Porsche 996.1 v 996.2: EVERY DETAIL REVEALED! Carrera geek fest

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The Porsche 996 Carrera is on a crest of a wave in popularity right now, with prices appreciating and interest in the first water-cooled 911 generation going up. The 996 era was split into two: Gen1 was from 1997-2001, and Gen2 from 2002-2005. But what are the differences between them?
This video is a complete 996 geek fest as I detail every important (and unimportant!) difference between the 996.1 and 996.2, in terms of both spec and how they drive in the real world. If you're looking to buy a 996, this detailed assessment should help you in deciding wether you should go for the Gen1 or Gen2 996 Carrera.
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@dr.mattpavlic305 3 года назад

I appreciate the fact that the length of the video is 2x 9:11 = 18:22. Well done.

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

You are bang on, excellent spot sir.

@996ttporsche9 3 года назад

@@9WERKSTV 5tpt⅚

@capriconstructiondesigninc8833 3 года назад

Wow. I love it.

@justinmckeown9029 3 года назад

Having a speed yellow 6-speed ‘99, I’m on team Gen 1, but you can’t go wrong with any sorted 996.

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Bang on! Nice 996 too!

@wmhhealth2018 3 года назад

Me too a speed yellow 6-speed '00 cabriolet C2

@noandrewhere 10 месяцев назад

That’s obviously wrong. You can go very wrong even with the most sorted 996. Trust me. I’ve owned two 996 4s as first owner and had major engine failures at 28.000km on the first and 62.000km on the second one. Both used as daily drivers with approximal 12-14.000km/year and recommended service intervals at Porsche. So I think the 996 is a nice car, looks great, drives smoothly but unfortunately ist always a gamble and I’d recommend to always choose a turbo or gt3. Still have my third 996 (Turbo x50 manual) with now almost 300.000 and no issues at all except the normal wear. Great car.

@LR-mf1kp 16 дней назад

@@noandrewhereThe Carrera 4 S is the worst 996 in terms of reability… Horrible

@tu_alum5619 2 года назад

You can always tell a Porsche geek by the involutary grins as they go thru the gears. Never wears off.

@soyabean911 3 года назад

Gen 2 cars looks classier imo. Those small tweaks give it the edge both externally, internally, and in the drive. You never mentioned the changes to the IMS which were allegedly less reliable in the Gen 2 cars. That was a fun watch. 👌

@AV-sf5xq Год назад

So gen1 is more reliable?

@modernworldiscrap 3 года назад

the 996.1 got the cable throttle, no traction control for some and very very few with psm... The last analog 911, enough for be the winner!

@nathandan7079 2 года назад

Additionally gen 1 had a better IMS (dual raw) bearing, paint and piston skirts coating , due to eu environmental directives after 2000

@ESKATEUK Год назад

Eh it’s worse in near on every way.

@FeintMotion 5 месяцев назад

@@ESKATEUK clownshoe post

@kevinsmith5448 2 года назад

dang the 996 aged so well. and as beautiful as the 991/992 variants are; they feel sterile and computerized. the 996 still has that basic feel and it's much smaller in dimensions compared to the newer versions. which translates to a better driving feel.

@rpm-qv7rw 3 года назад

Thanks for the entertaining video Lee. Gen 1 wins it for me with the beautifully symmetrical "fried-egg" shape headlamps over the confused shape of the Gen 2 ones.

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback! I'd take Gen2 build quality with Gen1 engine, with Gen2 bumpers but Gen1 lights in an ideal world.

@dmytrorodionov9752 Год назад

@@9WERKSTV Why would you prefer gen 1 engine instead gen 2 one? Thanks!

@eddieaguirre6558 Год назад

I love my 01 Gen1! I think 01 lights without all that amber of the 99’s look much sleeker and more like the 917 race car that they were derived from. Also the Gen1 had dual row IMS compared to single row of the Gen2. Those had a very low failure rate. All that said you can’t go wrong with either. All of these will double in price in 20 yrs. Specially the well maintained low mileage ones. Get one while you can and take care of it!

@mdewsnip6076 3 года назад

I'm in the .1 camp, because that was the best car that came up for sale. I've always thought that moving the digital speedo away from the center dial was a step backwards in the 2nd generation

@allandobbins5221 2 года назад

Right. The digital speedo should be on the tach. Fixed in the 997. Still, love my 996.2!

