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Old 01-12-2022, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GC996
Funny thing is that a set of wheel spacers does wonders for the look and stance of any aero and non-aero 996. New set of wheels can alter the look from classic (Fuchs) to modern (Apex) and everything in between.

Add Ann aero kit or the ducktail and you only enhance the lines without looking like a 20 year old designed your car.

Add Cup aero and you got a serious looking track car.

You can dress the lady any way you want to enhance the curves and lines. Try that on a 991/992. You can't.
It's so easy. Spacers and lower and DONE! This applies to most all cars and especially the 996 and E30 M3. Although the E30 M3 needs new wheels also. The 996 doesn't.
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Old 01-12-2022, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Murphy
I’m with you, aside from the factory 991 GT2RS and 991 GT3RS wheels. Those can make even a 1980 Polish Fiat look amazing.
Hahaha! Your right.
Old 01-12-2022, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 168glhs1986
It's so easy. Spacers and lower and DONE! This applies to most all cars and especially the 996 and E30 M3. Although the E30 M3 needs new wheels also. The 996 doesn't.
I need to lower my car and do spacers.
Old 01-12-2022, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Murphy
I need to lower my car and do spacers.
Not much sexier than a lowered and properly sitting cab! Most are left stock for perpetuity.
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Old 01-12-2022, 02:33 PM
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My prediction, prices will continue to drift up


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Old 01-12-2022, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dporto
^^^ Entry level in cost/price only - performance wise it's still only 3 generations old... People who don't know any more than "it looks like a Porsche" - have no clue how old it is. My friends & acquaintances are always surprised by the age of my car (and they never mention the headlights...)
​​​​​​​So true! The 996 looks contemporary despite its age. With a DDIN stereo head unit upgrade, it gains all the nav and other modern conveniences that are useful via a wireless connection to a smart phone (which also future proofs the user interface as new driving apps are released) but the cockpit is not plastered with all the nanny gizmos that overload the pilot and break his/her connection with the simple pleasure of driving. As for the headlights… their ilk connects to a supreme racing machine and it won’t be too long before they are a much sort discriminator from the ho-hum roundies!

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Old 01-12-2022, 04:11 PM
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@3/98 911 coupe this is for you:



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Old 01-12-2022, 04:16 PM
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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-cabriolet-35/

Wowsa!!!
Old 01-12-2022, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 168glhs1986
As much as I love the whites, and yellows and reds, my Seal Gray just grabs me and forces me to stare at it! Mesmerizing.
Ocean Blue Metallic here.. And I can confirm it grabs and forces me to stare at it as well!! Mesmerizing..
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Old 01-12-2022, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by joetaf27
Can't lie, pretty surprised at how much money some of these C2 cabs have gone for in the past year or two.
Old 01-12-2022, 05:05 PM
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I’m pretty sure this has been mentioned…….but



Old 01-12-2022, 05:09 PM
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Perhaps for the record on color, when searching for the 996 these were the deal breakers and I would have bought a different car: exterior in black, white or guards red. Interior in black.
Old 01-12-2022, 08:41 PM
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There's a trend I'm noticing with older cars. There seems to be two stages. Stage 1 at around 15 - 25 years where they're cheap and plentiful enough for most people to buy and normal used car rules still apply - Lower mileage, popular styles, options and colors all help to get a better price. Stage 2 is when the cars get older, there are fewer good examples and they start becoming true "classics". At that point only more knowledgeable car people are interested & prices start going up. The pricing seems opposite from normal used car rules. Mileage is no longer an issue and rare factory options & colors command a higher value. Does anyone else notice this?
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Old 01-12-2022, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by philbert996
I’m pretty sure this has been mentioned…….but

This dealer makes me uneasy for some reason.
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Originally Posted by philbert996
My prediction, prices will continue to drift up
Exactly. All prices are going up. It's no mystery.


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