My keeper 911

This was my impression as well, and the reason I probably overpaid for my 964. I agree with vrsurgeon that the 991 is the more comfortable high speed cruiser, but the change in size ultimately changed the entire car. I could see having a 991 and 911/964/993 in the garage without feeling I had two of the same car.



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Just my experience but had a 993, regretted selling it and had a hard time finding another so bought a 997.2.

All that did was make me miss the 993 more so sold that and (happily) back in a 993.

 

I've got a 997.1 and my wife has a 996. The older they get the more they scratch the "old 911" itch for me, and lately I've been feeling like I might never actually get that air cooled car I've always dreamed about.

The rear wheel steering tech that Porsche offer on some of the newer cars does help disguise the much longer wheelbase, but I agree that the new cars have less "911-ness" compared to the older ones.

Never selling either 911, whoever handles my estate will be stuck with that task.

 

When I sold my 993, the buyer from LA was replacing his 996, which had been stolen. It was a quick sale at my full asking price.

Prior to the 996, he’d had a 993.


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First 911 I ever drove was an arena red 96 993. Beautiful car.

 

Fantastic car. Arena red is the bomb!!

 

The “modernization” from the 911/964 to the 993 was noticeable. I’ve had a 993 and now a 964. The ergonomics of the 993 are pretty normal, in that someone new to Porsche could get and drive without coaching. The handling is much more forgiving. The 964 has the traditional idiosyncratic controls, but vastly better HVAC — definitely true to the concept. I was looking for another 993, but I’m extremely pleased a great 964 crossed my path during the search. I actually prefer the original body style over the 993.

If I were still in perfect physical condition, I’d probably go 930… the 964 is about as “modern” as I’d want. But 993 is a great choice — the click when you close the door is still definitive. A forever/keeper car.




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It's a constant reminder of the build quality of German cars of that era. The Mercedes SLs of the '80s and earlier had a similar precision. Expensive cars, but it always felt like the value was there. Someone cared. Singer's motto is that "Everything is Important", but I feel like that applies to Porsche and Mercedes back then. Even the boot lid on a 560 SL is a pleasure.

I went to look at a Ferrari F430 a couple of years ago, and when I lifted the driver's door handle it felt like pulling a cable almost out of adjustment. I later read that those are an eventual failure point on the F430. To me, it's like visiting a prospective house purchase and having the front door sloppy on its hinges.

 

I always felt that way about the quality and particularly the smell of the leather on the older Mercedes specifically from the 60’s and 70’s. I have never encountered another car that had leather that was equal.

 

The 991 is the sweet spot IMO. Owned almost every 991 at this point with my most current a NA GTS.

I wanted to love the 997 but they feel so chinsey, and compromised to thr 991, even the pdk in the 997 is not on par with 991. Still love all gens, they all have their unique charms but the more time passes the more I recognize the greatness of the 991.

 

I can’t believe I missed this thread by almost two years!