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POR911 said:
Hello i have been following this form for quite a while but never have posted. I was hoping for some help! i own a 996 C2 and i am considering trading in for one of two cars but cant decide. Eiter a new 997 C2 or a 996 Turbo. What is everyones opinions, which is the better buy. Also does anyone know the cost of the Aero Kit for the 997? I really would love to hear your opinions, thank you!
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) In the end, to each their own. If you love it, get it!!
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MMD said:
Proud to say I figured this out:
It depends on your neighborhood and your peer group. I'm not from LA and, at 40-something, I don't aspire to cruise for 20 year old chicks on the strip.
So the Aero kit would look stupid and would be a dumb choice for me.
When I see a _kid_ with those attachments on his car I'm happy for him: he's enjoying his car.
If I see a guy my age, in my 'hood, with those outrageous wings and body panels and I chuckle and wonder what his problems might be.
Old man's disease can manifest itself in many different ways, but however and whenever you see it, it always involves overkill tack-ons of funky hoods, skirts, spoilers, emblems, decals, stripes and accessories, in any mix or combination thereof!! LOL!!!
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69bossnine said:
But when it's an older guy, I have the saying of, "that car has old-man's disease"
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POR911 said:
...My only set back with the 996 turbo is that it is depreciating in price and almost the same price as a 993 Turbo...
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POR911 said:
...My only set back with the 996 turbo is that it is depreciating in price and almost the same price as a 993 Turbo...
I don't think you need worry about depreciation at this stage, it won't drop lower than the 993 and it can't drop more than what it is at now!
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lavaman23 said:
New isn't always better. Just look at BMW's latest Bangle creations
PORSCHE newer car got better
I'm willing to bet if I put you lot on a dessert island back in 1998 and didn't expose you to any Porsche models, I let you out in 2006, then show you the exterior 996 Turbo and 997 C2S side-by-side without actually telling you which one is newer, you would probably say the 996 is newer.
I disagree especially looking at the interior's but we're not deserted on a desert island so who knows.
Because you know the 997 is newer, irrespective whether the 997 is the better looking/better drive/performance or not, you have already convinced yourself the 996 is already an outdated dinosour of no use. This kind of behavour is no different from a kid exposed to a new toy, the old toy is left in the bin never to be looked at or used again.
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STRADALE said:Quote:Nobody said this was much different than when we were kids
lavaman23 said:
New isn't always better. Just look at BMW's latest Bangle creations
PORSCHE newer car got better
I'm willing to bet if I put you lot on a dessert island back in 1998 and didn't expose you to any Porsche models, I let you out in 2006, then show you the exterior 996 Turbo and 997 C2S side-by-side without actually telling you which one is newer, you would probably say the 996 is newer.
I disagree especially looking at the interior's but we're not deserted on a desert island so who knows.
Because you know the 997 is newer, irrespective whether the 997 is the better looking/better drive/performance or not, you have already convinced yourself the 996 is already an outdated dinosour of no use. This kind of behavour is no different from a kid exposed to a new toy, the old toy is left in the bin never to be looked at or used again.
All of that aside after owning a 996 Turbo and trading it in for a 997 S cab and after driving the 997 for only a week I can tell you there is a big difference and the 997 is a better handling car. QUALITY wise cosmetically the 996 really feels very sub-par
except I have to use my own money the get the toys myself 
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MMD said:
Proud to say I figured this out:
It depends on your neighborhood and your peer group. I'm not from LA and, at 40-something, I don't aspire to cruise for 20 year old chicks on the strip.
So the Aero kit would look stupid and would be a dumb choice for me.
When I see a _kid_ with those attachments on his car I'm happy for him: he's enjoying his car.
If I see a guy my age, in my 'hood, with those outrageous wings and body panels and I chuckle and wonder what his problems might be.
Brilliant MMD, I think you've nailed it. I feel the same when I see a young kid with that kind of stuff going on. Have a blast, and trust me, you'll probably shake your head and laugh when you look back at old pictures someday. I know I do!! But when it's an older guy, I have the saying of, "that car has old-man's disease"
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POR911 said:
i own a 996 C2 and i am considering trading in for one of two cars but cant decide. Eiter a new 997 C2 or a 996 Turbo. What is everyones opinions, which is the better buy. Also does anyone know the cost of the Aero Kit for the 997?
For my heart the decision was easy I never got used to the design of the 996 that lacked the characteristic 911 body proportions. Driving a 993 for almost 9 years now, I ordered the 997S. The design is not perfect, could be better at the front and lights, but for me it's the true successor to the 993. Besides the design the 997S also has the right power and torque increase to let room for my 911 after next to feel a difference If I had bought the 996TT I probably would be disappointed with every next car.
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