Little known fact; X50 package along with the K24 turbos (same as GT2), Larger Intercoolers (same as GT2), they came with the GT2/GT3 oil pump with additional stage; thus why it was never a dealer installed option; factory only. Basically it was a 996 GT2 engine.
Fastest car ive ever been in was a Miami Hurricane Orange Porsche 911. Idk much about it. It was maybe the last year they had an air cooled engine. It had turbos and water injection system that sprayed into the cylinders and a bunch of high end modifications. It was my bosses and it went 0-60 in 2-3 seconds and on the Highway at 50 mph he stomped it and we were at 145mph in no time. It actually had so much G force that you can feel the blood leaving your head. It was amazing. Became a Porsche fan immediately. His buddy has almost the same Porsche that he ran at the Texas Mile and i believe he had 900 or 1000 hp and my former bosses Porsche had 800hp at the wheels. The other one was Silver. Both sounded like Nascars
If you have a hot hatch budget, buy a hot hatch. Reviewers need to stop talking about the 996 as being cheap. A poorly maintained car may be cheap to obtain, but they are not cheap to run or maintain in good working order. The 996 is arguably the best classic 911 generation and it's worth the price of entry if you can afford to maintain the car. Keeping one of these is an expensive hobby that also serves as transportation.
Price is all relative, in the world of 911s the 996 is generally regarded as the 'cheap 911', although I agree in the normal sense that doesn't mean its cheap to buy or run. The title of the video is really just a thought exercise, hot hatches are so expensive these days, it's very interesting what else can be available at the same cash cost. I know where my money would be!
I got lucky and got a rebuilt title 996 turbo (it was stolen back in 2002) the engine was rebuilt 15k ago with the transmission and clutch. Of course with the car being old there has been a good amount of work to do on it but you’d be pretty surprised how cheap some of the parts have been for me. It’s been a daily driver for me. Does it cost more than a economy car of course but as far as a sports car goes it’s well worth it.
@@jonathangodfrey3950 It wasn't slipping in the video, was it not long after that? I've got one and like you said, I think it's a keeper, I can't imagine what I'd replace it with, it's brilliant.
@stephenauty2402 no I got it immediately booked in. That was after clutch replaced.. I'm the same. Nothing really compares for the price... I think I'd only change to a newer 911 turbo. If anything
Hi mate, very nice video. I’m also a 996 turbo x50, all factory original, owned for 16yrs now main dealership purchase. If yours is boosting at 1.1 bar it’s modified. Std is 0.7 like you said, x50 is 0.8, and 996 gt2 is 0.9. Good luck mate, great vid.
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The turbo in that silver colour looks outstanding in that weather! I just snagged a 996 Turbo X50, cannot wait for its delivery :)
I agree! Thanks for watching and enjoy your car when it arrives!
Little known fact; X50 package along with the K24 turbos (same as GT2), Larger Intercoolers (same as GT2), they came with the GT2/GT3 oil pump with additional stage; thus why it was never a dealer installed option; factory only. Basically it was a 996 GT2 engine.
Wow, very cool, thanks for sharing!
WOW SOMEBODY ACTUALLY KNOWS THEIR STUFF... ROAD AND TRACK CROWNED THE X50... MAYBE PEOPLE SHOULD READ A LITTLE MORE THEN CLICK KEYS
Also the 993 HAD AN X50 ALSO 😉
@@AKing-s9k road and track (magazine?) tested it? Didn’t know that.
@@AKing-s9k yeah I agree, I don’t read much, just work on them 😉
Fastest car ive ever been in was a Miami Hurricane Orange Porsche 911. Idk much about it. It was maybe the last year they had an air cooled engine. It had turbos and water injection system that sprayed into the cylinders and a bunch of high end modifications. It was my bosses and it went 0-60 in 2-3 seconds and on the
Highway at 50 mph he stomped it and we were at 145mph in no time. It actually had so much G force that you can feel the blood leaving your head. It was amazing. Became a Porsche fan immediately. His buddy has almost the same Porsche that he ran at the Texas Mile and i believe he had 900 or 1000 hp and my former bosses Porsche had 800hp at the wheels. The other one was Silver. Both sounded like Nascars
Another great video guys!! 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks appreciate it!
Thanks for ride guys thoroughly enjoyed it!
Awesome Video in the weather, for the 996 Turbo with the famous power haus Mezger engine. A raw all weather urban Icon !
Thanks man, appreciate it! Indeed it is!
Good video! I never minded the fried egg headlights, and the 996 is still on my "maybe" list!
Agreed, I actually think they've aged well
Remember...when you're driving it unless a mirror is in front of you, you don't see headlights.....
@@larrygk1257 right!
If you have a hot hatch budget, buy a hot hatch. Reviewers need to stop talking about the 996 as being cheap. A poorly maintained car may be cheap to obtain, but they are not cheap to run or maintain in good working order. The 996 is arguably the best classic 911 generation and it's worth the price of entry if you can afford to maintain the car. Keeping one of these is an expensive hobby that also serves as transportation.
Price is all relative, in the world of 911s the 996 is generally regarded as the 'cheap 911', although I agree in the normal sense that doesn't mean its cheap to buy or run. The title of the video is really just a thought exercise, hot hatches are so expensive these days, it's very interesting what else can be available at the same cash cost. I know where my money would be!
I would agree completely there...
I got lucky and got a rebuilt title 996 turbo (it was stolen back in 2002) the engine was rebuilt 15k ago with the transmission and clutch. Of course with the car being old there has been a good amount of work to do on it but you’d be pretty surprised how cheap some of the parts have been for me. It’s been a daily driver for me. Does it cost more than a economy car of course but as far as a sports car goes it’s well worth it.
Cheapest house in a rich neighborhood is the way I thought about before buying my 996. It worked out 7 years later.
Great car, extremely underrated❤
Agreed!
Mine was cheap to buy but has cost a fortune to run. It was fine for four years but has cost over £20k in the last two years
Yeah always the risk with these sorts of cars, that's unlucky
XAF/X50 FTW!!!!
I believe this was on collecting cars, we were the unbidders 😀
Your right. It's my car... what I will say though is its since cost me a few k more. Needed new clutch immediately.
@@jonathangodfrey3950 that’s a bit naughty, I wouldn’t have been best pleased with that.
@@jonathangodfrey3950 It wasn't slipping in the video, was it not long after that? I've got one and like you said, I think it's a keeper, I can't imagine what I'd replace it with, it's brilliant.
@stephenauty2402 no I got it immediately booked in. That was after clutch replaced.. I'm the same. Nothing really compares for the price... I think I'd only change to a newer 911 turbo. If anything
Hi mate, very nice video. I’m also a 996 turbo x50, all factory original, owned for 16yrs now main dealership purchase. If yours is boosting at 1.1 bar it’s modified. Std is 0.7 like you said, x50 is 0.8, and 996 gt2 is 0.9. Good luck mate, great vid.
having this car is better than having useless kids and wife
Seriously? So I shouldn’t get hitched and raise a family?