[truekumar]

Originally Posted by seis-speed

Backseat room is key for those of us that have kids.
I will always suggest 4doors is best, but in this comparison.
M2 >>>> 911….I owned an OG M2 and a 991.2 Carrera T for reference.

Thanks for the input!

[truekumar]

So guys. I still haven’t made my final decision I’m regards to a 911 Vs a G87 M2 for a family of four.

I’m now possibly able to stretch to a used 992 with low options.

BUT still think that the G87 M2 is probably the better decision especially with growing kids.

Can anyone comment on the rear seat space on the M2 whom now has it or has seen it? I haven’t been able to see one as of yet.

[M Division]

I sold my 992 and am replacing it with an M2 if it ever arrives. The 992 back seats are more for show and for a few groceries bags, it's basically a 2 seater asie from maybe kids under 5yrs

G87 M2 can fit an adult human somewhat comfortably

[truekumar]

I’ve been to the Porsche dealership a couple of times now, and we all fit in at the moment with some decent space to grow into as well for the kids but just not sure how long before they will start to feel uncomfortable in the back as I want to keep the car for a decent amount of time.

The one advantage is that my wife is only 5ft2 in height and myself just 5ft9 and the kids are of average height.

I’d love a 911 as it is my dream car but maybe it isn’t as practical as the G87 M2. How do others on here with kids feel about the M2 vs 911 as a family car??

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by truekumar

I’d love a 911 as it is my dream car but maybe it isn’t as practical as the G87 M2. How do others on here with kids feel about the M2 vs 911 as a family car??

M2 all day. Kids have stuff, kids have backpacks, kids want a smooth ride so they can text their friends without their teeth rattling out.

TBH, kids want a car with rear doors so they can get in and out without waiting for parents, so they don't want to ride around in an M2 either.

And god forbid you end up with a beanpole kid who unexpectedly spurts to over 6 feet tall at 15 yo. It happens.

(I know I beat on this drum constantly, but maybe a blackwing? It's still a great performer on street and track, and it is a 4 door car.)

[truekumar]

I won’t be getting a four door, as I specifically want a more ‘sportier’ car and two door coupe. We have another four door if needed on certain lengthier journeys.

[10"]

If you care about your kids, give them a real backseat and get an M2. If you only care about buying the most overhyped sports car in the history of ever get the 911.

I’ve raised my kid who is 7 ONLY in our 1M since the day he was born. No issues. Packed strollers in there when he was a baby, now pack all of his baseball gear.

I am sure the new M2 is even more spacious than my 1M—and with 2 kids it’s a no brainer don’t even consider the cramped and absurd 911 rear seats.

[m20e3087]

Here is what I would do, get the G87. And also get a used 991.1. Best of both world. Personally speaking for hauling two toddlers we have X7 and Macan S. I was in the 2 door band wagon pretty much all of my life except when my daughter was born, sold my M2C and got a G80C. Now sold my G80 and plan to get back to G87.

[VT Skier]

I agree M2 all day, if you want something fairly practical. I tried to talk myself into the 992, but it's just too small for daily use. And crazy expensive at the moment, and for the foreseeable future.

Save the 911 for when the kids are older and no longer want to be in your backseat.

[truekumar]

Originally Posted by 10"

If you care about your kids, give them a real backseat and get an M2. If you only care about buying the most overhyped sports car in the history of ever get the 911.

I’ve raised my kid who is 7 ONLY in our 1M since the day he was born. No issues. Packed strollers in there when he was a baby, now pack all of his baseball gear.

I am sure the new M2 is even more spacious than my 1M—and with 2 kids it’s a no brainer don’t even consider the cramped and absurd 911 rear seats.

Thanks for the input and yeah there definitely does seem like there is lots of space in the rear of the M2 compared to the 911.

[truekumar]

Originally Posted by VT Skier

I agree M2 all day, if you want something fairly practical. I tried to talk myself into the 992, but it's just too small for daily use. And crazy expensive at the moment, and for the foreseeable future.

Save the 911 for when the kids are older and no longer want to be in your backseat.

