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Old 08-17-11, 06:19 PM
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I like the tail lights.
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Old 08-17-11, 07:04 PM
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Still has the same basic shape as the original 1964 model. The 911/991 is a perfect example of something I've said for years......that cars don't have to change simply for the sake of change. Of course, though, over the years, even the ever-faithful 911 body has had a lot of changes under the skin.



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Old 08-17-11, 07:10 PM
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Well I don't like it at first look. Looks like a cayman, which I think looks just okay. But ill save final judgement for when I can put my hands on one.
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Old 08-17-11, 08:34 PM
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Just shows when you have a good design, you just need to tweak it over time. Great job Porsche.
 
Old 08-18-11, 12:10 AM
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For a car that has looked the same for 40 years this is the first time where I feel like I really notice a difference in the body shape and it looks damn nice in my opinion. I like it
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Old 08-18-11, 05:24 AM
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I used to hate the styling of Porsche cars but now it has completely grown on me. I really like the new design of the new 911 as well as the Caymans. I'd love to test drive a Cayman S one of these days.
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Old 08-18-11, 10:35 AM
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They are calling it the 991? I thought it would be the 998
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Old 08-18-11, 11:11 AM
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Always a classy evolutionary design to the venerable classic shape. Love it. Porsche truly knows how to keep their designs timeless.
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Old 08-18-11, 12:43 PM
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It looks good. The interior is nice, but I hate the tan color.
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Old 08-18-11, 01:18 PM
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the interior is just damn clean and nice!
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Old 08-18-11, 01:22 PM
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Old 08-18-11, 03:24 PM
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So sexy in base form!! WOW!!! The longer wheelbase really helped it seems.

Can't wait!
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Old 08-18-11, 03:30 PM
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911's were always just okay to me regardless of model. But this one is simply beautiful! I really love the new Porsche interiors as well.

And I agree, you can easily see just how much longer the wheelbase is.

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Old 08-18-11, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike@Vossen
So sexy in base form!! WOW!!! The longer wheelbase really helped it seems.

Can't wait!
longer wheelbase is better for performance? j/k i also agree it makes the car look more proper
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Old 08-18-11, 08:09 PM
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The cabin has moved forward like the 911 GT1 monster of the 1990s. Very clean update and makes me like the 911 a little more. I would downsize those wheels, though. It looks a little goofy given the 911's short wheelbase, and those look at least 20".

I never was a 911 fan because of the RR layout and streamlined-Beetle profile. If you're going Porsche, I would still recommend the MR Boxster and Cayman. They're awesome!
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