1999 Porsche 911
1999 Porsche 911 questions and answers
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Q: How can i change the digital display from kilometers to mph on a 1999 porsche 911?
A: it should say in your owner's manual if not then you will have to go to an dealer and ask how to change it
Q: What is the difference from a 1999 porsche 911 coupe, and a 911/996??? Is there a difference 911 or 996?
I was under the impression a 911 and a 996 were 2 different cars?? The info I keep finding keeps listing them together as one??
A: The porsche 911 has been around for quite a long time, i think its like 30 years, not sure though. but every 6 or so years, they have to make a new body style for the same car. Its kinda like the honda civic, it gets updated. now the 996 dignifies which body style the porsche is, unstead of just saying a 1999 porsche 911 you can say a 911 996. now porsche just updated the porsche 911 last year, and the new body style is called the 997. so to answer your question a 1999 porsche 911 IS the same thing as a porsche 911 996. potatoe patatoeeee, tomato tamato, same difference
Q: own porsche 1999 911 conv. battery died- hood lever stuck (broken)- is there an alternative way to pop hood?
own 1999 911 conv. battery died- hood lever stuck (broken)- is there an alternative way to pop hood - I need to find a way to get the hood open or a way to jump the battery without getting in the hood. THe second lever works for the engine - maybe there is a way to to fix the lever?
A: Jaws of life
Q: what looks better a 2004 corvette or a 1999 porsche 911?
A: Looks are subjective and will change from person to person.
As far as Tee, pushrod being low tech. Well it is more simple than a DOHC which helps in keeping cost lower and also the weight down. Why run 4 camshafts when you can run one. And it's amazing that a low tech motor can produce 505 hp
Q: what does 1999 porsche 911 turbo cost?
A: Jack667 is right, Porsche started to make the 911 (996) Turbo in 2000, a good condition used one would cost about 60 to 65 i think.
Good luck!
Q: i am looking to find a porsche 1999 911 carrera/cab owners manual?
can you please advise as to where would i find it
A: try ebay.com and amazon.com :)
Q: At what age can you switch gas from supreme to regular in a Porsche 911 (996)?
At what age (like 5 years from the car's production date)can you change the gas quality from supreme to regular in a
1999-2001 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera(Just the regular carrera)
without creating damaging effects?
A: you can't other wise you will destroy the Eng from spark knock. you will knock a whole through the piston i have seen it before.
Q: What's your preference air cooled or water cooled 911's?
Since 1999 Porsche 911 incl turbo have swicth to watercooling vice air cooling.
A: The watercooled Porsches are much more refined and with the 996 came a big step in redesign for the 911 from engine to interior. Technologically it just didn't make sense to continue with a non-water cooled motor. The only reason they were non-water cooled to start with was due to the cold temperatures in Germany in Porsches early beginnings and they were concerned about the block freezing. They were also able to keep it cool enough during the summer as Germany doesn't get as hot as the southern countries.
There are many Porsche fans that claim the 993 was the last true 911 because it was the last water cooled but the advances Porsche has made since has quieted them all down. Take a look at the 997, Carrera GT and even the RS Spyder.
It all boils down to a personal preference. I like them both not because they are air cooled or water cooled but because the 911 has come in many flavors over the years and I like those cars for what they were not how much water was in the engine.
By the way, the 996 Turbo didn't come out until a few years later, not 1999.
Q: so, for a model year 1999, a porsche 996 is a 911??
just want to make sure before purchasing any accessories that are listed for a 996 instead of 911.
A: Ever since 1965 Porsche has been making 911.
When the body style changes, they use a new number for factory purposes.
So yes the 996 is a 911 - but that body style was from 1999-2005.
Hope that helps.
Q: Which to buy: Newer Porsche Boxter, or Older 911 Carrera?
With the finances I have, I'm looking into buying a used Porsche... Considering depreciation, repairs, etc- I'm considering either a 2003-2004 Boxter, or a 1999 911 Carrera. Both are within a couple thousand dollars of each other, the 911 has about 25,000 more miles. Both have about the same options. Any suggestions? Thanks!
