Is the Porsche 911 a good investment?

The thesis

The 997.2 manual represents the last naturally aspirated, hydraulic-steering 911 Carrera before the 991 turbo era. DFI engines from 2009+ eliminate IMS and bore-scoring risks of 997.1. UK forum data shows £30–38k for good 997.2 manuals; Collecting Cars sold examples £24–58k. Manual is significantly rarer than PDK, adding scarcity premium, and the model straddles the sweet spot between analogue feel and daily usability.