Hi Lucy, I have a very similar car to yours, just to share a word of warning that I was given by my Porsche specialist. Be very careful when running the car low on fuel, the petrol tank is obviously in the front but because on the C4 there is a also a diff in the front the tank is split so once you get to around a quarter of a tank of fuel you are relying on the computer to work out how much you have left, so there is a real danger of running out on the C4. Since finding this out I try to always fill up at quarter fo a tank. They are awsome cars, I have had mine for a couple of years now and absolutely love it.
Top Tip: anytime you're changing your wiper blades make sure that you have a cloth handy and always lower the wiper arm when you're not actually holding it (the wiper arm). Lowering the wipe arm onto the cloth so it doesn't scratch/nick the screen between each step in the process. I've not damaged a screen before but know of someone who has and it was during the change of blades and the arm had come down onto the screen...
Keep on revving it, they thrive on high revs, you’re driving a car from one of the only car manufacturers that actively promotes using them on a track. These cars must be driven in order to get the best from them, don’t be afraid of putting on miles and using it every day, I did 20k last year in mine.
The main thing I love about 911s is how frugal they are and how precise they all are. No matter what your budget is you can't go wrong picking any of the models!!
Every Porsche owner that I know has gotten cheesed off at the servicing and repair costs that go on and on and on and never stop nor seem to ease up. On top of the road tax, insurance, depreciation, fuel costs. Frugal? They're not even close to BMW 335D levels of frugality. Never mind something like a Toyota Yaris 1.4D
A girl that likes the exhaust note through a tunnel - fantastic. I love the picky parking.....my M2 Competition never sees a supermarket car park - i have a dedicated 'sainsbury's' car for that. Smooth wiper blades are also important, although it M2 doesn't see rain either - i have a dedicated 'rain' car for those days lol
I want a 911 with a Lucy inside! Joking aside, I’m enjoying the real world take on this ownership journey. Clearly you are still in the honeymoon period, so I’m pleased you are enjoying it.
Congratulations! I want a 911 so badly, but I don't have room and am already all wrapped up in my own older car (a 2005 MINI). Thanks for sharing and enjoy!
Out of all the porsches we have owned or currently own I really really regret giving up my manual 996.2 C4S Cab. I honestly think it was more fun to drive then my current 911 Turbo.
Great to see how genuinely excited you are about the car. It is a lovely piece of superb engineering and I love that it is a manual. I wouldn't choose any other than that, only manual gives you the full "old school" driving experience in my opinion.
I had a 911 C4S, it was a great car. The only negative was that I felt it needed more power. Not so much needed, just could handle loads more power. I never did get around to a GT3, ended up with a Renault Espace, too many kids 😢. Have fun.
I always thought the C4S looked great but Porsche should have sold it with extra power as standard to compensate for the added weight. I had a mildly modified Gen 1 996 GT3 CS (complete with a roll cage) for more than 10 years and was by far the best car I've owned.
Hi Lucy, I like the way you’re not afraid to say slightly crazy things, for fear we won’t understand what you mean. 😢 we do understand what you mean, so you carry on.
Glad you're enjoying the 911! They're lovely cars. As you say, it's a sports car you just jump in and drive without worrying. I think you've got a good one there!
Note, the passenger wiper blade is unique to that car, it curves upwards in order to catch the full screen, I think others don’t curve so may not wipe the screen correctly.