@wesleycarusos8225 Год назад

I agree I just got my gen 2 the other day. Was in the mountain yesterday and I'm used to the digital in the middle on my Boxster. Kind of a pain in the ass to look over to the left.

@skyachtone8702 2 года назад

Original owner 1999 996. Nov 99 build. G1 fan but respect G2.. Was not aware of exposed cable under the rug! One "Pro" to manual handle released trunk is if you lose power you still have access to the battery easily. Wish I had that glove box! Excellent review thanks.

@ambersykes1419 3 года назад

Really good video. Very interesting to see the differences back to back between the two. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Thanks again Amber, always appreciate your kind comments.

@Lukec4ge 2 года назад

Brilliant, concise review. I think the .2 headlights look better on the turbo. The gen 1 is prettier.

@rondetorres3842 3 года назад

I own a 996.1 MY99 with aftermarket GT3 Aero kit and I did not change the head lights nor tail lights, love the amber! I live in the States more specifically SoCal and you don't see very many .1 variants anymore. Thanks for posting!

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Awesome, Ron! Enjoy.

@grecopena 3 года назад

Another great in-depth video Lee. I do believe the .2 headlights cleaned up the fried egg look. I got my 04 C4S cabriolet 2 years ago with about 104,000 from the original owner. It now has 127,000 miles and it’s still running strong with the original IMS. Living in Southern California, it’s so much fun. Almost forgot to add, it’s a 6 speed manual with full leather pkg. All the best

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Sounds like a top 996 you have! I'd love exactly the car and spec you have as a cool daily driver. Enjoy!

@grecopena 3 года назад

Yes. I remember your review of your CS4. I was sad to see you sell that car, but I also like you little Irish ☘️. Congratulations on you other videos too. You are definitely moving up. All the best!

@tuul75 3 года назад

What about the elephant in the room about gen1 3.4 less prone to bore scoring?

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Only the earlier cars were less prone before the 996s switched to a different cylinder coating.

@jeffsmithist 3 года назад

Just got a 2002 C4S and it is everything I could ask. So much fun, especially on curves. Warning sign says take the curve at 30, just double that. Also have a Aston DB9. It’s more of a grand cruiser, lots of power straight line. The Porsche excels in the rally

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Fantastic, Jeff. Agreed on the cornering signage, they are just minimum requirements aren't they?!

@killercobra107 3 года назад

I’ve got a Cargraphic super sound exhaust on my .2…. It’s truly a magical sound. Great video!

@carsandstuff365 2 года назад

I prefer the pre facelift 996 with aero kit look .. pre 2000 had dual row IMS too

@paullowen2707 3 года назад

Top work Lee ,, gen 2 M030 .... cant beat it. IMO. I was talking to Marino Franchitti today & he is seriously thinking about buying a 996 !

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Cheers Paul!

@wesleycarusos8225 Год назад

So I have the 996.2 I've done the Aero kit but I used the taco tail. And I've done the suspension pretty close to the m030 except I use the H&R lowering springs instead of the m030 springs I also did the resonator delete which I highly recommend. You can actually feel the difference. In my opinion the car looks and drives wonderful. Can't imagine that I would want anything more maybe a GT3 LOL

@SportsCarAdvisors 3 года назад

Well done! 9964S 4Ever!

@Carrera-gp9od 3 года назад

I had to sell mine as I changed jobs ,I couldn’t bring myself to put massive miles on the car I really miss it already , if things change job wise I can see me getting another one People go on about reliability , mine was the oldest car I’ve ever had , it was also the most reliable! Brilliant cars 👍🏻

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Awesome to read your appraisal of the 996, but sad for you that you had to sell it. Fingers crossed life throws another 996 your way soon.

@ElijahNicolas 3 года назад

Great video! I picked up a 40 Jahre just a little under a month ago and can't stop driving it! Definitely one of the best ever dare I say and more compliant as well.

@plonky17 3 года назад

I have a 3/98 Gen 1. Brilliant car and takes modifications really well.

