MeshGearFox

I see so many threads here about the 911 GTS. And the new (apparently somewhat controversial) Carrera T.

Then there are the threads devoted to the Base model 911, and all the owner love for it.

I also see plenty of Targa affection (for different variants).

But it's rare to see a "love thread" dedicated to the Carrera S. Why?



For as long as I wanted a 911, the Carrera S was the one.

A little faster. Bigger wheels and beefier brakes with the iconic red pots. And several other "standard" features (I know, I know, you pay for them and could configure them all separately, but still).

Finally, there's that beautiful curvy S on the rear that looks like the unfolding ribbon of road you're about to carve.

Call me crazy, or satisfied with the variant that's just a little more...S-pecial.

You can't spell LOVES without an S. And I loves mine.

Shotgun

I love my "S" as well and your color choice is "excellent"👍

tstafford

I'm trying to work out a deal on an S right now. Will be a weekend/track alternative. I like that I can pick exactly the options I want and avoid the ones I don't - and I have zero interest in another set of center locks.

NoGaBiker

I fell in love with the Carrera S in 1997. Still sparks a lot of love, but I don't own an S currently.

JoshuaKM1

C2S owner here ... love mine. Let's be honest ... you're going to be a huge fanboy of whichever model you choose. All of the 911 models are amazing ... from the "base" Carrera to the GT2RS. Just depends on your needs & desired price point.

Keadog

Both "base" and "S" have (tunable) 3.0 engines, unlike the 991.1 where the base had a 3.4 (like the Boxster S) and the S had a 3.8.
Maybe that's part of it?
The most "controversial" thing to me in the T is the fact they didn't upgrade the brakes (unless one is willing to live with/pay for PCCBs).
They are all great cars.
And there's a Targa thread here that has its share of Targa bashing going on as well.

evilfij

In addition to Keadog’s point, the S is probably the most common model.

Bxstr

Carrera S is probably my favorite model. GTS as well. For me the price point that a 911 S comes in at and the driving experience that it delivers are unparalleled.

stealthboy

I think the reason you don't see dedicated "S" love threads here is because everyone here tends to assume the S is the one everyone gets.

Bemo

Almost bought an S myself. Love them, as I do every other trim.

RODOLFO04

Right now the S has the middle child syndrome

the T is the BASE SWEET SPOT

anthe GTS IS JUST GREAT IN EVERYWAY

so the S got stuck right in the middle

all of them are great cars in eveyway

PJ Cayenne

MGF- Love your car- graphite blue is awesome. I'd love to own an S, but in .2 configuration just didn't feel it was needed or worth it (to me). If money were no object, it would be S all the way, so maybe blame Porsche for the large price spread from base to S...and blame Porsche again for weakening the S's value with the GTS package. Just a side note- when I look down at the speedo on my base car, I am usually thankful I bought the "slow" model.

991.two

Just received my .2 S before Christmas. Love it.

RODOLFO04

chuckbdc

In my case I got what I wanted and don't feel the need to justify it.

I keep thinking I would like a GTS or a Trurbo, but then get back into my 991.1 C2S with SPASM and sport exhaust and can't justify the change either.