Hello all. Been a while since I've posted- baby, job promotions, and just life in general have kept me from my internet Porsche-focus of days past. Still driving the 2000 996 cab hard, though. Which brings me to the reason for my return... I was involved in an accident last week. Woman in an SUV backed into me at a stoplight. Long story that isn't going to do much bu get me upset again, but the end result is going to be a new bumper and hood. So now the real question comes to bear- replace with a "stock" 99-01 bumper or facelift the car and go with a more aggressive look (turbo, GT-2, other)? I'm really thinking hard about the facelift. So oh-loyal-Rennlisters, can you help me out? Looking for pics of facelifted cabs and/or great looking replacement bumpers. Prefer to stay with OEM bumpers, but I may be swayed with the right look. Thanks in advance for the help! Nick
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YOUR RESEARCHNeed New Bumper- Facelift or Not? PIC Request
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Nick, I'm installing a MK1 aero kit on my car shortly. If you need to purchase a stock bumper, let me know. I'll beat any other price you can find, just to get it out of my garage. Thanks, Mark.
UNC, I'm in a similar process and I'd go with the factory aero kit. Agressive, functional, but not over the top. I can't see the value of the full face lift to 02+ MFletch, What color is your car? I may be interested in the front bumper if UNC isn't. How soon are you looking to swap it out? -Shawn
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