Calling Opponauts That Know 911s

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 12/10/2014 at 10:38 • Filed to: DADLOPNIK

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What is the maximum age/height that a child can fit somewhat reasonably (for short trips) in the back of a 997 or 991? The adorable knuckleheads pictured above are my progeny, currently 8, 6 and almost 2, and I'm just wondering if a used 911 should be on my radar for the years after car seats and before high school.

I'm 6'1", with a 34" inseam. Can a human (with legs) sit behind me in this car?

Brian Silvestro > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:42

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I'm 5'8"/average weight and I fit in the back of a 991 pretty easily. But it was tight.

SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) > Brian Silvestro 12/10/2014 at 10:46

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I've been in the back of my uncle's and I'm 6'1". It was tight, but with my aunt in the passenger seat, who is shorter than me by a fair amount, and her seat moved up a bit I was okay. Not the most comfortable trip of my life, but it could have been worse.

macanamera > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:48

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Yeah, I mean, it will work in a pinch, but the backrest is completely vertical (at least in 996s), and I mean, straight up and down. That might not sound weird, but it is. Very, very uncomfortable.

Brian Silvestro > SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) 12/10/2014 at 10:48

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I think you commented on the wrong thread.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Brian Silvestro 12/10/2014 at 10:48

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Tight is not a big deal. Honestly, we're talking about short, occasional trips to/from school, practice and other activities, mostly on city streets.

My wife's mom-mobile will be used for the vast majority of shuttling and longer trips.

Brian Silvestro > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:49

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Then you know what must be done.

pre order new GT2 RS

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > macanamera 12/10/2014 at 10:50

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Builds character, right?

And 997 packaging is pretty much identical to 996, yes?

Alex B > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:50

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My neighbor has a 996, his two kids (8 and 5) both fit in the rear seats. They go out for family drives. :)

macanamera > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:51

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I believe so, yes. And yes.

SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) > Brian Silvestro 12/10/2014 at 10:51

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Oops! Yup. I did. My bad.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Brian Silvestro 12/10/2014 at 10:51

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No back seat in GT2 (or GT3), sadly.

Leadbull > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:52

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About tree-fiddy.

It was then that I realized the child in my back seat was this huge creature, a giant crustacean from the Paleolithic era. That damned loch ness monster had tricked me again! I said, "Get out my car, you loch ness monster! Get your own goddamn backseat!"

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Alex B 12/10/2014 at 10:54

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This is what I wanted to hear!

Bandit > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:54

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Well I'm 5' 8" and I've ridden in the back of a 911... it sucked and I was basically crotch to seat back, but I still fit.

Brian Silvestro > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:54

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I know. But it doesn't matter. YOLO

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Leadbull 12/10/2014 at 10:55

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They are that slimy sometimes...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Brian Silvestro 12/10/2014 at 10:56

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I guess a few people have retrofitted older GT3s to make it work...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Bandit 12/10/2014 at 10:57

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That... does not sound like a good time.

Brian Silvestro > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:57

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Yes....let the rationalization flow through you...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Brian Silvestro 12/10/2014 at 10:58

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You scary Brian...

Brian Silvestro > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:59

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I'm going to nominate myself for COTD because I thought that was hilarious.

Sethersm > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:59

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I know nothing, but there are only 2 seats back there, no?

Bandit > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 10:59

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It may not of helped I had a longboard on my lap too. Yet it was the single most fun I've ever had in a back seat! I say go for it, it's semi comfortable once you figure out how to position yourself.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Bandit 12/10/2014 at 11:02

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Ha! I'm not even going to ask where the rest of the longboard went.

I'm all about making memories...

The Real Dacia Sandero > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 11:02

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My friend's mom growing up had a 911 GT2 and would pick up my friend and his sister from school in it. I've crammed myself into the back of a 997 Cabriolet sideways at an auto show and I'm 6'5". If the front passenger is short, you could probably take 3 people including you without issue. Somebody might be able to fit behind you in a coupe if they have small legs or you have a sawzall...

Bandit > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 11:03

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Don't ask... It wouldn't fit in the frunk! And I kind of forgot about the rear package shelf..

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Sethersm 12/10/2014 at 11:10

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Yeah. I was thinking my oldest in the front, and the other two in the back.

