Upgrading my next 911
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Upgrading my next 911
I have a 2014 991.1 C2, my first Porsche with sport chrono, sport exhaust and some other good options. I've owned it for two years now and absolutely love owning a 911. The CPO runs out August 2020. I'm considering stepping up to a 911S or maybe even a GTS. I'm looking for some guidance on what should be my next 911. I would like to keep it under $90k.
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I have a 2014 991.1 C2, my first Porsche with sport chrono, sport exhaust and some other good options. I've owned it for two years now and absolutely love owning a 911. The CPO runs out August 2020. I'm considering stepping up to a 911S or maybe even a GTS. I'm looking for some guidance on what should be my next 911. I would like to keep it under $90k.
991.1 Carrera to 991.2 Carrera S or (especially) GTS is a serious leap—not that that's a bad thing...but you might be surprised by how much of a leap the 3.4 to the 3.0tt is.
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Have you driven the 991.2? If not drive it first to see if you like it since it will be a lot different! A base car may be enough and if so you will have lots of choices under $90k.
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I agree with this. I was shopping for a 991.1 S/4S, but was more impressed with the 991.2 base, which was newer and in the same price point with CPO. I really like the 3.0tt - you should definitely try it.
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Hard to tell what's driving the upgrade other than warranty...which can be solved by getting an extended one.
Also good to know what your driving needs are (do you track and need the extra performance)?
I'm no fan of the tiny turbo motors in the non-GT 991.2 series (haven't driven a 992 yet).
In the sound department you'd give up the equivalent of a grand piano and settle for a entry level synth.
The non-linear acceleration in a 991.2 is well hidden and almost imperceptible but very much so there.
On the other hand, if you track and need performance gains, the benefits of a turbo would be great.
Best of luck either way.
Also good to know what your driving needs are (do you track and need the extra performance)?
I'm no fan of the tiny turbo motors in the non-GT 991.2 series (haven't driven a 992 yet).
In the sound department you'd give up the equivalent of a grand piano and settle for a entry level synth.
The non-linear acceleration in a 991.2 is well hidden and almost imperceptible but very much so there.
On the other hand, if you track and need performance gains, the benefits of a turbo would be great.
Best of luck either way.
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Hard to tell what's driving the upgrade other than warranty...which can be solved by getting an extended one.
Also good to know what your driving needs are (do you track and need the extra performance)?
I'm no fan of the tiny turbo motors in the non-GT 991.2 series (haven't driven a 992 yet).
In the sound department you'd give up the equivalent of a grand piano and settle for a entry level synth.
The non-linear acceleration in a 991.2 is well hidden and almost imperceptible but very much so there.
On the other hand, if you track and need performance gains, the benefits of a turbo would be great.
Best of luck either way.
Also good to know what your driving needs are (do you track and need the extra performance)?
I'm no fan of the tiny turbo motors in the non-GT 991.2 series (haven't driven a 992 yet).
In the sound department you'd give up the equivalent of a grand piano and settle for a entry level synth.
The non-linear acceleration in a 991.2 is well hidden and almost imperceptible but very much so there.
On the other hand, if you track and need performance gains, the benefits of a turbo would be great.
Best of luck either way.
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If warranty is the the only thing driving this decision then have you considered going commando or an aftermarket warranty? These cars are pretty robust and any major failure is certainly an outlier.
Lets set the "which is best" discussion side. The answer objectively is ALWAYS the newest version.
For me, I think of these cars as a workstream. The first juncture is daily vs fun ancillary car. If it's a daily then a newer one certainly makes sense for the creature comforts and utilitarian aspect. If it's a toy then have you made some good memories with the car and do you love it or what don't you like about it? Are you one that keeps cars or trades them in every few years? If you keep them and love the car then on a base - headers, TB, plenum and a tune with transform it. Maybe just an exhaust? Maybe something as minor as aluminum ring surrounds for the guages to rekindle the romance?
By the way - the 991.2 owners stopped bragging about the improved infotainment lately They still have a torquier engine but if it's a fun/toy car then how much fun is it to use so much more of the revs all the time? If it's your daily or only then a 3.0tt would make a much more compliant people mover for sure.
This post is just me wrambling and likely won't sway anyone either way but just some things I'd think about other than warranty. For me... I added a 987 and threw the kitchen sink at it in aftermarket for less money than trading in on a new 911 and couldn't be happier owning both.
Lets set the "which is best" discussion side. The answer objectively is ALWAYS the newest version.
For me, I think of these cars as a workstream. The first juncture is daily vs fun ancillary car. If it's a daily then a newer one certainly makes sense for the creature comforts and utilitarian aspect. If it's a toy then have you made some good memories with the car and do you love it or what don't you like about it? Are you one that keeps cars or trades them in every few years? If you keep them and love the car then on a base - headers, TB, plenum and a tune with transform it. Maybe just an exhaust? Maybe something as minor as aluminum ring surrounds for the guages to rekindle the romance?
By the way - the 991.2 owners stopped bragging about the improved infotainment lately They still have a torquier engine but if it's a fun/toy car then how much fun is it to use so much more of the revs all the time? If it's your daily or only then a 3.0tt would make a much more compliant people mover for sure.
This post is just me wrambling and likely won't sway anyone either way but just some things I'd think about other than warranty. For me... I added a 987 and threw the kitchen sink at it in aftermarket for less money than trading in on a new 911 and couldn't be happier owning both.
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911T or GTS. I would probably go with the GTS.
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i would buy
A T, then chip it. Buy a fidelty warranty and never take it to a dealer (it will get flagged). Big HP for the money, drivers car.
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