Real Difference Between 996(MK1) and Facelift 996?

[JKay]

Hello

Just a question regarding Prefacelift v Facelift 996's

I know about the technical differences, like the increase from 3.4 to 3.6, increase from 300bhp to around 320 bhp or so and also a slight increase in torque, cosmetic changes like headlights etc.

Just wondering tho, how much difference this makes to everyday driving, ie do the upgrades really make that much of a difference and can you really feel it? Are they just as fast as one another?

Guess what I am trying to say, apart from newer looks, is it worth paying more for a facelift from a driving point of view

Opinions appreciated from anyone who has diven both

Thanks
JKay

Edited by JKay on Wednesday 5th September 18:44

[Lagerlout]

Cosmetically they are a lot better IMO, but thats me. I don't think there is much performance difference in the real world.

[Wetwipe]

i had a c2 facelift and liked it far more than the mk1 version

that said, i dont think there is much difference in performance. the 3.6 is slightly more torquey but not as much as you would hope

if you like the look of the mk1 version then dont be put off by the 3.4 engine

[JKay]

I actually like the look of the MK2 slightly more.

The reason I asked was because in the price range I am looking at, there are some facelifts and some prefacelifts, and I think I am just going to buy on overall condition and find the best one for the price, rather than restrict my search to facelift only based on the info above.

Thank You

[RT]

I've had both and prefer the later one I have now.

I think the overall quality is better - nothing I can put my finger on, but it feels tighter.

Also - I'm pretty sure from a reliability POV they got better.

Cheers