911 Carrera T
01-04-2019, 01:51 PM
#256
How does T compare to carrera S or GTS driving experience?
01-04-2019, 01:52 PM
#257
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Every dealer I look at has two or three T's sitting on the lot gathering dust. Surprises me, as I like the T. I think they are over optioned. I like the minimalist Ts: No leather, no sunroof, no PDK and no PCCBs. Just std T interior package and RWS (and I like the sport classic wheel upgrade). I'm still thinking of getting one as a DD.
01-04-2019, 02:04 PM
#258
I like it! It makes the 911 range more accessible to everyone. Let's be real, the GT3 Touring is super expensive and not everyone can afford it. I'm not saying that the T is inexpensive, but at least it meets the budgets of more people. If I could give it any criticisms, they would be: 1) Make it a manual only car 2) Remove the rear seats 3) Make the lighter seats the only option.
01-04-2019, 02:42 PM
#259
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MSRP on a T? Come on. They are being discounted. Or lif you can’t find an allocation look for the multitude on lots for sale and start making offers. I agree that many sitting on the lot are over specced — sunroof, lots of comfort options, but I am most surprised that very few have LWB. Model designation delete, LWB, RAS, multifunction wheel would be ideal (I’d skip T interior with LWB because you don’t get the seat stripes which seems like the main point of it).
01-04-2019, 02:52 PM
#260
Race Director
The Porsche Exchange had a black one 2 weeks ago with PCCBs/LWBs, Manual, no back seats- i think it was around ~$120,000. Looked pretty good and probably still sitting there.
It seems expensive but with a Tune it would be a blast around town.
But - I would rather have a second-hand GT4 to beat on for $40,000 less.- no question.
It seems expensive but with a Tune it would be a blast around town.
But - I would rather have a second-hand GT4 to beat on for $40,000 less.- no question.
01-04-2019, 03:17 PM
#261
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The Porsche Exchange had a black one 2 weeks ago with PCCBs/LWBs, Manual, no back seats- i think it was around ~$120,000. Looked pretty good and probably still sitting there.
It seems expensive but with a Tune it would be a blast around town.
But - I would rather have a second-hand GT4 to beat on for $40,000 less.- no question.
It seems expensive but with a Tune it would be a blast around town.
But - I would rather have a second-hand GT4 to beat on for $40,000 less.- no question.
01-04-2019, 03:40 PM
#262
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Originally Posted by evilfij
MSRP on a T? Come on. They are being discounted. Or lif you can’t find an allocation look for the multitude on lots for sale and start making offers. I agree that many sitting on the lot are over specced — sunroof, lots of comfort options, but I am most surprised that very few have LWB. Model designation delete, LWB, RAS, multifunction wheel would be ideal (I’d skip T interior with LWB because you don’t get the seat stripes which seems like the main point of it).
I'm sure it would be discounted. My apologies
01-04-2019, 04:40 PM
#263
Every dealer I look at has two or three T's sitting on the lot gathering dust. Surprises me, as I like the T. I think they are over optioned. I like the minimalist Ts: No leather, no sunroof, no PDK and no PCCBs. Just std T interior package and RWS (and I like the sport classic wheel upgrade). I'm still thinking of getting one as a DD.
. I agree with your assessment above, with just one exception... I'd skip the busy T interior package and spend a bit more for PCCBs! 
Sgroer, thank you kindly for the PM and will get back to you.
01-04-2019, 04:47 PM
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01-04-2019, 04:50 PM
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I have a Manual GT3 and a PDK (of course) RS coming at the end of the month. The Carrera T still intrigues me though as a daily driver. I like Manual, but I test drove a PDK one and it was just fine...maybe better for a daily 35 mile commute?
01-04-2019, 04:56 PM
#266
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Originally Posted by kyrocks
I have a Manual GT3 and a PDK (of course) RS coming at the end of the month. The Carrera T still intrigues me though as a daily driver. I like Manual, but I test drove a PDK one and it was just fine...maybe better for a daily 35 mile commute?
01-04-2019, 11:29 PM
#267
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How does the 7 speed compare to the 6 in the Touring?
Between your review and Pete's seems to be something special there. The kind of balance that is missing from many modern 911s.
Between your review and Pete's seems to be something special there. The kind of balance that is missing from many modern 911s.
01-05-2019, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by signes
How does the 7 speed compare to the 6 in the Touring?
Between your review and Pete's seems to be something special there. The kind of balance that is missing from many modern 911s.
Between your review and Pete's seems to be something special there. The kind of balance that is missing from many modern 911s.
01-05-2019, 01:56 AM
#269
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The 7 speed has a short shifter which is exclusive to the T. Shifts are quick. Finding 7th is a little annoying but you only go there for long highway cruises so it's no big deal. It's not as good as the 6 speed. Too many gears and too close together. The rev matching is great. If the car had the 6 speed it would be perfect. I give the 7 speed manual a 7 out of 10. The 6 speed is a 9.5+ out of 10.