@maxalwaysgoesbyboat7715 3 года назад

I have owned a 90' 928s4 89' 928s4 95' 993 C2 97 Boxster and now a 00' 996 C2... and my contribution is this...Porsche didn't make a bad Porsche, I find the problems are some of the owners that happen to run across these innovations with unrealistic expectations or plain ignorance. It is usually the buyer/owner who throws a monkey wrench into the milkshake. If you happen to purchase one, keep in mind to commit your very best for your experience and for the next guy who may purchase yours...a collective allegiance to these cars will lessen the horror stories and actual cost...GREAT VIDEO WITH NEW INFORMATION MATE, LOVE IT!!! if your not sure where im coming from on this look up the real reasons the 928s4 went to shit thus flooding the market with very mechanically poor cars with a ton of un-needed isues... cheers, happy hunting and if you get the opportunity to purchase a 996? treat her with care😘

@machohogan Год назад

Such a good video. Many thanks. Currently I can’t afford a 911 but I will be able to in the future. Up to £30,000. After watching hours of video the conclusion seems to be condition over anything else. Dream for me would be a 996 gen 2 with factor aero kit or a 996 4S, potentially a 997 S. that being said I’d get whatever car was the best condition for £30,000.

@peted5039 3 года назад

My (subjective, and little bit controversial) oppinion on 911 lineup. Few times Porsches newer model was a step back: 993 to 996.1, 991.2 to 992, and maybe 991.1 to 991.2. I guess 996 had to happen in order to finally get to, in my oppinion, best 911 generations 997.2 and 991.

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Controversial indeed! The 996 will always have its detractors but the 996 was quicker, faster, lighter, more powerful, more economical, and sold in far more numbers than the 993… so I'd have to disagree that the 996 was a step back over the 993. However, thanks for commenting and getting involved, I appreciate it.

@INTERNA9 7 месяцев назад

Still driving my 2003 911. Love it!

@silhouette300 6 месяцев назад

what is the name of the wheels on green 996?

@rodanone4895 3 года назад

people hated them so much i managed a gen 1 C4, gen 2 C2, and a turbo. then we grabbed a 986 S because... these are above all else. fun. the cupholders are actually the most significant difference for the driver lol.

@veeco3110 3 года назад

Dear god what I would do for those grey door cards without the door speaker! Great video brother!!!

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Ahahaha! Thanks!

@kiwihame 3 года назад

Nice review Lee. We'll done and thank you!

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

My pleasure.

@sgttombailes3380 3 года назад

LOL- cup holders!! Who wants a cup holder? I'm driving a Porsche!! I don't need a cup holder!~~

@Horizontally.Opposed 3 года назад

Great video, been wanting this! But I understand you had mentioned that they reach their numbers at similar RPM. But does the 3.4 have a lower or higher redline than the 3.6? Where do they both end at?

@1949bug 3 года назад

That Sudbury/castle Hedingham Road is awesome 😎

@MalcolmV8 7 месяцев назад

Great to see all the tech details. Very much enjoyed. Thank you.

@9WERKSTV 7 месяцев назад

My pleasure.

@clementf7880 Год назад

Awesome content. Clear, passionate … lovely. Il about to get my 996.2. I just can’t wait

@9WERKSTV Год назад

Thanks Clément! Enjoy the miles ahead.

@DavorManojlovic 3 года назад

Awesome video, learned a lot from it, thank you Lee!

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@dannsmcshane1233 3 года назад

Iam learning a lot it's a real lifestyle if you get one I got a 9974s with bore score

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Ouch, sorry to hear about the bore scoring.

@dannsmcshane1233 3 года назад

Mate it was the only way I could afford to get a Porsche 911 the engine is out and getting six liners

@AMV12S Год назад

To me 996 is the most beautiful generation... Don't know if it's because I grown up seeing it, but is different, that makes it awesome to me.

@9WERKSTV Год назад

It's ageing like a fine wine!

@Steppi_r 2 года назад

Great video! As a 996.1 owner I am also a bit biased, and the 17-inch wheels really do make a difference with the car being much more exciting to drive around bends. Cheers!

@genioitalianoadvtorinooper9517 Год назад

Gen1

@chantsztung9197 Год назад

i like the gen 1 front lights w/ different colours together more💡💡❗😀

@jermaineleon9370 3 года назад

Gen1 looks better with the led headlight conversion.Gen1 all day would be my choice

@spanishjohn420 2 месяца назад

always loved 996.2 headlights and 996 turbo is my dream car but I really think on a carrera, and the other derivations therein, the 996.1 looks better

@DonziGT230 Год назад

I have a .1 car that has silver instruments instead of black; was that a factory option or did someone modify it?

