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2008 Porsche 911 Carrera
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Fast Facts
Fuel Economy
Crash Test Scores
Base Price: $76,460
Price as Tested: $86,765
Why We Drove It: The Porsche 911 Carrera was the most problem free model tested in our 2008 Initial Quality study. It also ranked among the top 3 of its class in APEAL and Vehicle Dependability.
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Porsche 911, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"Superior performance in every category, including comfort."
"The AWD…is amazing and inspires great confidence [with its] superior handling."
"The handling is responsive, [with] excellent grip, and excellent lateral acceleration"
"Passing at speeds is fantastic; downshift and [it] flies."
"The handling is incredible. It pulls over 1G."
"Outstanding performance, power, handling, and braking."
"The exterior styling [gives the 911 the] most beautiful, sensual shape."
"The acceleration and handling are extraordinary."
"Best overall car available at any price."
"Balanced performance in all aspects."
"The engine [is] smooth, responsive, and powerful."
"Excellent acceleration and control."
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Porsche 911 Carrera:
1. Passing power at highway speeds
2. Handling/stability on curves/winding roads
3. Performance during rapid acceleration from stop
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Porsche 911 Carrera:
1. Brakes are noisy
2. Tires – Excessive road noise
3. Front Audio/Entertainment System – Controls difficult to use/Poor location
Ratings for the 2008 Porsche 911
More Photos of the 2008 Porsche 911
More Information on the 2008 Porsche 911
"Superior performance in every category, including comfort."
"The AWD…is amazing and inspires great confidence [with its] superior handling."
"The handling is responsive, [with] excellent grip, and excellent lateral acceleration"
"Passing at speeds is fantastic; downshift and [it] flies."
"The handling is incredible. It pulls over 1G."
"Outstanding performance, power, handling, and braking."
"The exterior styling [gives the 911 the] most beautiful, sensual shape."
"The acceleration and handling are extraordinary."
"Best overall car available at any price."
"Balanced performance in all aspects."
"The engine [is] smooth, responsive, and powerful."
"Excellent acceleration and control."
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Porsche 911 Carrera:
1. Passing power at highway speeds
2. Handling/stability on curves/winding roads
3. Performance during rapid acceleration from stop
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Porsche 911 Carrera:
1. Brakes are noisy
2. Tires – Excessive road noise
3. Front Audio/Entertainment System – Controls difficult to use/Poor location
Ratings for the 2008 Porsche 911
More Photos of the 2008 Porsche 911
More Information on the 2008 Porsche 911
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