NOT the first loser in this case......
"Shorter factory workers"
Yes, clearly the average height of the German worker has increased significantly since the '90s. Primarily due to the influx from the former East Germany. The steriods used by the East German women's olympic swimmers got into the water supply and caused uncontrolled growth among the East German population.
It's a well-known fact that short people build better quality products than tall people. Toyota - need I say more?
For this reason, the older the Porsche, the better the quality.
Is the least cup holders better because of the weight variance. Riad you might have a point, no top and no cup holders, tough to beat. BUT, your car is still not a 99.
Not that anyone cares, " the car you own is always better than the car the bank owns". 99's rule.
especially with lbar of (s/c) boost
the famous fan mod and race gas
