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The 997.2 is not an obvious pick over an 991.1. The 991.1S, like Alan's, is, assuming condition, budget etc match up.
I can still see myself owning and enjoying the 991, with its calmer, more settled chassis compared to the 997 which really feels old school with a short wheelbase, soft front and firm rear. But man, does that 997 drive nice in the wet and the slush... It's in the dry and on bumps that you notice handling deficiencies where the 981/991 just glide over.
It's just annoying that it's not all positive when you go one generation newer. It sucks that the handbrakes and the gearing got worse as well as bottom end torque for the base models, both dropping 0.2L displacement. This applies for both 911's and mid-engined cars. If you have the child use scenario, 911 is a no brainer over the boxster/cayman.
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