it won't be out for at least 1 full year. it'll be 08 cars arriving late 07. guess the 997 GT3 coming out now will suffer this as well...

 

No kidding. Why would they facelift the 997 so early?

 

really like the rear diffuser

 

I remember reading in Excellence about 2 years ago that the 997 was really a transitional car and was going to be a short run to the 998. I don't believe the 998 will have much difference mechanically. On the Cab, anyone notice the covered up area between the tailights, looks like they may be bringing back the reflector ala 993 C4S? I don't mind the new changes, but they still didn't address the only thing that I think is ugly about the 997 which is the akward slanted seam between the rear bumper and the quarter panels.

 

So are thinking that the 08 911 will be the 998 or does the 998 come out in 2010? If that is the case they better change more than just the bumpers.

 

They did the exact same with the 996. Model year start in 1999. Turbo intro in 2001(2 years later) and the 2002 NA car gets the turbo lights new bumpers and other improvements to the engine and chasis etc.

 

I thought only the Japanese cars will facelift this quick. The german cars usually will live a bit longer before a facelift. For example, the Cayenne up till now still hasn't yet have a facelift.

 

That's true, but we all know what they did with the 996. Did they do that with the 993?

 

This goes back to my old old thread about Porsche marketing and what a scam they are...this is total BS, they are all about the $...I feel sorry for all who just got the 997...dont worry 2007 Q# the 999 will be out...this is why Porshce dont hold value and Ferrari does...

Then again this year next time I will be in a Cay Turbo

 

Anyone else notice the side view mirror's have gained about 10 pounds?

 

even more 993ish.

 

I thought that the 911 line was going to stop after 2011 and the 929 body is coming back

 

These stupid mini changes are getting ridiculous. Time for a total re-design.
Its any wonder Porsche is the most profitable car company in the world. They use the same damn parts for every car

 

According to someone on one of the other forums, this is going to be a "Carrera Sport" model, a special edition similar to the 996 40th anniversary edition.

 

I had planned to order an '07 997 S, but given this new development, or more correctly potential new development, I'm going to wait and see.

Now I'm thinking maybe a low mileage 996 TT as a backup plan - I still love that car even if the 997 TT is making it obsolete, not wild about the 997 TT's styling. And need a backseat for the baby seat, so any GT3 is unfortunately a no-go for me.