garfunkle

996 is becoming more and more desirable! The price alone (if considered in the equations) equalizes much of the ranking. New cars are so fast and so numb and the 996 has that small, analog experience. I'm also starting to kind of dig the headlights haha.

JustBud

I actually agree. The 996 (especially when considering the price) is neck and neck with the 964 on my list and just behind the 993. I know some will consider that heresy but personal taste is always subjective.

Mark993TT

I have owned 1986 915 3.2 Carrera for 6 years and also driven different G50 G series. In my experience the difference as far as gearbox is concerned is subtle. A good 915 (like mine was) is as easy to shift and drive as a G50. I have had no problem with the 915 and see little advantage for a G50. On the forums there seems to be a bit of an obsession with the G50 being the “better” or “ultimate” variant. The 3.2 Carrera is much more than it’s gearbox and even so the difference is much smaller than it is sometimes made into on forum talks. At least if you make sure your 915 is in optimal condition.

Agree on the 993 vs 3.2. I think the 993 is probably also the best looking 911. Owned both the Carrera and the turbo version. Driving wise it’s basically also no contest.

996AE

I have had the unbelievable good fortune to own many P cars. My favorite continues to be my 1988 911.

No power steering, no power brakes, sweet G50 with 3.2 power is a pure driving machine.

Each car is unique and drives different. But never bored of the sounds and feedback of the 1988 911.

Mark993TT

+1

That’s why I really can’t take this one to seriously. Putting 991.1 and .2 in the same “991” category. That about summarizes the level of detail and depth of the article. Nice follow up discussion however ... ;-)