997.1 vs 997.2 what looks best

[c4sman]

So, just for fun, I own a 7gts but keep looking a bog standard 997.1s and thinking they are ageing rather well and possibly better than the .2s. I don't know why, but they seem more classically 911 and a bolder design. What do you think and why?

Edited by c4sman on Friday 17th March 20:03

[c4sman]

YoungMD said:

I personnel think for a daily drive there is no question the .2 is more reliable, easier to live with, smoother, more economical and generally probably a more sensible choice. I think the .1 is better as a weekend/ classic type car, engine definitely more traditionally 911 ish (if it's still going) and I think they will become more like the 964, lots of mods and engine work at

Don't disagree, but original question was just on looks. As you mention the engines however, despite all the well discussed problems, the engines sound a hell of a lot more characterful than the .2 DFI engine which is a bit of a shame for us .2 owners.

[c4sman]

Ape50 said:

what makes you say the 997.1 engine is a lot more characterful ? The DFI is more powerful with better torque and more fuel efficient. Do you mean the reliability issues gives it character ? just wondering...

No no not reliability!!!. Iam referring to the fact that I found the c2s .1 a more 911 sounding engine (almost as if a bit air cooled) than I find with the .2. The .2 is much better engine particularly in GTS form for power, torque, reliability, refinement and has a more thrilling top end. But down low it doesn't sound as interesting to me as the .1 IMHO.

Edited by c4sman on Tuesday 21st March 17:19

[c4sman]

Ape50 said:

I always thought it was the 996 + PSE for noise. Never been a big fan on the running lights on the 997.2 otherwise not much in it for me - although the wheel options are better on the latter model.

Agree 996 with PSE was even sweeter. Never driven a .2 3.6 but sometimes less maybe more!

[c4sman]

YoungMD said:

Have to say though, I was following a 996 today and those rear ends are nicer than my 997.1, granted the front 997 end is nicer but the 996 rear in fat or thin is the winner there......although not the title of this tread

Only 996 that does it for me is a C4S especially in arctic silver. Looks pretty serious from the rear.

[c4sman]

JasonRIx said:

I'm going to inject some reality and point out that both cars look almost identical.

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