A: I own both cars - a 2003 Boxster and a 2001 911 (996). The key to owning a Porsche is to buy something that fits your budget. Budget means price of the car and cost of ownership. The Boxster will cost less to maintain, to insure and repair costs will be less (due to being a newer car with lower mileage and probably not pushed like a 911). Keep in mind that a simple 15,000 mile service at Porsche is about $720. You can find a good independent shop that will do the job for $250. The next service (30,000 miles) is painfully expensive $2,500 at Porsche and $800-$1,200 at an independent shop. If you get 18" wheels, the rear tires are 265/35/18 ($300-350 each - tire shops are going to push Porsche N spec tires - they don't want to get sued for selling regular Z rated tires). Fronts are better at $250 ish, again Porsche N spec tires.
The 1999 911 Carrera is a wonderful car. Great handling, steering, power and also a comfortable car to drive ... did I mention power! If you get the 911, make sure its a stick shift. Automatics are very difficult to resell. When you get the feel of the 911, you can drive the car at crazy speeds (tops out near 180). The car rips through corners (you need to keep the throttle down - the weight stays back, which keeps the tires pushed down). If you live in an area with lots of rain/snow, keep the 911 in the garage. The 911 is very rear biased (weight) and the tail gets loose easliy. PSM (stability control) does help, but when you hit a corner hard and the tires give, you'll find it very hard to correct and if you throttle lift, you're in a lot of trouble.
The Boxster is also a wonderful car. It is an incredibly well balanced car, great road feel and steering feedback, has good power and is very comfortable to drive. Trunk space is pretty good, since you have a nice deep front compartment and an ok size rear compartment. You only have two seats though, where the 911 has four (the rears are pretty worthless). Interior is also updated on the Boxster - newer steering wheel, stereo, has a glove box (911 doesn't) and feels newer inside. You do lose two gauges on the Boxster, compared to the 911 and the digital speedometer readout is not directly in the center of the dash, like the 911. You get the bonus of a power convertible top. The chassis is rock solid with no cowl shake (the 911 chassis is more solid, but you're comparing a coupe to a convertible). The downfall about a convertible is road noise (even with the top up) and security/vandalism is an issue. The Boxster handles better than the 911 (I've taken corners at speed and the Boxster doesn't get loose). Boxsters top out at 150+, so for most, this is plenty.
Here's a simple summary: If you've never owned a rear/mid engine Porsche, buy the Boxster. You're going to give up a little speed/power, but you'll enjoy lower maintenance costs. The Boxster is easier to drive, has the additional fun factor of a convertible and the car gets looks (I turn more heads in the Boxster vs the 911). If you've owned a rear/mid engine Porsche and feel comfortable with the rear weight bias, then go for the 911. You know what a car feels like when the back gets squirmy and you know not to throttle lift when things get hairy. As you near traction limits, you will be working the 911, while the Boxster just goes smoothly through.
One final note. If you get the Boxster, you can always move up to a 911 later (after you get the feel of Porsche and the dynamics of the car). If you get the 911 and its too much car, you won't get the enjoyment you paid for.
Good luck and I wish you many years of enjoyment driving your new Porsche!
Greg
Q: Got the insurance money for my totaled car and don't know what to buy now?
I have some dough and can't really decide which car I want to drive now. My three options are:
1. 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera C4(AWD, 3.6L, 6SPD manual)
2. 2004 Audi A4 Quattro (AWD, 1.8T, 6-SPD manual)
3. 2004 Acura TL (FWD, 3.2L, 6-SPD manual)
Please share your experience, and tell me something about reliability etc etc, thanks :)
Here is some additional info:
I don't look like Tom Selleck.
I got hit by the careless driver so the accident was not my fault at all.
I just need the daily commuter (7.5 mi each way) and a nice car to go out with my girlfriend.
A: In terms of reliability, Acura would probably be your best bet! Plus they have one of the best xenon projector headlamps in the market (I do headlight retrofits).
