808Bill

This picture puts a whole new perspective on the topic...

johnireland

I like the technology improvements in the Mk 2 but I prefer the shape of the Mk 1. The egg yoke in the first model year isn't as clean, in my opinion...all the cars share the same ups and downs in terms of design mechanicals. The 997 going back to round lights just make the 996 that much more unique among all the models.

johnireland

The absurd thing is the cost of these headlights.

porsche951

Mk2 here also. Really dislike the Mk1 although would buy an aero Mk1.

ZuffenZeus

Echo your comments here John. Although many would find your comment laughable, the fact that the 996 was the "redheaded stepchild" of the 911 family will someday make it very valuable. People in the collection business love anything that is weird and different. But the two things that are hurting the value of the M96 based 996 cars are the mass quantities in the market AND the stigma associated with the IMS problem. That's good for someone who wants to buy their dream car, but not that great for someone wanting to cash in on that limited number 996 (e.g. 40th AE) that they're thinking they'll make a fortune on just because it's a special Porsche. After 20 years in business one thing I've learned... Supply and demand is not a textbook joke, it's real regardless if you provide good OR services.

gnat

And you appear to have the halogen lights. Try on the cost of a Xenon housing for size

Anestheticg

as much as I want to believe that my 996 will one day be worth a decent amount of money down the road I have to agree with you that it's highly doubtful. Fingers crossed that if you keep the car in decent condition and do maintenance and have proof of such (IMSB, etc) that if you ever want to sell you could break even because most bought at a decent "peak depreciation" price. Maybe as people realize the value of the 996 and you want to sell you could eek out a small profit but with cost of maintaining the car I doubt it... time will tell though. If anything we own a polarizing 911... that's worth something right?

johnireland

Around 1970 my brother-in-law picked up a 356 B roadster for $1400. The guy was asking $1700 but it needed an engine rebuild so they split the cost and the price dropped accordingly. He sold it a little over a year ago for $140,000. If I wait 47 years for my 996 cab to appreciate that much I will be 121 year old. But gee, why not?

rattlsnak

Never cared for the MK1. MK11 are definitely much better looking. So much so, that i tinted the lens and made it look like a 997. lol..

Cuda911

At least it's not a Juke. One of the ugliest light sets ever made. What's up with those warts on the fenders?

kderry

Well, one looks like a Pixar character and the other does not, so that pretty much settles it.

gnat

So much better looking that you hide them in shame and try to make it look like a different car???

Cuda911

Looks like you are trying to take Jay's crown for missing the intended sarcasm.

gnat

My alternate facts say that sarcasm is only OK when I do it

wildbilly32

Wait...I thought "alternative facts are falsehoods"!?