porschefig

Is there a website or particular book that would have contemporary magazine articles / comparison tests for the 996?

Also, is there a really good list of specs through the years? All the weights, dimensions, power, gear ratios, etc...

porschefig

...and where do you look for the most accurate 996 pricing?

babylonboots

There is one good book that's been recommended here.
Excellence Magazine does price comparisons on Porsche's on a monthly basis.

cobrasvt

This is a pretty good overview list as a starting point.......

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...ing-guide.html

cringely

If you are a do-it-yourselfer, Streather's book is absolutely required. Even if you let someone else do the work (guilty), it will tell you the advantages/disadvantages of nearly every modification you can think of. In my case, It's saved me $$ by not performing a modification that really wouldn't significantly improve performance, etc.

The book isn't cheap, but it is essential.

As far as magazine articles, the March 2002 Road & Track does a comparison test between a Corvette Z06, an Acura NSX and a 911 Carrera

porschefig

Thanks! I'll start there.

Might be a silly question but... How hard is it to get a test drive at a P-car dealership?
I'm only 26 and technically not "ready to buy". I've never driven a 911 and need to feel/see what it's like. Would be my 5th Porsche but the first less than 20 years old at the time of purchase.

porschefig

Wow.... that Ultimate pre-owned 996 buying guide thread is not very encouraging!!