alexb76

So, today, after a very long time I went on a road trip, summer wheels back on, fresh oil and fresh brake fluid... nothing crazy and not too many nice curvy roads, and even it rained most of the day... BUT, it was SO ENJOYABLE, I truly loved the feel of the car yet again, the engine and exhaust noise, the gear change, the change of direction and handling, the turn-in, the driving position, how everything is in reach of my arm, all controls, etc... it was just SO MUCH FUN!

It's not the fastest, not the prettiest, doesn't have all the new gadgets, not as balanced as less rear bias 991, etc... but it once again reminded me WHY I bought this car 9yrs ago, it's FUN!!! I am once again in LOVE with my car...

What about you guys? Is everyone enjoying their 997? Do you have the upgrade itch?

PS. Anyone in the market for sports car, SKIP all new faux sporty cars in 997 price range, and find yourself a nice pre-owned 997, you will NOT regret it!

Carreralicious

Yes, I admit it...I had the itch for an upgrade. So I went from my Boxster to a 997S.

And I agree with you. It’s an awesome car.

rap

Just about time to get the snow tires off! Took a long drive with them on this weekend. Certainly not quite as much fun but still was a grin inducer.

Jaskfri

Alex--Well said. I took my car out of storage last month and I now remember what a great car this is.

ronvanr

I love driving my 997, I also like the fact there is a lot of DIY projects I can do myself on this car (thanks to this forum)

Balr14

It was 71 degrees here, yesterday! I put the top down for the first time since October/November and took the car for a drive. It was great. I wish I could have driven it longer. Snow predicted for Thursday! Sucks.

NuttyProfessor

It's cheap therapy!

php

I'll be honest. I have the itch to upgrade. Browse Autotrader everyday. What makes it harder to resist is that now I actually have the financial capability to do so without taking out any loans. But I'm not doing it as it's not the smartest thing to do at this point of my life. I can always upgrade later.

The other reason is I can't let the car go. Has been a perfect car, my 1st 911, and pretty much problem free. When I do upgrade my goal is to keep this one. Maybe give it to my dad to drive around. I think it would be cool that 25 to 30 years from now and my first 911 would still be with me. I love reading the stories in panorama about folks kept and still run their Porsches from 20, 30 or even 40 years ago.

Louis de Funes

I sure do love my 911

wish I had it with me while in Germany

zirrah

I've only had my car for 8 months but it never fails to put a smile on my face every time I hear the engine rumble to life when I start it. Gundo hack helps alot fellas...haha.

groovzilla

Ironic you started this thread - Wife got photo of me dancing in front of my house after I got back from spirited drive yesterday in my 997

BradtheAg

I was with you 100% until "not the prettiest"

kalanioc

Love it everyday. Truly a driver's car!

roman944

yes, absolutely, every time I see it/drive it

larrytrk

I wouldn’t have been in PCA for 48 years, if, I didn’t have FUN driving my 911’s.