rxtrom

Obviously Porsche figured out a long time ago that there is not one single 911 for everyone but by having 22 different models of the 911 they made it a car suitable for all. Some of you would like to think that if given the money and opportunity that the 911 R or GT3RS is the perfect car but honestly if your car use does not coincide with what the model was designed for you will be quickly disappointed.

I like the concept of the T and I have one on order, hopefully it holds up to my expectations.

Selo

PCCBS?

LastMezger

Well aside from allegedly poor reliability the Giulia Quadrifoglio is one of the best cars I've ever driven. Its only real foible I could see was that to have the quick steering, chases and loud exhaust it needs to be in race mode which disables stability entirely...and with 500-hp she's plenty frisky without the ESP especially in wet conditions.

rxtrom

So far that is my plan. My build locks in April so I have some time. If an S brake upgrade or compelling aftermarket kit comes out I may change.

Selo

I'm having a tough time with the brake issue as well. Seems to me any Porsche worth its weight, or certainly one that potentially might command an ongoing High resale value, like the GT4, should have excess braking capacity.

FifthGear

Yeah, but what you're looking for is usually more of a "brake pad choice" and regular bleeding than anything else. Other than on track, it's a bit of a fallacy that you need bigger brakes. The ones it has will stop the car. If it's an aesthetical thing, well then yes. I go back to Porsche removing the option to save everyone from themselves.

If we're talking on track, the biggest difference I've found is in the design, by permitting the rotor to expand and contract independently. You can warp a set of 997 rotors in a single 2-day PCA event, whereas the 991 rotors just keep on going. No effect on the street though.

jnolan

Seems like a lot of press is coming out now following the event in Monaco that Porsche hosted. Pretty exciting, I like each car for different reasons.

TexasRider

Well I would never be disappointed with a R. Truly it probably is the Ultimate 911. Track capable enough to take or hold with any 911 that carries a license plate. And it can easily be a street car with any 911or any others.

The T, while a good car, is not remotely the everyman R that I was looking for. But for folks getting one absolutely enjoy your T ^^.

I may be one of the only long time Porsche owners that never owns a 911 ( having had 951s, Caymans, and Cayennes). As much as I like Porsche the R might have been my Swan Song. For me I'm not likely to get a 4 cylinder anything and there is no R in my future . . but I will at least look at the T when one passes through the dealer. But not for 125 - at least not for me.

R_Rated

There are plenty of CPO F6 options out there. You don't HAVE to buy a new one.

TexasRider

That is very true as it pertains to the Caymans.

It's just that none of them (Caymans) are in the color that I want.

I specifically got the last of the F6's - and then of course my new car got flooded down here. Sigh.

Jzips

One of these spec’ed with PCCB and the LWB seats would be a sick car. Add a tune and you’ve got a very special beast.

CarAholic

This car really has me torn between it and the new spyder

russdc

My thoughts exactly. Still went ahead with the order for April delivery.

Closertotruth

Given the different engine positions and the possibility of Spyder still being NA, won't they drive very differently?

CarAholic

This is precisely why I am torn. I miss the 911 rear engine dynamics but not 100% fond of the turbo motor. While the 982 spyder with the supposed detuned 4.0 ticks the motor box but the mid engine layout doesn't tick the rear engine box.