Love this car. Well done. Very similar to my old manual 996.1 C2. Best upgrade you can do for these cars is go to Center Gravity and get their 996 C4 suspension kit. Amazing and soooooo much better ride quality on our UK roads which is what they designed it for. Better than any other setup, I know as I tried them all first! Plus they geo to your style. Optimally get them to fit good fresh Michelin tyres to suit your style too. Definitely add to your wish list, you can’t beat a properly riding early 996, for balance & feel. I’ve had a few different Porsches since and still miss my 996 👍
wipers look much better than the old ones , £77 is what i have spent with octopus energy running my new electric car in the last 4 months . have always been a petrol head and after owning 28 ice cars and now on my pension the electric is a nic change and really enjoying , test drove a tesle and ended up buying skoda enyaq coupe vrs ................ glad you are enjoying and yours does sound far better than my skoda ................ha ha i remember my dad getting delivery of his brand new porche 944 and he got the 4th one in the country , at the time he also owned mk1 golf gti ( special one from gti engineering with big wheels and boby kit ) and more people used to be all over him with the golf than the porche ........... i too bought mk1 golf gti after sell my ford capri ................ about 5 years later i bought a bmw m5 which was amazing .......... would like to test drive a taycan but the wifewould go mad if i started looking ...........
Love your new car Lucy.I live just up the road from Fuel Coffee in Henfield.Tempest4Cars used to be on that estate.Bought a few cars from them including a couple of Boxster’s.Keep on enjoying your new purchase.
I love your 911, it has always been my dream car, I am fussy too when it comes to fitting new wipers 🙃 I love the sound when you put your foot down 🙂 I still have to make do with my poor mans 911, my trusty old 350z 😍
I have a 2001 C4 and absolutely love it. I had the use of a brand new 992 for a week and as amazing as it was i expected to get back into the 996 and be disappointed. I honestly wasn't and still grinned like a Cheshire cat. Enjoy!
Totally agree. The 996 is for everyday, while the Lotus offers more of a sense of occasion. My Lotus also tends to be more problematic, too, so there's that lol.
I replaced my wipers after I got mine and I find the old type judder a bit if the screen isn’t completely wet. Not sure if it’s the blades or something wrong with the mechanism or maybe even some thing I can’t see on the screen (it seems fine when they’re working continuously on a completely wet screen). I wanted the aero ones but couldn’t find any at the time. I think I’ll replace with Aeros and see what it’s like. The old type just seem overly complicated and a bit ugly to me now and I don’t think the new ones look out of place on a 996.
and yes, more 911 is good to see. buying an old boxster and comparing with the 911 would be interesting as so much was shared. a euro road trip to Stuttgart with the 911 would be cool too!
Do you think so? I personally think that every part of a car needs to look good, even the smaller things like wipers. Of course their functionality is importantly too but that’s obvious 😊
I _think_ that if you have a petrol car the diesel nozz;e won't fit in, as it's too large. If you have an old diesel, you can get away with put anything in it (I accidentally put 1/2 tank of unleaded in a diesel 306. Topped it up with diesel. It spluttered a bit to start but after that, ran fine !)
I got the same wiper blades for my gt86 and went through almost the exact same thought process thinking about whether I liked the change or not! Anyway I forgot about it pretty quickly and don’t think about them anymore if that helps!
Georgeous machine, but just a friendly reminder . . . the bottom point of the Porsche badges on your wheels are supposed to point at the valve stems for ease of location.
wow. your so lucky to own a porsche. I always wanted a 928 with the V8 motor. Ever since I saw the Movie RISKY BUSINESS with Tom Cruise dating a Call Girl and his dad's Porsche falls into the Lake. The Movie was all filmed where I grew up. I grew up in Glenview ILL USA. Movie was filmed in Glencoe ILL.
I’ve used those wipers before and was so disappointed when I got back in to see the two black blocks looking back at me but I got used to them…….eventually.
Do you know if you have solid engine mounts? If not get some, they dramatically improve the feel of the throttle response to the drivetrain and you get a nice little extra noise into the cabin.... Enjoy!
Stick with the oem wiper blade. There's a reason why they have holes in them. I work for porsche and we hate seeing aftermarket wiper blades on any porsche.
You mentioned how much it cost to fill up in British Pounds however how many liters. It would be easier for other countries like Canada. We pay $160 for premium fuel at Costco. What type of fuel (petrol) is that green handle. If that contains ethanol, it's not good for Porsche engines.
