I've had a 1999 and 2001 996 and sold the latter for a 1997 993 C2. I couldn't be happier (after adding Mille Miglia sport mufflers, Kinesis 3pc. lightweight wheels, RS clutch/lwf, RS mounts,sways and Bilstein PSS9 coilovers. This car has increadile soul despite the fact that it's not nearly as refined, fast and comfortable as more the more modern 997/Boxster/Cayman's are. Although a 997GT3 is a definite in a year or two I still couldn't imagine ever selling this car.