GT3 - 991 v 997 Gen 2

[Skyman]

I have just made my life a little more complicated as a result of an afternoon on the net. I am looking for a LHD car to base at my house in France. I have the option on a UK based 2010 997 at £84k, but I now find that I can source a virtually new, barely run-in 991 in France for a little over £100k, thanks in part to the current weakness of the Euro. I was just about to pull the trigger on the older car, with a final viewing on Friday, and now this dilemma has been (self) created. The vfm of the French car is difficult to avoid. Bugger. Any thoughts, much appreciated. The specs of the two cars, apart from the obvious 997 vs 991 differences, are largely comparable. Both are OPC cars with warranties of two years plus.

[Skyman]

Another option admittedly, but the 997 v 991 dilemma remains at a level which in price terms is well below UK prices.

[Skyman]

Sierra Mike said:

I think it all depends on how you plan to use it.

It will be my fun car, used on the beautiful French country roads and occasionally on track.

[Skyman]

Thanks for all the replies. I do realise that only I can determine the right answer, and that a drive of the 991 (I have already driven the 997) is a must. However, sharing views on the forum does help in the cogitation and decision-making process.

In my heart I think I am more a manual than PDK kind of guy. I had a 997 C2S for a while last year, which had the self-shifter - that I found impressive for what it is and does, but too clinical. Perhaps there lies the answer.

Whilst prices are no doubt cheaper in France, cars are still few and far between. There were only three GT3s (one of which is the 991) on the Porsche France website yesterday.

Lastly, from an investment point of view, whilst I am not looking to make money, I do not want to lose any in the next two years of ownership.

Edited by Skyman on Thursday 5th March 09:15