Porsche 996

Name: Porsche 996
Item: Porsche 996
Author: Collectible Motorcar of Atlanta

Listing ID: 70216

2003 Porsche 996 amazing exotic.

Porsche 911 is an automotive icon, a world-class standard in sports cars. Many of us grew up wanting one. The 996 Porsche 911 offers the latest in engine and chassis technology and more performance than all but a few exotic cars sold in America. What’s really impressive, though, is how easy it is to drive a 911. It’s easier to drive quickly than the Italian exotics or, for that matter, the Dodge Viper, and it’s easier to live with on a daily basis.

Porsche 911 is built on race-proven architecture with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine mounted in the rear. Upgraded and enlarged last year, Porsche’s normally aspirated boxer engine, which comes on all Carrera and Targa models, delivers 315 horsepower. Porsche strengthened the body structure last year and revised the front styling to make the 911 models look more like the 911 Turbo, less like the mid-engine Boxster. About the only change for 2003 was the installation of a new digital AM/FM in-dash CD stereo.

Let’s cut to the chase: The 911 Carrera Coupe can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds, according to Porsche. That should be more than quick enough for anyone. For most of us, the normally aspirated models are more than quick enough and cost significantly less.

Handling and braking are extraordinary. Steering is quick and direct, yet the car isn’t darty and feels as solid as Gibraltar on the highway. Handling is devoid of any of the characteristics of the Porsche 911s of old. It rides smoothly and more softly than you might expect. It’s an easy car to live with on a daily basis, easier than a Boxster. Tiptronic automatic is a great addition and makes it easy for anyone to drive one of these cars. And that sound! The classic Porsche exhaust sound returned to the 911 last year along with the increased power and improved efficiency.

Porsche continues to make some of the world’s greatest sports cars, and you’re looking at one of them. A 911 doesn’t come cheap, however. The original purchase price for this car was close to 6 figures with all the options added. The bang for buck here is just an amazing deal. this is an amazing exotic that can be driven daily.

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Phone #: (770)-738-7111

Price: $28,900

City: Marietta, GA

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