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indeed! I hope 996s find their niche or passion. Similarly to what 964s are going through (went through?).
You know, I think it's beginning to happen. The 996 is pretty much the last truly analogue 911. As a driving experience it's special, particularly the sportier models. The Turbo is a genuine supercar but without all the interfering ECU driving aids you get now.
You know, I think it's beginning to happen. The 996 is pretty much the last truly analogue 911. As a driving experience it's special, particularly the sportier models. The Turbo is a genuine supercar but without all the interfering ECU driving aids you get now.
The 996 hits me with such a strong feeling of nostalgia, especially the interior with its honest switch gear, orange glow instruments, and swoopy design elements. Harkens back to simpler times. Nothing about it seems contrived.
Agreed, apart from the sticky switches, the swoopy design lines, the fried egg headlights, the press-fit fit engine assembly and the radiator.. Definitely nothing else is contrived. ;-)
I have to say, I like hearing passion and respect towards 996. Not my bag, but respect. Maybe there is something hidden about 996 that is truly special. Some points mentioned above already are more than I've heard. If it is a great car, great! But sweet Jesus. Did they have to make it look so ugly? Ahh, caught myself!!
It's July 2001. Your BlackBerry chimes with an invite to lunchtime drinks. Mariah Carey is on the radio. "Global warming" is a feature of your new convection oven. Gas is $1.30 per gallon. Soft touch moulded plastic is the epitome of interior luxury. You hop in your unashamedly ugly 996 and you're off. Life is good.
It's July 2001. Your BlackBerry chimes with an invite to lunchtime drinks. Mariah Carey is on the radio. "Global warming" is a feature of your new convection oven. Gas is $1.30 per gallon. Soft touch moulded plastic is the epitome of interior luxury. You hop in your unashamedly ugly 996 and you're off. Life is good.
05-08-2022, 02:09 AM
indeed! I hope 996s find their niche or passion. Similarly to what 964s are going through (went through?).
