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Old 07-27-07, 07:27 AM
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996 to 997 conversion will get you shot.
I like both, 997 has really grown on me.
I prefer the 997 GT3 to the 996.
I prefer a stock 996 to a stock 997.
 
Old 07-27-07, 07:30 AM
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I'm seriously considering a 997 turbo after I sell my GS. We'd sell my wife's 996 as well and replace both those cars (GS, 996) with the 997. Would still keep our LS430 as our daily and her track car (M3)

I saw one in the local Porsche dealer's showroom that just floored me.
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Old 07-27-07, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
I'm seriously considering a 997 turbo after I sell my GS. We'd sell my wife's 996 as well and replace both those cars (GS, 996) with the 997. Would still keep our LS430 as our daily and her track car (M3)

I saw one in the local Porsche dealer's showroom that just floored me.
and when would that happen? that would be a big day to celebrate!!!

i like the 997 tt over the 996, and the 997s over the 996, but for others i still prefer the 996 a bit more
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Old 07-27-07, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
and when would that happen? that would be a big day to celebrate!!!

i like the 997 tt over the 996, and the 997s over the 996, but for others i still prefer the 996 a bit more
What about the GT3's & GT2's ? You still prefer the 996 versions ?
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Old 07-27-07, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I prefer a stock 996 to a stock 997.
Same here!
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Old 07-27-07, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
What about the GT3's & GT2's ? You still prefer the 996 versions ?
gt3 i prefer 996. somehow i just can't get over the "funny" front and rear bumper design of the 997

gt2, sorry i missed it. i prefer 997
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Old 07-27-07, 09:31 AM
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The thing I'm still not fond of on the 996's are the fried eggs headlights
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Old 07-27-07, 09:42 AM
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Get a $17k 00-01 Porshe Boxster & get the 997 conversion kit for it. You can even slap a 997 motor in it Porshe tuner Ruf will make your dreams of having a 997 come true...

RUF offers a 3.8 liter 997 Carrera S Engine Conversion for the Porshe Boxster S. Each conversion includes a crate motor from Porsche, complete RUF exhaust (headers, sport cats, muffler), RUF air intake, RUF tuned 997 ECU, all necessary wiring, hardware and labor.

The RUF 3.8 liter Boxster S conversion will yield 365hp and has the same reliability and maintenance intervals as a RUF 3800S and 997 Carrera.


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Old 07-27-07, 11:27 AM
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i prefer the 997's front headlights over the 996 that's what bugs me about the 996...just doesnt look like a P-Car. Not that i would complain if someone gave me a 996 but if i were to buy it would be a 997
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
The thing I'm still not fond of on the 996's are the fried eggs headlights
I kinda like the 996 headlight cause they are diffrent..



but for interior I prefer 997, I think that was a big improvement..
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
The thing I'm still not fond of on the 996's are the fried eggs headlights
lol, i am the other way, i like how the 996 headlights are shaped differently
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Originally Posted by Robarapta
The thing I'm still not fond of on the 996's are the fried eggs headlights
Same here - I can't stand the "fried-egg" look of the 996 headlights.

Any version of the 997 to me is waaaay better than the 996.

Dave, when you sell your car, I got dibs on your wheels. Seriously.
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