@@MrAndyS the highest we have in Canada is 94 octane and it's mixed with 10% ethanol. The highest in Florida is between 91 and 93 and again the higher grades also contain Ethanol.
Great car esp with the sound of the exhaust , with new cars we all mention the miss my buttons due to everything going touch screen , do you now miss a touch screen when driving this car ? do you find yourself trying to touch the tiny screen lol
lol. I have a silver 2014 Prius living here in my home in Joshua Tree CA. the high desert. I have a 1993 40th anniversary corvette LT1 350. and a 1985 Ford F 159 with a mustang 5.0 engine. no rust on both.
Bosch aero twins are what I’ve had for my last 2 cars. Had them on my current one for the last 4-5 years, they just last forever, and always silent, perfect sweep every time, wouldn’t buy anything else now.
@ bummer that they aren’t available for my rear wiper (2005 Toyota avensis) so I’ve go the Aero Twins on the front, and standard on the rear, not too fussed with the rear anyway.
Don't know if this occurred to anyone listening to her at the gas pump. She could have looked in the owner's manual or googled the size of the Gas tank and multiplied that by the cost of fuel at whatever station she was at and had her answer. One of the values of education, is to save time.
Pretty sure it's quicker to Google the fuel tank volume, then multiply by cost of fuel per litre, than it is to drive to a fuel station, queue, get out the car and refuel. @@Liztrusslover
I owned a 987 2.7ltr for ten years and loved it. I replaced every suspension component including the shocks (Bilstein PS9 coilovers), and it handled like a dream.
haters will tell u your doomed due to ims failure and bore scoring but it isn’t as rife as they have u believe, the biggest problem i have had is replacing the exhaust including manifolds due to them being exposed to the road muck 9 times out of 10 you will be getting the bolts drilled out the heads as the bolt heads literally disintegrate !
Oh, Lucy, I love your channel! Welcome to the world of 911 ownership. Try filling up a Ferrari 456GT from empty with its 25 gallon tank (110 litres). Scary! I have an old (1996) 993 Carrera and my wife and I just came back from a lovely week in the Peak district and averaged 28mpg(!) Beats the 12mpg of the Ferrari...Still, you don't run a 442bhp 5.5 litre V12 as an economy car! Cheers from a miserable and cold Otford, Kent, Uk.
20 or so years ago I was lucky enough to own a 1986 3.2 Carrera and I drove it every day for the few years that I owned it, after many nice cars between then and now it's still my favourite car and the one I most regret selling, enjoy the Porky and drive the wheels off it.
I got the Bosch original wipers for my C4 996, but they weren't doing a great job cleaning the screen. So, I switched to the genuine Porsche wipers, and they are so much better! I see you already have them installed, and it's definitely worth the extra money because they last longer and clean the screen much more effectively.
@@LucyOnCars No problem. LOVE your new 996. Elegant and clean. I wouldn't do much to it as it's gorgeous as is. I just discovered your channel. My new fave for Jones'in on 996 Porsches.
I’m in my mid-70’s. Been a gear-head (petrol-head) since I was a kid. You are the very first person I have heard that is concerned about the “LOOKS” of a windshield wiper! Seriously? You need help, Lucy….
Don't know if this occurred to anyone listening to her at the gas pump. She could have looked in the owner's manual or googled the size of the Gas tank and multiplied that by the cost of fuel at whatever station she was at and had her answer. One of the values of education, is to save time.
You dont have to brim the tank to calculate economy etc, think of how much weight you are lugging around with a full tank, try and stay around approx 1/2 tank
Don't know if this occurred to anyone listening to her at the gas pump. She could have looked in the owner's manual or googled the size of the Gas tank and multiplied that by the cost of fuel at whatever station she was at and had her answer. One of the values of education, is to save time.
Good to hear your still having a lot of fun with that wonderful car. It's very true what you say about not be aware of a cars firm ride when your driving but it being more noticeable as a passenger. I had a Gen 1 996 GT3 for many years and my girlfriend at the time hated it due to the very firm ride. She said she felt like she needed a sports bra when going out in it but strangely when I let her drive it she actually quite enjoyed it.
