Best looking of the 996s

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01-13-2020 | 03:36 PM

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dporto

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Beautiful!

Those are the MKI side shirts (which I prefer to the MKII's)... Looks great!

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01-13-2020 | 03:38 PM

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Not beautiful? Don’t be stoopid.

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01-13-2020 | 05:03 PM

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A silver stock 996 Turbo or GT2 /Thread

Don't over complicate it.

Stock, the 996 turbo looks aggressive but classy. It doesn't need any aftermarket clutter. Hell, I'd argue you don't even have to modify the headlights.

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01-14-2020 | 10:55 AM

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01-14-2020 | 12:14 PM

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My 996s. Not an easy choice!

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03-30-2020 | 08:03 PM

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04-01-2020 | 10:08 AM

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Imma let you finish.. but the MK1 GT3 was the best looking 996 of all time..

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04-01-2020 | 04:08 PM

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I think the "prettiest" 996, would be that of a c4S, with the .2 front fenders, bumper & headlights, being replaced with '99 c2 parts, and filling the lower vents of the rear bumper.

(or) c4S rear fenders, bumper and deck on an early c2. (Again fill the lower rear vents), to achieve the same look.

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04-02-2020 | 12:26 AM

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I love the look of the C4S (thats why I have one), but I have to admit, that I am starting to love more every day the shape and forms of the clean standard MK1 Carrera (with clear turn lights). I think that is going to become a design icon from the 90's

As someone who recently bought a stock appearing 996 Mk1, the looks are large part of the reason I bought this car. And I have to tell you, everywhere I go it gets tons of attention and compliments for car enthusiasts, kids, and regular folks who just think it's cool.

I do not understand all the hate for the headlamps. I saw the Boxster concept at the 1993 Chicago Auto Show as a teenager and fell in love with it. Elements like the headlamps made the basic round headlights of the 993 look positively old fashioned - just like the round taillights on a Corvette. I'm gladly keeping my headlamps uncovered, amber lenses included.

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04-02-2020 | 01:03 AM

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2003 Carrera Aero
final prep for a couple days of fun at Watkins Glen.

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04-03-2020 | 02:12 AM

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I think the best looking 996 is the MK 1 GT3. This is the reason I had to get a MK 1 aero with the GT3 style wheels. I really like the look of the headlights and I love the taco!

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04-03-2020 | 03:02 AM

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I think the best looking 996 is the MK 1 GT3. This is the reason I had to get a MK 1 aero with the GT3 style wheels. I really like the look of the headlights and I love the taco!

I totally agree...

Second is my Son's C4S

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04-03-2020 | 11:28 AM

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my old 4S, but i have a softspot for gen i aerokit NB

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04-03-2020 | 04:41 PM

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Wow! So many nice 996's in this thread!

Here's my super clean 996.1 manual Speed Yellow Carrera... I call it the Touring-edition....

Factory optioned w/ the M030 ROW suspension, Leather Sport hardback buckets, the 18" Sport Design BBS, Litronic, Sport exhaust, a pair of Aerokit sideskirts, and matching SY belts.