Good stuff thanks Jay. You are so lucky being in USA and having some much choice ( and cheap petrol). Intending to purchase mine in Australia and they cost a lot more.. wondering how these go with typical driving such as higher driveway curbs and speed humps, turning circle in Carpark’s - any issues cheers.
Hi Phil! You have to be a bit careful with speed humps and kerbs because they are quite low down but the ride is pretty supple so it’s no worse than a ‘normal’ car really. Same with turning circle: the car is quite small and so no problems there. HTH!
Great job from France ! I own a 2002 996 Targa since January. This car is clearly the good deal. And one thing concerning the headlights : be aware that all the « disliked » Porsches are those that see them value increase with years...a specialist Porsche told me to not sell it... 996 Targa + 205 GTI 1.9 (full stock, low miles) = my pleasure
The theory of high milage cars being "safe" is not true, European car sites (mobile.de and autscout24.com) are full go high milage cars with replacement engines done at high miles.......
I've loved Porsche always...poster on wall doing o levels mid 80s...then buying a turbo within two years of finishing uni...6 since then...have always hated the 996 but you're now making me a nostalgic appreciator... never saw that coming... still think I will stick with my dream ride... personalised 9ff...but thank u sir!
The VW Golf GTi - "a particularly lovely car"... could almost hear your teeth gritting! Definitely a step up to the Porsche and a step well taken. Another great episode - getting better with every view!!
"Listen to people who have owned them." So true. I went with a 997 for the simple complaint about the 996 seats, which I heard dozens of times. Since my commute was 155 miles 2x per week, that was a deal breaker. I got a 2008 C2 with 80k miles for $30K. Never regretted it for a moment.
Hi J - enjoying this and your other vids from blighty. Info in this buyer’s guide is very useful and helps me to reconcile these risks and issues with my own additional concerns (should I really buy a 20+ year old 996 and keep on my North London driveway). Thanks again G
Good vid, and good advice as you mentioned the strategy that I used my self when I buy a car, especially from a dealership. I recently brought I cayman 987, and that was the first time I brought a car when I loved it and just wanted to buy it regardless of what ever discount. That is what happens when you buy a Porsche I guess. Luckily I did the test drive on my own so car sales man did not see my initial pleasure of driving and after test drive did compose my self and managed a reasonable discount. Basically the Porsche brand evokes so much emotion than other premium brands that you need to control them when making a deal
Thank you so much! Yes, I think February some time. Depends on money to be honest but I should have enough by then! Can’t wait to do it actually. Should be one of the best Carreras around after that.
I can't fault your logic as we're in sync. I've owned various VWs, but the pull of the 911 is strong. Gravitated to a 996.1 and it's in the garage now!
@@sonnicman I answered incorrectly, sorry. It was Porsche of Mobile, Alabama. If you want really excellent service, ask for Brandon Catchot. Really professional guy.
So long winded have no patience for this shite… half way through and still nothing about what To check on a 996 … nobody is financing a 996 it is a 20 year old car! It’s a cash buyer or you shouldn’t be buying it
Thank you for such a thorough and useful video 😊👍
I am planning to by a 996 in the next year to 2 years.
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed watching it as much as I did making it!
Great Content and advice ..having just taken early retirement my journey to Porsche ownership has begun..you found a great car..Stay Safe stay Well.
Thanks Dave! Same to you!
3:27 only cash buyer here. Nothing worse than having payments on anything. Learned the hard way when I was younger.
yup on 2 Porsche myself...I own this one...love that feeling!
Good stuff thanks Jay. You are so lucky being in USA and having some much choice ( and cheap petrol). Intending to purchase mine in Australia and they cost a lot more.. wondering how these go with typical driving such as higher driveway curbs and speed humps, turning circle in Carpark’s - any issues cheers.
Hi Phil! You have to be a bit careful with speed humps and kerbs because they are quite low down but the ride is pretty supple so it’s no worse than a ‘normal’ car really. Same with turning circle: the car is quite small and so no problems there. HTH!
With money. Next question
What’s the capital of Burkina Faso?
@@JAYREAD Damnnnnn……he wasn’t expecting that 😂
I love this channel, can’t wait to own a 996 one day
Thank you SO much. Really.
Great job from France !
I own a 2002 996 Targa since January.
This car is clearly the good deal.
And one thing concerning the headlights : be aware that all the « disliked » Porsches are those that see them value increase with years...a specialist Porsche told me to not sell it...
