I remember being blown away when the 959 came out. Must have read that issue of R&T a thousand times. Today I would rather have a nicely sorted 930 or 993 than the 959. Reasons are hard to pin down but the rear styling did not age well IMO - similar to the slant nose 911 of the late 80's. I never liked the 959 wheels either.
No worries - I'll never be able to afford one