{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"996 Turbo: The Porsche Worth the Risk | with Andy from While You're In There","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/996-turbo-the-porsche-worth-the-risk-with-andy-from-while-you-re-in-there","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69d39d9207bc2cbfc7a37727/e/6a1c4921ad55909da66c8b4a/media.mp3","description":"The 996 Turbo is the most supercar you can buy for sports-car money — and the one a lot of people are still too scared to own. So Derek sat down with Andy from the \"While You're In There\" Youtube Channel to settle it: is the bargain-Turbo reputation real, or are those coolant pipes a clock you'll regret ignoring?They get into the Mezger engine and why it sidesteps the IMS and bore-scoring drama, what these cars are actually like to drive once they're dialed in, and exactly what to look for before you buy one. Plus a detour into Andy's 987.2 base Boxster — the port-injected 2.9 nobody talks about — and the auction that sold it for nearly double.PLEASE go check out and Subscribe to Andy's youtube Channel━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━► Andy — While You're In There: www.youtube.com/@whileyoureinthere━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━CHAPTERS00:00 Meet Andy (While You're In There)02:03 Why a base Boxster — twice06:54 The 987.2 secret: the port-injected 2.912:48 Selling it: the auction that went 2x18:32 Enter the 996 Turbo (2001, Forest Green)21:06 Buying off the internet: cracked wheels & hidden costs23:28 The coolant pipe problem, explained26:57 Pin vs. weld29:11 What it's actually like to drive35:56 Buying a 996 Turbo: what to look for41:20 Why the 996 is the underrated one46:01 What's next for the Turbo + send-off━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ElevenAfterNine━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Website: https://www.ElevenAfterNine.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/TheElevenAfterNineFacebook: ElevenAfterNinePodcast channel: https://youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast#Porsche #996Turbo #911Turbo #Mezger #PorscheBoxster #ElevenAfterNine #WhileYoureInThere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":408.6,"endTime":499.62,"type":"car","title":"Boxster","url":"/cars/porsche/boxster","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/1999_Porsche_Boxster_%28986%29_convertible_%2826250645992%29.jpg","quote":"I have a Boxster and there's going to be other stuff on this channel too.\n[411.0s] It just so happens that Andy, I came to him when it comes to his Boxster.\n...\n[437.2s] I'm a fan of the base in general.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:boxster","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engine roadster that helped define modern Porsche “driver’s car” appeal. In this segment, the host discusses why the base Boxster is a smart choice and how its reputation has evolved over time.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche Boxster is a Porsche roadster with the engine placed toward the middle of the car. 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In certain earlier Porsche engines, that bearing could wear out and cause serious engine problems. The speaker is saying later versions fixed that weak spot."}},{"startTime":515.3,"endTime":545.0,"type":"term","title":"direct injection","url":"/glossary/direct-injection","quote":"But in particular, the base of the 987.2 is a 2.9 liter engine with the new architecture, [515.3s] but it's not direct injection. [519.7s] Yes, exactly.","canonicalId":"term:direct-injection","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Direct injection is a fuel system where gasoline is sprayed directly into the combustion chamber rather than into the intake port. The host is contrasting direct injection vs a non-direct-injection setup on the 2.9-liter engine, noting that the “S” version for that year uses direct injection while the 2.9 does not. 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If the weld is done well, it holds up; if it’s done poorly, it can fail or leak later."}},{"startTime":1651.62,"endTime":1656.7,"type":"term","title":"pinholes","url":"/glossary/pinholes","quote":"welds have failed or there's been pinholes and welds it's a really difficult um it's a really\n[1656.7s] difficult piece to weld properly","canonicalId":"term:pinholes","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Pinholes are tiny holes or gaps that can form in a welded or sealed area. In automotive repairs, they can allow leaks or corrosion to start even if the weld looks mostly intact.","simplifiedExplanation":"Pinholes are very small holes in a weld or seam. 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It’s also famous for having a modern-enough performance feel while still delivering classic turbo behavior.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche 996 Turbo is a specific generation of 911 Turbo. It’s known for being one of the more affordable ways to get into a 911 Turbo experience, with quick acceleration and a classic turbo feel.","imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1770.7,"endTime":1778.1,"type":"term","title":"turbo lag","url":"/glossary/turbo-lag","quote":"it's sort of a kind of old school turbo feel in the sense that there is turbo lag and and you\n[1778.1s] know you're sort of you're waiting for it to spool up and then it just hits you","canonicalId":"term:turbo-lag","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Turbo lag is the delay between when you press the accelerator and when the turbocharger builds enough boost to deliver strong acceleration. Older turbo setups often had more noticeable lag, and the 996 Turbo is described as having an ‘old school’ version of that behavior.","simplifiedExplanation":"Turbo lag is the brief pause you feel before a turbo really starts pushing. You press the gas, wait a moment, and then the power comes on strongly."