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My all-star lineup that could replace my 996 is: GT4 4.0 for DD/DE superstar.
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The only car that could possibly replace my 996 Turbo would be a 930.
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But the 992 has game changing performance, and it looks fantastic.
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In the mean time, I decided to test drive a couple of 993s for sale in the neighborhood.
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It depends on how you define "value" as per your question. Pound for pound the 996 still represents the best all around value now.
But if I had to buy another Porsche for good "value" to compliment my 996, I would focus my attention on the 987 S, get an FSI rebuild, set the car up as a full time track car, and have a blast. The chassis of the 996 is incredible for street and track. The chassis of the 987 is even better for the track. And to me, what's more important is that it doesn't have the techno wizardry of the new Porsche's. Don't like the pansey *** nanny systems that drive the car for you.
986 for me. It's the only generation of Boxster I haven't owned, and I want to give one a try. I actually love the curves and the headlights, and it's starting to look more "classic" as time goes on.
Honestly, I miss daily driving a base Boxster. Used to drive them year round in the Canadian winter. I felt like they were an absolute BARGAIN for a sports car, and I never worried about damaging them or using them too much. They were just cars.
Although I love my 996, I've always wondered whether a 993 wouldn't be more satisfying to own and drive. A few weeks ago, someone tried to steal my 996. That wasn't successful, but the dashboard has been damaged so the car has been sitting at my indy waiting for a new dashboard, which could take a very long time. In the mean time, I decided to test drive a couple of 993s for sale in the neighborhood. To my surprise, they were quite dull to drive. I mean, it's still a 911 and it looks fabulous, and I like how old-school it is inside, but they are not that exciting. They feel almost too solid to be fun. I hadn't expected that. So I've decided to stick with the 996 for now.
If I had to choose a water-cooled car, it would be a 991. The 997 doesn't do it for me and neither the 992.
991.1 for being the last NA paired to a manual gearbox that still retains the back seats for my daily driving needs.
Once the kids are old enough I'll start considering the GT3 Touring or better yet, the Safari 953 that's in the prototype stages and hopefully materializes into a real model/trim in the future (
https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/sp...953-911-safari
)
Im guessing you mean aesthetically, because the 996 and 997 are very similar driving cars. They also share the entire roof if I�m not mistaken. A lot of interchangeable parts that are a direct fit. I can�t understand why anyone would be a 996 fan and not like it�s younger 997 brother, but hey I guess you have your reasons.
Like I said, it's subjective. I agree it isn't bad but I rank it last compared to anything prior or even after that generation. If I had to rank them this would be my order: 996 C4S > 993 > 964 > 991 > 992 > 997
I think that the next one for me would have to be the 991.
The lines and smooth surfaces are reminiscent of the 996 to me.
the front bumper even looks a bit like the gt2
I think it�s not as balanced looking as the 996. The wider fenders are out of proportion, the front looks childish to me, the bonnet doesn�t line up right. I don�t like the busier interior with dated screens, much prefer the simpler and more timeless (to my eyes) 996 interior without screens. The steering wheels look odd. And it�s heavier and I don�t need PASM or 19� wheels. Enough reasons for you?
Some of these also apply to the 991, but here I feel everything is more balanced and in proportion, if you accept that it�s larger and heavier.
I'm gonna go there and say I love the 992. I'll have eyes on her for my next big celebration. Now I've got to... you know... achieve something.
And heck NO the nubbin does not bother me!
Baa-by I neeed your nubbin'!
GOT! To have alllll your nubb-in'!
I have a minor issue with the back end of the 997.1. The shape and placement of the tail lights is somehow awkward, and the cut-lines between the lights, fenders and rear bumper suffers because of it.
On a separate note�
The basic shape of a 911 can look a little like a �stink bug� at the tail, and in my opinion, the 996 finally resolves it without resorting to a wing or spoiler.
I guess we are looking at two different cars, because I don't see any of what you are saying. The 997 is a beautiful car inside and out... just like the 996. Nothing wrong with the 997 looks/design at all.
How did "911 Purists" not go nuts when they saw the 997 tail lights? The rounded bottom half is a departure from how 911 tail lights have looked from the inception of the 911. Personally, the back end of that car pales in comparison to the looks of the 996 C4S, but that's just my opinion.
992 all the way. Sure, the 997 is great, but similar to a 996, so I don�t think it makes sense to make that switch. The 991 is a nice ride too. It drive like how a 911 should drive. Naturally aspirated, no IMSB, these are nice, simple cars.
But the 992 has game changing performance, and it looks fantastic. Plus, we�re talking about Porsche, one of the fastest car manufacturers on the planet. The 992 is darn fast.
Sorry I can't answer this question nor the poll.
Here's why: The newer versions of the Carrera are "fat" not "phat". They are heavy, large and laden with nannies/screens/bells/whistles/etc. They don't seem like a sports car to me. Are they faster? Yes. Easier to drive? Yes. More comfortable? Yes. Do they give me the same thrill as my 996? NOPE!
Sorry. I want a sports car not a Cadillac and the 996 fills the bill for me.
BTW the 996 C4S has the best back view...ever!
I drove a 991 C2S before buying my 996 C4S. The 911 was objectively faster, but subjectively slower. It wasn't as exciting, and felt closer to utilitarian than the 996.
A friend down the street has a 981 Cayman S, and it is about the same as the 991. It is very fast, very nice inside, but dull.
We 996 owners tend to be fatalistically pragmatic and lean more analog than digital with our Porsches. Hands on is a big plus for me (just not too much, too often, thank you). After the 997 my feeling is I wouldn�t get to fiddle with the car as much on later versions. My all-star lineup that could replace my 996 is: GT4 4.0 for DD/DE superstar. 991.2 Turbo S for being the baddest-*** beauty of a super car on the planet. 992 Carrera S for being the neighborhood sleeper (as fast as the 991 GT3RS and truckloads of cash cheaper). Dream car is the 992 GT3. Just drove a new one for a couple of hours on track and�perfection! I felt like I was driving the perfect, most heavenly 996 with more horsepower than the Kentucky Derby paddock.
First official track days for these magnificent steeds.
You likely weren�t pushing the 991 hard enough. Then again, a racing kart with 11HP is going to feel much faster and exciting at 40mph than our 996 will.
Fun fact: the 997 Carrera's wheelbase is 0.1" shorter than the 996. The overall car is also 0.1" shorter. The overall height is 0.2" lower than the 996.
These are the only dimensions to downsize in the water-cooled era.
This is not part of the pole question but I would like to sell my 2002 Targa and get back into a C2 coupe. A 996 GT3 would be my forever car but they are out of my price range. At least for now.
