What's the best/worst looking 911?

"Leoz96, It's a Car!" (Leoz96) 03/05/2014 at 21:24 • Filed to: None

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For me the best looking would be the 993 (Closely followed by the 964), and worst looking would be 991, I'm sure a lot of people will disagree with me so I'd like to hear your opinion.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:25

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Worst looking

scoob > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:25

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I agree on the best looking, but I think the 996 is the worst.

Bandit > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:26

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The ones from the 70s are the best.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:27

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964 and 996 are always on the bottom of my list.

991, 930 and classic on the top, 993 and 997 are ordered depending on my mood.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:27

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This one here (993, if Kinja screws up)

PanchoVilleneuve ST > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:28

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They all look like farts as far as I'm concerned.

PJV > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:29

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Best- 930 and 993 (too close to Call)
Worst- 996 and 991 (too close to Call)

Brian Silvestro > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 03/05/2014 at 21:30

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Is the 996 third-to-worst then?

thedevilinside > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:30

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Here to cause some ripples. Best: all 993, anddddd 996 GT2. Worst: 991.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Brian Silvestro 03/05/2014 at 21:31

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I edited it, mixed up 993 and 996. So the 996 is second to worst or last. :O

Nerd-Vol > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:32

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Dat Slant

Joe_Limon > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:33

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:( I have a hard time telling versions apart, therefore I have no direct... answer. I like 80's widebody Porsches, and thouht the car was horribly bland mid 00's.

Jordan Clifford > scoob 03/05/2014 at 21:33

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you put ONE upholder in a porsche...

996 defense force reporting for duty.

Leoz96, It's a Car! > PJV 03/05/2014 at 21:33

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I'm kind of surprised that so many people like the 993, I mean I love it, but I thought it was just me!

Brian Silvestro > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 03/05/2014 at 21:33

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Ok good. I don't agree with you regarding the 993, but at least most of us think the 996 isn't good looking.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Brian Silvestro 03/05/2014 at 21:41

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Didn't learn about the 993 until this year because I got into Hot Wheels and the 993 GT2 on my desk is hands down the best looking car on my desk right now. Occasionally the 993 jumps the entire line and it's just awesome.

PJV > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:42

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Cannot explain... Seems balanced, maybe the proportions. After 996 (included) they got wayyyy too big. Don't like them anymore.

Soloburrito > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:42

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Best: Carrera RS

Worst: 993

I'm sorry. Just doesn't do it for me.

awe46m3zcp > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:43

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Best: 964
Worst: 996, close second 993

Leoz96, It's a Car! > Nerd-Vol 03/05/2014 at 21:44

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My parents bought me a porsche toy car set for my birthday when i was like 7 and one of the 3 porsches was a flat nose, I've fallen in love ever since.

CAcoalminer > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:45

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Worst- 964

Best- 997.2

anonsagainstanonymous > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 21:55

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Wow, I didn't know they replaced the 997. Where has the time flown? The 991 looks... It's kind of derpy looking. Almost like a cheap knockoff. How sad. The 997 was so nice.

Best: 993. Worst: 996.

PJV > Soloburrito 03/05/2014 at 21:59

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Please love me...

McChiken116 - Patrick H. > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 22:02

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The 997.2 is the best looking to me right now, but the 991 is also just strikingly beautiful. Old 911's are good so you can RWB them out.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 22:05

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Best ones, the original 911, 993, and for some reason, I love the 996. The worst is definitely 964!

Sn210 > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 22:09

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I think I've decided...

Paul Thompson > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 22:42

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Trick question? There is no such thing as a bad looking 911.

Loping Camshaft > Bandit 03/05/2014 at 22:50

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I might be in the minority, but if I ever have an air cooled 911, it will have a whale tail or at the very least a ducktail. Maybe I've seen too much Top Gear, but an old 911 without a wing is to close to the Beetle in profile for me.

All Motor Is Best Motor > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 22:51

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The new 991 GT3 is just plain sex. Those wheels are just so god damn amazing.

That being said, I hold a special place in my heart for the 993, especially in Turbo guise:

I also have a soft spot for the rear end on the 997 Turbo pre-refresh. I love those taillights and spoiler. I can't actually decide on a "worst looking" one. Probably the 80's ones with the black bumper parts. There really isn't an ulgy iteration of the 911. I certainly don't hate the 996 like everyone else seems to. The headlights don't bother me much, though they look pretty bad on the Boxter.

revrseat70 > Nerd-Vol 03/05/2014 at 23:34

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Absolutely the best looking G

revrseat70 > Sn210 03/05/2014 at 23:37

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mmmm magnus walker's red one... SO GOOD. I'd have to sale the 997.2 or ducktail are the best. Especially the RS's. The worst has to be the 930 for me.

RMudkips > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/05/2014 at 23:40

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I like the really basic form of the OG 901-ish era. The 70's ones are nice as well.

964 is my favorite iteration, because it combines its roots and 90's tech well. The wheels could be better though.

Most 90's cars experimented too much with ovals for me. The 996 looked a little off, especially considering the headlights. The form isn't really preserved well either.
Least fav.

FlimFlamMan > scoob 03/06/2014 at 00:17

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It is difficult to disagree with the 996, but there are a few exceptions, imho, such as a silver 2002 targa with clear headlights (no ugly amber signal). I dunno... it works for me... plus it is more within my budget. :)

Soloburrito > PJV 03/06/2014 at 00:21

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Just not a fan of the headlights of that gen. The way the bumper lines up with the hood and fenders just looks off to me. Also don't like the tails. I think the rear looks great without one.

