996 turbo investment?
06-03-2016, 02:46 PM
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The problem is one and one only: both 911 and Boxster shares the same front end (in The earlier versions). That was what "killed" the looks.
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06-07-2016, 10:38 AM
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I used to dislike the interiors as well, but I think that was because I had only sat in/seen a 996T that had a basic grey interior. Some of the interiors on these don't look good and seem cheap, but the right color combo with full leather actually looks quite good and quality.
06-07-2016, 12:05 PM
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I've mentioned this a few times before so forgive me but when 996 Turbo first hit the market the reviews were pretty much spectacular and I don't think anyone mentioned the headlights in a negative manner. They were too busy enjoying the incredible performance!!!
I also believe that they went back to "round" headlights purely for aesthetics rather than the function/performance of the headlights. It seems the headlights are slowly getting "out of round" again, and I think it's because the evolutionary step they skipped over is catching up
Btw...Are these still considered round???
06-07-2016, 01:07 PM
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I used to dislike the interiors as well, but I think that was because I had only sat in/seen a 996T that had a basic grey interior. Some of the interiors on these don't look good and seem cheap, but the right color combo with full leather actually looks quite good and quality.
06-07-2016, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ANJ-911
I used to dislike the interiors as well, but I think that was because I had only sat in/seen a 996T that had a basic grey interior. Some of the interiors on these don't look good and seem cheap, but the right color combo with full leather actually looks quite good and quality.
06-07-2016, 02:21 PM
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^ yes! lol...
my take on our lamps is that they kinda harken back to the 907 era design and the difference btw ours and older 911 lamps is strikingly different and as such should be lauded for the departure from the original style. at least there won't be another type made like this, any time soon, thats for sure.
additionally, people that confuse them with the ugly *** boxter/'99 c2 lamp enclosure are just not seeing them right, as while there is an obvious passing similarity, to *most* porschephiles they are quite different to even the least discerning view.
that said, there isn't much worse looking than an old '99 carrera with sun faded/yellowed headlamp lenses. blech.
my take on our lamps is that they kinda harken back to the 907 era design and the difference btw ours and older 911 lamps is strikingly different and as such should be lauded for the departure from the original style. at least there won't be another type made like this, any time soon, thats for sure.
additionally, people that confuse them with the ugly *** boxter/'99 c2 lamp enclosure are just not seeing them right, as while there is an obvious passing similarity, to *most* porschephiles they are quite different to even the least discerning view.
that said, there isn't much worse looking than an old '99 carrera with sun faded/yellowed headlamp lenses. blech.
06-07-2016, 03:01 PM
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^ yes! lol...
my take on our lamps is that they kinda harken back to the 907 era design and the difference btw ours and older 911 lamps is strikingly different and as such should be lauded for the departure from the original style. at least there won't be another type made like this, any time soon, thats for sure.
additionally, people that confuse them with the ugly *** boxter/'99 c2 lamp enclosure are just not seeing them right, as while there is an obvious passing similarity, to *most* porschephiles they are quite different to even the least discerning view.
that said, there isn't much worse looking than an old '99 carrera with sun faded/yellowed headlamp lenses. blech.
my take on our lamps is that they kinda harken back to the 907 era design and the difference btw ours and older 911 lamps is strikingly different and as such should be lauded for the departure from the original style. at least there won't be another type made like this, any time soon, thats for sure.
additionally, people that confuse them with the ugly *** boxter/'99 c2 lamp enclosure are just not seeing them right, as while there is an obvious passing similarity, to *most* porschephiles they are quite different to even the least discerning view.
that said, there isn't much worse looking than an old '99 carrera with sun faded/yellowed headlamp lenses. blech.
They all look like Beetles, except ours.
06-07-2016, 03:18 PM
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The problem with the interior is the center console and controls. It's the cheap 90's plastic. The rest of my interior I love, but mine is a full black leather interior with yellow deviated stitching. I think the aforementioned items are the only parts of the interior not covered in leather, sans the carpeted areas. Well that and the factory CF shifter and parking brake.
06-07-2016, 04:53 PM
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The problem with the interior is the center console and controls. It's the cheap 90's plastic. The rest of my interior I love, but mine is a full black leather interior with yellow deviated stitching. I think the aforementioned items are the only parts of the interior not covered in leather, sans the carpeted areas. Well that and the factory CF shifter and parking brake.
06-07-2016, 05:07 PM
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Sorry but I love the car....
06-07-2016, 05:51 PM
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When I get in mine I want to drive, hear, and feel it.
I've made it a little edgier and like it that way.
Lack of interior BS/extras is good in my book, keeps me focused on driving and allows me to detach from stuff like this computer.
I'd consider a new P car if I could get/pay for only what I want. Sport seats with cooling, a basic stereo with an I-pod/USB port, and the bad *** engine/suspension package. Keep your TV screen, voice control, parking beepers, and the 32 additional CANbus BS that weighs the car down with comforts originally designed for your Caddy and couch.
A 991 turbo for 2/3 the $ missing the unnecessary comforts that make it a great GT would be nice. Especially if they made enough that it takes a little depreciation hit too.
I've made it a little edgier and like it that way.
Lack of interior BS/extras is good in my book, keeps me focused on driving and allows me to detach from stuff like this computer.
I'd consider a new P car if I could get/pay for only what I want. Sport seats with cooling, a basic stereo with an I-pod/USB port, and the bad *** engine/suspension package. Keep your TV screen, voice control, parking beepers, and the 32 additional CANbus BS that weighs the car down with comforts originally designed for your Caddy and couch.
A 991 turbo for 2/3 the $ missing the unnecessary comforts that make it a great GT would be nice. Especially if they made enough that it takes a little depreciation hit too.