That could be a good call. Go for the M2 now and then get the 992 later on life.

[Bumpinjeep]

Originally Posted by truekumar

Thanks for the responses so far. Looks like the 992 is looking like a bad option at this point, so therefore if I may have to go with the M2.

Aww man, that sounds awful.

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by truekumar

Can anyone comment on the rear seat space on the M2 whom now has it or has seen it? I haven’t been able to see one as of yet.

I'm 1.75m / 5'9" tall and have just enough headroom in the back of our M2. My son who is 1.90m / 6'3" tall can sit in the drivers seat and I have just enough knee room behind him, or plenty of knee room if the drivers seat is in my driving position.

[truekumar]

Originally Posted by aerobod

I'm 1.75m / 5'9" tall and have just enough headroom in the back of our M2. My son who is 1.90m / 6'3" tall can sit in the drivers seat and I have just enough knee room behind him, or plenty of knee room if the drivers seat is in my driving position.

Thanks for the input! So plenty enough space in the M2 then!

[npirnia]

Originally Posted by truekumar

I’ve been to the Porsche dealership a couple of times now, and we all fit in at the moment with some decent space to grow into as well for the kids but just not sure how long before they will start to feel uncomfortable in the back as I want to keep the car for a decent amount of time.

The one advantage is that my wife is only 5ft2 in height and myself just 5ft9 and the kids are of average height.

I’d love a 911 as it is my dream car but maybe it isn’t as practical as the G87 M2. How do others on here with kids feel about the M2 vs 911 as a family car??

I have taken delivery of my M2 and my 14 yo daughter rode in the backseat for a series of errands last Saturday. She is 5’6” and was totally comfortable in the backseat with some extra headroom to grow into.

She did complain about the lack of her own door and a window that rolls down, but she was otherwise comfortable.

The M2’s rear seats are definitely viable for older kids and adults until they are >5’8” or so. I can sit in the back at 5’11”, but wouldn’t want to be back there for more than hour or so since I need to contort a bit.

-Nick

[02M3ForMe]

Originally Posted by M2siast

I’m curious, do you not have any 2 series in BMW showrooms to go and see? I mean, you just have to go to a Porsche dealer and a BMW dealer to check out the cars and ascertain where your family would fit or not. Are they too far away?

It’s not a good idea to decide (or conjecture) which car to buy by watching/reading reviews and asking strangers on the internet, when in 5 minutes you can see if they work or not…

Serious question… I’m puzzled.

100%.

On top of this, cars can be traded in or sold. If I can’t stomach a bit of depreciation to live with and experience a car for real for 3 months, I can’t afford it, anyway.

I’m literally 9 cars away from when we discussed which color blue your G80 xDrive was going to be in mid 2021.

It’ll be awesome for you to finally buy one and report back.

[frostyrwd]

I’m still waiting for a new S2000, any day now…..

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by M2siast

If you didn’t have a sunroof, I bet you’d be comfortable. I’m 6 foot and fit there without contorting (but bodies are different).

I don't think the roof choice affects rear headroom? Wasn't there a thread with pics and everything showing that all the assemblies stop short of the rear slope? Maybe my memory is bad.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Maybe it’s how you interpreted the picture I posted. It absolutely affects rear headroom.

fair enough.

[AlpsRider]

I've been in the back of a G87. I'm 5' 10". I sat in the driver's seat and adjusted it for sport driving ie. fairly close to the steering wheel. Then I sat in the back seat on the driver's side. I had a lot of knee room but my head was scraping the roof. Just imagine going over bumps with your head scraping the roof already. I think 5'8" is about it for the back seat of the G87 unless you want to have your head kinked for the whole trip.

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Sunroof or No sunroof? Interesting perspective, it’s definitely smaller (shorter) than previous cars.

No sunroof.

[AlpsRider]

Yeah that's true. Some people have long torsos etc. I'm fairly well proportioned. I'll have to admit that I scrape the roof in the back when I sit up straight. If I slouch down and let my knees rest on the seat back then the clearance is ok.