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SteveDoubleU 03-20-2019 01:17 PM

Help me decide 911T spec
 
Hey Guys,

Starting a new project. I have a few options that the dealer is sending me.

What spec would you pick?

https://www.porsche.com/microsite/po...px?c=/PKP3FFG7

https://www.porsche.com/microsite/po...px?c=/PKE1Q6Z8

https://www.porsche.com/microsite/po...px?c=/PKXUCH74

Any thoughts would be appropriated

Best,
Steve


Bob Z. 03-20-2019 02:07 PM

Option 2.

CaymanSinAR 03-20-2019 02:13 PM

Easy. Option 3. It is the only one with RAS.

SteveDoubleU 03-20-2019 02:19 PM


Originally Posted by CaymanSinAR (Post 15716604)
Easy. Option 3. It is the only one with RAS.

RAS that big of a deal?

MidEngineRules 03-20-2019 02:45 PM


Originally Posted by CaymanSinAR (Post 15716604)
Easy. Option 3. It is the only one with RAS.

That's the way I see it. Plus no sunroof (or PDK), which is blasphemy on a T. No offense to all those who opted for those ;)

CaymanSinAR 03-20-2019 02:49 PM


Originally Posted by SteveDoubleU (Post 15716617)
RAS that big of a deal?

In a world where the Boxster/Cayman did not exist my fun Porsche would be a manual 911 T with RAS.

I can't say based on my own experience whether RAS is worth it. My 911 does not have it. But given the differences between my Boxster and 911 I'd spec RAS were I to go the T route. In the reviews I've read and videos I've watched RAS has been given almost universal praise. If it can take the already superb 911 and make it feel a little smaller/more nimble all the better.

SteveDoubleU 03-20-2019 02:52 PM

I should have put this in the original post. I have a Black GT4 in the garage with red contrasting stitching. Not that that should dictate anything here but just calling it out if it simply came down to GT Silver or Black.

InTgr8r 03-20-2019 02:53 PM


Originally Posted by MidEngineRules (Post 15716679)
That's the way I see it. Plus no sunroof (or PDK), which is blasphemy on a T. No offense to all those who opted for those ;)

^+1
I'm in no rush but thats likely what I'll be looking for.
Its hard to believe the number of used T's that have sunroofs :(

Porsch 03-20-2019 02:55 PM

Ideally, you want RAS and MT. And you do not want a sunroof. But the most critical of all is getting the 7MT and NOT PDK. I don’t get speccing PDK on the Carrera T at all.

Porsch 03-20-2019 03:01 PM


Originally Posted by InTgr8r (Post 15716700)
Its hard to believe the number of used T's that have sunroofs :(

It’s like some others here have pointed out, the cars available now are dealer specs and most dealers are not that bright and obviously didn’t understand the Carrera T at all. It’s a shame that more enthusiasts didn’t get to spec these cars.

seis-speed 03-20-2019 07:06 PM


Originally Posted by SteveDoubleU (Post 15716478)
Hey Guys,

Starting a new project. I have a few options that the dealer is sending me.

What spec would you pick?

https://www.porsche.com/microsite/po...px?c=/PKP3FFG7

https://www.porsche.com/microsite/po...px?c=/PKE1Q6Z8

https://www.porsche.com/microsite/po...px?c=/PKXUCH74

Any thoughts would be appropriated

Best,
Steve

OP are you ordering new with an allocation?

I was told none exist?

SteveDoubleU 03-20-2019 07:11 PM


Originally Posted by seis-speed (Post 15717283)


OP are you ordering new with an allocation?

I was told none exist?

These are all dealer stock vehicles

MidEngineRules 03-20-2019 07:13 PM


Originally Posted by CaymanSinAR (Post 15716685)
In a world where the Boxster/Cayman did not exist my fun Porsche would be a manual 911 T with RAS.

I can't say based on my own experience whether RAS is worth it. My 911 does not have it. But given the differences between my Boxster and 911 I'd spec RAS were I to go the T route. In the reviews I've read and videos I've watched RAS has been given almost universal praise. If it can take the already superb 911 and make it feel a little smaller/more nimble all the better.

If not mistaken when spec'd with light weight buckets it removes the rear seats. In that configuration you're got a nice 2 seater with some interior volume.

My 991.2 has RAS and it does make a huge difference in the way the car tracks through sweeping corners. Gives it that superior mid engine feeling ;)


MidEngineRules 03-20-2019 07:21 PM


Originally Posted by Porsch (Post 15716705)
Ideally, you want RAS and MT. And you do not want a sunroof. But the most critical of all is getting the 7MT and NOT PDK. I don’t get speccing PDK on the Carrera T at all.

Just goes to show most T owners don't understand their own car, but perhaps additionally that Porsche compromised the car for the sake of sales. This is the first T in 50 years. They market it as a purist's 911. Well if you add PDK and a sunroof you break mold from the concept, which makes no sense. To me you make the car as light as possible as it's only 50 pounds lighter than the base car (although does have a mechanical diff). So you spec light weight buckets and PCCB (also for superior braking power) as a must in that regard, and RAS just because it makes the car corner. Then you have a far better option over a 718 Cayman GTS, other than fuel economy which is surprisingly terrible in the T. That you give up for increased acceleration due to the shorter final gear.

seis-speed 03-20-2019 07:42 PM

I like option 1, probably the best spec possible, with the “less is more” mantra.


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