[The Donkey]

I am not sure about the 997 killing the older cars values but I do know that the 996's were in far greater supply than any of the older 911's. This obviously has a large part in the pricing issue.

I think they are probably very nice cars. I would love to have one myself but think they lack the character of the older ones. That is the only reason I don't have one. Maybe that has something to do with the price drop as well. Lack of separation from the mainstream automotive. I do feel that those early 996's were as close to a Japanese or similar type sports car as Porsche has ever made. Bland and lacking feel all around. I think they have learned from their mistake and thus produced the 997, which I feel is wonderful and the later 996's. Just my opinion. There is not a thing wrong with the 99 996. Technically speaking it is/was probably one of the best vehicles in the world at the time, but it was lacking the feel of the 911 heritage.