Had my 997.2 for the past 7 years so been in the same boat. The engine in the 991.1 is basically the same, steering is better in the 997, most 991s are pdk and I would want a manual like in my current car. So that narrows the market for me and my ideal spec car hasn’t appeared. I am perfectly happy with what I’ve got.

997 is the last pure Porsche. I have the same. I have the same dilemma. I thought the 991 is a natural upgrade,however, if you look at the curves of the 997 particularly from the rear over the 991 it’s all getting a bit Audi, the full length brake light is from the TT. The 992,I attended the launch, very impressive,faster,better in many ways,but, bigger bulkier, it is now a small panamera. Personally, I’d buy a 997 Gts or Turbo for the same money, these will increase in value.

If you’re gonna test drive one, pick an S and a manual!

You should go for one with the sport exhaust. Dont miss that out!

997 all day long. 991 felted a bit too large. The maintenance is also a bit harder. Removing the rear bumper to change the air filter, come on. Look at the 997 turbo, or a gt version. Not a fan of the 991. I VOTE NO.

Firstly, many thanks for your videos. I thoroughly enjoy watching you work on your cars. In fact, it was partly because of you that I recently bought a 997 4S PdK.

PDK.............something about a automatic transmission sports car........... I would teach the wife how to drive the 3 pedal 997 and enjoy it!

Thank you! I'm in the market within 2 years and will be struggling with the 997.2 vs. 991.1 dilemma. Both beautiful examples of the 911 chassis. I look forward to more content and your 997 is pretty special but I understand the draw to the 991.

One thing I will say about manual vs PDK, if you drive a lot in California near major cities, the PDK is probably a better option due to traffic jams, stop/go driving. I love my manual 997.1 but I hate stop/go driving and when I get hung up due accidents, road construction it’s just painful going 10ft at a time, and that is the real life dilemma IMHO of the situation. Another comment about the low ground clearance, I wish there was a pneumatic way to raise the entire care 5inches, to go in/out of steep driveways, so you do not drag the front spoiler (or similar) , you need to be very cognizant about the steepness/angles etc and honestly some are near impossible to traverse with out the dreaded scraping.or going out of your way to avoidance, that is the reality you deal with, if the roads were all perfectly designed it would be fine, but that is not the case, One more pet peeve, many drivers will practically tailgate you on a steep hill where there is a stop, with a manual trans, it is mentally frustrating knowing some idiot is on your ass, not knowing that there’s a small chance a little backwards creep on take off for manual cars, and maybe this is a suggestion for those that never think about it too much to give sports cars a little more gap on steep hills with a stop light or stop sign just in case the driver needs a little room, no one wants a scratch front or rear or any drama associated

Nice video James. I am looking forward to know the results and the video with comparison on costs.

Looking forward to these videos. I got very close to buying a really low mileage 997 gen 1 about 4 weeks ago. But I really like the gen 2 GTS 997 too. In the UK they’re about the same price as a low mileage 991 with a decent spec so I’ve been struggling with the should I shouldn’t I on the older cars. Like I said these couldn’t have come at a better time. Thanks for the awesome timing. 😁

FWIW, I’d keep my powder dry for another year. 991 prices will settle, your 997 might even appreciate a bit (full disclosure: I own a 2007 997) and the jump will be easier. Personally, I can’t get comfortable with a 2 pedal car. But that’s just me. For perspective, I used to drive a Morgan +4 as my DD. Good luck. Hope this is the biggest problem in your life at the moment!😊

Good idea for a series. You can do the leg work and the nerves thing while the rest of us watch and pull for you. I'll just say I love my 997--bought used. I'm comfortable. It's paid for, I love the size and everything about the way it handles, accelerates, and brakes. Previous owner added a supercharger (sacrilege, I know) but it's really, really fast. Silver over terra cotta interior. Why would I want to upgrade? Would I love the 991 so much more that it would be worth all the effort and the marital squirming? Convince me.

Hmmm I dunno guy, your 997 looks pretty sweet with the upgrades you did. Keep it.

Nice video - on Porsche # 9 now, first 911 was a 76 Targa when I lived in MN and was a member of Nord Stern before moving to Florida and now back up north. Over the past 12 years owned a tiptronic 07 coupe, a 2010 S cab with PDK, a 2014 White S Coupe- PDK, and now a 2017 Carrera PDK again. If you move up the food chain, you might consider a 991.2. The way we drive our cars - long road trips and romps through the hilly country side - it feels more robust than the 14' S coupe. With more low end torque - you are never in the wrong gear. Have fun shopping.

It's your choice James, would you get the value out of it, PDK is a great gearbox I know there quicker than the 997, my brother in law has a 991 GTS and needed a replacement engine so there not bomb proof, I believe the 997 will be a future classic good luck with your problem.

2 people in the Porsche club here had lots of issues with early 991’s including the infamous Kiwi you tuber.

Isn’t it crazy how even if you’re in a business meeting and you happen to glance at a digital clock and see

I’m in the same boat owning a 997...however the 991 is twice the cost and is certainly not twice as good. Your car now looks amazing and I’m sure is just as fun if not more fun to drive than a 991. I get the fact that it’s fun looking for a new car/project but the 997 will be a more sought after car in the long run. The 992 is now out and is another level again and makes the 991 look uninteresting. Maybe look at GT/RS of the older generation but these are maybe just too expensive. Or 964 and customise...

991 3.8s is what you need with pdk,the 7sp manual is best avoided. Better car just missing the steering feel but you'll be able to drive around that.