@mikkeldammann 3 года назад

I’ll try to get hold of a gen 2

@KTLaz Год назад

Gen 2 looks aged so much better

@johnclark1925 Год назад

Great overview so useful Liked and sub’d

@mikkeldammann 3 года назад

Thanks :)

@ksteak27 3 года назад

First car I've ever owned that has made me money and never caused me a single moment of regret.

@robinpelletstovesuk9194 5 месяцев назад

Go Gen 1...its sweet to rev...

@villaman4818 3 года назад

Great video 👍

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@thomashardy1851 2 года назад

I wish people never started talking about how great the 996 is, feels like they want theirs to be worth as much as the older air cooled cars for bragging rights or something.

@46films 3 года назад

Great review !

@sidewayssam 3 года назад

Great vid pal 👍

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Thanks 👍

@rodgraff1782 9 месяцев назад

O ur gen one 996 has cheaper leather compared to our 993. The radio has knobs that are as sticky as bubble gum. All over cheap interior, which isn’t up to Porsches previous standards. Seems like a ford Taurus interior

@Wargwarn 5 месяцев назад

Gen 2 on headlights alone

@arvidkarlberg5845 3 года назад

love my cable throttle 996. x51 and sport seats

@SF_Native 3 года назад

996.1 headlights are so much nicer. They just fi the shape of the front end nicely. The 996.2 headlights don't look right. I really hate the sharp edge that they did. Horrible.

@jason22spurs 3 года назад

996.1 for me

@andrewnichols1023 Год назад

The problem with the early 996 is that it had the same front end as a boxter, so if you brought a convertible, people wouldn’t know if it was a 911 or boxter. The early car was so much like a boxter, so why pay such a higher price for a 911.

@randominternetuser2888 3 года назад

Ok, so should I trade my Paxton supercharged 1980 911SC for a 2003 996 turbo? This is a serious question. You can see my SC on my channel on my garage video.

@ArnoldWinters 2 года назад

This car has the ISM bearing problem doesn’t it?

@andresguerin7162 3 года назад

Cupholders? Why would you want these in a 911?? 🤦‍♂️

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Because it's a practical, daily sports car?!

@andresguerin7162 3 года назад

@@9WERKSTV air cooled 911 never had cupholders, because its a sports car. They had to add them to suit the american market.

@TobyD 3 года назад

Another great & informative video Lee. I didn’t realise some of the more subtle differences. Personally I’m a huge fan of the .1 esp with decent 18” wheels and exhaust. Makes for a wonderful analog drivers car. Only thing I really miss is the glovebox. Do you know why it was designed without?

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Cheers Toby, I've no idea regards the glove box, I'll ask and find out! I find the lack of cup holders more annoying, especially as my Gen2 996s beforehand had them. I spill my coffee EVERY time I take a drink with me on a weekday run!

@TobyD 3 года назад

@@9WERKSTV cheers Lee great if you could find out. Maybe you can ask Pinki as surely he would know. Seems like quite a major design decision. Presumably to save cost but a strange one. Yes agree on cup holder too. Presumably the clip-on isn’t any good?

@maxalwaysgoesbyboat7715 3 года назад

Between the 2 door boxes, the center lock box and the slight space under the wheel i'm not sure what your lacking? seems quite a bit of storage for a couple papers, a pack of gum and a few fuses? 😏

@khestehave 3 года назад

2 x 9:11.....Nice 😄

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Spot on!

@ozzleoni6609 2 года назад

@Shadow0fd3ath24 2 года назад

Those headlights just ruin it.....the 997 lights did all those did in 1/10th the space and looked a lot more true to porsche

@carstenlamping8515 3 года назад

I like Mk.1 more than Mk.2 . Mk.1 headlamps looks more like a 911. Mk. 2 looks like a Japanese car.

@Rolenz 3 года назад

its funny you should say that, because Toyota helped with the design and cost cutting of the Mk.1, including the lights which it shared with the boxter, and then porsche did the later versions (turbo´s and MK.2´s) on their own :) So in reality while it might look like it, its the exact oposite ;)

@andreazelli4077 3 года назад

Restyling molto più affidabile, monta il motore usato anche su 997 con VTEC e i fari si distinguono dalla box oltre che risultare completamente tondi di notte!!

