Anyone else on this forum have a Zenith Blue 996?

I love mine, but I never see Zenith Blue anywhere.

Stunning! What MY is it?

This is the color that they used in all of the early 1999 intro to the 996 literature. It also is the color they used on the owners manual that year. You would think with Zenith Blue being their featured color that year that you would see more of them out there. On the contrary. I have never seen another one in person.

The Zenith was only offered on the 99 and 00 996 which might explain it. Still, a really nice color!

Beautiful car! It's about time somebody got one of these in something other than seal grey I'm suprised at how few blue cars there are out there anymore, and that color looks perfect!

I really wanted a 911 that was nor black, silver or red. If I go to a Porsche get together, it is likely I will have the only Zenith Blue car there. Even at bigger PCA events, that is the case. If I have a blck, silver or red car, I am likely to be one of many exactly like mine. I really like it and I get a ton of compliments on the color specifically.

I have zenith blue - will post pics tomorrow I have bi-xenons and clear side markers which are are a good mod for the colour I'm actually considering selling it to buy a cayman - its got 42,000 miles

Why do you want to step down?? Always trade up I can see you wanting a 996 TT but a cayman Please explain this, I really am curious of your thought process

What year 996 do you have? From what I remember you have 99-01 headlights? I didn't know the litronics were bi-xenons...

late 99 - litronics correct! sorry i think i got my terminology wrong

i like the idea of a turbo - always wanted one since boyhood but I like RWD and a GT2 is out of the question! I also like the two seater compactness of my old boxster and the chuckability of mid-engine oh well, i think i'm just a bit flummoxed right now

Moving from a '99 996 to an '06 Cayman is not a step down, IMHO. I know this is a 996 board, and I'll probably get lynched for saying it, but so many advances have been made from the MY '99 911 that the Cayman is at worst a lateral move, and is more likely an upward move. An '05-'06 997 to an "06 Cayman is a step down, yes, maybe even from an '02 - 04 996 to a Cayman, but a '99 996 to a Cayman is not. OK. I'm going to bed now, so try not to flame me so bad I won't get up in the morn.

Ouch Palting....you may very well get it for that comment. So, by that logic you are saying that the 02 996 is leaps and bounds better than the 99 996? Not sure they are even comparable. But, having a 996 and a 987 you can probably speak from personal experience so I will defer to you as more of a trusted authority on the comparison. I mean that as a compliment by the way (just in case it comes across in cyberland as sarcasm or the '01 La Crema showing up in my typing )

I guess I not alone finally:

Oooh - you have the aerokit - do you have anymore pics?

I guess that makes 3 of us on this forum so far. That car looks very nice with the aero kit.

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Sorry, only track pictures as I'm not a picture guy.

First, thanks for not killing me . You're absolutely right. They are not the same cars. Apples and oranges. Comparing them comes into play only when you're shopping for a Porsche and not quite sure which one and which driving experience you want. I just repsonded to the comment that it was a stepdown to the Cayman. Didn't mean to hijack the thread. Nice pics!!!!

Its hardly a step down, a new cayman should be a quicker car then a '99. I checked out a cayman today, they look really nice.

My 1999 C2 Cab is Zenith Blue. Can I join your small but exclusive club? I've modded it a little: Factory Turbo Front & Rear Bumpers Headlight update Clear side markers FVD Hood Techart style turbo sideskirts Misha GT-2 Wing Gemballa Competition 18" Wheels PSS-9 Suspension Pics are coming soon...

Is the Cayman a step down? It depends on your criteria. It's faster around the 'ring than a 997 Carrera, so if ultimate performance is your stick, than a Cayman is a step up even from a new-gen Carrera. However, in terms a stature/prestige/heritage, a 911 is a 911, and the Cayman is not . JOHN 2002 C4S Lapis Blue/Metropol Blue with PSE (OEM SSK on order)

Not my cars, but a pair of beautiful GT3's nonetheless.

Absolutely! I think we have 4 members currently (inc. you) PICS PLEASE!