}},{"startTime":1774.9,"endTime":1782.6,"type":"term","title":"spool up","url":"/glossary/spool-up","quote":"you know you're sort of you're waiting for it to spool up and then it just hits you like a roller coaster\n[1782.6s] but not not quite so extreme","canonicalId":"term:spool-up","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"To ‘spool up’ means the turbocharger speeds up as exhaust energy increases, building boost pressure. The host uses it to describe the moment the 996 Turbo transitions from waiting to delivering a sudden surge.","simplifiedExplanation":"‘Spool up’ means the turbo is spinning faster and building boost. It’s the process that happens right after you press the gas, before the car really punches forward."}},{"startTime":1830.4,"endTime":1893.1,"type":"term","title":"suspensions","url":"/glossary/suspension","quote":"people don't take care of 986 boxers because they haven't historically been worth much\nand so most of them that are out there in pretty rough shape you know suspensions in bad shape\n...\nyou update the suspension","canonicalId":"term:suspensions","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Suspension components control ride quality and grip by managing how the tires stay in contact with the road over bumps and during cornering. The episode emphasizes that neglected suspension on older used Porsches (like 986s and 996 Turbos) can make the car feel harsh, sloppy, or unsafe—creating a misleading reputation.","simplifiedExplanation":"Suspension is what helps the tires stay planted and makes the car ride smoothly over bumps. If it’s worn out or poorly maintained, the car can feel “off” and people may assume the whole car is bad."}},{"startTime":1877.2,"endTime":1882.1,"type":"term","title":"rear engine","url":"/glossary/rear-engine","quote":"it's still a 911 it still drives like a 911 it's still you know still has the rear engine\nfeel and and all that kind of stuff","canonicalId":"term:rear-engine","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A rear-engine layout places the engine behind the driver, which strongly influences balance, steering feel, and how the car behaves as you accelerate and lift off. The speaker connects this “rear engine feel” to why a Porsche 911 still drives like a 911 even when it’s a Turbo.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Rear engine” means the engine is mounted toward the back of the car. That layout changes how the car feels and handles, especially when you’re accelerating or changing throttle."}},{"startTime":2000.0,"endTime":2010.8,"type":"term","title":"torquey","url":"/glossary/torquey","quote":"this 3.6 mesgar engine is is unlike some of the other flat sixes it is actually pretty torquey at the low end","canonicalId":"term:torquey","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Torquey” describes an engine that produces strong torque at lower engine speeds, making the car feel responsive without needing high revs. The speaker ties this to the 3.6 engine’s low-end behavior and the idea that “you’ve got power all the time.”","simplifiedExplanation":"“Torquey” means the engine pulls strongly at lower speeds. You don’t have to rev it as high to feel quick and responsive."}},{"startTime":2010.8,"endTime":2023.7,"type":"term","title":"spooling up","url":"/glossary/spooling-up","quote":"um and so you've got power all the time um you just have an incredible amount of power once the turbo starts spooling up but it it is it it just feels like it's it's like a race","canonicalId":"term:spooling-up","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Spooling up” describes the turbocharger’s time and process of accelerating to operating speed so it can generate boost. The speaker uses it to explain the moment power ramps in—once the turbo starts spooling, the car feels like it’s ready to surge.","simplifiedExplanation":"Spooling up is how the turbo “spins faster” after you press the gas. Once it’s spinning enough, it starts making boost and the car really pulls."}},{"startTime":2029.2,"endTime":2038.1,"type":"term","title":"boost gauge","url":"/glossary/boost-gauge","quote":"and if you put your foot down it's going to really wow you it's it's a pretty incredible experience the most enticing german word ... and you can see it you know starting to increase a little bit","canonicalId":"term:boost-gauge","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A boost gauge measures the turbo’s intake pressure relative to atmospheric pressure, letting the driver see how much boost the turbo is producing. The host mentions it in the context of watching boost rise as they press the throttle.","simplifiedExplanation":"A boost gauge shows how hard the turbo is working. As you drive and press the gas, the reading climbs when the turbo is building pressure."}},{"startTime":2042.3,"endTime":2055.6,"type":"term","title":"bars","url":"/glossary/bars","quote":"it's a unit of measurement bars and does your gauge have bars as bars yeah bars in terms of what the what the pressure is","canonicalId":"term:bars","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Bars” is a unit of pressure commonly used for turbo boost readings on car gauges. The speaker clarifies that the gauge uses bars to indicate pressure levels, which helps interpret how much boost is being generated.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Bars” is just a way to measure pressure. On a turbo car, the boost gauge uses bars so you can see how much extra pressure the turbo is making."