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January 23 2021

996 With 100k Miles: 1999 Porsche Carrera 4

DailyTurismo Late Model 996, All-wheel-drive, Carrera 4, German, Porsche 6

I secretly want this next car. Well, not secretly, because I just shared it with you guys, but I do want to replace the late model German sports machine in my driveway with another late model German machine, but will be downgrading from 5 seats to 4. Will everyone assume I’m going through a mid-life crisis…sure, but who cares? I’ll be driving one of the worlds premier sports car and it cost less than a well optioned Nissan Versa. Find this 1999 Porsche Carrera 4 offered for $18,500 in Concord, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

October 23 2020

9reen 9ggs and 6am: 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera

DailyTurismo Late Model 911, 996, Carrera, Porsche 6

Each time I find another cheap 996 generation Porsche 911, I wonder; how much longer can the 996 be the redheaded (orange headed? orange eyed?) stepchild of the classic 911 lineup. It wasn’t a bad car when it was released — it was faster and more capable and sold way better than the outgoing 993, which has now been elevated to deity status in the pantheon of Porsche. So what gives? Are the fried egg headlights really that bad? Is the IMS a death sentence…it seems to have been fixed on this one. Or are these currently a good buy? Find this 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera offered for $16,950 in Thousand Oaks, CA via craigslist.

June 26 2020

Old Enough To Drink: 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 911, 996, Carrera 4, German, Porsche 16

This next car is tempting. Really tempting. It looks the part of the $100k sports car, but costs less than a used Kia from your local dealer…what gives? Two things — first it IS a 996 with 147k miles on the clock and second it is a 996. However, it has de-fried egg headlights, updated […]

February 27 2020

6-Speed Rear-Engine: 2003 Porsche 911 C2

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 6-speed, 911, 996, C2, Flat-6, German, Porsche 6

As a non-Porsche owner, it has been painful to watch the rise in prices of vintage aircooled P-cars…but I’ve been watching the prices of the 996/997 and they offer a shocking amount of performance and comfort (sorry 993 owners…but they are faster and more comfy…maybe not as cool…) for the cash. To be honest, I’m […]

July 2 2019

996 In Blue: 1999 Porsche 911 Convertible

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 911, 996, Convertible, German, Porsche 7

The Porsche 911 is an iconic classic imbued with a finely tuned suspension, classically understated good looks and raucous sounding rear mounted flat-6 engines – a combination that is seldom imitated. The 996 was a 911 that was faster, more comfortable, and better than the previous generation, but of course the purists and naysayers complained […]

December 3 2018

Das Cheapbriolet: 2000 Porsche 911 Convertible

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 911, 996, Cabriolet, Convertible, German, Porsche 2

I can almost feel the wind in my hair now and smell the occasional waft of a mild chemical scent (all Porsches emanate some kind of petroleum based scent from time-to-time…just don’t take it to the dealer and ask for a diagnosis because they will say you need a new rear main seal and a […]

May 31 2017

Cheap Style: 1999 Porsche 911

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 911, 996, Fast, German, Magnets, Porsche 9

The 996 generation Porsche 911 was introduced for the 1999 model year with drastic changes to the exterior that included a swept back windshield, fried egg headlamps, and a tidy rear end — but the biggest change was to the engine with the addition of watercooling. Find this 1999 Porsche 911 here on eBay offered for $11,000 […]

September 22 2016

Hard Top Life: 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Convertible

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 911, 996, German, Magnets, Porsche 0

The 996 generation Porsche 911 was introduced in 1998 with a watercooled engine, but it was the styling that looked just like the little Boxster that really sent Porsche owners into a tizzy. To be perfectly clear, most folks who can afford to plunk down money for a brand new 911 in 1999 couldn’t have […]

August 27 2016

Value Proposition: 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 911, 996, Cabriolet, German, Manual, Porsche 5

Cars fall out of favor with buyers for many reasons. It could be triggered by known mechanical issues, documented design problems, or styling that just does not resonate with potential owners. You can typically find cars in these categories at deeply discounted prices compared to the value they offer as a whole. Find this 2001 […]

February 26 2016

2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

DailyTurismo Uncategorized 911, 996, Cabriolet, German, Porsche 6

The 996 generation Porsche 911 was introduced for the 1998 model year (although technically a few were designated 1997) with a new water-cooled flat-6 and streamlined aerodynamic styling shared with the Porsche Boxster. The new styling wouldn’t have been a problem if it wasn’t for the fact that your new $90k 911 Cabriolet could be […]

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