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Whose not digging the new 997 TT?

Old May 4, 2006 | 06:39 AM
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Whose not digging the new 997 TT?

The performance stats are nice but I just can't seem to find a good angle on the new pcar. The stock rims, exhaust ports in the bumper, the air dividers in the side air vents, and the front clear lights built into the front bumper ruin this car for me. So with that said let's take a vote maybe?
 
Old May 4, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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I'm gambling it'll be more impressive in person
 
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Exterior is fine....except for the cheesy lights up front (low grille), and the interior still sucks, again just my opinion.
 
Old May 4, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Exterior is fine....except for the cheesy lights up front (low grille), and the interior still sucks, again just my opinion.
Agreed. It seems to look better in darker shades (Cobalt, Black).
 
Old May 4, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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I remember the Cayman being the same way... in pictures is doesn't really look like anything special but in person it is astounding.
 
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I am not digging the looks but the performance is compelling. It continues to be a budget exotic.

The looks can be fixed w aftermarket. More wheel options will be available.

I don't think you'll see any changes to exterior from what's shown. Body panel press is already made and factory tooling is near completion. Like Cayman, what you see is what you get. I'm not impressed with the Cayman in person or in pic.
 
Old May 4, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Don't like the looks on the outside and don't like the inside either. I still think that the 993TT is the hottest looking porsche ever and that the 996TT was a step down lookswise. However the 996TT grew on me and perhaps the 997TT will as well. As for now judging by pics only, it's pretty blah. Moreover, porsche needs to come out with different shoes for the 2nd year 997TT.
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PS performace is prolly gonna be sth. astounding.=))))))))
 
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I really wasn't feeling it at all, but when i saw this pic, man i think it looks so sexy here?!? It will grow on me, i still love the look's of my 996 more though!

 
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Don't like the looks on the outside and don't like the inside either. I still think that the 993TT is the hottest looking porsche ever and that the 996TT was a step down lookswise. However the 996TT grew on me and perhaps the 997TT will as well. As for now judging by pics only, it's pretty blah. Moreover, porsche needs to come out with different shoes for the 2nd year 997TT.
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PS performace is prolly gonna be sth. astounding.=))))))))
what does "sth" mean?

I love the 997TT. I love the 996TT and the 993TT, all good looking but different because of the changes in generation obv. Looks are sick and the performance is second to none, CGT, and enzo are exceptions.
 
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I like the 996 but the 997TT is fantastic and after seeing the stats....WOAH!!!
 
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I like the 996 but the 997TT is fantastic and after seeing the stats....WOAH!!!
LOL yea, i think the stats made it much more appealing also
 
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looks good except for the exhaust tips in the bumper, but the performance makes up for it
 
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I love the looks...except for the wheels...
 
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I like it. Don't love it. New wheels will help. Guessing I will like it better in person.

Probably gonna have to have it though. Particularly if it lends itself to mods the way the 996tt has. I like the 997 platform, and this could be a super performer if it can be stretched out a ways. - Russ
 
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It.s okay, hope it grows on me cuz the performance is compelling!
 

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