New 991.2 owner coming from 997.2
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New 991.2 owner coming from 997.2
Howdy folks,
I've been lurking here for a while, but now I've reason to stay a while. I traded my lovely 2009 C4S in on a 2017 Graphite blue base Carrera on Thursday. The car is in Livermore, CA, so it has to be shipped to me in Portland. I love the 997 but was ready to try something new, and the base 991.2 is excellent bang for the buck. This particular model was used, and spec'd the way I'd build it. It has alcantara wheel, gear lever, seat inserts with the adaptive sports seats, 20" wheels, and a few other non-essential bits.
It's a pretty basic and lightweight (with the exception of the heavy glass roof, which I do love) model, and I really enjoyed my test drive. The PO was obviously a car guy as the side markers are already clear!
Anyway, thought I'd share some of the photos and I can't wait to get the car!
I've been lurking here for a while, but now I've reason to stay a while. I traded my lovely 2009 C4S in on a 2017 Graphite blue base Carrera on Thursday. The car is in Livermore, CA, so it has to be shipped to me in Portland. I love the 997 but was ready to try something new, and the base 991.2 is excellent bang for the buck. This particular model was used, and spec'd the way I'd build it. It has alcantara wheel, gear lever, seat inserts with the adaptive sports seats, 20" wheels, and a few other non-essential bits.
It's a pretty basic and lightweight (with the exception of the heavy glass roof, which I do love) model, and I really enjoyed my test drive. The PO was obviously a car guy as the side markers are already clear!
Anyway, thought I'd share some of the photos and I can't wait to get the car!
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May I ask why did you go with one w/o AWD?
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#4
Congrats! Just looked up car on Livermore site. A great basic spec and seemingly advertised at an attractive ask price. You did well!
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Congrats, It a beauty, I'm sure you'll really enjoy it, from my experience with the 991.2. Only woulda, coulda is that is that you shoulda flown down here and enjoyed the ride home
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Congrats, great color and you will love the base. I can tell you that for public roads, you will be thankful you bought the "slow" car, and good going for finding a manual. The engine is so flexible, most of the time you've got plenty of power in the higher gears that shifting is completely optional.
I hope you did well on the sale of the 997, they are still fantastic and in high demand.
I hope you did well on the sale of the 997, they are still fantastic and in high demand.
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What a terrrible mistake! You traded in a NA flat six for a turbo six?? Shame on you.
But the new car does look very nice. Enjoy!
But the new car does look very nice. Enjoy!
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I think you'll like it a lot. A very serviceable DD 911. I've owned a lot of them and the 991.2 is a great car. I understand the criticisms but the experience behind the wheel is damn good.
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Congrats. Previous 997 GT3 owner myself. Was a 991.2 naysayer until I actually drove one. Recently sold the GT3 which I loved and purchased a 7MT 4S 991.2. Will always miss the sound and analog feel of the 997 but the 991.2s are just so capable I forget about the rest. Still cant believe I not only went to a 991 but a .2 and 4 at that but here we are. Change is fun and Porsche did a great job with the 9A2 in my opinion. Enjoy it!
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Congrats, great color and you will love the base. I can tell you that for public roads, you will be thankful you bought the "slow" car, and good going for finding a manual. The engine is so flexible, most of the time you've got plenty of power in the higher gears that shifting is completely optional.
I hope you did well on the sale of the 997, they are still fantastic and in high demand.
I hope you did well on the sale of the 997, they are still fantastic and in high demand.
I love this new motor, and the external turbo noises sound great too. I love how you can shut them out by closing the windows and sunroof, and just have that traditional 911 noise from the cabin.
Congrats. Previous 997 GT3 owner myself. Was a 991.2 naysayer until I actually drove one. Recently sold the GT3 which I loved and purchased a 7MT 4S 991.2. Will always miss the sound and analog feel of the 997 but the 991.2s are just so capable I forget about the rest. Still cant believe I not only went to a 991 but a .2 and 4 at that but here we are. Change is fun and Porsche did a great job with the 9A2 in my opinion. Enjoy it!