Or go with the Porsche if you really want the pussy :D
Q: Which is a better buy? 1999 porsche carrera 4 or a 2002 bmw m3 cab?
they both cost the same. me my sisters have pitched in enough money to buy a car. my sisters want the bimmer because they say its newer, better looking, topless, and backseats actually work for ppl to sit in.
i say get the porsche carrera 4 soupe because im a guy(lol), its a fu.c.king PORSCHE and its all wheel drive woupe so its good for winter too, here in toronto our winters get brutal and cars get stuck.
my dad says bimmer because he says he thinks the 911 looks like a mouse.
which one do u think and y?
which one of those cars are faster by the way?
if it was ur pick would u choose it with more logic ( i guess thats the bimmer) or more emotion( PoRsChE)?
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A: i would choos e the porshe i think its nice and not many ppl say i have a porshe but go with whatevr u think good luck and hopefully u get ur porshe
Q: Just got approved by Capital One car loan..wondering which car should buy! HELP?
my choices are all used car...all around 25 to 30
1. 2003 Mercedes E320 around 27 to 30
2. 2004 BMW 525 around 30
3. 200X Mercedes ML55 AMG around 20 to 25
4. Range Rover around 33 top
5. 1999 Porsche 911 around 27 to 33
what other suggestions you have? i am looking for german, or foreign eurp cars, no jap or american cars, thank you.
A: Stay away from the Rover, they're expensive to repair and unreliable. Money may not be an object, but you want to avoid the headache. Why buy a '99 Porsche? That's an 8 year old vehicle. Check with Consumer Reports for reliability and gas mileage. Those will be your key factors.
***Also, try to get car history reports on those vehicles. You don't want to buy a glorified tin-can with a makeover.
Q: can a chevy camaro win in a race with a porsche boxster?????
there is a kid at school who thinks he knows every damm thing about cars so he thinks his little 1999 camaro can beat i mean WOOP my moms porsche boxster my grandparents porsche camaro and highly doughtfully my dads porsche 911 turbo if you have a good explanation for him to read i wold be proud to print out all the nos you people send me. thank you
A: Alot will depend on the information that isn't here... which model cars are you talking about (Camaro RS, Z28, SS? Boxster 2.5, 2.7, or Boxster S 3.0, 3.2?). And what do you mean when you say win in a race (drag race, a lap or more around a road course?).
Both of these are good cars, though they each have a very different focus. In the case of the Porsche, while it has a decent amount of power for it's weight (or good amount as you move up to the "S"), it's main strengths would be it's chasis and balance. The Camaro is a less expensive car, that will show as less in many ways, but when referring to the Z28 or the SS, one way that it will absolutely shine is the engine. And considering the low price of entry, the RS isn't that bad either.
In a drag race, a Z28 or SS would have an edge against any of the Boxsters. Perhaps the later "S" versions, including the current 987, would be a little quicker. But it would be just a little.
A road course would favor almost any of the Boxsters over the Camaro's based on the chasis balance, and the brakes. The SS version with the Camaro would be the best suited for a road course, though it's weak point would ultimately prove to be it's brakes, making it difficult to take advantage of all of it's power after many laps (in a shorter race though, on the right track, it could prove a match for the 2.5 and 2.7L Boxsters).
As for the 911 Turbo? Depends entirely on what year. The early 930s are beasts to drive and were among the fastest cars of their era. But that era was about 20 years earlier than a '99 Camaro! And a Z28 or SS would enjoy a bit of an advantage in a drag race. However, any of the turbos from the 965 and later should enjoy a healthy advantage over the Camaros in just about any measure.
Q: anyone know of any web sites for hi-perf porsche parts?
Looking for turbo kits, body kits, wheels, headers/exhaust etc.
Car i'm looking for parts is a 1999 911/996 coupe
A: A great place to start looking for parts is Rennlist.com
They have forums of true Porsche nuts - and they are very helpful/
Then you will learn how to find parts from Pelican Parts - http://www.pelicanparts.com/
or Part Heaven (my personal favorite to deal with)
http://www.partsheaven.com/