who other 997 owners loved the styling of the 993?
#19
996 put me off so much that I forgot all about wanting a 911 (other than maybe a nice 993 ;-) ) - completely. I just happened to notice while rummaging around through consumer reports, car shopping, that the 997 had the lights fixed - that was the pivotal moment that landed me in the 997. I know, the 997 has been around a while - that's how completely forgotten I am talking about.
996 was like "New Coke" of 911s for me. Just couldn't do it. Although I had some friends who bought them and enjoyed them.
996 was like "New Coke" of 911s for me. Just couldn't do it. Although I had some friends who bought them and enjoyed them.
#22
i think the 996's are still good looking cars. not that i think exterior mods are required to make the 996 looks good, but with many cars, add some mods to it and it completely changes the look. yes, usually for the better. heh* i've seen it done time and time again. so i won't bash on why porsche made the 996 body the way they did. besides, i have one and i think it's a great car! =)
#23
I've always wanted a 911, but after the 996 came out...I realized it would have to be an older Porsche because I didn't like the direction the "new" ones were headed. 993 was the car for me. Then, when the time was right, I started looking and noticed that the 997 went back to the 993 for design cues inside and out. Well, that did it. I could have a new Porsche with the old look. I was sold. If it weren't for the 997, I'd be in a 993. Headlights, foglights, tucked in waste, 911 enterior...sign me up.
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#24
But one day back around 2005 ...
#27
I love my 997, but in response to all the comments about how "bad" the 996 looks, maybe you should see this Top Gear review of the 997. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYWk-nat1ok
#28
I love my 997, but in response to all the comments about how "bad" the 996 looks, maybe you should see this Top Gear review of the 997. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYWk-nat1ok
Other than the front lights being round, therre is NO other difference..............
(996 haters, go for a long walk on a short pier)
Last edited by etwd; 06-25-2009 at 01:20 PM.
#30
one little detail that irks me on the 997: the lines on the rear fender where bumper cover meets the car.
996 they are horizontal, and 997 they are angled... the angle just doesn't sit right for some reason.
the horizontal line seemed more... something... elegant? or just flowed nicer?
did they change it just to distance from the 996?
996 they are horizontal, and 997 they are angled... the angle just doesn't sit right for some reason.
the horizontal line seemed more... something... elegant? or just flowed nicer?
did they change it just to distance from the 996?