pcosta:

997s are great driver cars. I had a 2006 997S with X51. Concerned with Porsche going full turbo I bought a 2016 911GTS, sold it with 1,100 miles and bought a 2012 997 GTS. Hidraulic Steering, Manual and fun to drive even at 40-50 miles on winding roads. Much happier ... will not sell.

Yes, Porsche has reached diminishing returns:  bigger, fatter, faster is not needed.  The light responsive feeling of those is just fabSmiley