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[CJ_Boxster]

Very Nice! Is ther Lapis Blue?

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

Very Nice! Is ther Lapis Blue?

Yes. It's really hard to take photos good photos at night because of it's dark color. I'm gonna retry when it's lighter.

[HB.]

I'm not a big fan of the 996 C2 unless it has a aero kit, but I'm sure you had a good time taking it out for a spin.

[Bambino Don]

very clean, looks smooth, now adays its more un-common too see them without an aero kit, everyone opts for that.

J

[jwilson95]

Pretty car. I like the color and the wheels esp. Is it tan interior or gray?

It would look much more aggressive with a M030 suspension or HR lowering springs.

I've driven a 993 Carrera, but not a 996 so can't speak to the torque differences.

[Jeph]

I'm such a stickler for details! Though incredibly similar, those 997 body style rims work with the 997 Carerra so well, whereas the 996 Carerra Lightweight rims compliment the 996 better. I'm not saying this car looks bad or anything, it's just amazing to me how the most subtle changes can enhance or disrupt "the flow."

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by jwilson95

Pretty car. I like the color and the wheels esp. Is it tan interior or gray?

It would look much more aggressive with a M030 suspension or HR lowering springs.

I've driven a 993 Carrera, but not a 996 so can't speak to the torque differences.

It's Graphite Grey on the interior.

He's going to drop it,he can't decide on which suspension,RoW 030, X-74 kit,coilovers, there are too many choices for the 996.

[Perfectlap]

I thought the 01 C2 had a 3.6? and the C2 S had a 3.8?

I can't imagine that the 3.2 vs 3.4 would produce that much more torque.

I personally didn't find the 99-01 Carreras to be that much more powerful than my BoxsterS. I once did back to back autocross laps in my car and a C2 and the times were very close. I have beaten C2's on many ocassions or at least matched them.
I really don't care for the clock pendulum cornering after being spoiled for years of my neutral handling. Yet some guys love that.
From a standing start I don't find the difference to be huge either. The BoxsterS and C2 seemed underwhelming but that's not what the cars were built for.
I've yet to drive a 3.4 Boxster but I imagine its very close in seat of the pants feel to a standard 996. Compared to the GT's and Turbo, well its better you never drive one of those if you plan on buying a C2 or C4. I thought my neck was going snap with the helmet still on my head the last time I was a passenger in my friend's GT3.

But the 996's are still the best looking 911's ever made in my opinion. Once the prices come down a bit more I will be picking up an 02-04 C4 as my winter beater.
I want to quit racking up winter mileage on my BoxsterS as it nears 50K miles.