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Hi Lucy, I have a very similar car to yours, just to share a word of warning that I was given by my Porsche specialist. Be very careful when running the car low on fuel, the petrol tank is obviously in the front but because on the C4 there is a also a diff in the front the tank is split so once you get to around a quarter of a tank of fuel you are relying on the computer to work out how much you have left, so there is a real danger of running out on the C4. Since finding this out I try to always fill up at quarter fo a tank. They are awsome cars, I have had mine for a couple of years now and absolutely love it.
This is good advice and confused the hell out of me with my C4. If you don't put enough fuel in the gauge still shows empty!
ive got a c4 and its the first I heard of this - thanks!
Top Tip: anytime you're changing your wiper blades make sure that you have a cloth handy and always lower the wiper arm when you're not actually holding it (the wiper arm). Lowering the wipe arm onto the cloth so it doesn't scratch/nick the screen between each step in the process. I've not damaged a screen before but know of someone who has and it was during the change of blades and the arm had come down onto the screen...
Keep on revving it, they thrive on high revs, you’re driving a car from one of the only car manufacturers that actively promotes using them on a track. These cars must be driven in order to get the best from them, don’t be afraid of putting on miles and using it every day, I did 20k last year in mine.
The main thing I love about 911s is how frugal they are and how precise they all are. No matter what your budget is you can't go wrong picking any of the models!!
True, except for the dreaded iffy IMS bearing models. What were they thinking ?!
They can generate massive bills, though.
@@EvoraGT430 any car can!!
That’s why I walk everywhere!
Every Porsche owner that I know has gotten cheesed off at the servicing and repair costs that go on and on and on and never stop nor seem to ease up.
On top of the road tax, insurance, depreciation, fuel costs.
Frugal? They're not even close to BMW 335D levels of frugality. Never mind something like a Toyota Yaris 1.4D
A girl that likes the exhaust note through a tunnel - fantastic.
I love the picky parking.....my M2 Competition never sees a supermarket car park - i have a dedicated 'sainsbury's' car for that.
Smooth wiper blades are also important, although it M2 doesn't see rain either - i have a dedicated 'rain' car for those days lol
I’ve got a m4 f82 that hasn’t got its tyres wet. I have a shed for all my chores and get my food delivered !!
Hahah a Sainsbury’s car - brilliant 😆
How the other half live
If it’s a quality built German car I’m sure it will be just fine
I want a 911 with a Lucy inside! Joking aside, I’m enjoying the real world take on this ownership journey. Clearly you are still in the honeymoon period, so I’m pleased you are enjoying it.
Just got myself a 997.1 Turbo. Love Porches of this age. Well done for getting this. Love the vid.
Dang that must fly!
@@Jonathan-qz9kd Just me but the 997 is before 911s got all fast and furious. Its a great car, thanks for the comment.
Congratulations! I want a 911 so badly, but I don't have room and am already all wrapped up in my own older car (a 2005 MINI). Thanks for sharing and enjoy!
Sell the mini and buy a 987 or 986 😂
@@Jonathan-qz9kd Nope!
I’ve got 3 996s personally and I love all of them. Perfect daily and can do the school run in it too. ❤
Out of all the porsches we have owned or currently own I really really regret giving up my manual 996.2 C4S Cab. I honestly think it was more fun to drive then my current 911 Turbo.
Just put deposit on my 1st 996 so following you along the way❤😊
Woohoo!
If you put Shell V Power in your 911; you ll notice in a difference in torque
She put ultimate in (Tesco) which is 99 octane so same as Shell v Power?
Great to see how genuinely excited you are about the car. It is a lovely piece of superb engineering and I love that it is a manual. I wouldn't choose any other than that, only manual gives you the full "old school" driving experience in my opinion.
