Wing Commander

Stick with your 991.2 T. You love it, and it’s a classic.

Ikone

According to most Rennlisters, the car they own is the best one and everything else just falls short for one reason or another, even if it's a later model. There's always some justification to make themselves feel like this is true and what they have is the best. It's very subjective to say the least.
Rennlist is full of 'I'm glad I bought the last of the _____ (fill in blank here). I don't care for the new _____ (fill in blank here). What was Porsche thinking?'

If you go with that mentality, then the 991.2T that you own is the best car. But....if you end up buying the 992T, then that will be the best car. It's a win win situation.

Alc

@Ikone which one do you now own that’s the best?

Ikone

LOL. I sold my 991.2T and getting ready to order a 992T. I'll let you know once I have it. .
My RS3 is my daily, so that puts a smile on my face in the meantime.

Alc

Audi’s are great cars…loved my B5 S4 MT. Off topic but that may have been last Bose stereo in a car I thought was spectacular. Why did you sell your 991.2T? Not your Cup of “T”, didn’t like the spec, or just like newer tech?

Ikone

Man, I wish I had MT in my RS3, but I probably still would have gone for the dual clutch since my wife has to be able to drive it once in a while. :/
It's got the Bang and Olufsen system, and I love every bit of it. That's why for the 992T, I'm springing for the Burmester. Overkill, but I love music.

I sold the 991.2T because I didn't really want to keep it beyond the warranty period. I was too worried that I'd have some problem and it would be too expensive of a repair. Also, like you said, newer tech. I do appreciate a lot of the design features of the 991.2T, but I didn't let myself get too emotionally attached. Even though it was my first 911 and it's been a dream for 40 years. I think my dream garage though would be a GT3 Touring (992) and a late year 964 or 993 (but scared of repairs there as well). Until then, I'll probably upgrade to the latest T. In my opinion the 992 will be a better 911 but very slightly so. And most of it probably in the handling and tech departments. I'd rather get the latest and greatest if I can afford it. And I totally agree with the folks that talk about the price increase. It's crazy that I have to pay 25-30K more for almost the same car. Then again, I didn't lose anything on the sale of mine. On the contrary.

Wilder

You're ahead of me in that I haven't owned a 991. However, though I have an order for a 992T, it's only because finding the right 991.2T where I live has been a needle in haystack exercise. I get my car around June and I have mixed feelings about it. Still hoping I'll find the right 991.2. I view the 992 as a placeholder car.

Alc

not to sway your decision but I had driven most of the 991 lineup before the T was ever announced or even photos of testing etc. and after driving these cars only knew I wanted the smallest and lightest Carrera model with a MT and PCCBs…a few months later they announced the T and I was all in. I even got to test drive a Yellow T which was on the lot (remember those long ago days) and knew the T was the exact Porsche I wanted. Like my wife said if I get one it’s “one and done”. Fast forward 18 months and I’m buying my wife a Cayman S which she now wants to upgrade to a Spyder…I guess one and done only pertains to me LOL. After being in the 992, Taycan, and Macan I come to understand technology (screens) does not add to driving pleasure especially in the 911 and Cayman; which is why so many people like Ikone also want a 964 or whatever. Heck if I could fill my garage I’d find a reasonably priced 996 GT3 for along side my T and be happy…but my 991.2T is bliss and the GT3 would just be an additive not a replacement. The new GT3s weirdly do not peak my interest but probably because I dont want to get back into the world of being a collector and afraid to drive a car due to value and the fact that in second gear you’re doing 100mph to hear that engine.

all that to say if a 991.2T is what you want, it’s out there, just be patient and it will show up but in this market be ready to pounce. There might a few great ones that come to market when the 992T reaches our shores as there will ALWAYS be those who want/need the “latest and greatest” technology in their 911s.

jhalliman

To this point: I’ve owned a lot of cars. Powerful, new, old, otherwise a 991.2T is the most fun street car of anything produced in the past decade or two to me. Not the most extreme, just the most fun while remaining usable enough to use it constantly. Throw a basic stage 1 tune on there and it’s as fast as you can reasonably use for any street car. I see no reason to change from this vehicle to something else, especially not something more modern.

Wilder

I agree with both of you. @Alc I'm on the same boat. I'm 50 and I'm "building a collection of dead man's cars" that matter to me only. The 991.2T will be a part of it. The 992T has a certain appeal and I'm sure I'll enjoy it while I have it but I don't think it will be in my stable long. Still on the prowl for that elusive 991.2T. I've actually found it. I just need to either pay up the ridiculous asking price or keep looking. Also, the Spyder is another amazing car. Especially the 987 vintage. Looking for one of those too. Perhaps sell the wife on the "classic" idea and then you can borrow it too. Haha.

jhalliman

The 987 Spyder is looking cooler by the day as everything continues to get bigger, brawnier and more stuffed with features.

Wilder

If you haven't already done so, wait till you drive one...

jhalliman

I'm in my "kids so young you can use the back seat of a 911" phase of life so maybe that'll be a future treat when I actually have time to use the vehicle without small people in tow. For now, the T is the ultimate school bus.

Wilder

Absolutely!

boilermaker_yv

Max bids on no reserve auctions? so actually sold at those prices? I'd say $90-95k is a fair price for your friend's T, if he trades in he'll get $82-$85k from a dealer.