Dial 911 - Page 142

equ · 05-09-2021, 06:11 PM

Of course, the 997.2 is a sweet spot for me as well and would happily get back into one, 6-speed and hardtop being mandatory. S would be better, as it's not just the engine but usually have PASM and other performance niceties. That said, the 3.6 made for those 3 years is stout, torquey and geared better than the 991's (and 981's) so feels sufficient, just less likely to be paired with better suspension and diff.

Nick M3 · 05-17-2021, 08:12 PM

Woof. The 996 continues to not age well.

Jeff_DML · 05-17-2021, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

Woof. The 996 continues to not age well.

you are comparing it to objectively the best looking 911 ever designed though.

edit: but that is the best looking 996 from the best looking angle

*clyde* · 05-17-2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

you are comparing it to objectively the best looking 911 ever designed though.

edit: but that is the best looking 996 from the best looking angle

Point of order, the 930 Turbo/Turbo Carerra/911SC was the 911 high water mark.

Carry on..

wdc330i · 05-17-2021, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

Woof. The 996 continues to not age well.

I think they both hold their own.

lip277 · 05-18-2021, 12:41 AM

I like the 996 as well.
The 911 SC/Carrera is a somewhat more appealing car (to me).
But - While the 996 is decent, the late 60's & early 70's is very much the pinnacle - IMO.

John V · 05-18-2021, 07:46 AM

If you really want to drive the point home, take the picture from the front. That's where the 996 styling really falls apart.

lemming · 05-18-2021, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by John V

If you really want to drive the point home, take the picture from the front. That's where the 996 styling really falls apart.

You guys are brutal.

John V · 05-18-2021, 01:28 PM

I mean, the 996 actually looks pretty good from that angle, IMO. It actually makes the 993 look even odder because the overhangs / short wheelbase make it look a bit like a clown car.

robg · 05-24-2021, 12:16 PM

It's an early 991.1 but seems to have the right options. Boring color, but I actually like agate grey:
https://www.grandprimotors.com/used/...c10925e67b.htm

The lack of pics is odd (just 3 exterior and 1 interior shot that looks Stuka-like).

I drove almost this exact car about 5 years ago and really liked it (was even the same color combo). I didn't have an issue w/ the 7 speed manual or the early EPS steering.

Given how crazy the used market is in general and the 911 market in particular I'm surprised its not already sold (makes me think there's probably some issue i'm not aware of).

05-17-2021, 08:12 PM	#1412
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	Woof. The 996 continues to not age well. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

05-18-2021, 12:41 AM	#1416
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	I like the 996 as well. The 911 SC/Carrera is a somewhat more appealing car (to me). But - While the 996 is decent, the late 60's & early 70's is very much the pinnacle - IMO. __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

05-24-2021, 12:16 PM	#1420
robg Carmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,243	Thoughts on this 991? It's an early 991.1 but seems to have the right options. Boring color, but I actually like agate grey: https://www.grandprimotors.com/used/...c10925e67b.htm The lack of pics is odd (just 3 exterior and 1 interior shot that looks Stuka-like). I drove almost this exact car about 5 years ago and really liked it (was even the same color combo). I didn't have an issue w/ the 7 speed manual or the early EPS steering. Given how crazy the used market is in general and the 911 market in particular I'm surprised its not already sold (makes me think there's probably some issue i'm not aware of).

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05-09-2021, 06:11 PM	#1411
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,584	Of course, the 997.2 is a sweet spot for me as well and would happily get back into one, 6-speed and hardtop being mandatory. S would be better, as it's not just the engine but usually have PASM and other performance niceties. That said, the 3.6 made for those 3 years is stout, torquey and geared better than the 991's (and 981's) so feels sufficient, just less likely to be paired with better suspension and diff.

05-18-2021, 07:46 AM	#1417
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	If you really want to drive the point home, take the picture from the front. That's where the 996 styling really falls apart.

05-18-2021, 01:28 PM	#1419
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	I mean, the 996 actually looks pretty good from that angle, IMO. It actually makes the 993 look even odder because the overhangs / short wheelbase make it look a bit like a clown car.