Unpopular opinion?

"WilliamsSW" (williamssw)
04/19/2018 at 17:15 • Filed to: 996

I love the profile and rear view of the 996. If it wasn’t for the ugly-ass fried eggs, I would say that it’s the best looking 911 of all. The later cars have gotten big, and the proportions of the 996 are better than the 993. The 997 comes close, but the 996 has a cleaner look.

Not that I would turn down any 911...

DISCUSSION (26)

nermal > WilliamsSW
04/19/2018 at 17:39

Porches follow the same desirability curve as Jeeps. When a new one comes out, it’s seen as extremely divisive and either rubbish or great. The ones that like the new one sell the previous generation, thus driving the value of them down. The generation that is two or three behind current then moves to be “The last best great one EVARRRRR”, and stops depreciating and starts going up in value due to the increased demand.

We’re seeing that with the 996 now.

WilliamsSW > nermal
04/19/2018 at 17:44

I think you’re right, but in my case, I think I’ve started to look at the 996 a bit differently. I’ve always hated the nose (and still do), but I’ve come to appreciate that the car looks pretty damn good from other angles.

I would still rather *own* a different generation, for other reasons, but the 996 does have a lot going for it (and the nose of the later cars isn’t quite so bad).

HammerheadFistpunch > WilliamsSW
04/19/2018 at 17:46

it has a nice 90's vibe to it - uncomplicated and smooth. its a little off in the proportions for me, but otherwise nice.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > nermal
04/19/2018 at 17:54

I don’t think 996s are appreciating except for the special ones(turbo). I do think lots of people are changing their minds about them.

ttyymmnn > HammerheadFistpunch
04/19/2018 at 18:02

The butt is too big.

C62030 > WilliamsSW
04/19/2018 at 18:04

I totally get the hate for the fried eggs, although I think the newer Turbo ones where they moved the notch up are way better.

HammerheadFistpunch > ttyymmnn
04/19/2018 at 18:06

that. I mean I know its rear engine but its like they took the car, as perfectly proportioned, and just grabbed its butt and pulled.

WilliamsSW > C62030
04/19/2018 at 18:08

Yeah, they improved the fried eggs in the later versions, though they’re still ugly.

WilliamsSW > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
04/19/2018 at 18:11

I think that they have at least bottomed out though - and the well cared for, more desirable cars have ticked up from that bottom.

996 Turbos were stupid a few years ago - we all should have bought one then, but oh well.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > WilliamsSW
04/19/2018 at 18:14

I’ve never minded the headlights on the 996, but I’d put it just behind the 997 which is well behind the 993, 964 and 991 in my book.

T1- 993, 964
3- 991
.......
most other 911's which change ranking depending on my mood.

Well hey now, there’s an interesting Oppo post, rank the 911s from favorite to least.

WilliamsSW > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
04/19/2018 at 18:22

From a pure looks point of view (including the fried eggs and ignoring performance), I think I might actually have the 993 at the bottom TBH.

I still like the 993, I just like others better. Probably 997, 911, 964, 991, 996, 993?

Ask me tomorrow and I’ll give you a completely different order though.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > WilliamsSW
04/19/2018 at 18:40

Yeah, my top 3 don’t really change, but the last 3 swap around a lot - considering only the aesthetics.

Eury - AFRICA TWIN!!!!!!! > WilliamsSW
04/19/2018 at 18:48

Agreed. I love the look of the 996. Even the headlights. It’s so smooth and simple, and that ass is gorgeous.

LongbowMkII > HammerheadFistpunch
04/19/2018 at 19:12

Not only out but up as well

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > WilliamsSW
04/19/2018 at 20:42

I think the 996 turbo has better proportions. The less-pointy nose helps a lot:

Kinja'd!!!

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > WilliamsSW
04/19/2018 at 20:48

I agree, the 996 has a great silhouette the taillights are a bit dated in design and of course the fried egg headlights. I like that it’s still on the smaller side for a 911. They look tiny compared to the 991

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > WilliamsSW
04/19/2018 at 21:03

I don’t even mind the headlights. The whole thing looks pretty damn fine to me.

wafflesnfalafel > WilliamsSW
04/19/2018 at 21:30

only if you get the 4s - the normal lower grill on the 993s kinda bug me... but I have no problem with the headlamp shape - I think they loo pretty cool

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > WilliamsSW
04/19/2018 at 22:26

Haha; I couldn’t afford a turbo then or now but I can’t wait to get project 996 3.2 on the road again now that the snows almost gone

Kinja'd!!!

WilliamsSW > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
04/20/2018 at 09:25

Nice! Love that color!

WilliamsSW > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection
04/20/2018 at 09:27

That’s just a stunning car to me, period. And that’s the best color for it, too - for some reason it works, though I’m not usually a huge silver fan.

WilliamsSW > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
04/20/2018 at 09:28

The 991 is enormous when you look at it next to an older 911, or if you just look at the rear view, period.

But I do love that big, muscular butt on the 991.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > WilliamsSW
04/20/2018 at 09:29

I drove a black one in the beginning of 2002. It’s stuck in my mind as one of the most beautiful machines I’ve ever been able to drive.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > WilliamsSW
04/22/2018 at 18:06

How the fuck did I miss this?

996 is best 911. No questions asked.

WilliamsSW > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
04/22/2018 at 18:10

YOU NEED TO PAY BETTER ATTENTION DAMMIT.

996 Turbo FTW.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > WilliamsSW
04/22/2018 at 18:11

AGREED.

Shoo. I want a ‘99 or ‘00 911 Carrera.