I had a 911 C4S, it was a great car. The only negative was that I felt it needed more power. Not so much needed, just could handle loads more power. I never did get around to a GT3, ended up with a Renault Espace, too many kids 😢. Have fun.
Agreed. I had one. A bit slow. Swapped it for a 996 Turbo which I still have.
I always thought the C4S looked great but Porsche should have sold it with extra power as standard to compensate for the added weight. I had a mildly modified Gen 1 996 GT3 CS (complete with a roll cage) for more than 10 years and was by far the best car I've owned.
The newer ones are quick. But GT3 and GT4 are the holy grail. I'm told they have so much power that you don't enjoy.
Hi Lucy, I like the way you’re not afraid to say slightly crazy things, for fear we won’t understand what you mean. 😢 we do understand what you mean, so you carry on.
Glad you're enjoying the 911! They're lovely cars. As you say, it's a sports car you just jump in and drive without worrying. I think you've got a good one there!
Note, the passenger wiper blade is unique to that car, it curves upwards in order to catch the full screen, I think others don’t curve so may not wipe the screen correctly.
Hi Lucy, passed you on the A24 this morning, car looks fabulous in the flesh. Great find 👍
Great video. These cars are so much more characterful than the newer 911s. They are honest cars that get the best out of you as a driver.
Those beam type wiper blades suck on the 9x7 so I assume they will suck on the 9x6. After a year, they float too much and then don't wipe very well.
Driving a 996 to brunch, and eating a burger with a fried egg. Love it! :)
What more could you want?😂
Love this car. Well done. Very similar to my old manual 996.1 C2. Best upgrade you can do for these cars is go to Center Gravity and get their 996 C4 suspension kit. Amazing and soooooo much better ride quality on our UK roads which is what they designed it for. Better than any other setup, I know as I tried them all first! Plus they geo to your style. Optimally get them to fit good fresh Michelin tyres to suit your style too. Definitely add to your wish list, you can’t beat a properly riding early 996, for balance & feel. I’ve had a few different Porsches since and still miss my 996 👍
wipers look much better than the old ones ,
£77 is what i have spent with octopus energy
running my new electric car in the last 4 months .
have always been a petrol head and after owning
28 ice cars and now on my pension the electric
is a nic change and really enjoying , test drove a tesle
and ended up buying skoda enyaq coupe vrs ................
glad you are enjoying and yours does sound far better
than my skoda ................ha ha
i remember my dad getting delivery of his brand new porche 944
and he got the 4th one in the country , at the time he also owned
mk1 golf gti ( special one from gti engineering with big wheels and boby kit )
and more people used to be all over him with the golf than the porche ...........
i too bought mk1 golf gti after sell my ford capri ................
about 5 years later i bought a bmw m5 which was amazing ..........
would like to test drive a taycan but the wifewould go mad if i started looking ...........
New wipers are great but you should clean and polish the windscreen to maximise the wipers potential.
Congrats as a new owner of the 996 911. Btw, have you had the IMS Bearing done yet? If not, have it done sooner than later.
I like listening to you talk about your car, you're interesting to listen to, I'm liking how much you're enjoying your new car
Nice, I wish I had a C4 for the autumn/winter to be honest, but love 996s in all flavours, great cars.
Love your new car Lucy.I live just up the road from Fuel Coffee in Henfield.Tempest4Cars used to be on that estate.Bought a few cars from them including a couple of Boxster’s.Keep on enjoying your new purchase.
..great comment, Lucy - the wheles are quite curvy! I would hope so! Great content Lucy!
I love your 911, it has always been my dream car, I am fussy too when it comes to fitting new wipers 🙃 I love the sound when you put your foot down 🙂 I still have to make do with my poor mans 911, my trusty old 350z 😍
Another great video on your 996. The exhaust note is awesome.
My new favourite song 😆
I have a 2001 C4 and absolutely love it. I had the use of a brand new 992 for a week and as amazing as it was i expected to get back into the 996 and be disappointed. I honestly wasn't and still grinned like a Cheshire cat. Enjoy!
