Porsche 996 Fried Egg Headlights Still Divide Enthusiasts in 2024?

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@996Revival Ай бұрын

There are still a lot of people who say they dislike the headlights. That’s fine with me. I believe they were ahead of their time and they were a true result of progress. Having a couple examples of the most significant of modern 911s is fine with me😊

@s.godbur3589 Ай бұрын

They're uncommon but 996 sold lots.

@SF_Native Ай бұрын

996.1 aero arguably the best looking 996 of them all. Was never a fan of the .2 headlights. The .1 flows so nice with the lines of the bumper, especially the aero front end.

@MrBatwa Ай бұрын

996.1 beautiful

@carrera3959 Ай бұрын

996.2 is beautiful, turbo and 4S are gorgeous.

@jimbean4945 Ай бұрын

Unpopular opinion but I think the 996.2 looks better than a 993.

@Xspeedspec Ай бұрын

I can tell you have really bad taste

@WanderingFriar Ай бұрын

Very unpopular… Specsavers are taking appointments now 😉.

@alessandrogetilli2831 Ай бұрын

Agree; 993 highly overrated

@-Grifter Ай бұрын

993 is a baby 997. They are the best.

@icodejs Ай бұрын

All those years watching Top Gear is paying off 😍🔥

@RollingSlowMedia Ай бұрын

Haha you noticed

@danstimelessclassics5899 Ай бұрын

996.1 Aero is the most beautiful 911 and it's also become one of the most desirable. Also not it's the LATER 996s that suffer with IMS/borescore issues after 99 when they changed the block internally to a single row IMS and different linings on the bores ... Early 97-98 cars only akillis heel are the heads over heating, cracking or doing head gaskets although this is a common problem for any 20-30 year old engine that uses aluminum heads from any brand ... Great video Trevor really like these talk through model and history videos but I was shocked you didn't have any of mine in the video as I'm Dan Dan the 996 fan but you got an aero in there and ofcourse Tim's stunner and Sean's red beast so the model was well represented... You just needed more aero's 😂 hope it does well for you and I like your hint on future resto modded 996s from singer etc .... considering Porsche has already built one I believe that guaranteed next decade then watch 996 values rocket 🚀

@nandopelusi7699 Ай бұрын

Thanks for appreciating this generation. My 996.2 manual looks beautiful from any angle. Its joyful drivability adds to its beauty.

@simonelliott5956 Ай бұрын

Really nicely made video Trevor, agree with you on the 996, it’s been under appreciated for a while and the overhyped IMS and bore scoring issues have not helped. A well sorted car has everything you’d expect from a 911 and every bit of the character.

@phil7884 Ай бұрын

clearly one of the best looking ones.

@johnnavarro3188 Ай бұрын

Love my 996.2 especially as it no longer has the headlights from a beetle or mini 🤣with the added bonus of being suitable for daily driving, also last of the small and truly analogue 911’s 🍳🍳🦆

@anotheryoutubeuser3891 Ай бұрын

once you drive a 996.2 GT3, you don't give a shit what the headlights look like.

@MrCarrera28 Ай бұрын

Beautiful video. Great cinematography and engaging presentation, one minor point though @3:16 the Tiptronic gearbox did not debut on the 996. The Tiptronic debuted on the 1988 964 in the form of a four speed electro-hydraulically controlled unit that was developed in conjunction with ZF and Bosch. What debuted on the 996 was a redesigned version of the Tiptronic gearbox based on the 993's gearbox however the 996 now had 5 forward gears.

@WanderingFriar Ай бұрын

Wow, Trevor you’ve really outdone yourself on this one. I’ve watched this twice over this weekend. Amazing presentation and research into the 996 and its history. I loved the coverage, narration and drone footage. Very professionally done. I would say even better than some I’ve seen teams do on TV. Incidentally, I love and respect the 996, especially the GT3 which can still command close to £90k! The Turbos and especially the 4S coupe are some of the most attractive 911s made. Well done and keep them coming! G8…

@stephenjones3415 Ай бұрын

996 turbo; stunning.

