Originally Posted by Neijia

The 996 headlamps should never have been allowed into production (IMO). They run into the hood panel on the sides, and go ... ... ... nowhere

Always looked incomplete to me.

Originally Posted by porschecarreragtmay6

I just finished a photoshop of what a 996 would look like if it had circular headlights. To set the 996 apart from the 997, I re-used the 996 headlights to make the new ones. Of course deleting that extending part from the headlights means adding an extra pair of lights to the bumper, as every 911 except for the 996 had. Here is my photoshop.



I personally like the normal headlights better for the 996.

Originally Posted by porschecarreragtmay6

I'm so loyal in fact Porsche would still be my #1 even if they stopped building Porsches and re-badged Kias.

Originally Posted by superfly

i Dunno, I've Got A 996 Turbo S With A Few Mods And I Absolutely Love It!!!

Originally Posted by PorscheC4S

Porsche is #1. I loved them since I saw my 1st one in person when I was like 5 years old. it was a brand new (back then) red 944. I fell in love! I love the 997!!! But I ended up falling in love with the 996 C4S look, so I bought one of those. Here it is

Originally Posted by Superfly

Congrats, she's a BEAUT!!! And for all those that don't like the 996 look, get into the drivers seat and drive it. Then you'll remember why we fell in love with the 911 in the first place!! Plus, because of all the love for the 997 and 993, the 996 has got to be just about the greatest automotive supercar bargain of the decade!!!

Originally Posted by sean73T

There's a reason why the 996 can't hold it's value......

But everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I'm glad they got rid of the scrambled egg look headlights(996). The best looking models I think:


1. 997.2
2 993
3. anything pre1973

Originally Posted by Marc

I am w you I owned several 996's and they are by far the ugliest