Totally agree. The 996 is for everyday, while the Lotus offers more of a sense of occasion. My Lotus also tends to be more problematic, too, so there's that lol.
I replaced my wipers after I got mine and I find the old type judder a bit if the screen isn’t completely wet. Not sure if it’s the blades or something wrong with the mechanism or maybe even some thing I can’t see on the screen (it seems fine when they’re working continuously on a completely wet screen). I wanted the aero ones but couldn’t find any at the time. I think I’ll replace with Aeros and see what it’s like. The old type just seem overly complicated and a bit ugly to me now and I don’t think the new ones look out of place on a 996.
Love those alloys. Is the clutch heavy on these 911's ?
and yes, more 911 is good to see. buying an old boxster and comparing with the 911 would be interesting as so much was shared. a euro road trip to Stuttgart with the 911 would be cool too!
Buying wiper blades for their looks, got to be a first 😂
😂
Do you think so? I personally think that every part of a car needs to look good, even the smaller things like wipers. Of course their functionality is importantly too but that’s obvious 😊
A different view from the wipers give me strength 🤭🤭🤭
@@LucyOnCarstry Denso Hybrids they are very nice looking wipers ! 😂
I _think_ that if you have a petrol car the diesel nozz;e won't fit in, as it's too large.
If you have an old diesel, you can get away with put anything in it (I accidentally put 1/2 tank of unleaded in a diesel 306. Topped it up with diesel. It spluttered a bit to start but after that, ran fine !)
💯glad it's settling in well.
I got the same wiper blades for my gt86 and went through almost the exact same thought process thinking about whether I liked the change or not!
Anyway I forgot about it pretty quickly and don’t think about them anymore if that helps!
Use shell v power if you can. BP ultimate just isn’t that ultimate
🤣
Thanks will look out for that!
Georgeous machine, but just a friendly reminder . . . the bottom point of the Porsche badges on your wheels are supposed to point at the valve stems for ease of location.
wow. your so lucky to own a porsche. I always wanted a 928 with the V8 motor. Ever since I saw the Movie RISKY BUSINESS with Tom Cruise dating a Call Girl and his dad's Porsche falls into the Lake. The Movie was all filmed where I grew up. I grew up in Glenview ILL USA. Movie was filmed in Glencoe ILL.
I’ve used those wipers before and was so disappointed when I got back in to see the two black blocks looking back at me but I got used to them…….eventually.
Congratulations on a lovely car, how are you finding the 4WD on the car, are you feeling it come in to play with the driving dynamics of the 996?
Do you know if you have solid engine mounts? If not get some, they dramatically improve the feel of the throttle response to the drivetrain and you get a nice little extra noise into the cabin.... Enjoy!
Join your local Porsche club, then do an HPDE with them. Your 911 will really appreciate it. You will too!
How many miles are on it? :) It looks very cool. I'm looking at a 997
Stick with the oem wiper blade. There's a reason why they have holes in them. I work for porsche and we hate seeing aftermarket wiper blades on any porsche.
love it. 996 turbo owner here :)
Can you please tell me what camera you use Lucy ?, nice quality , many thanks Mark
You mentioned how much it cost to fill up in British Pounds however how many liters. It would be easier for other countries like Canada. We pay $160 for premium fuel at Costco. What type of fuel (petrol) is that green handle. If that contains ethanol, it's not good for Porsche engines.
it’s tesco momentum which is good value E5 99 octane fuel
@@MrAndyS the highest we have in Canada is 94 octane and it's mixed with 10% ethanol. The highest in Florida is between 91 and 93 and again the higher grades also contain Ethanol.
I just love watching your videos they are amazing just like you ❤️ 😊
@@ziaakbar2535 wow how creepy
Lucy, like the car!! Hey there’s a petrolhead cafe in Horsham ( outskirts, called Torque something, lol)
the exhaust note sounds really nice
Interesting content. Keep up the good work on your channel. Regards, WR4K.
