pfbz

I always get a chuckle out of statements like this when coming from 993 owners... Personally while I respect the 993 as the most modern refinement of the air-cooled cars, I find it far less visually appealing than almost every air-cooled 911 that proceeded it except the even less attractive 964. And the funkiest design element of the 993 has to be the headlights, somewhat ironic as the 996 headlights caught so much grief.

Everyone has their own taste, but IMHO, 993 styling doesn't hold a candle to even the lowly SC. I also prefer MkII 996 styling to the 993, but realize isn't nearly as common of an opinion...

KrazyK

QC, please dont hold back. Tell us what you really think about the 996. Wow, and I thought I was hard on it!

Now thats some funny stuff.

Gonzo911

I love my small butted, bug lighted, gonna blow up any second, water cooled car.

I really do.

2300cc

I think the lines of the 996 are very under-appreciated. Has any of these air cooled guys seen an original 911 with its slab sides?

If you take a look down the side of the 996 or even an aerial type view it has some very nice and subtle flares to the fenders. it still has some great front fender lines as well. But hey I own a 996 so I guess I am biased. I actually prefer the design to the 993, but I do like the more classic design of a 964 or Carrera 3.2 better.

Quadcammer

I've educated myself plenty. The 928 has timing belts, and half of the motors are interference. That alone is silly (and yes, its silly when ferrari does it). Water pump impellars score the block. Oiling. GTS oil burning.

Show me a 928 owner that doesn't have a spare shortblock sitting around and I'll be surprised.

Superior how? They are more spacious, more comfortable, and have better air conditioning. Beyond that...well...I got nothing. Don't even get me started on the Pasha interior, which looks like a bad acid trip. way to go 70s

Now, you threw a supercharger on your car and it will keep up with 996TTs. I threw a blower and some other **** onto a POS mustang and it would keep up with an Enzo till nearly 200 mph. That means what?

The body looks like a door stop with a lump of mozzerlla welded onto the back. How you think it looks modern, I have no idea. P.s. its not a supercar.

KrazyK

Are you blind or just insane? This has to be one of the most perfect looking cars ever built. Just enough styling to look incredible. And,, worth about 4 times as much as any NA 996 (excluding GT3).

fpena944

I love the 993 turbo as well but I think the ultimate in classic Porsche design personally is this one:

fpb111

You guys are full of donkey dust!! No 901 (911) will ever drive as well or look as good as any Komenda designed 356.

The 911 line was the beginning of a long slope of degradation of the pristine line of Porsche cars. Gmund Coupe, America Roadster, Fuhrmann engine Speedster Carrera, RSK, 904. etc.
Any 911 is just a poor excuse for a proper sports car.

DBJoe996

I think the general public doesn't even know the differences in our cars! The 911, in whatever version, is one of the world's most iconic shapes however you look at it and that is what most people see. In general, they don't see any difference in the subtle changes in the models/years. It is still amazing to me how much attention my lowly 99-996 C2 with 125,500 miles on it draws. Most people who ask about it say it looks brand new, and, of course in their minds I spent $100,000's of dollars for it.

I love all the Porsche designs and in particular my 996, mainly because I choose it and it is mine.

pfbz

Why would you pick an image of a modified, wide-body, aero-kitted 993 (particularly one with 996 turbo twists on it) to defend the basic styling of a 993?

Most look far more like this, IMHO not even remotely in contention for "the most perfect looking cars ever built".

jumper5836

I prefer the 964 and the 996.2 head lights over the 993 head lights. I think the 993 head lights are the worst looking thing on the car but the rear end looks amazing. I'm being very picky though because they all look good over all.

pfbz

It seems the 993 is really the perfect car for you... You hate the M96 engine, plus you never drive your car and want a perfectly detailed specimen sitting inside the garage.

*Perfect* scenario to go find a decent but somewhat unloved 993 to take apart, polish, and have sit in the garage instead of your own doomed/ugly/depreciating 996? IMHO, a 996 makes a much better drivers car than the 993, but the 993 is certainly a better 'clean it with diapers and let it sit in the garage and appreciate" car.

It also would be huge bonus points for the 996 forum as you would then be spending all your time on the 993 forum??

Kalashnikov

This thread is absurd.

So far three out of my friends asked if my 2002 996 was a brand new Porsche. To the outside public, there is absolutely no difference between 993, 996, or 991. Less than 1% of the world's population owns a Porsche 911; other 99%+ look at 911 Porsches and either smile, point, or shake fists at them.

Total production number of 996 cars was 162,000 + ~15,000 or so 1998 and 2005 cars cars (Source). In 2011 there were total of 59,929,016 passenger cars produced (Source). This makes ALL of 996 Porsches produced a mere 0.3% a total number of cars produced in 2011 ALONE. 996 is a rare, great performing, and iconic car. General public sees it a super car and couldn't care less about which headlights you have. All 911s still sound and look the same to outsiders. Very few people in this world can afford a late model Porsche, most settle for the wall poster. Enjoy your cars gents (and ladies), don't argue about headlights or car values.

mas05

blah, they are all overpriced VWs anyways

Barn996

Well spoken. From the very beginning Porsche owners seemed to dislike the newer versions of every model that replaced the tried and true original that was first produced. Just look at some of the Porsche faithful who don't like the newest 911, the 991.