991.1 GTS vs 997.2 GTS - Which one to Keep?

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02-19-2024, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ebitda_911

Thanks for all the feedback guys (and gals). I did forget to mention that both 911s are PDK - of course, if it were manual, the 997.2 wins hands down!

I will try and keep all 3 (for reference, I have a 997.2 GT3 on the way) but also realise that you can't have everything so one may need to go......

All 3 for sure!😁 If you had to sell one, knowing you have a 997.2 GT3 en route, I’d suggest to keep the 991, since it’s the better all rounder.

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02-19-2024, 09:01 AM

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A 911 is meant to be driven. You enjoy driving the 991 more. What is the decision ?
if you want a driveway trophy, then what is the decision ?

Considering the fact you do not drive either one a lot, sell them both & get something that “really” turns heads if that is important.

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02-19-2024, 10:51 AM

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Assuming both have the same transmission, 997 is way more special in this pairing. And I say that as a 991.1 GTS owner....

That is a VERY interesting observation good Sir.

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02-19-2024, 10:52 AM

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As a 991 owner this is a very easy call for me. KEEP THE 997!!!

A Riviera PTS .2 GTS???? You’d be crazy to sell that (and if you were here in the states I’d be figuring out a way to buy it).

You've sold me! Like the previous author, you seem more 997 vs 991!

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02-19-2024, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by IXLR8

You happen to have the same year and model of GTS that I own and with the same mileage. If you do your own wrenching as I do, what I hate about it is not seeing an engine when you lift the engine lid. And the need to take the bumper off to replace engine air filters.

The 997 is more basic and hands-on friendly, why I like my 993.

I bought mine in 2018 and while on the Gold Coast at the library, I went to the Porsche Australia site, priced out a new 991.2 with my options except two that they didn't have. The drive away price was $409K. I took a pic of the screen...nuts! That is twice the price of what mine went for to the original owner.

Good to know a fellow C4 GTS fan (although mine is a PDK). I do not do my own wrenching unfortunately so I leave that to the experts.

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02-20-2024, 10:43 AM

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Sell them both

And buy a Halo GT3 991.2 with MT. YOLO.

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02-20-2024, 03:13 PM

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is that riviera blue? looks like etna blue in your pic

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02-20-2024, 04:00 PM

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I've had both a currently still have my 2015 991.1 GTS. I like the 991.1 GTS better, but both are great. I think the 991.1 rides better, handles better, sounds better, and performs better. I also think the 991 body style looks a little nicer.