Wndering when the build date is of the first cars w/o bumperettes. The front bumperettes seem very rare while the rears seem more common. Anyone know the dates? thx

 

The '01 model year was like an 18 month build time, if I remember correctly. Something like that. They quit putting the front bumperettes on in .... somewhere around Jan/Fed of '01 I do believe (I believe that is the build date of my car and I do not have them).

 

I remember reading an article reffering to them as warts!!

 

Yes........rear bumperettes are common......in fact every PCNA car has them ........unless you take them off

 

Front Bumperettes: Early 01 U.S. Spec Cars
Rear Bumperettes: 01-05 U.S. Spec Cars

 

what do the front bumperettes look like..i don't think i've ever seen a front bumperette on a 996..or 997 for that matter

 

they look like small warts

 

Arabelle has bumperettes. Some people get so worked up about them. If you find a smoking deal, for $1k you can get them replaced. Guys had me so scared I planned to do that immediately, but once I had the car realized they're no big deal.

The two cars I was considering at the time were an '01 with extensive desirable options and bumperettes for $69k or a low option '02 with 5k less miles for $80k.

The '01 was certainly the right choice "warts" or not. After I bought the car someone reminded me that all the 993TTs had front bumperettes also.