Great car esp with the sound of the exhaust , with new cars we all mention the miss my buttons due to everything going touch screen , do you now miss a touch screen when driving this car ? do you find yourself trying to touch the tiny screen lol
lol. I have a silver 2014 Prius living here in my home in Joshua Tree CA. the high desert. I have a 1993 40th anniversary corvette LT1 350. and a 1985 Ford F 159 with a mustang 5.0 engine. no rust on both.
Bosch aero twins are what I’ve had for my last 2 cars. Had them on my current one for the last 4-5 years, they just last forever, and always silent, perfect sweep every time, wouldn’t buy anything else now.
Best wipers money can buy & pretty cheap
@ bummer that they aren’t available for my rear wiper (2005 Toyota avensis) so I’ve go the Aero Twins on the front, and standard on the rear, not too fussed with the rear anyway.
Haha i had the exact same thing on my new 997, everything it great but then i noticed one wiper squeaking a bit, so replaced them sharpish
I do love the throttle response from it
You can't misfuel a petrol car, the diesel fuel pump nozzle won't fit inside the petrol fuel filler neck 👍🏻
Don't know if this occurred to anyone listening to her at the gas pump. She could have looked in the owner's manual or googled the size of the Gas tank and multiplied that by the cost of fuel at whatever station she was at and had her answer. One of the values of education, is to save time.
@@MegaShinobi3 By the time you’ve done that, it would just be quicker to fill up.
Pretty sure it's quicker to Google the fuel tank volume, then multiply by cost of fuel per litre, than it is to drive to a fuel station, queue, get out the car and refuel. @@Liztrusslover
@@waynelewis5656 Well that would be great content for a TH-cam video (not)
And filming herself filling up at a fuel station is good content? (Not) 😅@@Liztrusslover
All black interior is a good look
Is it just me - or is the front numberplate not stuck on straight? Can’t stop noticing it ever since I spotted that in the last video!
I think you’re right!
I noticed that too. I hate wonky plates !
I enjoyed this video Lucy. Please more on your Rangey too though. 👌👏
Filmed one with it today 👍
There is a specific wiper blade for the 996 curvature of glass. Get those. The ones you have, with the greatest of respect are dreadful.
Appreciate the opinion! These ones do sit nicely on the glass but I’m not sure if I’ll change them soon or not 🤔
@ it’ll only play on your mind. I say change them - it’s one less thing to be unnecessarily dwelling on.
😂welcome to Porsche world! I love the specific attention to detail.
Porsches are just different I’m into loads of cars but by 987 is my favourite!
I owned a 987 2.7ltr for ten years and loved it. I replaced every suspension component including the shocks (Bilstein PS9 coilovers), and it handled like a dream.
@ yeah I have just done the front end all new coffin arms etc mine is a 2.7 I have had a 997 before also! I love the mid engine in the boxster!
@@Jonathan-qz9kd I miss mine..but I had nowhere to store it and I couldn't stand leaving it out in all weathers...😢
Sponsored by Bosch! 😂Love how you are so focused on the small details! 😂
haters will tell u your doomed due to ims failure and bore scoring but it isn’t as rife as they have u believe, the biggest problem i have had is replacing the exhaust including manifolds due to them being exposed to the road muck 9 times out of 10 you will be getting the bolts drilled out the heads as the bolt heads literally disintegrate !
Nope,.on an older Porsche you need to stick with the older style Bosch wipers, as the passenger side is curved to match the scuttle trim shape.
Hi Lucy, nice car♥
Much prefer the new wipers from the outside and the inside.....
Oh, Lucy, I love your channel! Welcome to the world of 911 ownership. Try filling up a Ferrari 456GT from empty with its 25 gallon tank (110 litres). Scary! I have an old (1996) 993 Carrera and my wife and I just came back from a lovely week in the Peak district and averaged 28mpg(!) Beats the 12mpg of the Ferrari...Still, you don't run a 442bhp 5.5 litre V12 as an economy car! Cheers from a miserable and cold Otford, Kent, Uk.