}},{"startTime":2115.3,"endTime":2134.3,"type":"term","title":"boxer","url":"/glossary/boxer","quote":"i don't think there's any better back roads car than a boxer like i don't think anything even comes close um but uh and and this certainly doesn't but it is a lot of fun","canonicalId":"term:boxer","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A boxer engine is an engine layout where opposing cylinders move in and out horizontally, creating a distinctive feel and sound. The speaker compares the “boxer” driving character to the 996 Turbo’s personality, calling the 996 a more versatile “Swiss army knife” type of car.","simplifiedExplanation":"A boxer engine is a type of engine where the cylinders move opposite each other side-to-side. It’s part of what makes some Porsches feel and sound special, and the guest is comparing that character to what the 996 can do."}},{"startTime":2185.8,"endTime":2195.6,"type":"concept","title":"hold their value","url":"/glossary/hold-their-value","quote":"obviously we've gotten to this point now where a lot of people are scared of them and a lot of people are uh are concerned that you know that they uh aren't going to hold their value","canonicalId":"concept:hold-their-value","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Hold their value” refers to how well a car retains its resale price over time. The speaker addresses a common buyer fear that the 996 won’t maintain value due to perceived issues, and argues that you shouldn’t be deterred.","simplifiedExplanation":"This means whether a car is likely to still be worth decent money when you sell it later. The guest is saying some people worry the 996 won’t be a good resale buy, but he thinks that fear is overstated."}},{"startTime":2195.6,"endTime":2199.2,"type":"concept","title":"poor house","url":"/glossary/poor-house","quote":"they're going to have issues they're going to put them in the poor house because of of catastrophic problems","canonicalId":"concept:poor-house","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Put them in the poor house” is a figurative way to describe catastrophic ownership costs—i.e., the idea that repairs and problems could become financially ruinous. The guest counters this by saying he’s a fan of the 996 and that good examples are out there.","simplifiedExplanation":"That phrase is an exaggeration meaning “you’ll end up spending so much on repairs that it hurts your finances.” The guest is pushing back on the idea that owning a 996 will be that bad."}},{"startTime":2271.3,"endTime":2276.3,"type":"term","title":"bore scoring","url":"/glossary/bore-scoring","quote":"there's really no\nsort of catastrophic issues to be concerned about bore scoring isn't a thing","canonicalId":"term:bore-scoring","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Bore scoring is damage to the cylinder walls (the “bores”) where the piston rings ride. It can lead to oil consumption and loss of compression, and it’s one of the engine failure modes enthusiasts watch for on certain designs.","simplifiedExplanation":"Bore scoring means the inside walls of the engine cylinders get scratched or worn. That can cause the engine to use more oil and lose power over time."}},{"startTime":2276.3,"endTime":2282.4,"type":"term","title":"aos water pump","url":"/glossary/aos-water-pump","quote":"um you know aos water pump you know all of those types of things are all very\nreally standard","canonicalId":"term:aos-water-pump","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“AOS” refers to the Auxiliary Oil System, which is part of the lubrication and oil-temperature management strategy on some Porsche engines. The host is grouping the AOS water pump with other cooling/lubrication-related items that are described as standard rather than a standout problem."}},{"startTime":2297.9,"endTime":2324.2,"type":"term","title":"second gear pop out","url":"/glossary/second-gear-pop-out","quote":"there's a thing called second gear pop out which can happen happen I think largely in the in the\nsort of earlier ones 2001 2002 where when coasting in second gear your your your car will just pop\nout of second gear into neutral","canonicalId":"term:second-gear-pop-out","priority":0.85,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Second gear pop out is a transmission fault where the car unexpectedly disengages from second gear and drops into neutral. The host attributes it to certain early 996 Turbo years (around 2001–2002) and says it’s typically addressed with a transmission rebuild and/or a detent-related fix.","simplifiedExplanation":"Second gear pop out is when the transmission unexpectedly kicks out of second gear and goes to neutral. The host says it’s mostly seen on some early cars and usually gets fixed by rebuilding the transmission or adjusting a small internal part."}},{"startTime":2340.3,"endTime":2367.48,"type":"term","title":"tiptronic transmissions","url":"/glossary/tiptronic-transmissions","quote":"you will find\na lot of them with tiptronic transmissions and I haven't ever driven one tip turbos a lot of tip\nturbos","canonicalId":"term:tiptronic-transmissions","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Tiptronic is Porsche’s brand name for an automatic transmission with manual-style control (you can select gears yourself, but it’s still an automatic). The host suggests the 996 Turbo’s “cruiser/GT” intention pairs well with Tiptronic, even though they personally recommend the six-speed manual.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tiptronic is an automatic transmission that lets you choose gears yourself using a manual-like interface. The host thinks it fits the 996 Turbo’s relaxed, grand-touring vibe."