Dennis C

Thanks! I'm really looking forward to seeing how the paint shines after a proper detail job.

Steve - A-Basin is already open, but I haven't been out yet. It's still warm and sunny by my house, so I'm actually going fly fishing tomorrow. I expect to be hitting in the slopes for the first time before Thanksgiving.

brixtonforged

Congrats, the car looks amazing!

Overdraft

I like MM a lot....It is one of those colors that most guys would never order.....but I TOTALLY see how if one saw a car at his/ her dealer optioned and priced right - it could become your favorite color. It looks great.

Dennis C

Thanks! I like it very much.

derf

i went from a 997 TTS cab to a 2014 TTS cab also. I thought everything was night and day and forgot about the 997 in about 3 minutes. Interested in hearing your thoughts also.

Dennis C

I agree with you; the difference between the 991 and the 997 is much greater than the difference between the 997 and the 996. The 991 feels like a completely different car, in a good way. The key improvements that stand out to me on the 991 are:

- Suspension and handling. The 991 feels much more stable and solid than the 997, and feels more nimble.
- Interior updates and comfort. Huge upgrade on the interior, and the electronics.
- More linear power delivery. There is still some turbo lag in the 991.1 TTS, but not much. There was significant turbo lag in the 997 TT.
- Stock exhaust and intake noises are much better on the 991.
- I love the Jekyl and Hyde nature of the 991. It's a luxury GT when you want that, and it's a beast when you want that. All it takes is the push of a button.
- It still has the Porsche feel and driving experience, despite the fact that many 997 owners feel that those things can only be found in the 997. For example, many people complain about the electric steering in the 991 cars. I think it's excellent.
- The cabriolet top in the 991 series is a huge improvement over the 997 in many ways.

Those are the first things that come to mind. I'm sure there are many more.

Dennis C

I will add that I occasionally miss the manual transmission that I had in the 997 TT.

I'm thinking I should buy an old air-cooled car to scratch that itch.

Dennis C

I did have the car detailed and ceramic coated, so it's looking much better than it did when I bought it last fall.

DJ23

Congratulations on making that upward move. Looks great. And yes she needs a very good detail.

Jay

Dennis C

Thanks. See photos above. She's just had a killer detail.

DJ23

Sorry that I missed the detail pics. Yes she looks great. The ceramic coating will add to her long lasting luster.

Jay

TampaTurbo

Beautiful car and color. I always admire those who get the uniques colors, but I have never had the courage to do something like that.
I just traded (last week) my seal gray 997 Cab 2S for a blk/blk 991.1 Cab TTS. Debating the merits of Xpel vs Ceramic coating. Why did you do the ceramic coating?
By the way, I completely agree with Dennis about the 991 TTS. I considered a 997.2 TTS but I feel the difference is great, and in favor of the 991. I do think I will miss the go-cart, instant-on feel of the MT 997 2S - but not enough to go back.

FiveRiversGTS

Congratulations. Great Color Combo.
Looks absolutely fantastic.
Love that build. Enjoy in good health.

Dennis C

I went with ceramic coating because I like the "wet look" that it gives the car. Ceramic coatings compete with traditional detailing and waxing. Once a car has had a proper paint correction and prep, the ceramic coating process protects it and keeps it looking great, just like wax. The key difference to me is that ceramic coatings last much longer than wax. Ceramic coating does not give you protection from chips like XPEL or other films. I think that the combination of ceramic coating and paint protection film is a great thing to consider.