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Could have had more power, flash, performance, or comfort, but the 996 has proven to be a good mix of all of that.
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Hi All
Thought id share this clip I found, shows Tiff demonstrating the handling of the 996, if you are getting understeer in the bends, take a look at Tiffs different approaches to the handling!
996 looks great on track and beats the others!!
Old Top Gear GT Cars - YouTube
To be fair that was made before we knew that the IMSB existed and was waiting to trash your motor because you didn't drive it enough/drove it too much/used the wrong oil/didn't rebuild the motor often enough/rebuilt the motor too often...
Fair enough...He didn't mention the headlights either... I guess it was before we realized they looked like "fried eggs"? BTW, I've never seen a fried egg that looks anything like a 996/Boxter/GT1 headlight assembly...
thanks for posting! enjoyed the time machine. the 996 was clearly ahead of its time in styling and it is looking better every year it ages, including the headlights! now that is great design. it is currently living in the shadows of a the old school love affair which is fine. great car.
OK, just had a look in the UK....Nissan is maybe �5k, the NSX around �40k and the 996 maybe �14k. I couldn't find a Corvette of the right vintage...
It may not be popular round here, but I always liked the NSX...I guess price reflects it's relative rarity compared to the Porsche...
I had a co-worker that had the NSX about that time. I always liked the look of it, but sitting inside (without it moving) it really felt like a Honda to me. It was an impressive ride though, but as mid-engine cars go I think the 986 handled better. There just seemed to be something off about the weight balance in the NSX that made it less nimble that it seems like it should have been.
15 years in and I still think we made the right choice. Could have had more power, flash, performance, or comfort, but the 996 has proven to be a good mix of all of that.