@kennygrant5531 Ай бұрын

The 996 gen 1 has aged much better than the gen 2 - I'd love a 3.4. The lights, that free revving engine, looks small, more pure

@yhleray Ай бұрын

First of all WOW! What a really well executed video Trevor. The production quality is amazing. Second, the 996 are really growing on me actually. In particular the earlier model with the aero kit. If I had the space and the means I would love one in my garage alongside a 991 GTS, and a boxster. Just need the garage and the 991 GTS to start with then 😂

@markjowett3633 Ай бұрын

Very enjoyable video well put together. Love the 996

@adammccarthy8304 Ай бұрын

Great production on this Trevor. For me personally I had the choice when looking at getting my first Porsche. I had to go 997. It’s the round headlights . Classic. Not trying to offend 996 owners.

@RollingSlowMedia Ай бұрын

Yeah I hear you bro. I think once you get behind the steering wheel you forget about the front end

@briteize136 Ай бұрын

Cinematography is amazing and gets better with each video. As much as I like and enjoy these features, I also look forward to the next interview with an owner and his/her/their story. Keep up the good work!!!👌🏾

@RollingSlowMedia Ай бұрын

Im working on a few owners at the moment. It’s getting hard to find people which is why I thought I’d try something different.

@briteize136 Ай бұрын

@@RollingSlowMedia makes perfect sense! New format is still very much on point though.

@ejjenkins2100 Ай бұрын

Great video and great to meet you at The Fairmile. You caught me leaving in the blue 996TT 👍🏼

@911virgin Ай бұрын

Best Video yet Trevor, and thanks for the great footage of the car as usual :-)

@RollingSlowMedia Ай бұрын

Thank you bro!

@JaseSung Ай бұрын

I still don’t get the ‘popular’ unpopular take that the 996.2 is handsome. The headlight’s weird sharp notch still looks oddball. The 996.1 however… That one HAS grown on me. 996.1 Carrera with aero pack? Yes please.

@budflicker1 Ай бұрын

I've had a 996 C4S and a 996 Turbo, both fantastic cars and fantastic 911's.

@DMK2nd Ай бұрын

Great work as always Trevor!!!

@JJL206 Ай бұрын

Not a fan of the headlights...but it's not JUST the headlights that don't cut it. It's the oval obsessed interior that looks similar to a US Ford Taurus. That and the fact that the headlights are the same as a Boxster. But whatever, both the 996 and the 986 did save the company. Without them we wouldn't have the better looking cars that we do now. Great video. Thanks.

@itspronouncedjello Ай бұрын

I think the 996 is getting the Star Wars prequels treatment - the voices of the fans(younger generation at the time of release) are now starting to drown out the critics’

@bv2225 Ай бұрын

Nice video, fyi 964 was the first 911 offered with tiptronic gearbox.

@markwillis7014 Ай бұрын

A beautifully shot video and great presentation, thank you for sharing. Have owned my .1 for 6 years and had a great journey putting my own twist on it with subtle mods. Every time I open the garage door it still feels special. A perfect size and performance package for the rural A / B roads. Get a well sorted one and they are so underrated. The headlight design - well I am controversial because for me the gen 1 is the most iconic front end look of any 911 & I couldn't give a s**t what anyone else thinks. As Trevor said, go spend a day in a good one on some good roads.

@rossnicol4116 Ай бұрын

I agree re the next restomod… we’re running out of air cooled 911’s!

@mountain_walker Ай бұрын

It’s aging very, very well.

@ghostriderpa31 Ай бұрын

996 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌👌👌

@ShinySenpai Ай бұрын

I love it tbh

@chadderco.luxurybathrooms5757 22 күн бұрын

epic video mate! Big love for the very appricating 996. My dad had a brand new C4S back in 2002 and i myself have just bought one manual C4S. The lines and hips are hard to beat. Absolutley stunning cars and there is only one way the manuals will be going in my opinion.

@RollingSlowMedia 18 күн бұрын

Thank you. The design is really starting to grow on me

@jf9601 Ай бұрын

Well done, Trevor. Good video.

@jasonforrester6522 26 күн бұрын

Had my 996 GT2 for 13 Years now and I cannot imagine another design of headlights on the car. The deep front chin just works. When you look at the GT1 do you even think about the headlights, Nope LOL

@christophersabat3884 Ай бұрын

9x6 generation has earned it's place as a very significant part of Porsche's storied history. I quite like the headlights. These days to me, it screams retro 90's and is notable for how different it looks to any other generation. This is to be applauded. The biggest problem with the 996 is the Porsche snobs - they don't like how the 996 looks the same as the 986 from the front. This similarity is precisely why Porsche is still around today. These same snobs forget that the 986 Boxster came before the 996 911, so it was actually the 911 copying the Boxster. The Boxster has now changed its look and today's 911's are actually evolutions of the original Boxster design. Poor man's Porsche indeed. The Porsche snobs are best ignored. Let them wallow in their snobbish ignorance. Good review.

