997 facelift?
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997 Facelift - hum bug
Not an improvement if you ask me. Too much detail - busy. Plus, I agree with Lori... why make it look longer?
I like the 997 now for the fact that it seemed to nudge the look back a little toward the 993 - which I thought was just spot on for its visual attributes. The 996 is just unsightly to me... (no offense 996 fans). Too long looking - almost station wagon like. Don't get me started on the tear drop headlights... ugghh.
I like the 997 now for the fact that it seemed to nudge the look back a little toward the 993 - which I thought was just spot on for its visual attributes. The 996 is just unsightly to me... (no offense 996 fans). Too long looking - almost station wagon like. Don't get me started on the tear drop headlights... ugghh.
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Not too much difference.
Front wise, it's going to be even more difficult to get out the leaf litter, *** buts, general road debris that gets stuck in the front apron.
I'd be more interested to see how much engine HP goes up by though.
Front wise, it's going to be even more difficult to get out the leaf litter, *** buts, general road debris that gets stuck in the front apron.
I'd be more interested to see how much engine HP goes up by though.
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From: Chicago
LOL!
Originally Posted by Ronnie
Not too much difference.
Front wise, it's going to be even more difficult to get out *** buts, that get stuck in the front apron.
Front wise, it's going to be even more difficult to get out *** buts, that get stuck in the front apron.
Ah the joys of a shared language!
Needless to say no offense is intended.
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From: Winston-Salem, NC
Originally Posted by Ronnie
Not too much difference.
Front wise, it's going to be even more difficult to get out the leaf litter, *** buts, general road debris that gets stuck in the front apron.
I'd be more interested to see how much engine HP goes up by though.
Front wise, it's going to be even more difficult to get out the leaf litter, *** buts, general road debris that gets stuck in the front apron.
I'd be more interested to see how much engine HP goes up by though.
Originally Posted by Le Chef
In the US that creates a whole different set of images from the one you intended! I think the vents would have to be a little bigger than you imagine!
Ah the joys of a shared language!
Needless to say no offense is intended.
Ah the joys of a shared language!
Needless to say no offense is intended.
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I think those images will end up being pretty accurate. Front bumper cap looks like a cross between the 40th Anniversary 996 and the current Boxster...strange, because the 997 is supposed to be a styling departure from both of those models.
I prefer the current rear; less over-styling and busy (as others have pointed out), and more simple. I've never been a big fan of the 997 taillights and bumper/rear fender cut line, but IMO the new look isn't an improvement.
I prefer the current rear; less over-styling and busy (as others have pointed out), and more simple. I've never been a big fan of the 997 taillights and bumper/rear fender cut line, but IMO the new look isn't an improvement.
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It doesn't matter what they do - mine will always look better... 
Now for real - the front grill with the larger intakes is ok - the headlights must be for the Panamara's use (spelling please) but I'n not a fan of those rear lights - too "Meowish" for this dog lover...
Now for real - the front grill with the larger intakes is ok - the headlights must be for the Panamara's use (spelling please) but I'n not a fan of those rear lights - too "Meowish" for this dog lover...
