I raced 993's in SCCA, but for a daily driver/street driven car, I'd take a 996.
I actually like the styling and headlights on the 996.
my racing days are over (both street and track), so I want comfort, driveability, and ease of use.. the 996 is more comfortable to drive, plus I doubt i'll ever buy another car with a clutch.. when I was younger, I didn't think I'd ever have a car WITHOUT a clutch. pushing a clutch pedal with an asscheek full of oil gets old after 15years. lol