Dennis C

After some negotiation with the dealer, I've reached agreement to trade in my 997.1 turbo cabriolet and purchase a CPO 991.1 turbo s cabriolet. I'm excited about it, although I loved my 997 turbo and I know that I will miss it. I think I will miss the manual transmission, but not too much. My experience with PDK has been great in the limited times that I've driven one, and I'm looking forward to owning one. I purchased this car out of state, and it will be shipped to me in the next couple of weeks. I'll post more pics when it's delivered.

This car interested me for many reasons. I like the way it was optioned by the original buyer. I also like the color. I tend to be attracted to 911s in unusual colors. My 997 was Macadamia Metallic, and my new 991 is Mahogany Metallic.

I'm looking forward to joining the 991 turbo group!

Mister_Yogi

Congrats mate! Looks good. Looks like it needs a little detailing love and then will be good to go!!

Dennis C

Thanks! I agree on the need for detailing. I can see the swirl marks in the photos and it already makes me cringe!

porsche42

Looks great. I went from a MT guy to loving the PDK, that and the 560 hp on tap. You'll miss the MT for a while but you'll get over it.

Good Luck with the new car.

991turbo

Beautiful car !

Nanook

Looks great..how bout a pic of interior...interested in that color

Dennis C

I'll post some as soon as I get the car. I only have exterior shots right now and the dealership already pulled their photos from their website.

Yinzer

Classy!

Dennis C

Thanks. I'm really looking forward to getting the car and driving it around town to see how it compares to the 997 turbo in that scenario. Critics of the 991 frequently talk about how the latest generation of the 911 is huge compared to previous generations. I decided to look up the technical specs out of curiosity, and I was pleasantly surprised. Here's what I found:

997.1 turbo cabriolet: 176.3" length, 72.9" width, 51.2" height, 92.5" wheelbase, 3,649 lbs.

991.1 turbo s cabriolet: 177.4" length, 74.0" width, 51.0" height, 96.5" wheelbase, 3,516 lbs.

If these numbers are correct, then the 991 is only 1.1" longer than the 997, 1.1" wider, 0.2" lower and weighs 133 lbs. less. I hardly call that "huge" compared to the 997.

Looking forward to reporting on early driving experience. My cabriolet should show up just in time for our first major snow storm of the season.

Yinzer

lol just get some snow tires.

Dennis C

That's the plan! I've always run winter tires on my 911s during the colder months. I don't drive them in the serious slop, I've got a GMC truck for that.

msmacan

Congrats and enjoy. Beautiful car.

prsdoc

Stunner of a color. Bet the two tone interior just complements the exterior pain perfectly. Great spec, enjoy it!

sctanton52

That Color is one of my favs, I would have ordered my incoming TTS Cab in Mahogany Metallic, but the wife beat me to it on her Box-S. In certain lights it has some very subtle Purple, or Mauve undertones.

Congrats!

Barn996

Congrats on your turbo S cab Dennis! You'll be hitting the slopes in style this winter.