@cpy Ай бұрын

Any particular reason you are calling them fried egg headlights but showing the updated headlights which are no longer the fried egg (no yellow bottom)? It makes it sound like you don't understand the topic

@-Grifter 24 күн бұрын

I do find the 996 in all iterations to be striking to me when I see them. As well as most 911s of all eras. The only ones I’m struggling to admire are the drivers in the 992s. In my 997.2 I never get a nod, thumbs up, flash of lights, salut or any kind of recognition from the 992 drivers. They all seam a bit aloof with loads of money or what ever the reason is. Maybe they are not 911 fans but just want the best sports car on sale. For many reasons this marks the 992 down a bit for me. I actually find the 997 and down the more striking cars as they are all smaller and more classic looking. I have been shotgun in a 992 c2S and loved it. So much so that I went out and bought the one I could afford. The 997.2 C2S PDK.

@tonychan4526 Ай бұрын

almost 2 decades later, people are still moaning about the headlights. Oy. I will say that it was disappointing to not have my values stay elevated because the 'cognescenti' didn't favor the lights, but after 20 years of owning mine, I have quite come to appreciate them....and the entire car in general (minus the interior). As the newer iterations become larger, more complex and arguably better, and certainly WAY more expensive, I do appreciate the relative simplicity and purity of these old cars without all the nanny stuff. Those who know, know.

@viperautovalet4479 Ай бұрын

What a terrific well thought out video. I could be a litttle biased as my 996 gen1 featured many times in the video but I think they are great cars. I feel as you suggested they are now being recognised world wide as great cars.

@mikekcarey Ай бұрын

How about this,,, there is nothing wrong or ugly about the 996.1 head lights in fact it’s a beautiful coordinated part of the whole 996 design, the issue is not the lights or design the crime is the are shared with the boxster

@s.godbur3589 Ай бұрын

I prefer late 996.1 lights, no amber indicator lens. Lighter, mine is 2000 C4 so no drive by wire.

@ethanlouislew Ай бұрын

I love the 996 headlights.

@gml8282 Ай бұрын

great job Trevor. thx!

@German-Whip-V8 Ай бұрын

The editing of your videos has come on leaps and bounds 🎉 keep up the great work

@RollingSlowMedia Ай бұрын

Cheers bro. Hope you’re well. 👊

@jeffcopoloff8716 Ай бұрын

Great Review TJ !!!

@nornibres Ай бұрын

I love the 986 / 996. the headlights remind me of the 911 GT1, what's not to like.

@SRG7796 Ай бұрын

Porsche never made that mistake afterwards. That’s enough in itself.

@mattias8039 Ай бұрын

Sorry but gen 1 will never look great. I really cannot change my minde. The gen 2 though, they are really good looking!

@Walkerkuka Ай бұрын

Love my 996.2 Carrera.

@ahastwell Ай бұрын

Sell yours and get one!! Put both feet in 😊 I love mine.

@RollingSlowMedia Ай бұрын

Haha I’d love to have both

@abagley2334 Ай бұрын

Beauty is subjective, but u still can’t say “Is the 996 one of the most beautiful 911’s?”….thats just crazy talk. It’s good value for the experience, and better looking than most cars, but not most 911’s.

@nickg2027 Ай бұрын

Awesome job

@Lukec4ge Ай бұрын

I like all 911s.

@German-Whip-V8 Ай бұрын

Big up Trevor

@stephenauty2402 Ай бұрын

Nice film but you never actually showed a car with "fried egg headlights" that's a Gen1 996 with ambers (the amber being the yolk) and the big red arrow is not pointing to the IMS bearing , it's at the other end.

@rossbethell4187 28 күн бұрын

You could get the 993 with tiptronic…..

@SuperLuckyCat7 Ай бұрын

Imho I think the 996 should've had the main beams and the foglights in the same position but no fried-egg glass on top. Think a design sketch flickering by showed this. More like the rally style... Can't help bein' a round-headlight purist.