We all knew this was coming. I hesitated buying mine due to this info, but finally gave in. I got a great deal and who knows if in a year or two I could make the financial commitment. So for now I am more than happy.

 

i wouldn't be surprised if this is actually the 998. it is supposed to be here in 2008.

 

998 in 2008 as a 2009? I guess the 993 went that long in the states, but that would still be a short run for the 997

 

Based on the 996 example Porsche made some changes both cosmetically and engine wise a few years into it. I dont see Porsche skipping to the 998 without minor tweaks here and there to the 997. I would guess 998 to be a 2010 model personally.

 

here is a quick ps-job. i think the fog-lamp/indicator are boxter styled...



i catched the following one near the Nürburgring...

its a little audi-styled, but i like this rear lights!!





- spawn -

 

spawn I love you...these are the new LED tail lights....AWESOME

 

Is the 998 supposed to be in model year 2009? or year 2009

 

Great find spawn, best ones to date.

 

seems like the upper portion of the light doesn't change i'd guess the difference will be the reshaped light & rear bumper. wonder if that can be easily converted from current 997. another thought is will the Turbo, GT3 & upcoming GT2 receive the same treatment?

 

GT3 will more than likely end at that time the new 911 is launched for a few years. Same goes for Turbo - if this is indeed the 998.

Personally I think we are seeing a 997 refreshing here, I could be wrong of course, but thats what Im guessing and its based on previous production history from the 996 and what they did to that after a few years.

If so then you might see LED rear lamps across the board.

 

this must be the 997 facelift. i don't see Porsche rushing into 998 now since the Panamera will be the next big thing. the facelift is about time which will keep the new shoppers happy for few years.

 

If those LED tails are do-able on the 2005-2007 cars, I'm making the swap. LEDs are brighter, use less electricity, and are less prone to failure.

 

When are they due. i am suppose to order my car in jan. if it's few months i will wait otherwise here i come

 

2008 car i believe. which u'll see it by late summer of 07.

 

oh dang. i guess can't win it all.....