996 Targa + 205 GTI 1.9 (full stock, low miles) = my pleasure
Congratulations on the Targa! I own a 2003. Also, France is a wonderful country. My favorite to visit!
New subscriber and new 996 owner. Love the channel Jay! Keep up the great content.
Thanks for watching, Joe! Appreciate the support!
Love this channel, planning to buy a 996 one day
The theory of high milage cars being "safe" is not true, European car sites (mobile.de and autscout24.com) are full go high milage cars with replacement engines done at high miles.......
Just bought my 996 and it was well
Maintained . I got really lucky 🍀. So happy and love it. I’m exited for all the upgrades I will do over time
CONGRATULATIONS!
Each to their own obviously, but I wouldn't condone buying a 20 yr old car on finance.
Own it or wait.
Why not? Nothing wrong with finance if you can afford the interest.
Buy the Mezger one.
Jay as always a great informative video.. Thanks for making the effort to keep us all informed on a truly amazing car
Thank you and you are very welcome!
I've loved Porsche always...poster on wall doing o levels mid 80s...then buying a turbo within two years of finishing uni...6 since then...have always hated the 996 but you're now making me a nostalgic appreciator... never saw that coming... still think I will stick with my dream ride... personalised 9ff...but thank u sir!
Jay what do you think is a good price for a 2003 automatic with 100k miles in todays market with no ims done
U really stole it
@@Sandiegocruiser at the time not so much. Now, yes, absolutely!
The VW Golf GTi - "a particularly lovely car"... could almost hear your teeth gritting! Definitely a step up to the Porsche and a step well taken.
Another great episode - getting better with every view!!
"Listen to people who have owned them." So true. I went with a 997 for the simple complaint about the 996 seats, which I heard dozens of times. Since my commute was 155 miles 2x per week, that was a deal breaker. I got a 2008 C2 with 80k miles for $30K. Never regretted it for a moment.
Nice!
Hi J - enjoying this and your other vids from blighty. Info in this buyer’s guide is very useful and helps me to reconcile these risks and issues with my own additional concerns (should I really buy a 20+ year old 996 and keep on my North London driveway). Thanks again G
GO FOR IT!
what dealer did you use? Thx. Awesome video btw, I've subscribed and watched a few.
I used Porsche of Mobile Alabama to buy the car and I continue to use Speedsport Tuning in Danbury, CT to work on the car! Thanks a lot!
Good vid, and good advice as you mentioned the strategy that I used my self when I buy a car, especially from a dealership. I recently brought I cayman 987, and that was the first time I brought a car when I loved it and just wanted to buy it regardless of what ever discount. That is what happens when you buy a Porsche I guess. Luckily I did the test drive on my own so car sales man did not see my initial pleasure of driving and after test drive did compose my self and managed a reasonable discount. Basically the Porsche brand evokes so much emotion than other premium brands that you need to control them when making a deal
I know right! Poker face!
Thanks for your hard work, and the comprehensive step by step buying guide. The more info for prospective owners the better 👍
My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful!
Love your channel. Thinking to buy a 911 997.2 manual.
Thank you. Do it!
Ironically I sold my mk7 GTI too and bought my 996
Great minds!
Great video Jay. Are you planning on doing the bearing work over the Winter ❄️ or some other time?
Thank you so much! Yes, I think February some time. Depends on money to be honest but I should have enough by then! Can’t wait to do it actually. Should be one of the best Carreras around after that.
I can't fault your logic as we're in sync. I've owned various VWs, but the pull of the 911 is strong. Gravitated to a 996.1 and it's in the garage now!
BOOM! ❤️
@@JAYREAD tough to keep a level head on such a passionate purchase but it can be done! And you explain it so well in this video.
I still feel the same, one year after buying my car! I love it! Thanks a lot for the kind words. Really appreciate that.
Cheers from Miami////mate>>
Hola!
What State was this car/dealership in?
CT
@@JAYREAD Jay was this Porsche of Fairfield?
@@sonnicman I answered incorrectly, sorry. It was Porsche of Mobile, Alabama. If you want really excellent service, ask for Brandon Catchot. Really professional guy.
So long winded have no patience for this shite… half way through and still nothing about what To check on a 996 … nobody is financing a 996 it is a 20 year old car! It’s a cash buyer or you shouldn’t be buying it
Well you are a cross little person, aren’t you?! Please, don’t hang around to make a comment! Go now!