Compared to the 964 with the pronounced headlights/fenders, and clean lines between the bumper and rest of the body.

toadterror > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/06/2014 at 00:28

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"MmHmmmph, yes, another half-ass 911 redesign"

Beef7up > PJV 03/06/2014 at 03:22

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You low down sexy bitch, I wanna lick your rear fender flares, polish your 18 inch rims with my tongue and slide my fingers into your whale tail vents. Suck some air into those twin scrolls baby, grab that leather wrapped knob and try to keep your eyes over the five dials on my dashboard panel. I'm gonna squat down in the back when the throttle bodies crack open and nail you to sixty in 3.8 seconds flat.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/06/2014 at 13:21

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'80s Targa with a whale tail (yeah, I know this is a '70s model, but it's close enough and a good angle). I used to like the slant nose, but over time have come to believe that the upright back of the targa requires the upright headlights for proper aesthetic balance. I do like cookie-cutters over the Fuchs wheels, but any wheel with black center and silver rim looks good to me.

Widebody 993 a close second place.

964 dead last, with the 996 second to last.

campanozzi > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/06/2014 at 16:46

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The best IMO is the 997.2

Especially in TARGA 4s

***That ass NSFW***

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer 03/06/2014 at 22:41

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Thank you for thinking the 997.2 is the best. It makes me feel good about how I spent my money.

But I'm curious why you think the 964 is the worst? I don't have one but never thought it was a bad looking car. It's basically a slightly modified version of the car that came before it.

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari 03/06/2014 at 23:10

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You're welcome. Which model do you own?

Well I don't like the looks of the 3.2 or 964. However, I had to choose one as my worst so I chose the the 964 since that was the first generation that offered the dreadful Tiptronic transmission.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/06/2014 at 23:13

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Best: Singer 911.

Worst: every other 911... which are still not that bad.

Although, probably my least favorite would be a targa and flachtbau... the targa glass and the flat nose give the car a very severely angled look, both too tall in height, and too short in length. The graceful coupe roof, and the horizontal fender line above the headlights all the way back to the rear wheel arches, c-pillar, and tail just flow better.

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer 03/07/2014 at 00:21

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I have a base C2 6MT.

The Tiptronic was a bummer. Especially as it got older. It was kind of ahead of its time on the 964. I wouldn't be caught dead with a 997.1 with Tiptronic!

saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > Nerd-Vol 03/07/2014 at 01:49

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I believe you meant das slant. I saw one of these this summer in black with a slime green roll cage and contrasting stitching and dial numbers. It was the coolest most sinister thing ever. And it sounded CRAZY. That was one of the coolest cars ever.

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari 03/07/2014 at 07:16

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Oh very cool. Well from a former Porsche owner to a current one, I hope you enjoy the car and that it provides you and your family with many great memories.

ejp > Bandit 03/07/2014 at 13:47

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That appears to be an 80's car - a 3.2L Carrera turbo-look (note the integrated foglights and the Carrera wing). These were made from 84-89.

Then again, the bodies were nearly identical between 78-89, it's hard to tell the difference.

I prefer the early 70's cars :)

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer 03/07/2014 at 15:20

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Thank you! I love the car. It's the most reliable car I've ever owned and has the best fit and finish. It has 50,000 miles on it and runs just as strong as day one and the seats aren't even showing any wear. Very rare...

What kind of Porsche did you have?

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari 03/07/2014 at 17:39

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Well I'm glad that you've enjoyed the car and I hope you continue to. Also, I'm glad you're one of the good owners who uses his vehicle.

The most recent Porsches I've had were a 2011 GT3 RS 4.0 and GT2 RS. However, I've also owned a 996 GT2 and 2.7 back in day.

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer 03/07/2014 at 18:12

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Thank you, I have got a lot of enjoyment out of it. I definitely think Porsches are meant to be used. They're not garage queens. They are more reliable and less finicky than Italian sports cars so people should take advantage of that. My old man has a couple Ferraris and spends as much time maintaing them as he does driving them.

That is awesome that you used to have all the best 911s!!! A 2.7, GT2 RS and GT3 RS 4.0. Wow!

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari 03/07/2014 at 18:57

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I definitely agree with that. However, Ferrari has gotten a bit better on reliability especially since the time when I was young man.

Yeah I've been lucky enough in life that I could afford them. I truly loved them, especially the RS 4.0, but am always looking to experience something new and different so I ended up selling them. However, I may end up buying one of them again in the future.

Manuél Ferrari > CAcoalminer 03/07/2014 at 19:53

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That is definitely true! The new cars are way more reliable. To be fair he's spent most of his time dealing with one recurring issue with the F1 transmission on the F430. The F1 on his 612 has had no issues. And the 612 hasn't had any major niggles. Just minor stuff like phantom TPMS an engine error messages when there are no issues and regular maintenance. The F1 issues on the F430 have taken up the majority of his time.

Did you buy the cars or lease them? I like trying new things too but it's tough to lose both the depreciation and sales tax on an expensive car. The sales tax alone on a $300K car is $24K where I live!

CAcoalminer > Manuél Ferrari 03/07/2014 at 21:40

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Huh. I didn't realize the F430s had problems with their transmissions. However, I guess they resolved the transmission issues with the 430 Scuderia because two of my friends who own them have never had issues with their cars.

I buy most of my cars but early in my life I did finance from time to time. It is tough to lose depreciation and sales tax but it's something that I've come to accept with the way I shop. Surprisingly, I actually made money on the 4.0 and GT2 RS but of course that had no bearing on why I ever purchased them in the first place.

sbblakey777 > Leoz96, It's a Car! 03/10/2014 at 23:24

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Best: Why? Because McQueen (the white one) in a fucking epic movie.

carlvenkman > ejp 03/11/2014 at 13:25

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Looks like the 1980 911SC Weissach edition. Mine was the same anthracite color. But I don't have much of an eye for the smaller details.