Customer reviews from LEGO
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
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
Customer Rating
2
911 gt3 rs is much nicer
on January 11, 2019
Posted by: RaymondLuk
This set looks awkward and odd, headlight, wheels and other small details, come on lego, you can do much better than this
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Good but...
on January 3, 2019
Posted by: Crazywisdom
It is a fine kit. A few things to be aware of is that the bags are not numbered like a lot of more recent kits, so it is dump out nearly 1600 pieces and sort through them (keep in mind for kids), and the kit does feel like a lot of the kits from 5 years ago that were quickly put together to sell. It looks great on the shelf, but just fyi.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Emily, Customer Service, January 11, 2019
Thanks for your review. We're sorry to hear that you missed the numbered bags, and we'll pass your feedback along to our design team.
Our designers are always working hard to create awesome things for all ranges of builders - sometimes it even takes them years to get a set right - and sometimes we like to leave bags unnumbered to add to the challenge of the build.
If numbered bags aren't your cup of tea, we'd suggest sorting the parts out in an organizer by type or color.
Our designers are always working hard to create awesome things for all ranges of builders - sometimes it even takes them years to get a set right - and sometimes we like to leave bags unnumbered to add to the challenge of the build.
If numbered bags aren't your cup of tea, we'd suggest sorting the parts out in an organizer by type or color.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO