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    Jun 6, 2007 3:45:06 AM

    Le Chef
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    Re: Funny thread

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    JYH said:I know this particular parallel importer personally



    Sorry but I know my dealer personally, but that proves nothing. A parallel importer is likely to have LESS information than an official dealer.

    I would wait for the official Porsche order guide PERSONALLY before believing anything...

    Jun 6, 2007 7:52:48 PM

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    Facelift 997

    What is that little "bump" above the rear window? Is that for satellite radio?

    Jun 7, 2007 8:59:47 AM

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    Re: Facelift 997

    Probably the new phone kit - Bluetooth at last!!!

    Jun 7, 2007 9:07:02 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

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    Lars997 said:
    I think, this looks more than the spoiler on the Boxster, instead of a red stripe!?



    A spoiler in this position would be good for what?



    ...for Lars to be right after all

    Jun 7, 2007 10:08:16 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

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    Quote:
    Rossi said:
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    Lars997 said:
    I think, this looks more than the spoiler on the Boxster, instead of a red stripe!?



    A spoiler in this position would be good for what?



    ...for Lars to be right after all



    HAHAHA.... yes.. you all will see that spoiler sooner or later

    Jun 7, 2007 11:53:41 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

    Here's my guess -- we'll see the return of the red stripe; like 964, 993, 996 4S!

    Jun 7, 2007 12:21:52 PM

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    Re: Funny thread

    I've seen worse ideas from Porsche than the red stripe. It does not look that bad. Not as good as on the 996C4S though, who's back is still one of the finest IMO.

    It's the US bumper and the pipes that look kind of strange to my eyes.

    Jun 7, 2007 2:50:56 PM

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    Re: Funny thread

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    Here's my guess -- we'll see the return of the red stripe; like 964, 993, 996 4S!


    Don't forget 911 also (1974-1989)...

    Jun 7, 2007 3:19:39 PM

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    Facelift

    It looks like there will be a strip on the 4's.

    Here is a PS of the front.

    Jun 7, 2007 4:23:31 PM

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    Re: Facelift

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    It looks like there will be a strip on the 4's.

    Here is a PS of the front.



    I hate to say, but it seems as if I get slowly used to the new front...

    Jun 7, 2007 4:24:33 PM

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    Re: Funny thread

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    Here's my guess -- we'll see the return of the red stripe; like 964, 993, 996 4S!





    Now that doesn't look too bad, does it?

    Jun 7, 2007 4:39:11 PM

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    Re: Funny thread



    Dont like the red strip, look so dated.

    Jun 8, 2007 3:12:00 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

    It looks like the nose is a little too long. Maybe the angle of the photo.

    Jun 8, 2007 7:18:25 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

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    I think, this looks more than the spoiler on the Boxster, instead of a red stripe!?



    It can't be a spoiler like the Boxster's one, because when the grill one comes up it will be useless.

    Jun 8, 2007 8:35:10 AM

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    Re: Facelift

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    carreraman said:
    It looks like there will be a strip on the 4's.

    Here is a PS of the front.



    Hello carreraman,

    thanks for the nice photoshop... well done!

    With every pic more I become more excited to the Mk II.

    Greetings

    Jun 8, 2007 8:46:29 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

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    Le Chef said:
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    JYH said:I know this particular parallel importer personally



    Sorry but I know my dealer personally, but that proves nothing. A parallel importer is likely to have LESS information than an official dealer.

    I would wait for the official Porsche order guide PERSONALLY before believing anything...



    You're right with what you write. While waiting until the official PORSCHE order guide is out we all spend our time to speculate how the facelifted 997 might be / could be like. It's so exciting, isn't it?

    Greetings

    Jun 8, 2007 9:00:34 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

    I've just left my deposit for C2S 08MY. Dealer typically tight-lipped on updates but did acknowledge some "significant" changes are likely. Still awaiting their allocation but hope to confirm in 6 weeks.....

    Jun 8, 2007 9:05:27 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

    thanks for info bridggar. all im waiting for is the pdk transmission before i order mine.

    Jun 8, 2007 9:10:28 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

    My order is dependant on it.

    Jun 8, 2007 9:13:27 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

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    My order is dependant on it.



    Thanks for info keep us up-to-date!

    Greetings

    Jun 8, 2007 12:50:52 PM

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    Re: Funny thread

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    Quote:
    zzboba said:
    Here's my guess -- we'll see the return of the red stripe; like 964, 993, 996 4S!





    Now that doesn't look too bad, does it?



    Something does not make sense... The car has Carrera exhausts and not S exhaust, but had S rims.. and the Fugly/ dated red stripe !!!
    I would not buy the 4S, if it would have the stripe....
    anyway, I' ll be changing for the C2S, as soon as it available, unless the power increase is really too little

    Jun 8, 2007 4:59:45 PM

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    Re: Funny thread

    You guys waiting for the facelift enjoy the loooooooong wait. Some say it's half the fun

    Jun 8, 2007 5:25:58 PM

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    Re: Funny thread

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    You guys waiting for the facelift enjoy the loooooooong wait. Some say it's half the fun



    Are there anyone enjoy the waiting?

    Just buy the BEST you like, I don't care which is the latest model.

    Jun 8, 2007 9:19:13 PM

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    Re: Funny thread

    i definitely dont like that red reflector thing between the back lights.

    Anyway heres a little something i put together.

    Jun 9, 2007 3:23:48 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

    On the recent lapis or cobalt blue 997 facelift, it appears the rear end will sport diffuser-type under carriage cover. I am under this impression given the placement of the exhaust pipes are on the bumper; they seem slightly, and only slightly, higher than the current 997 along with the black lower moulding.

    Jun 9, 2007 4:18:29 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

    heres a bigger one of the side view.

    Jun 10, 2007 11:42:57 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

    Yup,I definately like the mk1 front better... Why are they trying to make the 911 look like a boxster?!?
    -Joost-

    Jun 10, 2007 9:26:41 PM

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    Mr. Potato Head does stylin'

    997 Mk II = Mr. Potato Head styling.

    "Hey those tail lights look good on Audi's and SEAT's, so why don't we put them on the 997 if people like them so much."

    "Hey everyone LOVED the front air vents on the 996 C4S and TT, so why don't we put them on the 997 restyle?"

    "Hey everyone LOVES that power bulge on the hood of the M3 & M5, so why don't we put one on the hood of the 997 restyle? Oops! Forgot...the engine's in the back...Could we move it around the front - it would make the car much more appealing to BMW owners..."

    And so does marketing and styling comingle in the relentless pursuit of mediocrity.

    Jun 11, 2007 2:14:39 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

    Phoenix 911 - the point is not so much that I know the parallel importer personally, but rather he is not obliged to shift inventory unlike official Porsche centres. Hence, there is LESS reason for him to be kept in the dark than OPCs. He has some reliable sources in Stuttgart who have informed him that the next cars he orders from them (for October onwards) will have PDK. Proof will be in the pudding.

    Jun 11, 2007 3:32:57 AM

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    Re: Funny thread

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    JYH said:
    Phoenix 911 - the point is not so much that I know the parallel importer personally, but rather he is not obliged to shift inventory unlike official Porsche centres. Hence, there is LESS reason for him to be kept in the dark than OPCs. He has some reliable sources in Stuttgart who have informed him that the next cars he orders from them (for October onwards) will have PDK. Proof will be in the pudding.



    But since he has no official relationship with PAG he is even less likely to be told the truth.

    Doesn't wash - sorry.
     
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