[Craig T]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

I would add one more - 1999 996 C2 for about $15k. You get the dual row IMS that is very robust, cable throttle that is more linear than the electronic throttle, lightest weight, most rev-happy motor, and the most raw driving experience while still being far more livable than the air-cooled cars. Each step that made the 911 more refined has also made it less fun, I think the best pure water-cooled driving experience is in an early 996. At some point in the near future I will buy one to use as the platform for a lightweight hot-rod 911, because they are so cheap and so much fun.

The POC started a 996 Spec class using only the 3.4L 99 year C2 for the very reasons mentioned above. It started with three cars, but they all went to GT classes and the 996 Spec class died.

As a street driven or canyon carving "lightweight hot rod", I agree the 99 996 is a great option. As a drive-to-the-track DE or time trial car...They just don't hold up. Guys racing these cars keep spare tranny's in their trailers. The oil starvation issue can be resolved with deep pans and baffles, but they're still high risk on tracks with sustained high-speed corners i.e. LVMS and ACS Rovals.