I also wish for a 996, like you we seem to be in the minority of actually liking the 996, but that is okay because it drives the prices down. Unfortunately I just bought a Miata and need to hold onto it for a while before I can justify upgrading to a 996.
This thread might help with your search:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/780358-affordable-996-thread.html