991 or 997.2 - first porsche

[dng992]

My budget is ideally around £40-45k but could up it to £50+

So far my search has been around 997.2 S. I will be using the car regularly but only for local drives, not many miles. I probably plan to only keep it 2-3 years (plan to move abroad), so happy to pay for the experience + 'investment' relative to other cars

I learning towards 997.2 as demand will always be there - Im finding it difficult to source one right now, so could be an easy sell in a few years with minimal loss taken

Any thoughts appreciated

[guyvert1]

You're searching for the right car for sure based on what you're needs are...Happy hunting

[LordHaveMurci]

997.2 would be my choice too.

[julian987R]

dng992 said:

My budget is ideally around £40-45k but could up it to £50+

So far my search has been around 997.2 S. I will be using the car regularly but only for local drives, not many miles. I probably plan to only keep it 2-3 years (plan to move abroad), so happy to pay for the experience + 'investment' relative to other cars

I learning towards 997.2 as demand will always be there - Im finding it difficult to source one right now, so could be an easy sell in a few years with minimal loss taken

Any thoughts appreciated

If PDK is your preference then keep an eye on this..

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2008-porsche-9...

[67Dino]

Had a 997.1 and now got a 991.1. In absolutely every respect I’d say the 991 is better.

I’d sold the 997 as I found it a bit dull to drive in everyday use, whereas thoroughly enjoying the sharper handling and more urgent feel of the 991. Plus a lot better appointed inside and really love the design of the outside too.

Personal taste of course, but for me anyway, worth the little extra.

[Desert Dragon]

Stretch to a 991 but do get one with an official OPC warranty. They glitch more than the 997. Never serious but always expensive!

[67Dino]

Desert Dragon said:

Stretch to a 991 but do get one with an official OPC warranty. They glitch more than the 997. Never serious but always expensive!

Actually I can concur with this having just had one of the many coolant valves go. Apparently very common, and as Desert Dragon said, not too serious, but was a few hundred quid to fix. Still prefer it.

[Louis Balfour]

dng992 said:

My budget is ideally around £40-45k but could up it to £50+

So far my search has been around 997.2 S. I will be using the car regularly but only for local drives, not many miles. I probably plan to only keep it 2-3 years (plan to move abroad), so happy to pay for the experience + 'investment' relative to other cars

I learning towards 997.2 as demand will always be there - Im finding it difficult to source one right now, so could be an easy sell in a few years with minimal loss taken

Any thoughts appreciated

If it to be a "weekend" car then definitely the 997.2.