Does The 991 Have any Competitors?
#16
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Cayman S/Boxster S, C7 (only a little, since most prospective buyers don't x-shop these too much), M3 (for those looking at base C2), R8 (for those looking at loaded C2S), F-Type (don't care for it at all, tbh), Mercedes S (for those into a more cruising convertible, M6. That's what comes to mind.
#17
Cayman S/Boxster S, C7 (only a little, since most prospective buyers don't x-shop these too much), M3 (for those looking at base C2), R8 (for those looking at loaded C2S), F-Type (don't care for it at all, tbh), Mercedes S (for those into a more cruising convertible, M6. That's what comes to mind.
#18
Burning Brakes
We had this exact same thread just a few months ago....and the conclusion was that what the 991 does best that sets it apart is its mix of being an iconic and capable sports car that also is somewhat practical and can easily be a daily driver.
While many of you here (and Porsche buyers in the US in general) have your 911 as only an occasional car, myself and many others here and around the world use them all the time for all of our everyday needs. Try doing that with an R8, C7, etc.
I always pooh-poohed the vestigial back seats but now know that they add greatly to cargo capacity, make the cabin feel more spacious, and can be used for passengers in a pinch. I consider all the full coupes being mentioned here as a completely different class of car, not direct competitors.
While many of you here (and Porsche buyers in the US in general) have your 911 as only an occasional car, myself and many others here and around the world use them all the time for all of our everyday needs. Try doing that with an R8, C7, etc.
I always pooh-poohed the vestigial back seats but now know that they add greatly to cargo capacity, make the cabin feel more spacious, and can be used for passengers in a pinch. I consider all the full coupes being mentioned here as a completely different class of car, not direct competitors.
#19
Race Director
the new F type is purdy! However I see it as a comp to a Boxster.
Frankly I think the upcoming C7 Vette will be a lot closer to the 911 than in recent years.
Lets not forget about the upcoming Mclaren and NSX.
Frankly I think the upcoming C7 Vette will be a lot closer to the 911 than in recent years.
Lets not forget about the upcoming Mclaren and NSX.
#21
Everyone is gunning for the 911. Corvette is blatant about it. The C7 is gorgeous and its new interior options are awesome. But it's not a 911.
The NSX should be amazing but I think it's going to be priced around $175K and the McLaren will be priced to compete with the 991 Turbo. Can't wait to have these choices!
The NSX should be amazing but I think it's going to be priced around $175K and the McLaren will be priced to compete with the 991 Turbo. Can't wait to have these choices!
#23
I've configured a Cayman that came out close to $100K. Regardless, the F-Type has an 8-speed automatic which isn't as engaging as the double-clutch PDK. Plus, Jaguar doesn't offer a stick shift. Looks very sporty but not as much of a true sports car as the Cayman/Boxster or 911.
#24
Race Director
Plus i actually felt the boxster had more TOTAL room.
Also no way in hell I buy a completely new model from Jag. Theyre not that good, yet.
#25
+1. In a year or two, you'll be able to pick up the Jag for about the price of a heavily optioned Prius.
#26
Race Car
Yes.
Something just felt missing. It feels too "perfect." It is a fantastic car, don't get me wrong. Perhaps I should give the manual a go... The sport exhaust probably is the most energizing sound I've ever listened to while driving. Compare it to the M5, which has recorded engine sound being played, lmao.
Something just felt missing. It feels too "perfect." It is a fantastic car, don't get me wrong. Perhaps I should give the manual a go... The sport exhaust probably is the most energizing sound I've ever listened to while driving. Compare it to the M5, which has recorded engine sound being played, lmao.
#28
It used to be so easy: back when British sports cars had their heyday in America in the fifties, they were all open two-seaters and were called sports cars, and anything with a roof on it and possibly +2 seating was a grand touring car. The lines have blurred since then. I think the Miata is a pure sports car and the Bentley Continental GT is just that, a GT. The 991, IMO, is a sports GT, i.e., a melding of the two.
#30
Rennlist Member
All I know is, I went to the dealership looking to order a 991 and came away with a 981S. Whatever the 987:997 sales ratios were, I think we'll see a higher number in the 981:991 generation. That's "competition," even though it's coming from the same manufacturer.