997 v 991

[JohnBRG]

Okay, so I have a 997 which I love, but my kids are growing alarmingly fast and it's getting a bit tight for them in the back. Is there any more legroom in a 991? They do seem a bit longer......

[MrVert]

JohnBRG said:

Okay, so I have a 997 which I love, but my kids are growing alarmingly fast and it's getting a bit tight for them in the back. Is there any more legroom in a 991? They do seem a bit longer......

Approx 100mm longer wheelbase, some of that is in the rear cabin but not all.

[JohnBRG]

Thanks. Off to the OPC with a tape measure I think.

[Theone8181]

JohnBRG said:

Thanks. Off to the OPC with a tape measure I think.

Might be worth taking your tallest too.

[IMI A]

Upgrading to a 991 makes little or no difference in terms of legroom for kids.

[jakesmith]

It's a ridiculous squeeze and not very safe

I'd use it as an opportunity to try a Maserati Granturismo for a few years, that's what I did, fantastic car, much more of an event and a looker than a 911 and will take adults in the back with ease. Ferarri 430 derived engine.

[Murph7355]

jakesmith said:

It's a ridiculous squeeze and not very safe

I'd use it as an opportunity to try a Maserati Granturismo for a few years, that's what I did, fantastic car, much more of an event and a looker than a 911 and will take adults in the back with ease. Ferarri 430 derived engine.

Too big for most roads IMO.

If your general driving roads are dual carriageways/motorways then they are nice cars. Anything different and they are less comfortable.

I ended up going the other way - MGT to 911.

[jetbox]

We ended up changing for a Macan, as a 997 or 991 is just too small for kids after about 8-10.

[JohnBRG]

Thanks all. Struggling to get excited about 4-seat options. Would be great if Porsche could make me a mini-Panamera.

[jakesmith]

Murph7355 said:

Too big for most roads IMO.

If your general driving roads are dual carriageways/motorways then they are nice cars. Anything different and they are less comfortable.

I ended up going the other way - MGT to 911.

You’re not wrong but fk getting little children and car seats in and out of a 911 for a game of soldiers

[So]

JohnBRG said:

Thanks all. Struggling to get excited about 4-seat options. Would be great if Porsche could make me a mini-Panamera.

I's why so many 911 owners also have a Range Rover, or similar.

[AND7 F]

I made the move from 997S to 991GTS for this reason and the difference is definitely useful and noticeable, obviously not limo like in the back but you are going from say 6” of legroom to 9” so 50% increase! Man maths at its best..

My girl has just turned 9 and it was getting too tight back there for her so I figured this would buy me another couple of years of 911 motoring before getting a proper 4 seater!

[lasuze]

Never give up a 911

Sell the kids!

[andy97]

Keep the 997 and buy a cheap Skoda Octavia vRS, Ford Focus ST or Nissan X-Trail/ Quasqai for family duties.

[JohnBRG]

andy97 said:

Keep the 997 and buy a cheap Skoda Octavia vRS, Ford Focus ST or Nissan X-Trail/ Quasqai for family duties.

Don't think my wife would tolerate me buying a third car! I have a 1971 MGB GT also (they don't fit in that either)!

[JohnBRG]

AND7 F said:

I made the move from 997S to 991GTS for this reason and the difference is definitely useful and noticeable, obviously not limo like in the back but you are going from say 6” of legroom to 9” so 50% increase! Man maths at its best..

My girl has just turned 9 and it was getting too tight back there for her so I figured this would buy me another couple of years of 911 motoring before getting a proper 4 seater!

That is VERY interesting - thank you. Will wander down to the OPC sometime soon and scope it out.

[Grantstown]

I got myself a BMW X1 for 10K, which is basically what you’d lose in a transaction with a dealer. It’s really great having the extra car and it feels that bit more special when getting back into the 911.

[GT4RS]

Been in your shoes, had a 997 gen 2 and now have a 991.2, both are a struggle to get into the back. Not ideal IMO for kids.

Don’t rule out a nice spec macan gts as a sensible sized family wagon.

[andy97]

JohnBRG said:

andy97 said:

Keep the 997 and buy a cheap Skoda Octavia vRS, Ford Focus ST or Nissan X-Trail/ Quasqai for family duties.

Don't think my wife would tolerate me buying a third car! I have a 1971 MGB GT also (they don't fit in that either)!

Try the argument that cars are like shoes or handbags - you need the right one for the occasion.
The principle is the same, its just the size of the cheques that are different!

[JackyWhite]

Theone8181 said:

Might be worth taking your tallest too.

I did exactly that when I took my firstborn when viewing an XJS years ago 😅

Same same. they have rear areas. not seats 🚇