And all in her car if all five of us are heading somewhere.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Brian Silvestro 12/10/2014 at 11:11

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Well deserved.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > The Real Dacia Sandero 12/10/2014 at 11:13

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Old GT2s have back seats?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Bandit 12/10/2014 at 11:13

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I must know. Out the sunroof?

Audistein > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 11:32

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My advice? Unless you're really set on a 911 just get an M3/4. Even the coupe and convertible have much more rear seat legroom than the 911. I don't know how tall your family is but I could barely fit in the back of a 911 behind another tall person by the first year of high-school and not comfortably. Best thing to do is to go to an auto show or dealership and sit in it with your kids.

I don't think there's a two-door car that seats five but you probably know that.

When I was growing up parents actually used to have three cars: the sporty convertible my dad drove, the practical wagon for my mom to drive, and the large luxury sedan for any time we were going out to dinner or leaving the city. I will probably entertain a similar setup when I have children.

Leadbull > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 11:35

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There's a little shelf your kids can sit on.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Audistein 12/10/2014 at 11:40

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The car pictured is an E90 M3, which I love, and I'm not planning to get rid of any time soon, but I still keep a list in my mind of theoreticals....

Thanks for the feedback.

Audistein > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 11:46

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Have you considered a Panamera S/4S/Turbo? I know they get a lot of flack for their looks but they really do drive well. Still front-engined but unquestionably a Porsche.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Audistein 12/10/2014 at 11:54

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I'm too fond of my clutch pedal and gear lever.

That said, if I could have a light, visceral, manual two seater (Elise?), and pair that with the upcoming Panamera Sport Turismo that it seems more likely they might actually build...

It's a "Porch-uh" > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 11:54

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Yes, definitely after car seats (kids wouldn't have room for legs with a convertible seat) and maybe in a booster. A 997 and especially a 991 (more rear seat room) would be good. Even 996. 993 and before is only okay if you want to torture your children.

And as Clarkson says, you need to have fairly thin children.

Audistein > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 12:12

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It's theoretically possible to find a stick-shift Panamera but only just; they're extremely rare. Definitely not something to rely on but if one pops up for sale in your area you should certainly go check it out. I've don't think I've even seen one in person.

As for having an Elise, at that point you might as well just pair it with an SUV for the added utility.

Other considerations are Godzilla and the fantastic 1M but they don't fare much better on rear-seat room as the 911 and can't offer the same level of refinement as a 997 or 991.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > It's a "Porch-uh" 12/10/2014 at 12:18

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Hmm, the booster might even make it easier...

Our kids are small and skinny thus far.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Audistein 12/10/2014 at 12:24

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Didn't even realize it was an option. Only with the V6?

I just picked up an '03 Pathfinder for winter/light off-roading/camping/dog duty, and my wife currently has an '08 Mazda CX-9 AWD, so we've got that covered.

I've never been interested in a GT-R, even thought they're undeniably amazing.

Honestly, I can't think of one other car on the road right now that I'd be anxious to swap my M3 out for, considering what I need it to do. The M235i and M2 are intriguing - maybe that's where I'll end up in 5 years. Or RS3 sedan?

Bandit > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 12:36

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No sunroof. I put it up in the passenger seat and forced my friend to hold it. Not as glamorous story as you would have hoped.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Bandit 12/10/2014 at 13:59

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No, but I'd like like to see exactly how that even worked.

Audistein > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 12/10/2014 at 18:12

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I read that the manual can't be had with AWD models and I wouldn't be surprised if it was V6 only.

I would be surprised if the RS3 came to the US at all, let alone with a manual gearbox. Either way it will be a step down from an M3. Same can be said for the M235i.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Audistein 12/10/2014 at 18:27

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Like I said, I love my car, and I'm not planning on making a change any time soon. I just hope she holds up!

Jimmy Tango > Brian Silvestro 01/08/2015 at 17:50

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that's what he....no. not today.

Jimmy Tango > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/08/2015 at 17:53

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Again, comment on your cute kiddos picture. I am just gonna let you do all the work, and when you have a backseat full of kids in 911, take a happy picture and I will use it to petition when I save up for 911!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jimmy Tango 01/08/2015 at 18:10

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Ha! Happy to pave the way for you, my friend.

In my happiest dreams, I do a rear seat conversion on a 997 GT3.