Zeus993

I too choose the TTS. Why? Sexy beast, great colour combo, great steering and... PCCBs. No one has comment on these so I will. I had them on my 997.1 CS and I have them on my T. Simply mind-blowing braking power.

gotgolf52

I owned 2 997 and I too think the interior is dated, people kept hanging their head on the steering but I don’t care for feeling every little gravels on the road either. Personally stay within the 991 generation either C2S, GTS, or TT or TTS, it is a huge upgrade from 997 generation.

Truble10

I agree 100%. I went from 997.1 TT to a 991.2 base and will never look back. I've always loved 911 turbo's and have owned 1978, 1988, 1991, 1994, 2001 and 2007 turbo models I prefer my 2017 Carrera. It could be I'm getting older and have difference preferences but I will not go back to the 997 platform. BTW I did not love the 991.1 for some reason, I never owed one but drove several. I really wanted the 991.1 GTS but preferred the 991.2 Carrera. The second I drove the 991.2 I knew it was the right car for me, it's also my first 911 without a manual. I went with PDK and have zero regrets. Plus I can ad approx 100 hp when I get bored.

What is right for me may not be for you.

Jaws1

I went from a 991.2 base to a 997.2 C2S. The 991 is a tremendously composed, capable and refined car. Too refined for my tastes, so I went back to a 997. Drive a few different ones and see what you prefer. There's no wrong answer.

quattro100

Went to test the 997.2 TTS today. Very well maintained with beautiful black/cream interior still 90% new. I have the say the car aged very very well. Very sexy in GT silver with Black RS wheels and PCCB. It is very very fast and even a bit scary even in normal road during our mountain ride. There were 10 997.2 TTS imported here and this was the last one (2013 1st register). Feels quite a special car. Interior definitely felt dated (compare to my Macan GTS). The Carbon covered engine looks very cool. Overall, I have to say I like it.

Now, I am trying to get the 991 GTS (turns out it is a 4 GTS) tested soon too. I tested teh 991.2 S before, to me, very refine and luxurious but a bit less 'exciting'. Maybe I need the GTS trim.

For now, I will not consider the normal 991 S given I don't get too excited about it.

One big factor still is the GTS is about 20% more. I think running cost will be similar given both cars are still under warranty and schedule service is the same cost here from dealer. Tough to decide

Lucky991

Can’t imagine the GTS being that much more “exciting” than the 991 S. I think I know where this is going

titleistaddict87

Having driven both S and GTS in .1 and .2 varieties, manual and PDK, differences are relatively small on the street. Can you tell the differences? Sure. Does GTS make you go wow compared to the S? No way. I’d buy the one that fits the right spec you want. I also like to mod my cars a bit which makes the S a better choice for me because the S with the mods I like = price of GTS.

Papa Fittig

I think the OP is asking 997TTS vs 991.1CS or GTS. To me it is all about the engine choice. two completely different type of cars/experience. There is no wrong choice here.

I had a 997 CS and a 991.1 CS and a 991.1 GTS and now a 991.1 TTS. I've driven 997 TTS as well.

If you like NA engine, revs and it's sound by all means the 991.1 GTS is your best choice short of 991.2 GT3. If you like Turbo power and pull, than 997 TTS is the way to go.
All the rest (styling, interior design, gadgets, etc.) is secondary IMO.