Favorite 911s...
01-26-2010, 12:14 PM
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He chose the '99 because it was a groundbreaking design for Porsche (water cooled and all). He loved it in the factory videos on the Coochas website too!
Funny, when I picked up my car from the mechanic, it was sitting next to a 997, and my car looked more vintage to me, especially from the rear. Maybe it's my Twist rims?
Funny, when I picked up my car from the mechanic, it was sitting next to a 997, and my car looked more vintage to me, especially from the rear. Maybe it's my Twist rims?
There was a lot of unfounded fear that the 996 was going to be a GT car, and it turned out to be 2x good as the 993.
01-28-2010, 10:52 PM
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He probably was paid by Porsche to say that
It's about time the 996 gets the respect it deserves!
So many enthusiasts hail the 993 as being the last of the air-cooled, but no one stands up to give due credit to the game-changing 996 model. Over a decade later and the core 996 aesthetics still blow competitive designs right out the door. As classic as the original.
It's about time the 996 gets the respect it deserves!
So many enthusiasts hail the 993 as being the last of the air-cooled, but no one stands up to give due credit to the game-changing 996 model. Over a decade later and the core 996 aesthetics still blow competitive designs right out the door. As classic as the original.
01-28-2010, 11:24 PM
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Who cares what Hurley thinks;-) I've always liked the early 996s (1999-2001). In fact I think it's an incredibly pure distilling of the classic 911 shape whereas the 997 is bloated.
In fact I was seriously looking at 996s before buying the 964 last Fall. Ultimately it was a fiscal decision...I don't think 996s are at the bottom of their depreciation yet, whereas, 964s obviously are. That and it's just a toy so something more raw was ideal.
In fact I was seriously looking at 996s before buying the 964 last Fall. Ultimately it was a fiscal decision...I don't think 996s are at the bottom of their depreciation yet, whereas, 964s obviously are. That and it's just a toy so something more raw was ideal.
01-28-2010, 11:42 PM
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01-28-2010, 11:47 PM
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01-29-2010, 02:03 AM
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You know I wanted a 99, and almost bought one, but my 2002 came up at a price I could not refuse...so I bought it.
The 99 may be a bit lighter (I have weighed mine on a certified scale and it weighs 3000 lbs empty) but my extra 25 hp go a long way to erasing the difference, plus the variocam "plus" gives me a usable bump at 3000 rpm, plus the stiffer chassis is stiff. I'm not regretting this car one iota.
Don't get me wrong, I love the 99, especially with a reman motor installed. I like the throttle cable, and I like the LSD (when equipped thus), and peas and rice I prefer the fired egg headlights over he droopy blobs on the MkII cars. I *think* I still prefer my 2002 car though...yeah I do.
Anyway - the point is that the 996 made Hurley's list and that's got to count for something.
The 99 may be a bit lighter (I have weighed mine on a certified scale and it weighs 3000 lbs empty) but my extra 25 hp go a long way to erasing the difference, plus the variocam "plus" gives me a usable bump at 3000 rpm, plus the stiffer chassis is stiff. I'm not regretting this car one iota.
Don't get me wrong, I love the 99, especially with a reman motor installed. I like the throttle cable, and I like the LSD (when equipped thus), and peas and rice I prefer the fired egg headlights over he droopy blobs on the MkII cars. I *think* I still prefer my 2002 car though...yeah I do.
Anyway - the point is that the 996 made Hurley's list and that's got to count for something.
01-30-2010, 01:09 AM
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so that the wife can enjoy it too.
Still, two at once!!