@04dram04 2 года назад

I think the wheels on the gen 1 are so ugly.

@dariuszkarpinski6810 2 года назад

English rap

@alsoadriver 4 месяца назад

I would never change my 993 to a 996. The quality is very bad. The engine is crap and does not last long. (The only real thing is the „Metzger Engine“) Fullstop.

@ronp1524 2 месяца назад

I’ve driven both 993 & 996 as well as a lot of other 911s … 996.2 is great .. I’ve had one for 8 years & id say especially for the price , it’s certainly a better buy.

@mrporsche4236 9 месяцев назад

I know them inside out. They are both crap

@seanmcelroy5712 3 года назад

Why all the 996 content... that’s the worst 911 of all time. I found your page looked promising but every other video is 996. Where’s the 991 content? Too much 996 and 992.

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

I think you're better off going elsewhere for that sort of stuff matey!

@WheelNuts 3 года назад

Cheers Lee, another great video. I am on the first gen camp with my 98. ;) By the way, what is the white "lining" on the headlights of the Little Irish; it's the first time I see something like that. Looks good with your car's color and amber turn signals.

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Thank you. Probably just the camera angle I assume, as I've done nothing special with the lights. If anything, they need a refurb.

@johnconnor818 3 года назад

I consider myself a very knowledgeable and proud 996 owner, but I learned a number of things from this video. Well done!

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Thanks John!

@HawkMillFarm 3 года назад

Nice writeup, Gen II looks lovely, the 4S still totally the business even today.

@henryatkinson1479 3 года назад

As an owner of a 99, I'm biased to the .1, but they're both brilliant. Great vid as always. Also, a couple differences you missed: -Cable throttle cars (MY 99) have a dual-row IMS bearing instead of a single row (1/5 the failure rate) -The .1 interior plastics are nicer (rubber coated instead of painted) -Hollow-spoke 18" wheels on the .1 weigh less than the 17" wheels (though the standard solid spokes are heavier) -US suspension is different (ie USA M029 =/= euro M029, etc) -M030 isn't actually firmer than M029, just lower (all use the same Bilstein B4s) -There are some interior colors only offered in 1999 like Space Gray -The mufflers of the .2 and .1 are interchangeable parts (not identical, but compatible), however the exhaust tips are not -The .2 has a slightly higher drag coefficient -The .1 tiptronic is slightly slower than the .2 tiptronic -The tiptronic cars require you to drop the engine to change the IMS while the manual cars do not -The 993 LSD was only used on MY 99, 2000 onward did not offer an LSD for Carreras or Carrera 4s -MY 99 cars are more susceptible to rust, notably in the door latch areas on the chassis

@davonpointer2310 3 года назад

Enjoyed that, learnt a few things too! V happy with my gen 2. Cheers Lee 👍🏼

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

My pleasure, Dav! Glad you're enjoying the .2!

@713vinh 3 года назад

My choice would be the gen 2. Looks better and performs better.

@greglindstedt6594 2 года назад

GEN 2 IS WORTH PAYING for the xtras

@greglindstedt6594 2 года назад

Hello

@kevinwirga6021 2 года назад

The gen 2 and the later gen 1 cars have the single IMS , which is a much bigger risk than the early 996 which has the dual IMS bearing.

@chrisdixon2498 Год назад

100 is the first one I purchased for my intro to the 911 world and I have several other ones now but the 996 has stayed in my personal favourites and kept it as I don't have millions I have to sell them to get the next one but I couldn't find it in me to get rid of the 996 and it was just over 20k and I am very sure it was a massive drop of 5k to 15k the dealer offering to me and I will be honest I told him to F off because you have to ask yourself why you are looking to sell a property sports car for 15k no no no I have been victim of lack of knowledge and lost before she was put back in garage with the cost issues that I was facing with the new to me 997 I put it on finance and the fact they have both had a price rise for the opportunity I sold the second one to get 993 and the 996 to be in the garage still in a very hi standard and the value of the car is more than I paid for it happy days 😀

@dominik1701p 3 года назад

Never knew about the chassis differences and engine overhaul between the .1 and .2, great video!

