Had a ride in my mates 996.1 C2 this morning

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I've owned a 996 myself and have driven his loads and I only ever come away with one thought: Brilliant, not sure what more you could want from a sports car really (I love my 993 but although more characterful it feels dead clunky in comparison, hard to believe the 996 is only one gen newer). Anyway, 300bhp, great handling and ride, fab engine sound esp inside the cabin, fab exhaust sound from the cheap as chips carnewal silencer, 100k mile interior hardly worn, interior also retro modern now. Told him again that I've got first dibs on it if he ever sells it, unfortunately for me i think he may be in for the long haul!

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mollytherocker said:

Its a very long time since I drove a 996, I thought it too quiet and normal. I was a hater.

Agree, they do need PSE or a good aftermarket item to my ear to be fair, although i appreciate others like it more subtle.

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drmark said:

I was blown away by how good the 996 was the first time I drive one shortly after launch. Made all my air cooled cars - and there have been a few - feel very old.
But the looks left me cold. And still do.

They're not he best looking car for me either, but stick a GT3 front bumper on a 996.1 and the improvement is vast for me. Even prefer the early lights to the facelift lights now by a long way! How times change

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g7jhp said:

This thread needs a few pics.......

That one looks the absolute business, looks like at least 20mm lower than standard

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frankie5 said:

I have had my 996.1 for a week and a half now. It's a 1999 Carrera 2 manual with cable throttle and LSD.

Yum!

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saxxeblt said:

Bought mine in the spring, had it PPI'd, came back all good with only a few minor issues associated with an 18 year old car. Manual, M030 suspension and LSD, changed the oils and had a low temp thermostat fitted when the anti freeze was changed so all set for a while hopefully. M030 is a bit harsh through but I'll live with it.

Yum again!