Originally Posted by paulfdunn

I purchased a 997.2 TTS in July. I too have a single spot in the garage for "my" car, so I went through the same process of finding the "best" car for me. Here are the highlights that, for me, make it the perfect car:
* Excellent around-town car. When not in sport/sport-plus, the throttle is gentle, and the ride firm but not overly harsh. It is easy to get into and out of. It is not excessively loud; doesn't wake the neighbors.
* In the around town situation, it doesn't get a lot of attention. A lot of cars that would be similar performance will draw a crowd any time you park.
* Excellent on the road for highway driving.
* All wheel drive. I live in Colorado, and with winter tires, it will be fine to drive year round. (Snow clearance will be an issue for a few hours on each of a few days a year. But I can work from home when needed. )
* Excellent track performance. (I replaced the PCCB rotors with steel.)
* Reliable enough to drive every day.
* Much easier to work on than a 991 if you do any of your own maintenance. (Note that when you open the trunk of a 997, you see an engine. When you open the trunk of a 991, you see a couple of fluid caps; the bumper needs removed to get to the engine.)

My car did come with centerlocks. I went through 3 phases with those: ignorant. Then upset that I had them and the difficulty they created. Then I learned what I needed, bought appropriate tools, and I am now neutral on them. I've taken the wheels on/off several times now, and it is really no big deal. Some people make a big deal about them. The biggest mis-information is that you must get any wheel related service done at a Porsche dealer, because nobody else can deal with centerlocks. It turns out the only issue is that most independent shops do not have the torque wrench, and do not know the procedure for removal/installation. Once the wheel is off the car, they can replace tires, balance the wheel, etc. So if you carry your torque wrench with you, you can always remove/install yourself if you get a flat and need a new tire installed.

I really cannot imagine a better car for me, and I'm even happier with it than I thought I would be.

Originally Posted by Petza914

If you want a 911 but need a bigger car, that's probably the only argument that makes sense for moving from a 997 to something newer. They don't feel or drive the same, but I prefer the feel and simplicity of older cars. I honestly dread the day when I have to buy anything g newer than my 09 Cayenne, which is my newest car if the 6, except for maybe a newer pickup which is more a utility tool. That one will probably be a Roush Raptor or Velociraptor when the time comes.

If you can swing a 991 Turbo S, that sounds like it would tick all your boxes as far as a single, reliable, slightly larger, sporty, fun, fast, really good all around car.

Originally Posted by Meursault88

Why did you change the PCCBs out for steel ?

And do you prefer the centerlock to the 5 bolt or have just accepted it?

Originally Posted by E368