Learning my P Cars. Is this 996 or 997?
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Learning my P Cars. Is this 996 or 997?
Pretty average when compared to machines like Vics but I caught it outside the restaurant tonight.
This is a 996 right? How can you tell the difference between the 2 anyway?
Iphone pic so sorry in advance. OH check the caddy in the background of the bottom pic.
This is a 996 right? How can you tell the difference between the 2 anyway?
Iphone pic so sorry in advance. OH check the caddy in the background of the bottom pic.
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I have always look at the headlights - The 997 has the more classic 911 shape.
I hate the headlights on the 996 (pictured above), I think they really ruin the look of an otherwise beautiful car.
IMHO the 993 is the most beautiful P-car ever
I hate the headlights on the 996 (pictured above), I think they really ruin the look of an otherwise beautiful car.
IMHO the 993 is the most beautiful P-car ever
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Yup 996...Agree with all these ^^ Probably the P-Car with the least character...Still a fun drive, and like 930 I'd rock one
Anyone fancy a Speedster..?? One of the guys in our club used to drive for Porsche in the 70's and 80's and has an amazing collection in his "garage" aka museum. Unfortunately he got rid of the 959 a couple years ago...
Anyone fancy a Speedster..?? One of the guys in our club used to drive for Porsche in the 70's and 80's and has an amazing collection in his "garage" aka museum. Unfortunately he got rid of the 959 a couple years ago...
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imho, the 996s are not only ugly but too watered down in their build quality. The 996 was the first 911 to be mass produced on a full assembly line. But the 997s are a vast improvement over the 996.
The 993 is visceral and a great driver's car. I just got done chewing up the back mountain roads in Ojai this afternoon. There's nothing like driving a light and balanced car. Totally addictive. The E63 ends up being kinda boring even though it's way faster.
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996 Twin Turbo is the best value for a 400+ supercar available right now...prices have dipped into the $30's...great car ...extremely reliable and incredible powerful.
In the turbo lineage:
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The fried egg headlapmps dont work for me ... 997 is nice , 993 is the classic to collect - last of the aircooled.
Also the rear side scoops in 997 have a divider in it the 996 has no split.
check my sig for what I desire!
Also the rear side scoops in 997 have a divider in it the 996 has no split.
check my sig for what I desire!
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