997 Facelift
07-22-2006, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MMD
Perhaps it's a safe bet that these particular changes will never be instituted.
Maybe not, though. Need a better pic.
07-23-2006, 12:20 AM
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I love my new state....NORTH CAROLINA!!! No front plates here. Time to give Eric a call for my plugs 
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07-23-2006, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ojpimpson
Yes right they were just going for a ride.Just like in THE 2001 996.In 2002 996 big changes,Now anybody with the money wants 02 and up.997 owners looked down on 996 owners.What comes around goes around.
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07-23-2006, 10:00 AM
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We are all reacting to a blurb from AutoSpies. I think we should remember that AutoSpies' accuracy regarding timing of upcoming model chnages is right up there with Dension. They seem to be wrong much more often than they are right. I doubt that the MY07 model year will be shortened. The 997s are selling well and there is no marketing need to have a quick facelift. I wouldn't be suprised to see a facelift for MY 08 to come out in its normal time frame about a year from now but more likely MY 09 two years from now.
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07-23-2006, 01:57 PM
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I am not sure if I like the front, but the back is a nice improvement. I really like the clean lines on the of the current 997. The one thing I don't like about the current model, is the back end. What bothers me is how nothing lines up. The engine lid doesn't line up with the bumper and tail lights. Teh tail light have that red surround that doesn't look as attractive as the 996' split tail lights. The restyle is more retro to the loop of the 996. Thr front look more like the 996 Turbo/C4S. The rear is also more 996 with split tail lights and evening the lines.
07-23-2006, 11:29 PM
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One part of these car comparisons that always seems to get missed is the bottomside. Get a 996 and a 997 up on neogboring lifts and check out the differences. Substantial. The 997 is significantly cleaner, with several NACA ducts here and there. I was looking specifically at a 996TT and 997TT.
07-24-2006, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MMD
The other thing to keep in mind is these spy photos might be showing "studies" or mockups of future possibilities and no way anything definite for 2008.
Look at the components (including the taillights) all easily made as one-of-a-kind models and simply bolted onto existing 997 car chassis.
Perhaps it's a safe bet that these particular changes will never be instituted.
Look at the components (including the taillights) all easily made as one-of-a-kind models and simply bolted onto existing 997 car chassis.
Perhaps it's a safe bet that these particular changes will never be instituted.
Have you noticed that a new Honda Accord comes out every 4 years. After 2 years there is a facelift. After 4 years, the car looks all new; but it is actually a different body on the same chassis with revisions. After 2 more years there is another face lift. Finally, after 8 years there is a new chassis with the new model. Toyota has the same cycle with Camrys and Corollas, Nissan with Maximas and Sentras. Starting with the 996, Porsche is doing the same thing on a 3 and 6 year cycle. 99' was a new car. 02' was a facelift. 05' is a new style on the same chassis. Hence why the Carrera engine is the same long block assembly as the 996' and why there are few suspension changes, brakes and transmissions stay the same. 08' should be the year for a facelift. 11' we should be due for new chassis and drivetrain. Best guess, is there will probably be some other minor changes on the 08' like a HP bump. Porsche is just going to keep it fresh to keep the sales coming in.