Very nice blue! Dan 06 997 Cab S 98 Non-Metallic Paint to Sample (Gulf Blue) RA Natural Leather Cocoa CUC Painted Model Desig Rear Lid CO2 U.S. Standard Emissions M6C Coco Floor Mats P01L Adaptive Sports Sts Lthr Int V5 Brown Top XJT Rear Ctr. Console Makassar XLF Sport Exhaust System XSB Sport Seat Backs in Leather Z0997 Custom Tailoring 2493 Exterior Color to Sample 342 Heated Front Seats 407 19" Sport Design Wheel 450 Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB 451 Makassar Str Whl Multifctn 482 TPMS 498 Delete Model Designation 550 Hard Top 640 Sport Chrono Package Plus 680 Bose High End Sound Package 789 997 Paint to Sample 801 Makassar Package TD5 Tourist Delivery

Finally some friends Here is my 996 C4 (1999) in Zenith Blue/Gray Leather with the following factory options, 18" Carrera 4 wheel Airbag driver and passenger Alarm system All wheel drive Automatic climate control CD storage Cruise control Electric comfort seat left Electric comfort seat right Electric windows Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors Exterior mirror and driver seat memory function Headlight cleaning system (HCS) Heated seat left Heated seat right Illuminated vanity mirrors in sun visors Leather interior Litronic /Bi-Xenon-headlamp incl. cleaning system On-board computer Porsche CDR-22 CD radio Rear wiper Seats: partial leather Side airbags POSIP Six-speed manual gearbox Stronger battery Telephone preparation Third brake light

I wont flame anyone, yet some good points I still cant see a caymen in my future..maybe my wifes but not mine.I agree its a quick little car..key word little there folks.I say the new caymen at the dealer and i will say it was a pretty good looking car better then i thought it was from the pictures. And if track times were so important ,the deciding factor then who would even look at the Porsche when the new ZO6 is faster and cheaper.And BTW if i were to own a blue car it would have to be Zenith Blue..Awsome

P Car, you have a pm.

I just watched that movie "in good company" and the guy has a ZB cab w/silver top...

Zen Blue Baby!!!!!

I've always love ZB - I've seen it on some Boxsters, but not 911s - great color for both cars. I love it!

patric- Nice color. One suggestion get rid of the orange side markers and go with the clear ones. looks 10x better.

Chris79SC, Where did you get your bumpers (front and rear) and sideskirts from? Cab looks great.

Im considering buying a second 996 in Zenith Blue. What does it look like when it's detailed?

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My son and I picked up this 2002 C4S in Zenith Blue. It was optioned as a paint to sample. I think it was an extra 4300$. So far, we love the car. Need to do a few maintenance items in next year.

My son and I replaced the weathered console, shift ****, emergency brake handle, a number of switches, the horseshoe trim and a new LCD screen for the climate controls. We are happy with the results.

Looks lovely this ZB 996 with grey interior. Are these heat shields the arched covers above the exhaust tips ?

I just love it when a thread picks back up after 15 years like a day has not gone by........

Here is mine MY2000, japan import orginally

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Think about replacing those engine mounts. Yours look almost as bad as mine were. You'll think it was the best $200 you could spend on the car.....

Thanks Chris8382. We did exactly that project a few months ago. Looks great!

Ari, beautiful 996! Love it! Interesting how your color is darker. Your car probably sat in a garage a lot. The car my son and I bought sat in the hot sun in Tennessee. Surely that did not help keep the paint color intact.

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Giorginetto-- thanks for the note. Those trim pieces are just decorative. They must have been part of the C4S package. They are just thin aluminum pieces riveted to bumper cover.

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Thank you I have had car about 6 months now. I don`t know about garage when it was in japan, but here in Finland it has been in garage during winter. Just before those pics were taken, car was professionally machine polished and waxed. I know that it seems bit dark in those pics, but in diffrent light it�s lighter. Bumpers and mirror covers were repainted because previous owner ruined lacquer with a pressure washer.

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I hate to necro this thread, but this car is insane. Is this the only known ZBM C4s? I wish ZBM was a more popular color on the 996 in the US as it is my favorite blue, by far, from Porsche. I'd ideally like to own a ZBM 996, but they seemingly almost never come up for sale. You've got a really special car here, I'm envious.