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Relative to sales of the 991.2 T it seemed there were few configurable allocations for '18 and '19 and that combined with dealer configured cars challenged awareness and demand. I think there are less than 1000 for both years. Time will tell.
US got LWB as an option in the 718 GTS now. That captures a lot of the T desirability for me. Not sure I would be happy with a 2.0 4, or for that matter a 2.5 4, so holding out for speedster or spyder
I finally got the chance to test drive a Carrera T today. I thought it was great, but not sure it's great enough to take the pain from the frauline for buying another car.
For those who really rate the T, do you have the RWS? The car I test drove didn't have it and im wondering if that would have made the difference.
It is a Carrera with door pulls so don't expect it to drive that differently, especially if it hasn't got the RWS, which is one of the few things that separates it from the regular car. It's a package of fairly subtle changes, all from the parts bin, that adds up to change the 'character' of the car more than anything else. That is not to say it's not a good car. Some people say 911s are too capable but lack character nowadays and the T addresses the latter and doesn't actually need an increase in the former.
@fletch - probably the only must-have option on the Carrera T is the manual transmission. But most would say RAS is a must, too. It transforms the car and there's no way to get the base Carrera engine with smaller turbos with RAS unless on the T. Hope this helps.
@fletch - probably the only must-have option on the Carrera T is the manual transmission. But most would say RAS is a must, too. It transforms the car and there's no way to get the base Carrera engine with smaller turbos with RAS unless on the T. Hope this helps.
I agree smaller turbos make this a better car than the S.
thanks folks. another dealer has one with RAS so hopefully ill get to test drive it at some point
To each his own, but I’d make a case that if you’re thinking about a T the spec is:
RAS
carbon bucket seats (w. rear seat delete)
manual
no sunroof
ceramic brakes (not mandatory but they save a good bit of weight and that is what the T is all about)
These options are key IMO. If you need a sunroof, full leather, pdk, I think better off with the base carrera.
Once you load the T up with heavy sunroof and other options it takes away from the “ClubSport” throwback Porsche intended.
“Porsche wanted to name it "Clubsport" after its spiritual predecessor, the 1987 911 Carrera 3.2 Clubsport, but BMW owns the trademark on that name these days. "T" is what they had left.”
I actually think if they could have called it clubsport, or even RS america - it might have really added value to the car.
down the line this T will become a desirable model IMO - limited run of about 1,000 in the US, great car!
Not the most powerful, and certainly not slow, but there is something to be said about “driving a slower car fast” vs driving a 600hp car slow because you cant open it up on the street without going to jail!
Yep, I love my T. It's the perfect 911 for my use. The only way I'd sell it is if I were to find a PTS blue GT3 that I preferred, even though a GT3 would not be as practical. Again, for the way I use a 911. Grossglockner Pass last fall:
To each his own, but I’d make a case that if you’re thinking about a T the spec is:
RAS
carbon bucket seats (w. rear seat delete)
manual
no sunroof
ceramic brakes (not mandatory but they save a good bit of weight and that is what the T is all about)
These options are key IMO. If you need a sunroof, full leather, pdk, I think better off with the base carrera.
Once you load the T up with heavy sunroof and other options it takes away from the “ClubSport” throwback Porsche intended.
“Porsche wanted to name it "Clubsport" after its spiritual predecessor, the 1987 911 Carrera 3.2 Clubsport, but BMW owns the trademark on that name these days. "T" is what they had left.”
I actually think if they could have called it clubsport, or even RS america - it might have really added value to the car.
down the line this T will become a desirable model IMO - limited run of about 1,000 in the US, great car!
Not the most powerful, and certainly not slow, but there is something to be said about “driving a slower car fast” vs driving a 600hp car slow because you cant open it up on the street without going to jail!
Exactly how I spec'd mine and wouldn't change a thing. You're correct, as of today 996 with VINs and build sheets for PCNA and PCL. I also see this as the Clubsport decedent, and fully admit I'm jaded and have bought into the marketing hype, but don't care. It's that good and a definite keeper regardless of what monetary value it holds going forward. It has intrinsic value to me, and that counts more than anything... Enjoy them! Drive them!
03-17-2019, 04:18 PM
