For those that have bought a used 991: Was a lack of FAL a deal breaker for you?
09-15-2020, 01:42 PM
#31
Rennlist Member
Glad I have it, wouldn't give it up either
At the beginning of my search for a 991.2, I thought it was a gimmick - just one more unnecessary electronic/hydraulic component just waiting to break. Then I started thinking about that constant awareness/vigilance one needs to have with a car like this, and I realized that I would prefer to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Consequently, I passed on a lot of very nice Turbo S cars - there is a surprising number without FAL. After using it a few times, even in Florida where the road and inclines are mostly excellent, I'm glad I insisted on it. Great piece of mind and so what if I don't use it that often. If I ever move on to a 992.2, I will either spec the car with FAL or pass on any used car without it.
Last edited by Pb Pedis; 09-16-2020 at 02:23 PM.
09-15-2020, 02:24 PM
#32
Instructor
Yes, it was a deal breaker for me.
At the beginning of my search for a 991.2, I thought it was a gimmick - just one more unnecessary electronic/hydraulic component just waiting to break. Then I started thinking about that constant awareness/vigilance one needs to have with a car like this, and I realized that I would prefer to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Consequently, I passed on a lot of very nice Turbo S cars - there is a surprising number without FAL. After using it a few times, even in Florida where the road and inclines are mostly excellent, I'm glad I insisted on it. Great piece of mind and so what it I don't use it that often. If I ever move on to a 992.2, I will either spec the car with FAL or pass on any used car without it.
At the beginning of my search for a 991.2, I thought it was a gimmick - just one more unnecessary electronic/hydraulic component just waiting to break. Then I started thinking about that constant awareness/vigilance one needs to have with a car like this, and I realized that I would prefer to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Consequently, I passed on a lot of very nice Turbo S cars - there is a surprising number without FAL. After using it a few times, even in Florida where the road and inclines are mostly excellent, I'm glad I insisted on it. Great piece of mind and so what it I don't use it that often. If I ever move on to a 992.2, I will either spec the car with FAL or pass on any used car without it.
09-16-2020, 02:58 AM
#34
I have a 991.2 C2S that is lowered by 20 mm (PASM) that I bought used. I wish I had the lift mechanism, as I am always scraping the underside of the air dam, no matter how slow or what angle I take the exits. But as you say, cars with the raising option are very rare and I don't think its practical to buy used looking for this option (basically you will not buy a car). When I bought the car I really was not aware of the lift option, and I doubt it if that would have swayed my decision in any case.
09-16-2020, 01:13 PM
#36
It all depends on which car and where you live. I find the turbos to do relatively well as they sit a little higher than the GT cars. I live in Seattle so roads look and feel like you are driving in Afghanistan. I swear sometimes you feel like you're going to run over a IED so a FAL is definitely a must for me in the GT cars. And maybe an armor plate
09-16-2020, 02:26 PM
#37
Rennlist Member
It all depends on which car and where you live. I find the turbos to do relatively well as they sit a little higher than the GT cars. I live in Seattle so roads look and feel like you are driving in Afghanistan. I swear sometimes you feel like you're going to run over a IED so a FAL is definitely a must for me in the GT cars. And maybe an armor plate