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@tlzangl 3 года назад

Same here

@RzogL 3 года назад

I love the looks of the 996.1. Best looking 911 since the long bonnet cars, in my opinion. Conversely, I can't stand the 996.2/turbo headlights and I'm not a big fan of the chiselled facelift bumper design either. They uglified the 986.2 in the same way, but mercifully kept the beautiful original headlights, albeit in de-ambered form, which makes little difference to me. The only reason the ugly 996.2/turbo headlights exist is snobbery and the marketing execs who pandered to it. Perhaps the best of both worlds is a 2001 or 2002 MY 996.1 e-gas car, with an OBC, PSM and extended leather interior? Alternatively, I wonder if a 996.2 can be back-dated to look like a 996.1, but retain the advantages of the torquier engine, stiffer chassis, wider track and glovebox.

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

I've always maintained the best 996 has Gen1 motor and lights, with Gen2 build quality and bumpers, but this is subjective of course.

@RzogL 3 года назад

@@9WERKSTV I hope nobody takes this the wrong way, but I have found your video to be even more informative than the feature article in this month's Total 911!

@jasongammon2767 3 года назад

Bought the best 996 I could find. It happens to be a late gen 1 C4. Love it. Great video Lee “isn’t it” 👍🏼🏆

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Best parameter in which to buy, "isn't it"?!

@Marcodurango22 3 года назад

Sorry the best is mine hehehehee

@anthonylopez9382 3 года назад

I was able to get my first Porsche about two months ago. Got a Gen 1 996. Very happy with it.

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Spot on, enjoy!

@maxalwaysgoesbyboat7715 3 года назад

Congrats!!!

@cmcruz2825 3 года назад

Nice content. You should have talked about the IMS issue. And don't open and close the doors using the glass... I can't consider you a sport's car lover, just for this small big detail, sorry!

@Phil99six 3 года назад

Great job showing the strengths and weaknesses of both. Definitely prefer the.1 but I own an early build (2/98) so I’m a little biased 😁

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Thanks Phil! You've a right to be biased, you've put your money where your mouth is.

@johnwallis9624 3 года назад

Great video Lee. Having owned my gen 2 for nearly 6 years it still delivers on every occasion it's used. Manual, C2 with 17" wheels and a Dansk Sports exhaust fitted 2 years ago... Keep up the good work.

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Cheers John! Great to hear your 996 is on 17s, I've a new found respect for the smaller wheels after this test. I prefer the look of the 18s but the feel of the 17s, and feel is most important when behind the wheel.

@nigelvergas6103 3 года назад

The GT1 headlights look great on the 996

@Inazuma68 3 года назад

Driving a Gen 2 GT3 CS. What a blast 😍

@eea1119 3 года назад

I was lucky enough to have both from new, loved them

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Awesome! Which did you prefer?

@robwilkinson3502 2 месяца назад

Just got my 996.1 and enjoy your shows, well done comprehensive,

@Ninedetails 3 года назад

My 2000 isn’t cable throttle, and has the same large silver decklid/bonnet release handles. I think the switches may have come in 2001 or 2002

@9WERKSTV 3 года назад

Is yours MY2000 or MY2001?

@apowers7783 3 года назад

Yes. I believe there are cars with e gas and mechanical boot levers

@Ninedetails 3 года назад

@@9WERKSTV it’s a Y-reg first registered in UK 23 March 2000, and got my CoC last week to apply for ULEZ exception, has two dates written in German on it: 13 March 2000 but also has another date, which I assume is the complete build date of 16 December 1999.

@nickpaine5805 3 года назад

Mine as well, first registered Aug 2000

@MrGDRvideos 3 года назад

Yes, my May 2000 build gen 1 has e-gas and mechanical levers.

@MoskusMoskiferus1611 3 года назад

996.1 looks Happier

@iaindoole4060 3 года назад

I have a Gen 2 with 175k on clock. Was a motorway car for first owner 150k - 8 years now in my ownership . Great car and drive , I regularly service myself and love the quality build and engineering . Love your videos !

@_ArsNova 2 года назад

Nicely put together video breaking down the 996 in general, not just the difference between Gen 1 and 2. Nothing cheesey or irritating about your format too. Crazy to think these cars will be "classics" before too long.