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mylamb · 07-02-2008, 06:45 PM

23109vc -

I think that the earlier 3.4 L 996's had a few more problems than the ones from 2002 on with the 3.6 L motor. If you want, I have an issue of 911 & Porsche World Magazine with a good article on the first batches of 986 & 996 motors - their strengths and just about every problem that went wrong with them, including how Porsche improved them. It's issue # 149 from August of 2006. I can try and scan it & e-mail it to you or photocopy it & send it.

It may be blasphemy but I personally like 911's more, just haven't driven them much. I drove a 993 (barely street legal) for about 1 hour & a 997S for about 45 minutes. I liked them both so I have to imagine I would like a 996 too. But for similar money, the newer Boxster will undoubtedly be in better condition. PM me if you want that article.

07-02-2008, 06:45 PM	#4
mylamb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 137	23109vc - I think that the earlier 3.4 L 996's had a few more problems than the ones from 2002 on with the 3.6 L motor. If you want, I have an issue of 911 & Porsche World Magazine with a good article on the first batches of 986 & 996 motors - their strengths and just about every problem that went wrong with them, including how Porsche improved them. It's issue # 149 from August of 2006. I can try and scan it & e-mail it to you or photocopy it & send it. It may be blasphemy but I personally like 911's more, just haven't driven them much. I drove a 993 (barely street legal) for about 1 hour & a 997S for about 45 minutes. I liked them both so I have to imagine I would like a 996 too. But for similar money, the newer Boxster will undoubtedly be in better condition. PM me if you want that article. __________________ http://farm1.static.flickr.com/169/4...c84611da_m.jpg Induction howl is easily worth the cost of admission... 2001 Boxster S Arctic Silver /Black interior Desnorkled then REsnorkled (planning on Revo flash & prob B&B Exhaust)