Hi
I'm in the market for a 991.1 Carrera or Carrera S and have a quick question.
When the engine is warm, how is the idle? When looking at the tachometer, is the needle supposed to be dead stable or does it usually dance a little? I test drove a base and a 4S and both times was surprised that the needle wasn't that stable.
I uploaded a video of the Carrera.
I have a 997.1 Turbo and the needle doesn't move at all.
Thanks for your help.

 

Slight fluctuation is normal. My car does it too.

 

That's normal. (At least I hope it is). My 2012 991.1 C2S is the same.

 

ditto my 2013 C2S. noticed it on the other 991 C2S's I test drove as well. not sure about the base.

 

Ditto also to my ‘13 C2S…it dances around at 800rpm

 

Interesting. . . I'm about to post my experience with my 2015 991.1 and spark plugs, etc.

 

I know this is a.1 thread but my .2 C2S is absolutely stable at all temps.

 

Thanks all
pulled the trigger on a c4s. Will post pics soon.

 

Congratulations! Enjoy your Porsche!

 

When starting at cold temperatures, it's also totally normal for the engine to idle at a higher RPM for a minute or two and then it'll stabilize near a lower RPM.