I've always had a sedan and the 911 . (S 600 and a 911). Then I left a 997 for a Panamera 4S. Then I thought after two yrs. I miss the "sportscar" and cabrio and would like to have both. ( Hats off to you guys that have a Panny and a 991). My wife however sees it one way or the other. ($). Hence I'm considering trading the Panny for a 991.
Have any of you found it "tiresome" or lacking the original "novelty" of the 991 being a daily driver? As a 60 yr old, I figure I may as well keep my youthfulness in a sportscar I love, as long as I can climb in and out and shift those gears!

 

Using my C4S as a daily driver does not make the C4S less special; it makes having to drive anything else (like my wife's BMW) feel ordinary.

 

That and you can turn your commutes into hunts for the perfect road!

 

yup my wife's x3 is rather boring ...she loves it. won't look at a Macan...

 

I have tried many different types of vehicles as a daily driver. The 911 is by far the most engaging as a dd. I had (2) 997's (.1 and .2) as dailies, but have found the 991 more conducive to my all around enjoyment. I tend to get bored with vehicles, except for the 911.


Good luck.


Dave in Dallas

 

bingo

 

My TTS is my DD and everytime I get into the car and start it I feel the excitment. Porsche 911s are the best IMO.

 

No, I thought it might but after almost a year with my 991 as a dd I get a smile every time I approach it..

I love getting in every morning and at night when coming home.. Still like to have the door open when I start it up so I can hear "that sound.."

I feel a lot like I do when flying a small airplane, tucked into the cockpit and ready to go... Never gets old..

I don't know how many years I'll have this 991 but I know for sure I'll always be driving some kind of 911..

 

Exactly my thoughts...look forward to driving every day and taking backroads to home as my commute is rather short (less than 10 minutes )

 

I think it depends on your drive. My commute is 12 miles each way in heavy Metro DC traffic. Average speed is 26.2 mph. I may as well be driving an old Honda Civic....and in fact most the time I drive my Tundra pickup truck as the 991 Cab is just another car in traffic. Using a Porsche in such conditions is akin to having a Kentucky Derby Thoroughbred as a trail horse. Can it do it? Sure it can, but its a waste of talent. Porsches have never been torque machines, they are horsepower cars. They're not much fun until the revs break through 3,800 rpm and you can get that engine singing and the car moving. That's not happening at 26.2 mph.

There are times when I think I'll sell the car and get something more comfortable. Something quieter (I'm 60 years old as well) because I don't need a $ 100K car to drive in the commuter parade always staring at the taillights of 20-year old Corollas driving in all the lanes at 5 mph under the speed limit. A Lexus would be a better traffic commuter and most certainly easier to get in and out of. But then I get out on a weekend morning when everyone is sleeping in and the cops are not yet out in force, get some uncongested roads and the Magic that is Porsche unfolds, it what may be one of the finest driving experiences one can have. Yes, you will be speeding, and pulling more G's in the corners than an average person will think sane, but its all worth it for THAT DRIVE, that moment. You'll never have that drive in a Lexus.

So it becomes a paradox. Its a wonderful driving machine when - like that thoroughbred - can be cut loose to run, but if its only going to be a trail horse then there are better choices that don't cost nearly as much.

 

Another 60 year old guy here with a daily driver. I have a 10 mile commute through rolling hills on two lane country roads. If I leave early enough the only obstacles are antlered - we have a sizable deer population. If I leave later there's a little traffic that backs up at one of the three traffic lights along the way. I average about 40 mph - my traveling speed is usually around 50, and usually get over 25mpg . I don't take the car on days in which I have a court appearance as I don't want to park on city streets or leave it in attended lots (where one must leave the key). It's a pleasure to drive. Just today I started up and drove my 40 year old MGB. Even though it has a custom rear suspension (coil over shock, four point with Panhard rod) I spent a lot of time thinking I'd rather be driving my Porsche

 

Nope. Still feels special after almost 2 yrs with it every time I get in.

 

Driving in some of the congested bumper to bumper traffic is painful in any car.

Doing daily driving, errands, tight parking lots, hauling things, winters, and wanting to fall under the radar, the 911 isn't the best option for me hence having a second daily driver.

Having that option, makes the 911 a special experience and a huge thrill every time I drive it. Driving it when I choose to versus driving it because I have to is a nice option to have.

I'm glad a chose to buy it at this point in my life (44yrs old) when I can still get in/out of it easily! Ha ha. I've been waiting for a 911 since I was like 14yrs old, so ideally I should have had this car in my late 20's and 30's to fully maximize it's use before life got more hectic! Affording one at that age is another story.

The 911 is the best car I've ever owned.

 

 

"And now we're making it very affordable for you to drive one".

I doubt you'll ever see that marketing tag line again!