20 or so years ago I was lucky enough to own a 1986 3.2 Carrera and I drove it every day for the few years that I owned it, after many nice cars between then and now it's still my favourite car and the one I most regret selling, enjoy the Porky and drive the wheels off it.
Find out which throttle body is on the engine with all the other gt3 bits it might well have that one too 👌🏻
more Porsche content plz
Loads more on the way!
It looks a wonderful car
I like your SS Officer's coat!
Based 😃/
Needs the mini and black tights from previous episodes.
Trainers were a disappointment.
You pervert😂
Not a fan of the new wipers. They look horsey and dopey compared to the original Bosch style wipers which are sleek and era correct for your 996.
Thanks for the opinion! I still can’t decide if I should get the others…
I got the Bosch original wipers for my C4 996, but they weren't doing a great job cleaning the screen. So, I switched to the genuine Porsche wipers, and they are so much better! I see you already have them installed, and it's definitely worth the extra money because they last longer and clean the screen much more effectively.
@@LucyOnCars No problem. LOVE your new 996. Elegant and clean. I wouldn't do much to it as it's gorgeous as is. I just discovered your channel. My new fave for Jones'in on 996 Porsches.
I'm glad the wheels are 'kinda curvy'.
its like winning the lottery, enjoy your 911 nothing better.
Seventh six quid for a full tank?. Day light robbery!. Days when those were just 20 quid...
If nothing major brakes you can estimate 200 pounds a month to keep it going for like 3 years!
New wipers defo look alot cleaner and your Porsche sounds and looks💦👌
Oh, are you supposed to change toilet seats when you move house. Why did no-one tell me this? Great to see you enjoying the car.
@@DavidTYork lol i use a special chemical called bleach but keep it to yourself it’s a secret
She's keeping how much she paid for this Porsche to herself.
The price of a car is one of the most important things about it.
Be careful those are the ones that have head gasket failure worse than a rover..
Always look on the bright side of life 🎶
Complete nonsense comment
996 have many engine issues but head gasket is not one of them
Sort of comment you’d expect if you owned a Peugeot or Vauxhall in the 90’s
Lol not true
Rain-x your windows and save in the wipers....
Great video, I challenge you not to say like in the next one
nice to see you got rid of the range rover ? and bought a proper car that should keep running
Currently have both 😅
I’m in my mid-70’s. Been a gear-head (petrol-head) since I was a kid. You are the very first person I have heard that is concerned about the “LOOKS” of a windshield wiper! Seriously? You need help, Lucy….
Don't know if this occurred to anyone listening to her at the gas pump. She could have looked in the owner's manual or googled the size of the Gas tank and multiplied that by the cost of fuel at whatever station she was at and had her answer. One of the values of education, is to save time.
I think every aspect of a car needs to look good. Functionality comes first but it all needs to work together 😊👍
German engineering, no one need it but it makes fun !
Nice video
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You dont have to brim the tank to calculate economy etc, think of how much weight you are lugging around with a full tank, try and stay around approx 1/2 tank
Don't know if this occurred to anyone listening to her at the gas pump. She could have looked in the owner's manual or googled the size of the Gas tank and multiplied that by the cost of fuel at whatever station she was at and had her answer. One of the values of education, is to save time.
Good to hear your still having a lot of fun with that wonderful car. It's very true what you say about not be aware of a cars firm ride when your driving but it being more noticeable as a passenger. I had a Gen 1 996 GT3 for many years and my girlfriend at the time hated it due to the very firm ride. She said she felt like she needed a sports bra when going out in it but strangely when I let her drive it she actually quite enjoyed it.
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You can’t compare a Porsche to a Lamborghini 😂
Yea
Porsche windscreen wipers are specially made for the specific rake of the 911 windscreen , always get from a Porsche dealer
Nice channel