I have been considering a few 911, 2003/2004 996s recently and test drove one yesterday. A beautiful car, great service history etc. but both the clutch and accelerator were much heavier than I expected, my right leg ached after a 40 minute drive.

A mechanic mate thinks the clutch might have been on its way out as it should be reasonably light and springy but couldn't explain about the accelerator. Is it just seriously heavy duty ??

Can anyone tell me from experience if they are all like this - might have to think again if they are !![/b] FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

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cant comment on the 996 clutch, but any older one has a very heavy feel.
Be aware there have been a few cases of the cylinder heads cracking due to poor design/efficiancy of the fan/water cooling
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Cheers Dave - you're right there some scary stories about the intermediate shaft going bang but apparently the later 3.6 ones are better.

I wonder if the clutch was on the way out on the one Ive driven ? Apparently the throttle pedal assembly gets sticky if unused for a few weeks ???

Off to look at another one down south tomorrow. FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Can I interest you in an 06 997 C4S..?

Have you had a look at the Porsche Garage at Collingham, often has a nice few examples on his forecourt

All, bar one of the 911's i have had, have been manual,, none of them were especially heavy in operation

As said, some early 3.6,, 996's were not so good, and a few replacement engines were fitted,, 997 TT, RR TDV8 Vog SE 90 V8 Hybrid
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NP - that's where I test drove the one with the uber heavy clutch and throttle. Youre right, he has some nice cars.

Nice chap but not I wasnt 100% happy with the explanation about the clutch etc. FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

@Kimmea - Im looking for an older 911 thanks. I have to say the C4S is a cracking looking car.  FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Bradders, if you get one or want one checking out, my pal owns a Porsche specialist company and i'm sure he will check one out for you, he might even know of one or two for sale, pm me the details of the spec of car you are after and i'll give he a shout for you.

I love porsche,drove one before -cabriolet but im to big, Big fun of RRS-my one WHITE-RED with wide body kit plus RS alloys all from KAHN

I love porsche,drove one before -cabriolet but im to big, Big fun of RRS-my one WHITE-RED with wide body kit plus RS alloys all from KAHN

I had a 2003 996 C4S and it didn't have heavy pedals. Very nice car but I should have got the turbo.....

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Very nice C4s Dave. Im looking at a 996 anniversay edition tomorrow . FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Very nice C4s Dave. Im looking at a 996 anniversay edition tomorrow . FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Hi, neither the clutch nor the throttle should be ' Heavy' on any recent Porsche. Only a GT model car should have what might appear as a heavier action but that is the nature of the type of clutch and plate material.

I have had many Porsches and as a first foray into Porsche Ownership i would recommend a Carrera 2S ( good colour and spec ) and take Ady's advice as above and get his mate who is specialist to look at / look for one for you. They are great cars but if you buy a bad one/ abused one , it will cost you serious money and heartache & spoil your experience with the marque, so avoid that possibility and get good professional advice BEFORE you buy........

If its a 996 you look at ( and the Anniversary is a very nice car , narrow body model ) , you need to ask about the RMS seal & Intermediate shaft. Service History is ESSENTIAL.......

The 996 C4S is the most sought after and you may find a good one which will retain most of its value in the future....

Good luck and if you buy a good one you will appreciate why they are the only real sports car that you can use every day ......

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