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Headlight design holds down prices for Porsche 996 sports cars

Porsche 996 sports cars

The Pick of the Day is an undervalued version of the 911




With fried eggs and water cooling, the Porsche 996 series was controversial right from the start. But as a collector car, the 996 represents one of the few bargains remaining for a lusty, rear-engine Porsche.

From the debut of the new 911 model in 1997 until the end of its run in 2004, the 996 was derided by enthusiasts for its departure from the sacred Porsche heritage of air-cooled engines, as well as redesigned headlights that many felt not only looked like fried eggs but made the 911 appear too much like a cheaper Boxster.

Water cooling remained in subsequent 911s, no longer an issue, although the 997-series 911s returned to Porsche-appropriate round headlights. But primarily because of those fried eggs, a 996 can still be had for a relatively modest sum.

The Pick of the Day is a good example, a 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet with fairly low mileage and a reasonable price tag. Powered by a 300-horsepower 3.4-liter flat-6 and a 6-speed manual transmission, the convertible is advertised on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Porsche 996 sports cars

Other than those derided headlights, the convertible has the classic shape of a 911. But the fried eggs shouldn’t be a deal breaker – you can’t see them from the driver’s seat anyway while you’re enjoying the joyful performance of the Porsche.

But if you really hate them, there are inserts you can buy that cover the offending portions and turn the headlights round again. Problem solved.


During the early days of the 996, they gained an unfair reputation for engine failures. The problem was Porsche’s notoriously faulty IMS bearing that, if it went bad, could blow an engine for good. Not all failed, but when you buy a Porsche 911 or Boxster from this era, you need to check that the IMS bearing has been swapped out for the new, non-faulty version. If not, be ready to change it yourself or have it done.

Porsche fans have become accustomed to the IMS drill and most shops are dialed in to perform the work. So don’t let that issue put you off. It’s still a great sports car.

Porsche 996 sports cars

The cabriolet is painted Ocean Blue Metallic with a leather interior and a blue top that the seller says is in good condition. Factory options in this car include sport seats, digital sound package, Litronic headlamps, 3-spoke steering wheel, rear center console, aluminum hand brake and heated seats.

The asking price for what looks to be a very nice example of a 996 is a modest $26,000. Fried eggs included.


To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.

Source journal.classiccars.com
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