Dial 911

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I'm partial to 997.2's, had one and would have one again. The 991.1's that I have drive all drove a bit better: more front grip, more wheelbase -> calmer but that doesn't erase the 997 just as the 981 doesn't erase the 987. I would say the ride/handling improvement is greater for the 997 to 991 than on the mid-engined cars, but the same steering feel loss is there as well.

[SCA]

I have recently located a manual 997.2 C2S. PPI and DME over-rev report pending mid month. Fingers crossed…

[robg]

Originally Posted by JST

Oh, I disagree. I actually think the proportions of the 996 are really nice (though the headlights, taillights, and interior are gross). The 997 is just about perfect.



The 991/992 are too blobbish for my taste. They're basically 928s but without the stylistic courage.

Ha! Hard for me to see where the 991 is more blobbish. I think the 996 was “peak blob”. I think I prefer the shorter front and rear overhangs plus the sleeker roofline of the 991. The rear end looks better as well with sleeker more modern tail lights. Arguably, those characteristics probably make it “less 911” but I’m not enough of a purist to care.

I haven’t seen enough 992s in person to form a strong opinion yet. If I have an issue with them it’s all the black plastic on the front and rear. I’m sure they can be mitigated with enough $$$$


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[SCA]

Originally Posted by robg

I haven’t seen enough 992s in person to form a strong opinion yet. If I have an issue with them it’s all the black plastic on the front and rear. I’m sure they can be mitigated with enough $$$$

I have seen a couple 992s around town and while I do not have an issue with the 991 I certainly prefer 992. Unfortunately to get the seven speed manual you have got to buy/order the C2S and my specs were $155k. I am not a player at that number. Plus they are both much larger than what I want for a weekend sports car.

[JST]

I think I’ve managed to work through my desire for a 911. I wouldn’t turn down a GT3 of any generation, but the more I think about it, the more convinced I am that the Boxster/Cayman is just the better sports car, if you don’t need the back seats.

Of course the prices haven’t hurt in helping me reach peace with the Boxster. But also a) only the very fastest 911s are faster than my family car, and I’ve come to understand that fast mostly doesn’t matter that much beyond a certain point, and b) lemmings experience with the Turbo S and the 987 convince me that if I can only have one, I’d rather have the 987.

[lemming]

Originally Posted by JST

I think I’ve managed to work through my desire for a 911. I wouldn’t turn down a GT3 of any generation, but the more I think about it, the more convinced I am that the Boxster/Cayman is just the better sports car, if you don’t need the back seats.

Of course the prices haven’t hurt in helping me reach peace with the Boxster. But also a) only the very fastest 911s are faster than my family car, and I’ve come to understand that fast mostly doesn’t matter that much beyond a certain point, and b) lemmings experience with the Turbo S and the 987 convince me that if I can only have one, I’d rather have the 987.

To be honest 90% of the TTS appeal is the speed that is not legal. In normal driving it’s kind of a pig. And feels ordinary and quiet. But I spend so much time on the highway that overtaking speed is my #1 ask.

In 90% of driving a manual 987 is dynamically superior and it’s really just a more engaging car.

[lemming]

Also:

This is a great looking car.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5...rctid=91808067

[JST]

Yeah if I had to do a lot of highway driving I’d want a hard top and more power. 911 is the better GT for sure.

[lemming]

Sold for kind of big money.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-carrera-4s-4/

[equ]

Originally Posted by SCA

I have recently located a manual 997.2 C2S. PPI and DME over-rev report pending mid month. Fingers crossed…

A manual, coupe 997.2 in good condition and decent build (color & options) would be fantastic. The .S is icing on the cake... I'd take one for a fair price. Best of luck!