Are 996 and 986 headlights the same?
 

http://www.911pcar.com/Images_old/00...d%20light1.JPG
Porsche 2000 996 right head light with clear corner light, will fit years '99-02

yes they are the same

I knew there was something I liked about the 996 :D

Be careful. In 01 or 02, the 996 headlights changed to a different design to further differentiate the 911 from the Boxster. Don't buy headlights from an 01+ 996 thinking that it will fit your Boxster.

OH SHIZZZZZ! That nearly triples my search for new headlights! I've been looking for only Boxsters or 986s. Haha! :cheers:

It was in 02 that they changed. You're safe with 01.

Unless...
http://www.kryzak.com/storage/986-996.jpg

my car will very soon look similar. i should have it back end of this week/beginning of next week. only took a shade over a month but, hello turbo front end! :cool:

Did you know there is a textural difference between the Turbo headlights and Carrera headlights? Do you know which ones you got?

Also, are you having your washer function utilized?

I look forward to seeing the end result! BTW, make sure the headlights are aimed properly... once they're installed, you have to remove them to align them, which can be annoying.