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    Mar 13, 2008 8:06:54 PM

    Modrocket_stereo
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    Re: Facelift

    I like the idea of having the sport button but the little wart just looked weird to me...

    Mar 13, 2008 10:19:53 PM

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    Re: Facelift

    What wart? am I missing something? :P

    Mar 14, 2008 6:21:43 AM

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    Re: Facelift

    The wart is the clock on top of the dashboard of the sport chrono package.
    -Joost-

    Mar 14, 2008 7:22:24 AM

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    Re: Facelift

    Soo do u guys think that the upcoming 997 carrera will have pdk

    Mar 14, 2008 1:30:04 PM

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    Re: Facelift

    Quote:
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    Soo do u guys think that the upcoming 997 carrera will have pdk



    Yes.

    Mar 14, 2008 6:49:30 PM

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    Re: Facelift

    I like the wart and hope that they do not do away with it.
    vincesf

    Mar 16, 2008 8:12:00 AM

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    Re: Facelift

    I dont like the wart and would definatly pay extra not have it on top of my dash!

    Mar 16, 2008 10:38:17 AM

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    Re: Facelift

    I love it personally :P

    Mar 16, 2008 2:09:15 PM

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    Re: Facelift

    Quote:
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    I dont like the wart and would definatly pay extra not have it on top of my dash!



    Then buy a GT2 .

    Mar 16, 2008 7:35:25 PM

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    Re: Facelift

    I think the interior of the car looks balanced without the wart. It definitely is a blemish that the car can do without. I think it would be cool if it was implemented into the multimedia screen unless a person does not have that then there must be a way it could be more cohesive.

    Mar 16, 2008 11:49:02 PM

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    Re: Facelift


    Mar 17, 2008 2:33:19 AM

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    Re: Facelift

    They need to release the facelift already, if for no other reason than so this thread can die.

    Mar 17, 2008 8:46:41 AM

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    Re: Facelift

    And the 4th pic:

    Greetings

    Mar 17, 2008 10:21:12 AM

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    Re: Facelift

    uh-oh, seems like I have that old disease again: first I hate the new porsche design, and after a while it starts to grow on me. Next step might be that I even like it! Don't know what is happening to me!
    -Joost-

    Mar 17, 2008 10:31:40 AM

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    Re: Facelift

    So have they also added a washer to the rear wiper ? look at the top centre of the back glass....

    Mar 17, 2008 12:01:32 PM

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    Re: Facelift

    Quote:
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    uh-oh, seems like I have that old disease again: first I hate the new porsche design, and after a while it starts to grow on me. Next step might be that I even like it! Don't know what is happening to me!
    -Joost-



    Well, I guess it's a very popular disease...

    Mar 17, 2008 12:01:46 PM

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    Re: Facelift

    Quote:
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    They need to release the facelift already, if for no other reason than so this thread can die.



    Mar 17, 2008 1:23:30 PM

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    Re: Facelift

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    luwalira said:





    Great!

    The new rear light look better with wide ass like the TT and RS. In those pics, the rear light look a bit too long.

    Damn it, just release the car please! Can't wait!

    Mar 17, 2008 3:13:29 PM

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    Re: Facelift

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    So have they also added a washer to the rear wiper ? look at the top centre of the back glass....



    I'm thinking that that's a satallite radio antenna.

    Mar 20, 2008 6:37:17 PM

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    Re: Facelift

    Wipers.... I hear people have the most excellent results with the Ditec glass conservation. Almost eliminates the need for wipers altogether. I'll try it this spring.

    Sry about the OT.

    Mar 21, 2008 11:53:30 AM

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    Re: Facelift

    Quote:
    hinckley said:
    Quote:
    cdixon said:
    So have they also added a washer to the rear wiper ? look at the top centre of the back glass....



    I'm thinking that that's a satallite radio antenna.



    Rod Antenna

    Mar 22, 2008 11:17:12 PM

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    Brilliant!

    As pointed out in an earlier post, every new model introduction initially faces a bit of resistance as people overcome the comfort of the familiar. So Porsche's solution is this drawn-out new model introduction process, with calculated spy shot leaks. Brilliant!

    In any case, it is working for me. I initially thought the original 997 design was cleaner and better. But now, I'm looking forward to the facelifted version.

    Kamal (MA)

    Mar 24, 2008 8:51:43 AM

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    Re: Brilliant!

    I'm guessing that the current 997 used car price will drop some more after the facelift release.

    Mar 24, 2008 5:38:20 PM

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    Re: Brilliant!

    You are 100% Correct. Every car depreciates more and more each year regardless of facelift or not. Porsches are no exception. The facelift ( visually ) is small and wont crush the value of the current 997. Most dont know the difference.

    Mar 24, 2008 9:17:31 PM

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    Re: Brilliant!

    Quote:
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    You are 100% Correct. Every car depreciates more and more each year regardless of facelift or not. Porsches are no exception. The facelift ( visually ) is small and wont crush the value of the current 997. Most dont know the difference.



    I'm just about to pick up a low mile 2006 C2S. Should I wait a few more months? hum...... Will I save a more thousand??

    Mar 24, 2008 10:07:13 PM

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    Re: Brilliant!

    Quote:
    Mikli said:
    I'm just about to pick up a low mile 2006 C2S. Should I wait a few more months? hum...... Will I save a more thousand??


    Yes, the used C2S will become less expensive, once the MkII is released (many people will trade-up for the newer model).

    Mar 25, 2008 1:07:00 AM

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    Re: Brilliant!

    I would try and buy the car now at the lowest point possible...Why wait to enjoy yourself..

    Mar 25, 2008 7:21:10 AM

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    Re: Brilliant!

    This MkII is a 2009? So is it like a late October release in the US?

    Mar 26, 2008 4:13:26 PM

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    Re: Brilliant!

    little photoshop.. it looks like 993

    Mar 26, 2008 4:32:40 PM

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    Re: Brilliant!

    Quote:
    996AD said:
    since the front fog lights are actually stickers i thought maybe the lights have been removed?
    i photoshoped little


    Looks nice with no lights.
    Yep, they are stickers (made to look like the current 997 lamp assembly)....but of course, it's easy to see the actual (smaller) face lift lamp assembly....it was easier to see on earlier pics.
     
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