997 vs 991
04-12-2019, 03:30 PM
#16
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Drove a 997.2 (what I really wanted) and 991 back to back before purchase. I surprised myself and ended up buying the 991 for a variety of reasons, despite genuinely walking in for a 997:
- The 997.2 were produced during the recession so are lower in numbers, 90% of the cars FS were black (no thanks), rarely manual (porsche was pushing its new PDK), and way overpriced on condition/mileage vs the newer 991 - I could get a 3 year newer super low miles 991 for just a few thousands more than an older high-miles 997. I think that stilll holds true!
- The 997.2 suspension was harsher and road noise was way louder. A disappointment - similar to the 996 really.
- The 991 had more elbow room inside without looking that much bigger outside and was another jump forward in modern interior - and way, way less road noise, which is a pet peeve of mine. I like exhaust noise, not tire noise.
- The 991 turn in was "boxster like", which was a pleasant surprise. I have had 2 boxsters and a Cayman S aside from several 911s over the years. The mid-engined cars always impressed me with their sharp turn-in, the 911s with their better traction out of a turn and ability to put power down. IMO the 991 combined both.
The only "edge" I'd give the 997 is collectability... for the 997.2 only - low numbers, hydraulic power assist, good looks, you can make a case for long term value... To drive, I genuinely preferred the 991 , which was unexpected.
- The 997.2 were produced during the recession so are lower in numbers, 90% of the cars FS were black (no thanks), rarely manual (porsche was pushing its new PDK), and way overpriced on condition/mileage vs the newer 991 - I could get a 3 year newer super low miles 991 for just a few thousands more than an older high-miles 997. I think that stilll holds true!
- The 997.2 suspension was harsher and road noise was way louder. A disappointment - similar to the 996 really.
- The 991 had more elbow room inside without looking that much bigger outside and was another jump forward in modern interior - and way, way less road noise, which is a pet peeve of mine. I like exhaust noise, not tire noise.
- The 991 turn in was "boxster like", which was a pleasant surprise. I have had 2 boxsters and a Cayman S aside from several 911s over the years. The mid-engined cars always impressed me with their sharp turn-in, the 911s with their better traction out of a turn and ability to put power down. IMO the 991 combined both.
The only "edge" I'd give the 997 is collectability... for the 997.2 only - low numbers, hydraulic power assist, good looks, you can make a case for long term value... To drive, I genuinely preferred the 991 , which was unexpected.
04-12-2019, 06:58 PM
#17
Owned several 997 including the turbo but recently bought 991S and nothing 997 can compare to 991. From driving dynamics to interior upgrades, the only 997 I would consider is Speedster.