[Gideon911]

hahah awesome response. You're local, if you ever head up highway 2 on friday mornings, I typically drive an 88 3.2 with run style bumpers. Thanks for the reply

Originally Posted by Mehoff

The 991 is better in every way than the the 997 (using conventional auto review metrics). Things to keep in mind:

* The 991 is faster (quite a bit faster), but loses the “sports car feel” almost entirely
* The 991 steering is anemic at best, putrid at worst. There is little to no street feel
* You can’t “toss around” a 991 like the older cars (including 997). Porsche built in a good amount of understeer into the car. I assume it can be tuned out, but talking as delivered here
* The 991 is heavier and it is very obvious
* The creature comforts in the 991 are light years better than the 997. It is like a comfortable grocery getter in the interior, with the modern accoutrements that were noticeably missing from all 911 variants before
*WORST YET: The clutch and shifting on the 991 feel like you’re driving a Honda Civic

That said, I absolutely loved the 991 as a daily commuter. After purchase I ended up keeping the 997 because I was attached to the car, but never once commuted in it again. Basically, heading into the office or in traffic, I drove the 991. Heading out for a “fun, spirited drive” I took the 997. Every time; creature of habit I guess.

I think it boils down to for what purpose you want the car. Heading down PCH or out on a dinner date, I recommend the 991. Want to tear up the canyons and FEEL the car and the driving experience, no brainer for the 997.