Anyone else on this forum have a Zenith Blue 996?
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11-28-2005, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by LVDell
Ouch Palting....you may very well get it for that comment. So, by that logic you are saying that the 02 996 is leaps and bounds better than the 99 996?
Not sure they are even comparable. But, having a 996 and a 987 you can probably speak from personal experience so I will defer to you as more of a trusted authority on the comparison. I mean that as a compliment by the way (just in case it comes across in cyberland as sarcasm or the '01 La Crema showing up in my typing
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Not sure they are even comparable. But, having a 996 and a 987 you can probably speak from personal experience so I will defer to you as more of a trusted authority on the comparison. I mean that as a compliment by the way (just in case it comes across in cyberland as sarcasm or the '01 La Crema showing up in my typing
).You're absolutely right. They are not the same cars. Apples and oranges. Comparing them comes into play only when you're shopping for a Porsche and not quite sure which one and which driving experience you want. I just repsonded to the comment that it was a stepdown to the Cayman.
Didn't mean to hijack the thread. Nice pics!!!!
11-28-2005, 09:20 PM
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Its hardly a step down, a new cayman should be a quicker car then a '99.
I checked out a cayman today, they look really nice.
I checked out a cayman today, they look really nice.
Originally Posted by kilrgt
Why do you want to step down?? Always trade up I can see you wanting a 996 TT but a cayman Please explain this, I really am curious of your thought process
11-30-2005, 05:25 AM
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My 1999 C2 Cab is Zenith Blue.
Can I join your small but exclusive club?
I've modded it a little:
Factory Turbo Front & Rear Bumpers
Headlight update
Clear side markers
FVD Hood
Techart style turbo sideskirts
Misha GT-2 Wing
Gemballa Competition 18" Wheels
PSS-9 Suspension
Pics are coming soon...
Can I join your small but exclusive club?
I've modded it a little:
Factory Turbo Front & Rear Bumpers
Headlight update
Clear side markers
FVD Hood
Techart style turbo sideskirts
Misha GT-2 Wing
Gemballa Competition 18" Wheels
PSS-9 Suspension
Pics are coming soon...
11-30-2005, 05:40 PM
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Is the Cayman a step down? It depends on your criteria. It's faster around the 'ring than a 997 Carrera, so if ultimate performance is your stick, than a Cayman is a step up even from a new-gen Carrera. However, in terms a stature/prestige/heritage, a 911 is a 911, and the Cayman is not 
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11-30-2005, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris79SC
My 1999 C2 Cab is Zenith Blue.
Can I join your small but exclusive club?
I've modded it a little:
Factory Turbo Front & Rear Bumpers
Headlight update
Clear side markers
FVD Hood
Techart style turbo sideskirts
Misha GT-2 Wing
Gemballa Competition 18" Wheels
PSS-9 Suspension
Pics are coming soon...
Can I join your small but exclusive club?
I've modded it a little:
Factory Turbo Front & Rear Bumpers
Headlight update
Clear side markers
FVD Hood
Techart style turbo sideskirts
Misha GT-2 Wing
Gemballa Competition 18" Wheels
PSS-9 Suspension
Pics are coming soon...
Absolutely! I think we have 4 members currently (inc. you)
PICS PLEASE!
12-02-2005, 08:16 PM
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Very nice blue!
Dan
06 997 Cab S
98 Non-Metallic Paint to Sample (Gulf Blue)
RA Natural Leather Cocoa
CUC Painted Model Desig Rear Lid
CO2 U.S. Standard Emissions
M6C Coco Floor Mats
P01L Adaptive Sports Sts Lthr Int
V5 Brown Top
XJT Rear Ctr. Console Makassar
XLF Sport Exhaust System
XSB Sport Seat Backs in Leather
Z0997 Custom Tailoring
2493 Exterior Color to Sample
342 Heated Front Seats
407 19" Sport Design Wheel
450 Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB
451 Makassar Str Whl Multifctn
482 TPMS
498 Delete Model Designation
550 Hard Top
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
680 Bose High End Sound Package
789 997 Paint to Sample
801 Makassar Package
TD5 Tourist Delivery
Dan
06 997 Cab S
98 Non-Metallic Paint to Sample (Gulf Blue)
RA Natural Leather Cocoa
CUC Painted Model Desig Rear Lid
CO2 U.S. Standard Emissions
M6C Coco Floor Mats
P01L Adaptive Sports Sts Lthr Int
V5 Brown Top
XJT Rear Ctr. Console Makassar
XLF Sport Exhaust System
XSB Sport Seat Backs in Leather
Z0997 Custom Tailoring
2493 Exterior Color to Sample
342 Heated Front Seats
407 19" Sport Design Wheel
450 Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB
451 Makassar Str Whl Multifctn
482 TPMS
498 Delete Model Designation
550 Hard Top
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
680 Bose High End Sound Package
789 997 Paint to Sample
801 Makassar Package
TD5 Tourist Delivery
12-03-2005, 10:58 AM
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Finally some friends 
Here is my 996 C4 (1999) in Zenith Blue/Gray Leather with the following factory options,
18" Carrera 4 wheel
Airbag driver and passenger
Alarm system
All wheel drive
Automatic climate control
CD storage
Cruise control
Electric comfort seat left
Electric comfort seat right
Electric windows
Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors
Exterior mirror and driver seat memory function
Headlight cleaning system (HCS)
Heated seat left
Heated seat right
Illuminated vanity mirrors in sun visors
Leather interior
Litronic /Bi-Xenon-headlamp incl. cleaning system
On-board computer
Porsche CDR-22 CD radio
Rear wiper
Seats: partial leather
Side airbags POSIP
Six-speed manual gearbox
Stronger battery
Telephone preparation
Third brake light
Here is my 996 C4 (1999) in Zenith Blue/Gray Leather with the following factory options,
18" Carrera 4 wheel
Airbag driver and passenger
Alarm system
All wheel drive
Automatic climate control
CD storage
Cruise control
Electric comfort seat left
Electric comfort seat right
Electric windows
Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors
Exterior mirror and driver seat memory function
Headlight cleaning system (HCS)
Heated seat left
Heated seat right
Illuminated vanity mirrors in sun visors
Leather interior
Litronic /Bi-Xenon-headlamp incl. cleaning system
On-board computer
Porsche CDR-22 CD radio
Rear wiper
Seats: partial leather
Side airbags POSIP
Six-speed manual gearbox
Stronger battery
Telephone preparation
Third brake light
12-04-2005, 11:22 AM
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I wont flame anyone, yet some good points I still cant see a caymen in my future..maybe my wifes but not mine.I agree its a quick little car..key word little there folks.I say the new caymen at the dealer and i will say it was a pretty good looking car better then i thought it was from the pictures. And if track times were so important ,the deciding factor then who would even look at the Porsche when the new ZO6 is faster and cheaper.And BTW if i were to own a blue car it would have to be Zenith Blue..Awsome
