L76

Hi Guys,

My first post. Potentially my second Porsche (?). Bought a CPO 981 Cayman GTS a few months back. Love it. Mildly mod'd it. Got the Porsche bug. Now considering a CPO Turbo S... as a daily driver. Questions/guidance:

Do these cars (991 Turbo S) make for good daily drivers? What do I need to know?
Which year/model 991.1 or 991.2 would you advise? Why?
I am planning on driving this thing until it (or I) die... so likely to get the car I want.
I wish I had unlimited finances, but I don't. Can afford a a new Turbo S... but don't want to extend myself for a new one. Sticking with a CPO model.

Thoughts?

Cheers,
L76

hcvone

Welcome. I ordered a new tts, shortly after that my dealership called with a 17' they took on trade with 2002 miles on it, after some back and forth made the deal and could not be more pleased, got one with a CPO warranty and 2 extra years unlimited miles. I got mine in Jan and have driven it everyday it was not snowing. Can it be a daily driver, YES. I was told Porsche made many changes for 2017 and up, so I was looking for a 17' or 18'

fleadh

I daily drive a 991.2 TTS (w/ Sharkwerks exhaust) and before that had a 991.1 TTS and a 997 Turbo. 991.2 TTS is by far the best daily driver 911, IMO. It's very fast and very comfortable (normal/comfort mode.. or use the custom 'Individual' mode for comfort chassis settings and performance engine settings, that's what I normally enable). The 991.2 infotainment system is light years better than the 991.1 (Apple CarPlay / color touch screen) and the 991.2 also has a heated steering wheel (was a big deal for me, I hate cold mornings). Have fun, I doubt you'll regret either a 991.1 or a 991.2 TTS as a daily driver.

-mike

trevorlj

Sounds almost exactly like me...I bought a 991.1 Turbo S w/12k miles a few months ago that I plan to own forever. While I wish I could swing a 991.2 I'm floored that I finally own my dream car and I just count my blessings that I could even get that.

So far it's been a perfect daily driver with no issues. The engineers really did a great job.

I'm an aircraft maintainer and long time car builder so I do my own wrenching. I'm not sure if I would pick a newer 911 Turbo to drive forever if I had to pay labor and deal with dealer scheduling in addition to the parts costs. Well..maybe if I had DEEP pockets and an extra car...but it sounds like you're in the same boat as me.

And BTW...991.1's have optional heated steering wheels too (mine has it)...don't see it often though. The only thing I absolutely wish I had was a rear view camera (they didn't add it until Nov of 2013 w/Parkassist; mine is a September build).

L76

Thx Guys. Question -- the 991.2 for the Turbo S starts in 2016, right? 2015 model is the 991.1?

-L76

Michael_s

In the US, the 991.1 was 14-16 and the 991.2 is 17 to current.

JR956678

I've had a 991.2 TTS since the beginning of July 2017. It was my second "modern" 911, replacing a 991.2 C4S just because I fell in love with the TTS when I first saw it. In my opinion it makes a superb daily driver - better than the C4S was. The most notable superiority of the TTS is that it's quieter (less road noise), rides better (or so it seems), the body is quieter (even though the C4S was not noisy at all), the gearbox shifts smoother under normal conditions and quicker when you push it a little, less brake dust and zero squeal (PCCB on the TTS). In spite of awesome power and acceleration it's an easy car to drive and an ideal combination of comfort and performance - you choose what you want and how you want to drive it and it's just there for you. I would go for the 991.2 "version" if you can find one CPO at the right price for you.

dgrobs

I DD my 2015 Turbo S Cab every day and have for the last 3 years since new.. Put 35,000 miles on it so far.
I will be daily driving it until this Monday, when it's going back to the dealer and I'm picking up my new DD, a 2018 Turbo S Cab.
By far, the best Daily Driver in the world.
Don't give it a 2nd though. It is a fantastic daily driver.
Enjoy.....

Randyc151

Yes, it's a perfect DD if you don't need back seats. 18-way seats are exemplary, car just does not break, and you will notice no major difference between .1 and .2 as long as you get something with rear view camera. Don't hesitate.

gsc

DD for me. There must be hundreds of similar threads...try a search next time.

GSC

cliffd

I have a 2016 Turbo, ordered new. Now have 42,000 miles. only reason to go to the dealer is for service and mods, manifold, exhaust and aftermarket tune at Top Speed Motorsports in Atlanta.

Penn4S

I daily drive mine also. When I need it to be tame it is and when its unleashed its hard to find anything that will match it. Best car to DD out there.

AutoQuest Motorsports

About that rearview camera....give these guys a call I think this may answer your prayers. If it is compatible with your car, I'll take a 6 pack of Corona lol

trevorlj

Suwheet! I think it'll work...my PCM has been flashed to the last revision (v4.76). Thanks!

AutoQuest Motorsports

No problem, we've done a few and they work great : )