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Old 07-25-2017, 06:47 AM
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Default 15 Turbo S v. 17 Turbo

Generally speaking, for roughly the same money, would you go for:

1) 2015 Turbo S. Under 9K miles. Black with Black/Red interior. Only really minus is no heated wheel. I know I'm soft... but I love it in the winter.

2) 2017 Turbo - barely used. White with same interior Black/Red. No PDCC but has heated wheel, and updated PCM, steering wheel and other .2 updates.. No PCCB.

I'm a bit torn...
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The two are going to be similar in performance and with the .1 to .2 step I don't think resale clearly favors one over the other, time will tell. I hate the work of black. Some really like to have the S and others don't care about the badge. The nav and antilag are nice updates.

Sounds like of the two you prefer the build spec of the 991.1 TTS. If the steering wheel is a big issue to you I recall seeing a thread title saying the 991.2 wheel fits on the 991.1. If you can swap it and get heating going for a few grand would that make the decision easier?
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^ yes it would but I don't think I can get the heat to work. Swap, yes, heat no.
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For what it's worth, I'd have the 17. The infotainment, steering wheel and rear lights are more important than the ceramics...
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Originally Posted by Millwallmart
For what it's worth, I'd have the 17. The infotainment, steering wheel and rear lights are more important than the ceramics...
I have a 17 C4S and think the infotainment is very overrated.. I kinda like the PCM is my 14 Cayenne better.. I think the updated PCM with Apple Play is cumbersome and the swiping and pressing is annoying. I just need Sirius and I'm done... I can stream Amazon music, etc. from my iphone as well on the 14 PCM.

As to the lights, I cant see them when I'm driving

Now ceramics, the bite and feel are awesome.. I am more interested in the 17 for the other updates... heated wheel with paddles, etc.

Both options still open.. appreciate your feedback.
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To each their own- tomayto tomarto ��
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Back in a Turbo already? Thought you did not like the "numb" feeling of the turbo? My vote is the 17 Turbo.
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Originally Posted by tommyboy214
Back in a Turbo already? Thought you did not like the "numb" feeling of the turbo? My vote is the 17 Turbo.
Not yet.. good memory. Yes, looking to get back. Miss the sledge hammer power. While I stand by the "numb" comments, the new turbo lower model engines have changed the personality of the cars a lot. The Turbo is so good I think I might gave mistaken its capabilities a bit. It's not a sword, but it so good it makes it look easy. The 17 is leading the pack at the moment.
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Well good luck and keep us posted. Looking is half the fun Michael. I have test driven the new c4s and was surprised as well, the new motor provides the torque I missed in my previous NA P cars. Its fast too, more than enough for around town.
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17 Turbo for me. I just like the newer stuff in general - looks, tech, wheel, etc.

Performance wise, the S is probably a tad quicker, but not enough to notice in daily driving.



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