I bought my 997.2 because I believed it was as close as a modern water cooled 911 was going to come to my concept what a 911 should be, an heir to a unique legacy of style and performance dating from the mid 1960s.  I cannot say that this new car fits my definition of what I expect from a 911 any more than the 996 did for me. It's always a personal choice, but I have no need to own the latest iteration of anything if it doesn't resonate with my automotive passion.  However, I have no doubt that the 991 will prove a success to a new generation of owners.
 

"Don't worry about avoiding temptation, as you grow older it will avoid you"  Churchill