Check out Audrey next to the (996) GT2.
Hi Sportsfans!
As promised, here is the start of what will hopefully be one of the biggest go-to Porsche 911 info blogs on the ‘net. If you’re looking at buying one, I’m going to endeavour to provide as much help [and information] as possible to assist with your purchase.
I came across the below article and found it extremely interesting. I personally don’t find this shape to be the prettiest, (resale value isn’t that great either) but it’s worth noting the following, extracted comment from the article. Of special interest too is the litany of responses at the end:
“So, should early 996s be avoided? Nick and Steve each admit that they wouldn’t themselves buy one, but are keen to point out that the problems they’ve discussed probably affect five to ten percent of early 996 engines.”
http://www.total911.com/news/996-engine-failure-should-you-be-worried/
Just to add: I refer to the 996 model [1998-2005] as the “Boxster” wannabe 911 as it has the same headlights. Don’t quote me but I think Porsche was trying to adopt that look across the range, including on the Cayenne. I’ve never liked the Boxster and don’t even consider it a real Porsche. So for me personally, I can quite agressively scratch the 996 off my list due to that awful Boxster DNA, never mind the engine woes as described by the article linked above. Porsche must have been listening to the purists though, because when the 997 arrived, the hideous Boxster look was nowhere to be seen.