}},{"startTime":2373.9,"endTime":2378.2,"type":"term","title":"service records","url":"/glossary/service-records","quote":"take a look at service records take a look at interior condition it's a 996 interior","canonicalId":"term:service-records","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Service records are the documented maintenance history for a car—what was done, when, and often by whom. For a used Porsche 911 (996), they’re especially useful because they help you verify whether wear items and scheduled work were actually handled.","simplifiedExplanation":"Service records are the paperwork showing what maintenance the car has had and when. When you’re shopping for a used Porsche, it helps you judge whether the car was cared for properly."}},{"startTime":2384.6,"endTime":2431.3,"type":"term","title":"tufted leather","url":"/glossary/tufted-leather","quote":"ugly tufted gray and things like that that were in vogue at the time I guess but but didn't age super well ... but the 993s were soft or tufted leather","canonicalId":"term:tufted-leather","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Tufted leather refers to leather upholstery with stitched “tufts” or a patterned, padded look rather than a flat surface. In this segment, the host links tufted/soft leather in the 993 to better wear, while implying the 996’s gray tufted upholstery tends to age less attractively.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tufted leather is leather upholstery with stitched, padded sections that create a textured pattern. The host is saying that this style of gray leather can look worn or discolored on some 911 generations."}},{"startTime":2413.8,"endTime":2418.0,"type":"term","title":"plasticky patina","url":"/glossary/plasticky-patina","quote":"the leather gets this like hard kind of plasticky patina to it yeah yeah","canonicalId":"term:plasticky-patina","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Plasticky patina” is a descriptive term for how leather or vinyl can develop a hardened, glossy, or artificial-looking surface over time. The host uses it to explain why the 996’s gray leather can look worse as it ages—less like supple leather and more like a stiff coating.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a way of describing leather that has aged into a stiff, shiny, or coated-looking surface. The host thinks the 996’s gray leather can end up looking like that instead of staying nice and soft."}},{"startTime":2520.3,"endTime":2586.9,"type":"term","title":"air-cooled","url":"/glossary/air-cooled","quote":"it feels to me old-school air-cooled shifting but the motor has more pep and it has not as not more character certainly but it has enough character that it harkens back to you know what was an air-cooled motor","canonicalId":"term:air-cooled","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Air-cooled describes an engine design where heat is removed primarily by airflow over the engine rather than using a liquid cooling system. The host contrasts “air-cooled ethos” with the more refined feel of the 996, which is associated with a different cooling approach and overall character.","simplifiedExplanation":"Air-cooled means the engine is cooled mainly by air flowing around it. The speaker is comparing the classic air-cooled Porsche feel to the later 996’s more modern, refined experience."}},{"startTime":2598.6,"endTime":2609.5,"type":"term","title":"IMS fails","url":"/glossary/ims-fails","quote":"just drive it and look if it if it has bore scoring three years from now or the IMS fails and the engine blows up whatever","canonicalId":"term:ims-fails","priority":0.95,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"IMS refers to the intermediate shaft in the Porsche 996-era flat-six, and “IMS fails” means the intermediate shaft bearing can fail. This can cause catastrophic engine damage, which is why it’s a major enthusiast talking point when evaluating risk on these cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"IMS is a part inside the engine that helps drive other components. If the IMS bearing fails, it can lead to serious engine damage, which is why people worry about it when buying certain 996-era Porsches."}},{"startTime":2679.6,"endTime":2686.9,"type":"part","title":"kw v1 coilovers","url":"/glossary/kw-v1-coilovers","quote":"and I it actually the previous owner had done um some suspension work on it he had kw v1 coilovers on it that I wasn't a huge fan of","canonicalId":"part:kw-v1-coilovers","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Coilovers are adjustable suspension setups that combine a coil spring and shock absorber into one unit, letting you tune ride height and damping. 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The host compares them to the KW V1s and says they “really loved them,” implying a better match for how they want the car to feel.","simplifiedExplanation":"These are adjustable suspension parts meant to work well both for normal driving and for more aggressive driving. The host is saying they liked this coilover setup more than the one that was on the car."}},{"startTime":2697.9,"endTime":2703.9,"type":"concept","title":"baseline","url":"/glossary/baseline","quote":"I'm just kind of working on getting it to you know sort of base base level a baseline um I need to replace the shifter cables","canonicalId":"concept:baseline","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In car-project talk, “baseline” means bringing the vehicle back to a known, stable starting point—so you can evaluate changes and improvements from there. 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