996...Ugly !...are you blind?

[jonttt]

Hewn from stone :grin:

I really don't mind the look of the 996, from the outside, sides and rear :grin:

At the end of the day its why I've never owned one as I could not get on with the interior or front. There is nothing wrong in that thinking as its all subjective and we don't all have to like every model :bandit:

 

[GMG]

...that's probably my only complaint about the 996; the evidence of penny pinching , particularly on some of the plastic trim pieces which are really quite frustratingly fragile...

...definitely not hewn from granite!

...I'm pleased that it's becoming recognised though; as a significant milestone in Porsche history as well as being a lovely thing to drive and to reconnect to the original thread statement :thumbs:

 

[sp1ke]

For me any 996 (.1 or .2) without any aero is just perfect: simple elegant "soap bar" lines. Having said that 996 gt3's with aero look just right too.

I was surprised to learn the early 986, & 996's were hand built on the same production line as the 993. For details see the snippets in post #11 on this RL thread:

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-for...-the-early-builds-especiali.html#post18722839

I'm not 100%, but think these might have been from the Adrian Streather book.

 

[coullstar]

Im not going to bash any 911 model as I like them all TBH. I kind of like that the 996 is seen as the bastard child of the 911's, it means I dont feel so bad mucking around with it. I bought one as it was the only 911 I could afford short of a early high mileage ropey 997 which funnily enough I didnt like the interior of as there were too many silver buttons etc. It didnt feel old enough if that makes sense.

End of the day it was built with a view to increase profits on the 911 over previous models therefore there will be the areas where costs were cut. However I can accept a few wee creaks and moans as it drives so well, so much feedback. Mine still amazes me how good it feels for a 20+ year old car and how usable it is.

There is no such thing as a bad 911 IMO, just get the one that fits you best. 996 is in no way the best model but its far from the worst.

 

[Super_Ray]

Superay...lovely colour combination and when you compare the slightly cross eyed 993 with that view , including the headlight style and the organic shut lines...simply more cohesive to these eyes...

...however I'd not try a beauty contest comparison between a 996 and 964 or 3.2 ! :sad:

cheers, classic Mercedes pre-war GP car colour scheme

 

[GMG]

Looks like a right minter Superray :thumbs:

 

[Thunderace]

Yes totally agree with the "subjective" comments, I love all pre 991 911s.

I would love to but can't include the 991/992 as they are huge GT cars with loads of nanny technology which I just don't want in a drivers car, ABS is too much for me and my 996 has fly by wire and PSM both of which I absolutely hate, should have bought a 98 really.

A big thing I do miss from earlier 911s is dry sump, the change to a wet sump was a definate move down.

 

[Super_Ray]

Looks like a right minter Superray :thumbs:

Thanks its in nice condition - a few mechanical bits to do (isnt there always) but on the whole its pretty good for 21 years old

 

[JasonH1969]

I was particularly pleased with these recent shots of mine, definitely not ugly!

 

[jonttt]

I could live with that :grin: :thumb:

ps tell me thats not your garage

 

[JasonH1969]

I could live with that :grin: :thumb:

ps tell me thats not your garage

Ha, everyone says that, I wish it was! It was a cars and caffiene event at the St.Ives Brewery in Hayle, Cornwall and mine was one of the cars chosen to be displayed inside in the coffee shop area. I was well chuffed.

 

[Teffers]

#996lovers
#996problemsandwhatothersthinkaintone

 

[Andyoz]

 

[GMG]

Stunning car and garage :grin:

 

[GMG]

...love that yellow with bodykit...what a beaut :thumbs: