The 996 is like the ugliest...
12-11-2014, 10:27 AM
#1
The 996 is like the ugliest...
Victoria Secret supermodel.
OK. I will admit it. There are people who don't think my 996 is one of the most attractive Porsche's ever made. For my comparison, I will use the above mentioned supermodels. If you take all of them and line them up, there will be models that people think are more attractive and models that people will see as less attractive. But there will all be people who think the less attractive models are the most beautiful. And you can't convince them otherwise. The fact of the matter is that they are all Victoria Secret supermodels. And if you show up somewhere with one of them on your arm everyone will say wow. Make sense?
Since the weather got cold instead of working on the cars and driving my cars I now drive and spend time on Rennlist (and learning to rant). I have been browsing other forums like the air cooled ones and looking at some of the articles posted here. This is my first experience with the Porsche Purists - who in my opinion are mostly a bunch of douche bags. If you like your car, great. But what makes them feel compelled to bash others?
I mean really. Take you average 964-993 owner. Their car is worth about the same as a loaded Accord and less than a new BMW. And if they drive it, god forbid, the maintenance bills will be more than the car appreciates. If they don't drive it and use it as a work of art, great. But then why bash mine?
I think I may start a rant of the week column every Thursday until the weather warms up.
OK. I will admit it. There are people who don't think my 996 is one of the most attractive Porsche's ever made. For my comparison, I will use the above mentioned supermodels. If you take all of them and line them up, there will be models that people think are more attractive and models that people will see as less attractive. But there will all be people who think the less attractive models are the most beautiful. And you can't convince them otherwise. The fact of the matter is that they are all Victoria Secret supermodels. And if you show up somewhere with one of them on your arm everyone will say wow. Make sense?
Since the weather got cold instead of working on the cars and driving my cars I now drive and spend time on Rennlist (and learning to rant). I have been browsing other forums like the air cooled ones and looking at some of the articles posted here. This is my first experience with the Porsche Purists - who in my opinion are mostly a bunch of douche bags. If you like your car, great. But what makes them feel compelled to bash others?
I mean really. Take you average 964-993 owner. Their car is worth about the same as a loaded Accord and less than a new BMW. And if they drive it, god forbid, the maintenance bills will be more than the car appreciates. If they don't drive it and use it as a work of art, great. But then why bash mine?
I think I may start a rant of the week column every Thursday until the weather warms up.
12-11-2014, 10:45 AM
#2
Rennlist Member
I'm agree with you the only "not attractive cosmetic" is the headlights other than that the rest of the vehicle is beautiful and I started to love the headlights, I saw a thread on the off topic forum, regarding a publicity stunt in NYC, they were rolling a 996 and a Boxster with spray paint
http://jalopnik.com/these-trashed-po...unt-1665135107
the comments from the other Porsche owners were but not limited to :
It's a 996 that actually will increase the value
Finally someone bought all 996 and they will send them to the junkyard were they belong
and so on I can't not believe even between on our community some people despise this vehicles, I would understand completely if someone who has a mechanical failure after talking good care and maintenance of the car doesn't want to see it or bash it everywhere but not form someone who never own one.
http://jalopnik.com/these-trashed-po...unt-1665135107
the comments from the other Porsche owners were but not limited to :
It's a 996 that actually will increase the value
Finally someone bought all 996 and they will send them to the junkyard were they belong
and so on I can't not believe even between on our community some people despise this vehicles, I would understand completely if someone who has a mechanical failure after talking good care and maintenance of the car doesn't want to see it or bash it everywhere but not form someone who never own one.
12-11-2014, 10:51 AM
#3
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Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
I find only Porsche experts (forum members) can tell the difference between our 996's and newer 997's! To most, it's an expensive, modern supercar that brings admiring looks.
12-11-2014, 11:04 AM
#4
I think the headlights are great but then again I'm an engineer not a "Porsche guy." I appreciate the modularity of the unit, the way they can be easily removed and reinstalled. Very German in design. I also appreciate the fact that other 911 guys hate them. This way I can **** off all the other drivers, including other 911 drivers. Win win I say.
12-11-2014, 11:09 AM
#5
Rennlist Member
I think at the end of the day what it comes down to is affordability. If I could afford a 991 I would have bought one and it would not be because of the headlights. I don't believe in leasing. 996 was in my affordable extra car budget range so I went for it. Personally, I don't care about the design of the headlights.
Why are we talking about this anyway? There are gazillion comments and bashing of the headlight issue.
Why are we talking about this anyway? There are gazillion comments and bashing of the headlight issue.
12-11-2014, 11:12 AM
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12-11-2014, 11:23 AM
#7
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12-11-2014, 11:54 AM
#9
And stay out of the AC forums. Insanity lies down that road.
In fact, stay out of the 997 and 991 forums too as they are almost as bad.
The 996 forum is the only place you'll find a majority of people that actually enjoy using their car for what it was made (driving).
Under no circumstances should you ever admit to owning (much less liking) a 996 anywhere outside the safety of this board. The damage to your psyche will be irreparable.
Unless you are a glutton for abuse, then go into RLOT and talk about how you find the 996 the best looking of all 911s. That'll make you lots of friends
12-11-2014, 12:04 PM
#10
Race Director
Victoria Secret supermodel.
