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LEGO - Technic Porsche 911 RSR 42096
Average customer rating
4.3
(87 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 87 reviews
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Star
2
85%of customers recommend this product.
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74 out of
87)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Technic Porsche 911 RSR 42096
Customer Rating
5
Coping over the retired 911 gt3 rs
on January 27, 2023
Posted by: JakubFK8
The build was fun to do as I did it in 1 sitting. Bags aren’t labeled so it made it some what confusing at first but once you start going, you remember where the pieces are located. Overall great build and its nice to have as you cant purchase the road car variant anymore.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
What a pleasant surprise
on June 7, 2020
Posted by: c0rp0r4te
I bought this kit thinking it was really cool already, being a Porsche 911 fan, and I was still completely blown away. I couldn't stop building it, and the entire time, I kept stopping to marvel at the engineering that went into this. It is sturdy, heavy, and larger than I originally expected. I was so impressed, 100% must buy if you are on the line. The only thing I didn't enjoy was putting the stickers on because it's difficult to get them perfectly straight, but once I figured out a strategy, it wasn't that bad, but otherwise, so much fun and a great collector item, especially since these appear to be limited runs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Get the GT3!
on January 3, 2019
Posted by: the2nicks
Ok, so I knew that it wouldn't be as good as the GT3 but it really is nowhere near as good or solid. It doesn't have the drivetrain ... but then I don't really see the point of it anyway as you can't see it or make use of it! The biggest problems for me are that it just doesn't seem to be as well put together as the GT3 e.g. the doors are wobbly and don't stay closed. But the worst thing, especially when put side-by-side with the GT3, is the stupidly small wheels, they're ridiculously small (about 3/4 the size of the GT3 model even though the models are of a similar size) meaning there are large gaps in the wheel arch. Rather disappointed now that I've finished it. If you want a Lego Porsche, spend the extra and get the GT3.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
A good challenge
on January 1, 2019
Posted by: Malika
this is a great model if you want a challenge. it requires a lot of dedication and is one of the more lengthy processes with a great finish. It is similar to the relatives that are the porsche bugatti and rally car but it lacks the gear box and lighting systems. this isn't something i'm sad about because the price and difficulty were good enough for me. the roof is quite flimsy, only properly attached with some piping and one support in the rear. this can be seen as a flaw but personally, i want to see the engine that i screwed up on with my friend multiple times function so a removable roof helps. the dash board gets in the way of the steering wheel mechanisms which i find slightly annoying but that doesn't matter too much.
from what i can tell, it looks fairly easy to motorise and has great potential for it with plenty of unused space just under the trunk which is meant for seeing the engine. you may need to be a bit more skilled to incorporate the steering motor as it has to be installed either during manufacturing, or after removing the numerous panels which could be easy if using the instructions to strategically do so. personally, i haven't because the motors cost a butt tonne just for being called lego.
the only real flaws are the fact that you can't pick it up too well because of the roof and steering is really annoying because the wheel is badly attached and i once pulled it off. you essentially should either steer uncomfortably with the steering wheel that falls off, try moving the actual wheels as they move, motorise it, or just have it as a demo. as for the roof... im not sure. there is also one problem that drives me up the wall. im not sure if its my fault but when i reverse the car, the wheels rub against the frame around it making it so annoying to use. i really want to think that it's just me because it ruins a perfectly good design.
over all, it is a good model and worth the money especially if you have a remote controlled vehicle as well (you could switch and swap parts) but not too good for playing with after. but hey. i get technics for a challenge, the mechanism and obviously the looks. if it doesn't have these then i wouldn't have bought it.
from what i can tell, it looks fairly easy to motorise and has great potential for it with plenty of unused space just under the trunk which is meant for seeing the engine. you may need to be a bit more skilled to incorporate the steering motor as it has to be installed either during manufacturing, or after removing the numerous panels which could be easy if using the instructions to strategically do so. personally, i haven't because the motors cost a butt tonne just for being called lego.
the only real flaws are the fact that you can't pick it up too well because of the roof and steering is really annoying because the wheel is badly attached and i once pulled it off. you essentially should either steer uncomfortably with the steering wheel that falls off, try moving the actual wheels as they move, motorise it, or just have it as a demo. as for the roof... im not sure. there is also one problem that drives me up the wall. im not sure if its my fault but when i reverse the car, the wheels rub against the frame around it making it so annoying to use. i really want to think that it's just me because it ruins a perfectly good design.
over all, it is a good model and worth the money especially if you have a remote controlled vehicle as well (you could switch and swap parts) but not too good for playing with after. but hey. i get technics for a challenge, the mechanism and obviously the looks. if it doesn't have these then i wouldn't have bought it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
No numbered bags
on February 3, 2019
Posted by: SugarLand
The set goes together well, but there are no divided numbered bags. It becomes a challenge when you have to take out all of the pieces. You need a large building space.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Lovely Racecar
on June 2, 2021
Posted by: Shane44
This was the first Lego set I've bought in a long time, and I had a great time building it. In a lot of the pictures, the headlights look quite bulbous, and I was worried it would make the car look bug-eyed in person, but it's a lot less noticeable than I expected. Also, this thing is huge! I'm gonna have to buy a shelf for this. The main reason I gave it 4 stars was because this set didn't come with numbered bags for some reason. I know for a fact that pretty much every lego set for a while has come with numbered bags, so this made the build process much slower than it could have been, as I was sifting through every bag throughout. But overall, the finished product is awesome, and I'd give the beauty factor a 5-star rating. I think I've caught the Lego bug again, and more of these Technic builds are in my future for sure.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Jane, LEGO® Customer Service, June 4, 2021
We're glad the Porsche 911 RSR enticed you back for more building!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
great set
on January 5, 2019
Posted by: ittybitster
having already built the chiron this was not a massive challenge for me. the lack of numbered bags was a bit annoying, luckily I have enough building trays. overall the build was much more enjoyable than the chiron because you dont have to join the front and the back together.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Great Model but no numbered bags
on January 15, 2019
Posted by: dwarner301
I may not get to build this model. I have neither the space nor the patience to knoll out 1,500+ parts. My work-space is the dining room table. I must be able to stop at some point and clear the table for tomorrow's dinner. For those who feel sans bag numbers is more of a challenge, then just ignore the numbers and dump out the parts. Personally, I far more enjoy the building as opposed to the knolling. Different strokes, I suppose.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO