Should you buy one?

If you’re looking for the best sports car able to perform daily duties yet also provide incredible thrills when you want them, the 911 remains top of the list. As we’ve come to expect, there’s a wide range of models on offer that can provide a variety of different experiences within that same basic remit. Porsche continues to build an extraordinary product.

We’d argue the Carrera T offers the best balance of usability, performance and handling for its price. Keener drivers might want to consider the GTS if the price gap between it and the Carrera S isn’t too hard to swallow, but frankly any version will be fun.

For the great news is that no 911 is a bad choice; even the base model Carrera is a brilliant sports car. It’s really about your level of performance requirements – and your and budget. At the higher end, the Turbo range is crazy fast and capable of continent-crossing luxury, the GT3 family utterly involving but harder to live with day-to-day. There really is a 911 for everyone.

What we like

A 911 provides a unique driving experience that’s fun and rewarding, especially if you opt for the sharper variants. Despite this, all but the GT3 have the option of rear seats that will take a couple of kids or a decent amount of luggage. With a boot up front as well, it’s surprisingly practical.

It’s also easy to drive when you’re not in the mood to hammer it and most versions are comfortable on a long journey. With a high-quality interior and a long options list so you can tailor your car, a 911 offers a huge amount to those who can afford it.

What we don’t like

It’s virtually impossible to get a new GT3 unless you know the right people and have a long history buying Porsches. All models suffer from a lot of road noise due to those wide tyres, and the 10mm lowered suspension is a bit too firm for UK roads in our opinion.

We also wish the Turbo was a bit more involving at lower speeds, and it’s worth pointing out that the options list can be a very expensive place to get lost. Porsche isn’t afraid to charge for anything, really, but as a result, almost anything is possible.