I'm fairly flexible on color, I more know what I don't want, the dark gray's or black. Not that I don't love black but for whatever reason I don't want it on a 911. I could be happy with a white or silver car but if I stumble upon a unique color all the better. The blues do look good!

That's a beautiful ride!

You and MBAtarga have me looking at PDK cars now. I'm surprised how much more affordable they are in the 997.2 over the manual.

My 997.2 is Aqua Blue Metallic and really changes color in different lighting situations.

^^^ that is a beautiful color for these cars, bright and vibrant without being glaring.

>997.1- IMO not worth it for the sword hanging over your head (and impossible retrofit) - **unless** a screaming deal and then who cares, odds are good especially if you paid little.

>997.2- Yup, prettier and more reliable, also pretty rare in numbers when manual and not black ;-) Still feels "small" (good and bad), but so pretty - like a modern 993. Also, 6 speed for the win.

>991- Bigger yes, but 2 men can fit in front without rubbing shoulders, a very good car with a nicer interior than all other candidates and easy to maintain after you learn the bumper pull trick, also imbued with a great "turn in" (better than 997 IMO) reminiscent of a boxster/cayman. Not sure why, maybe a wheel base thing or geometry. Edge > 997.2 in handling IMO. As for the 7 speed - hmm, pretend 7th does not exist and you will be fine.

>981 Prettiest era of caymans. Super handling car, fantastic "turn in" into a corner, but does not have the 911 party trick of weight over the rear wheels and amazing traction. Scarier with PASM off IMO (don't ask). That one is more of a change of direction car, less oomph and traction out of a corner, know what you want from the experience.. Also (sorry), little boy hips, not like a 911. Lastly, my 911s have aged well, my cayman did not (headliner falling, all interior falling apart)

I drove them all and had a cayman and 991 long term. Loved both but for me it would be 997.2 or 991 (assuming .1) tied amongst your choices, probably decided on condition or model/price.

Overall for me it would be a 991.2T - base but more torque, prettier tail lights.. if could swing that, now that prices are up there and GT3s out of my reach forever. Still about 6 figures though - in that price range there's a lot of other fun stuff. Crazy prices.

Thanks Shaun, I really like it and there are not a ton of the blue 997's around, even less GT3's in that color.

One additional comment - Although I love my Cayman, it is not a good car for someone who is really tall (i.e., 6'2 and up). I have a friend who is 6'4 and he can barely squeeze in.

Appreciate this! Very helpful..

Just a tiny nit-pick. I think you meant "PSM" (Porsche Stability Management) not "PASM" which is "Porsche Active Suspension Management".

PSM = nanny to save your butt
PASM = stiffer shocks at the push of a button.