The Best NA 996

Let's take a pole as to the best overall NA 996, based on any criteria you want. Not including GT2, GT3, TT as these are clearly superior and based on a different motor. I also didn't want RMS to be a factor. Chris

Well, I put my vote in. Dunno if this poll will mean much, though, since people will vote the car that they own.

Just sitting in my office doing paperwork, couldn't think of a more meaningless diversion.

I think the C4S is the best value in the 911 line up.

sorry that's a no brainer... c4s (and I'm not biased)-- I would have gotten one if it were in my budget

c4s is great but im baised towards my baby-- they are all good!!! Mike

If money is no object, C4S is my choice since it looks best and is easier to drive to it's performance potential. That's the 911 on my wish list. I do own a C2 cab since C4S is more than what I want to spend and I could use the better RWD gas mileage. No regrets but I still vote for C4S.

C2: because i love RWD and i love my car. but lets be frank, the GT3 is the ultimate NA 996 hands down no questions asked and its not on the list.

Where is the GT3?

All great cars... But my 40th kicks serious butt! Looks dept, X51 and exclusive interior ammenities make it the greatest.

Let's just get straight to the point: Mine is the best. No, not the model I own, but my specific car! Now, I am sure that in about 5 minutes or less some weisenheimer will post a list of 'Ring times showing my specific car getting trounced, as well as some article from a car magazine saying that my specific car is the only NA996 not worth owning (better spend your money on an Acura, you know, front wheel drive increases corner exit times because you can get on the gas faster and it is better in inclement weather, much like the C4/C4S). Screw you guys, I'm going home.

There is a lot of truth in what TD in DC says (especially the quote from Carmen). Well except it applies to MY car But really what constitutes "best"? The fastest? Most reliable? Best handling? Easiest to drive? Best value? Most comfortable? Lightest?.....see what I am getting at? TD in DC statement that his car is the best is completely true for him. It is the best car he could afford and/or justify and/or have.

i chose the 40 anny based on performance and would vote for the C4S solely on looks. my ideal non GT 996 would be a C2S w/ x51 - lighter in weight than C4S with the body/looks and brakes of the C4S.

You are missing the GT3 and splitting the C2 field with the 40th anniversary. GT3 get's my write in vote!

MK 1 GT3 - performance, looks, dry sump, AND NO RMS!!!!!!

^ u kno...the Mk2 GT3 has even better looks, even more power and still has no rms

very nice but never offered in the US

even that's debatable

I didn't add GT3, GT2, TT on purpose, as those are clearly superior cars based on a different engine. I wanted to take RMS and the GT factor out of the poll.

ah. well then, C2 it is. cheerio.

Then I'd say a MY99 C2 - no e-gas and LSD.

C'mon....C2? Why? I mean, I've got a C2, but had to vote C4S!

C2 because its just fun. and i know that when i hit an apex just right, it was me doing all the work, not the traction control, not the active yaw or torque splitting gizmo's and blackmagic.

c2=PREFECTION

I voted for the C4S as I own one...but I'll have to say if the 40th was available at the time of purchase, I just may have chosen that, but never know.....but I'll be totally content with any one of the cars listed there. porsche=perfection

I must agree, had a 4oth been available when I got mine I would have gone that route. I didn't know enough about 996's at the time, had I known, I would have waited 6 mo for the 40.

Here my biased assessment: MY 99. Purest, most coherent looks, as originally intended by the design team. Lighter. The "hairy" 3.4 engine. Less extra gizmos, car already has plenty. And, finally, my favorite: the rear lower valance bump-out. Geert 99 Cab