KWP1911

Will we look back at the 991 like this and think "Wow, that looks really dated!"

Dan Nagy

I look back and say "I want it."

Thanks kindly for posting it.

whiteducktail

Lighting... specifically tail lights and headlights wrt the shape of the lenses and the bulb technology, determines how dated a car appears to me. So yes, I think the 991 will look dated in 30 years, as future car lights will get smaller and more refined.

dflowerz

What is nice is how these shapes are timeless. Probably in 30 years the gas engine will be like the steam engine. I like to imagine my 991.2 as already dated and I like it even more

cajerseyboy

What a fun video. Hard to imagine a new 911 for 50k but then you see the interior!

PJ Cayenne

I think the $50k price in 1988 really illustrates what a good deal today's Carrera is. There are just too many innovations in safety, electronics, engine power and technology, handling, aerodynamics, ride quality and durability to list. We could have never imagined all of the performance and features in today's 911. When you factor in those innovations and inflation, it is likely cheaper than 30 years ago.
Thanks for posting the video.

KWP1911

For me, it's the interior that dates a car.

I thought my 17 year old Corvette and 15 year old M5 looked good on the exterior. It's the interior and lack of tech that makes them look old.

30 years from now, we'll probably still love the 991 exterior, but the interior of new cars may be just a seat and screens. And we'll wonder what were we doing controlling our own cars "back in the day." LOL

n8kruger

Jeezus, it's just perfect.

Selo

Yikes. Reminds me of the horrendous fit and finish of my 993. I get sentimental for it sometimes, but it was a pita. It really is a joke that the 911 sold for 50k in 1988, and that you can now almost get into a Cayman for that amount.

BCA01

It's funny that you posted this when you did because I just watched this video and a Motorweek retro review of the '91 911 turbo this morning because YouTube suggested them. Maybe the same happened to you? I thought it was random. I also was suggested a Motorweek review of the '91 Acura NSX but I haven't watched that one. BTW, it said that the '91 turbo was $95k. I guess that sounds about right.

I agree with the comments about the interior dating cars more than the exterior. That said, I think interiors are so good now that the newer ones won't necessarily always be "better." For example, I think many of us here already know that we prefer the current 991 interior over what the 992 should look like with the fingerprint-magnet glass console like the new Panamera and Cayenne. But of course, the tech will always age. I can't imagine my 991.2 interior ever looking as dated as these late '80s and early '90s cars do today. But I'm sure it will.

captainkirk

Damn, i need that car. I am sucker for the classics. I love the old school simple interior.

Thanks for the video

evilfij

Porsche interiors did not change all that much from 1964 through the end of 993 production. Frankly, I would be happy with the classic interior in a new Porsche too. 5 circle gauges, basic HVAC controls, and and a DIN radio. All the fancy electronic stuff will eventually break/fail I fear and I don’t think they look better than the older interiors. For example, who would take a 996 interior over a 993 interior? Not I. On the other hand while the interior keeps getting updated, the sport seats in 991 look close enough to be mistaken for the seats that have been in 911s since 1974 ....