Carrera T vs Base Carrera C2
11-07-2018, 11:50 AM
#1
Carrera T vs Base Carrera C2
I’ve looked on the forum and elsewhere and have seen the T compared to everything except its fraturnal twin the base 991.2. I currently own a 2017 991.2 base C2 with PDK. I love the car, bought it used, but I regret getting the PDK and really miss a manual transmission. Also. after buying several used cars, I really want to do a custom build and make ‘my’ car. As important as the drive is, the color, interior, wheels, etc also play a large role my overall enjoyment of the car.
I am considering a C2 or T. I’m trying to arrange test drives in both, but I was hoping some of you here had experience driving both and could offer your thoughts on the difference in the drive. The T sounds like a better driving experience, but the base model has way more options for interior and exterior customization. Overall, I’m not a huge fan of the T options in terms of color, interior, wheels, otherwise, I’d probably go straight for the T.
Thoughts? I realize there is a lot of subjective preference at play here, but is the drive of the T so much better that it outweighs the options available on a base model to really build the car how you want it from an aesthetic perspective? Why choose one over the other?
I am considering a C2 or T. I’m trying to arrange test drives in both, but I was hoping some of you here had experience driving both and could offer your thoughts on the difference in the drive. The T sounds like a better driving experience, but the base model has way more options for interior and exterior customization. Overall, I’m not a huge fan of the T options in terms of color, interior, wheels, otherwise, I’d probably go straight for the T.
Thoughts? I realize there is a lot of subjective preference at play here, but is the drive of the T so much better that it outweighs the options available on a base model to really build the car how you want it from an aesthetic perspective? Why choose one over the other?
11-07-2018, 12:16 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
I'd say, based on the above, just go with a C2. If you can still spec/order one. The T only makes sense if you buy into the T concept. If not, then paying less makes more sense to me. Many will challenge the notion of the reduced gearing, lighter weight, mLSD and PTV, PASM Sport, and RAS being able to make up the difference. It did for me, and many others, and voted with my wallet. Good luck in your choice!
11-07-2018, 12:40 PM
#3
Rennlist Member
I’ve looked on the forum and elsewhere and have seen the T compared to everything except its fraturnal twin the base 991.2. I currently own a 2017 991.2 base C2 with PDK. I love the car, bought it used, but I regret getting the PDK and really miss a manual transmission. Also. after buying several used cars, I really want to do a custom build and make ‘my’ car. As important as the drive is, the color, interior, wheels, etc also play a large role my overall enjoyment of the car.
I am considering a C2 or T. I’m trying to arrange test drives in both, but I was hoping some of you here had experience driving both and could offer your thoughts on the difference in the drive. The T sounds like a better driving experience, but the base model has way more options for interior and exterior customization. Overall, I’m not a huge fan of the T options in terms of color, interior, wheels, otherwise, I’d probably go straight for the T.
Thoughts? I realize there is a lot of subjective preference at play here, but is the drive of the T so much better that it outweighs the options available on a base model to really build the car how you want it from an aesthetic perspective? Why choose one over the other?
I am considering a C2 or T. I’m trying to arrange test drives in both, but I was hoping some of you here had experience driving both and could offer your thoughts on the difference in the drive. The T sounds like a better driving experience, but the base model has way more options for interior and exterior customization. Overall, I’m not a huge fan of the T options in terms of color, interior, wheels, otherwise, I’d probably go straight for the T.
Thoughts? I realize there is a lot of subjective preference at play here, but is the drive of the T so much better that it outweighs the options available on a base model to really build the car how you want it from an aesthetic perspective? Why choose one over the other?
Wanting to get to the bottom of exactly your question, a friend and I did a 30+ page road test with the T and C2 over 600~ miles for 000:
https://www.000magazine.com/shop/006
11-07-2018, 12:43 PM
#4
Rennlist Member
As SS says... Only go for the T if you want to take advantage of getting one or more of the following in the base:
- RAS
- LWBS
- mLSD/PTV
- Lighter weight/more noise.
11-07-2018, 01:14 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
11-07-2018, 01:17 PM
#6
Rennlist Member
^^the only reason I didn't list PCCB is because you can spec that in the base.
11-08-2018, 12:41 AM
#7
Thank you for the replies. I did get a chance to test drive a T today. It definitely is a more spirited drive and I get the hype. I really love the short shifter and the gear ratios, but other than that I didn't see a huge difference in sound and weight, etc. I think I'm going to spec a base to my exact wants and add a short shift kit for $250. I'm probably leaving a little more driving enjoyment on the table, but having the rest of the car exactly how I want will more than make up for it.
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11-08-2018, 01:07 AM
#8
Rennlist Member
Thank you for the replies. I did get a chance to test drive a T today. It definitely is a more spirited drive and I get the hype. I really love the short shifter and the gear ratios, but other than that I didn't see a huge difference in sound and weight, etc. I think I'm going to spec a base to my exact wants and add a short shift kit for $250. I'm probably leaving a little more driving enjoyment on the table, but having the rest of the car exactly how I want will more than make up for it.
Also still trying to figure out the T short shifter. My sense is that it is NOT the GT4 shifter for sale with some vendors, but rather just a shorter lever. Which I would be very interested to know more about.
11-08-2018, 09:07 AM
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matthewlesko (12-16-2020)
11-08-2018, 11:31 AM
#11
With the 991.2, the base and the T are at a level where the models above them are not as appealing as they used to be.
11-08-2018, 11:43 AM
#12
For me, the main reason to take the C2 over the T is you can get PTS (although I'm not sure how many PTS takers there will be on a base 911 now that the price has been so jacked up). I wish PTS were available on the T. I'd love to see slate grey, signal yellow or cobalt blue metallic on the T.
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matthewlesko (12-16-2020)
11-08-2018, 12:36 PM
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11-08-2018, 12:50 PM
#14
If I were *forced* to pick a 911 as a weekender it would unquestionably be the T. The base engine combined with mLSD/PTV and shorter gears make it a no-brainer.