Why the Porsche 991.1 is the Best 911

The Porsche 991.1 is quite a car and although many don't like the electronic power steering and that it is more of a GT car than past 911s, it is quite a drive. It is more powerful, faster, has plenty of technology to help performance and great build quality.

Of course the question is if it is worth the extra cost over a 996 or 997?

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[rafgomez]

I've owned one 964, one 993, one 996 and four 991.1s; I've also driven my brother's 997. To me, the 991.1 is, hands down, the best 911, especially the GTS, including the 50th anniversary edition (both of which I've owned).

[anom]

I just bought a 991.1 Turbo S and love it !

[coreyoldknow]

I bought a 911.1 for my 44th birthday . Very pleased . So much fun to drive . Every weekend look for just reasons to drive

[IrishManJT]

I am a very lucky 981 Cayman S owner. However, I still dream of owning a 991.1 C4S. Having test driven this car for my 40th, I was absolutely blown away by it. Simply amazing. 😎

[AtypicalDriver]

Make tactile buttons great again! No mo' touchscreens. :) Love my 991.1.

[Philsix]

As a 996 owner I’m supposed to say that the 991.1 is just too big and heavy.
The analog feel of the 996 is superior to the digital sterilization of the 991.
But really they’re just too expensive 🤣

[HCChen]

The last NA non GT 911. My family got a 991.1 C2S, such a amazing car with high Reving engine. That’s why for myself I bought a Nd MX-5 haha. NA is the best thing in the world

[rodbirch]

'shame that the tech geeks overlook the base 991.1, since it's not a GT3 or Turbo S, or even an S, it's a whoooole bunch of fun car, less complicated than the Turbo versions, and has incredible performance. Oh well, I'll enjoy mine, my 3rd 911, all different gens, all loved and enjoyed, but this is definitely my favorite.

[its__abraham]

I want to buy one ever since I started working at my dealership, the 991.1 is my favorite because of the ease to work on it, it just seems like all the right parts/ engineering at the right time if that makes sense

[SVR]

a manual 991.1 targa is my dream car. I guess the M2C will do for now lol

[YumboYack]

The 991.1 has a wider footprint than previous generations, but is also lighter than its predecessor the 997. Still, I’ve driven a 991.1 and it’s missing that fizzy feeling and even though it handles great, feels like a GT cruiser more than a canyon carver like 911’s of yore.

[ryanlee]

I am considering which gen should I take for my weekend. Which one would you like to take between 991.1 carrera gts or 991.2 carrera s?

[keithmason]

I went 991.1 to 992.1 then 992.2, for me the current form is the best place to be 👍

[elmoreglidingclub]

So the 991.1 with PDK has paddle shifters? Instead of those little buttons on the steering wheel?? I hope…

[davidreyes]

Just got a 2015 Targa 4s with 16k miles. Before that a Jaguar F-type and before that a cayman s with a manual transmission. Have to admit the handling on the cayman with just a tad better.

[biditnow]

I would like a 991.2 Carrera S (because I prefer the narrow body over the wider AWD bodies) with the 991.1 GTS engine, rear deck lid and quad exhaust tips.

[johnmike]

I have a 991.1 c4s came with full options, but no sport steering wheel. How can I upgrade to the 991.2 steering wheel?

[Sailingbill]

I owned a 996 for 10 years. Worst car I have owned, next to a Jeep. Engine had to be replaced the first month I bought it and the transmission didnt make it past 90k KM. However, my 991.2 Turbo is incredible. The only negative is the lack of manual transmission.

Would I buy another 991? Damn right!

[Drunken_Hamster]

But the 997.1 is the best looking. If I had money to blow it'd be either a 997.1 with custom lights, a 991.2 or 992 interior, and the 700hp AWD powertrain package, or a 964 with 996+ suspension, custom lights, semi-stripped but "plush" race style interior, and the 500hp GT3 NA powertrain with a 6 or 7-speed manual and RWD only. I would likely do the 997 with a center driver's seat and redone rear seats that would allow passengers to actually fit headroom-wise, while also taking advantage of the legroom since there wouldn't be other occupants directly in front of them, anymore. The 964 would become a true 2-seater with the rears deleted for storage space I guess.

[mrh]

I could be predictable and say it’s just too big, errrr, yeah, it’s just too big😂