Hotel Guy

Long time lurker here. I've had 911 envy for a couple decades now and have finally convinced myself to try and own my first. I'm looking at both 991s and 997s. I live in Bucktown/Wicker Park and would love the opportunity to meet a local member/enthusiast or two, talk about the car/options, go for a spin, and generally convince me to pull the 997 trigger.

Thanks!

nwGTS

Welcome. Follow the Central Region on the regional boards. We post get togethers in Chicago once in a while.

Monster231

Welcome.. I was you last year! This forum was a huge help.. I'm in the West Loop most days, hit me up if you want to come by

3Series

If you want to see a lot of Porsche's (911 and Cayman) all in one place that are speced from nothing to loaded, go to Road America on May 27th (Sat). You can go Fri or Sun too. It's free to attend as a spectator. You will see GT4's, GT3's, GTS, S, Base in nearly all platforms. Just walk the paddock and talk to folks. You'll get way more access to cars than a Cars and Coffee type event and definitely more variety of Porsche's. It's a good way to see what a brown interior looks like or what full leather vs non-full leather looks like etc... We see lots of pictures on the net but the real thing makes a big difference.

Leave at 9 in the morning, arrive around 11:30am. Eat lunch at Road America, drive the track for $10 or something like that (touring sessions over lunch). Then spend the afternoon walking the paddock looking at cars and watching some track sessions. Then drive home.

You'll definitely buy a 911 after that. Ha.

cvtbenhogan

I'm a burb guy and wasn't keen on having nice cars when I lived in lake view. That said I'm hooked on the 997 and will likely always have one even if I return to the city. I think the 991 is a great car too. Drive them both.

TheBruce

Hotel Guy - here is a post I wrote after going through your same process.

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ew-buyers.html

My advice...buy the 997! I think its going down as one of the classics. At the price they are selling you can enjoy the car instead of worrying about depreciation on the newer 991s.

Good luck and let us know how we can help!

Seneca035

997.2 is the one to get IMO - the 997 is just right in size, power, DFI engine (no IMS), updated infotainment, etc etc.

Just make sure to get a Carrera S or higher! Happy to share my ownership experience over coffee/beer, I'm a West Looper.

hexagone

Hey man - I'm in Bucktown and have a 997.2 C2S that I DD (winter, snow, rain, shine).

After a very long line of VWs, BMWs and others - it's simply the best car money (at that pricepoint) could buy. I'd entirely skip looking at 997.1s, but that's for another discussion. I've driven a 991.1S (PDK) - and could not fall in love with it. Same with a PDK Cayman R.

Feel free to PM me if you want to ever take a look.

Hotel Guy

You guys are great, thanks for the feedback. Definitely plan on reaching out to a few of you to grab a drink and get smarter!

Are any of you guy the modified black 997 (not sure if .1 or .2) that's always driving around Wicker Park with the roof rack? Sounds great. May have seen it for sale in the classifieds at one point not too long ago.

hexagone

me. Definitely no longer for sale - it's too awesome.

nwGTS

Looks like we need to schedule a meet up. I took point on this last year and can do it again if no one wants to step up.. Just harder now with the new baby.

Lots by soldier field and shedd are always good spots. Just remember to pay the few bucks to park there. SMH

Seneca035

don't forget about that secret parking lot (after work hours) by my pad in the West Loop at Racine & Monroe!

Supermode

Lol that Lambo

nwGTS

It was a twin turbo'd R8 wasn't it? That LEO was foot chasing him to give him a parking ticket. lol

Oh yeah that's is a great spot. Open on weekends too?

Supermode

No, the R8 guy got away. The yellow Lambo got the ticket and the rest scattered. I stayed behind and talked to the LEO. He said no one paid for their $2.00 parking spot