One more thing to chime in -
What everyone says about the headlights / parts sharing with the boxster making these cars less "desireable", is true. So, if you don't care about that, it can be a big bonus as you can get a 911 cheap this way - I've driven a 997.1 and a 996 back to back and with my eyes closed (not that I'd drive with my eyes closed but you know what I mean), they feel 99% identical.
With that said, if the headlights bother you, spring for an 02+ as they got some headlights to differentiate from the boxster, though I can't fathom why they went with the teardrop shape instead of just going round.
But, my 2 cents - especially the C4S and TT, still have true 911 lines and whatever is detracted by the headlights, are made up for by the bumpers and wheels imo!
If you still want to stand out a bit, go for the C4S, which gives you the turbo front/rear bumper, wheels, suspension, and brakes. Or, just get a 996 Turbo and bypass the IMS issues alltogether
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