OK. I will admit it. There are people who don't think my 996 is one of the most attractive Porsche's ever made. For my comparison, I will use the above mentioned supermodels. If you take all of them and line them up, there will be models that people think are more attractive and models that people will see as less attractive. But there will all be people who think the less attractive models are the most beautiful. And you can't convince them otherwise. The fact of the matter is that they are all Victoria Secret supermodels. And if you show up somewhere with one of them on your arm everyone will say wow. Make sense?
Since the weather got cold instead of working on the cars and driving my cars I now drive and spend time on Rennlist (and learning to rant). I have been browsing other forums like the air cooled ones and looking at some of the articles posted here. This is my first experience with the Porsche Purists - who in my opinion are mostly a bunch of douche bags. If you like your car, great. But what makes them feel compelled to bash others?
I mean really. Take you average 964-993 owner. Their car is worth about the same as a loaded Accord and less than a new BMW. And if they drive it, god forbid, the maintenance bills will be more than the car appreciates. If they don't drive it and use it as a work of art, great. But then why bash mine?
I think I may start a rant of the week column every Thursday until the weather warms up.
OK. I will admit it. There are people who don't think my 996 is one of the most attractive Porsche's ever made. For my comparison, I will use the above mentioned supermodels. If you take all of them and line them up, there will be models that people think are more attractive and models that people will see as less attractive. But there will all be people who think the less attractive models are the most beautiful. And you can't convince them otherwise. The fact of the matter is that they are all Victoria Secret supermodels. And if you show up somewhere with one of them on your arm everyone will say wow. Make sense?
Since the weather got cold instead of working on the cars and driving my cars I now drive and spend time on Rennlist (and learning to rant). I have been browsing other forums like the air cooled ones and looking at some of the articles posted here. This is my first experience with the Porsche Purists - who in my opinion are mostly a bunch of douche bags. If you like your car, great. But what makes them feel compelled to bash others?
I mean really. Take you average 964-993 owner. Their car is worth about the same as a loaded Accord and less than a new BMW. And if they drive it, god forbid, the maintenance bills will be more than the car appreciates. If they don't drive it and use it as a work of art, great. But then why bash mine?
I think I may start a rant of the week column every Thursday until the weather warms up.
12-11-2014, 12:14 PM
#11
Rennlist Member
The 996 forum is the only place you'll find a majority of people that actually enjoy using their car for what it was made (driving).
Id say you are safe in the GT3 forums as well. 996 GT3 is pretty damn attractive. And hey I actually like our headlights, they are unique at least and have a futuristic techno shape to them. Every time I walk up to or away from my 4S I'm grinning ear to ear. Lowered with the right stance these cars can be very good looking in my opinion.
Id say you are safe in the GT3 forums as well. 996 GT3 is pretty damn attractive. And hey I actually like our headlights, they are unique at least and have a futuristic techno shape to them. Every time I walk up to or away from my 4S I'm grinning ear to ear. Lowered with the right stance these cars can be very good looking in my opinion.
12-11-2014, 12:36 PM
#12
Instructor
I would have my 996 have "bug eyes", if I could snap my finger and make it happen. But I am fine with the lights it has.
And I think the car is better looking than the 991. I think the car has become too long and too wide (which is what the air-cooled guys say about the 996, I suppose). And the "911" badge? Please...
I guess this makes me belong with a 997, which is sort of what I now have, behind the seats.
And I think the car is better looking than the 991. I think the car has become too long and too wide (which is what the air-cooled guys say about the 996, I suppose). And the "911" badge? Please...
I guess this makes me belong with a 997, which is sort of what I now have, behind the seats.
12-11-2014, 12:53 PM
#13
You need an Aerokit front-end (full kit really, but I find the normal front bumper distracting) on that and your driver side light could use a polish
And stay out of the AC forums. Insanity lies down that road.
In fact, stay out of the 997 and 991 forums too as they are almost as bad.
The 996 forum is the only place you'll find a majority of people that actually enjoy using their car for what it was made (driving).
Under no circumstances should you ever admit to owning (much less liking) a 996 anywhere outside the safety of this board. The damage to your psyche will be irreparable.
Unless you are a glutton for abuse, then go into RLOT and talk about how you find the 996 the best looking of all 911s. That'll make you lots of friends
And stay out of the AC forums. Insanity lies down that road.
In fact, stay out of the 997 and 991 forums too as they are almost as bad.
The 996 forum is the only place you'll find a majority of people that actually enjoy using their car for what it was made (driving).
Under no circumstances should you ever admit to owning (much less liking) a 996 anywhere outside the safety of this board. The damage to your psyche will be irreparable.
Unless you are a glutton for abuse, then go into RLOT and talk about how you find the 996 the best looking of all 911s. That'll make you lots of friends
I think I am going to AC forums and complain about how I want might want one, but I can't get how much they suck because they have bad interiors and outdated looks. And forget how bad they perform compared to a water cooled car.
Then I am going to go to the 991 forum and complain about how I wanted one but it was too big and cushy and felt more like a GT car than a sports car.
I can't actually complain about the 997's. I actually like them except they have those outdated "retro" headlights.
12-11-2014, 12:57 PM
#14
Oh, and the aero kit. Best looking 911 avail in the states (The GT3 mark I is the sh**, but never got across the pond. I am always on the lookout for a silver Carrera 4, full aero kit, black full supple leather, with litronics and a tip.
12-11-2014, 01:03 PM
#15
The car is covered with salt and road debris also. I have not had time to take it to the car wash (gasp - yea a car wash) this week.
I can't actually complain about the 997's. I actually like them except they have those outdated "retro" headlights.