vet_sensia

I’m in the process of upgrading from a Boxster to a 911 and have been scouring the used car market. Initially, I was all set on a 992 Carrera, but now I’m seriously considering a 991.2.

I found a sweet deal: a 2019 C4 GTS with PDK, only 10k miles. It’s in extremely good condition, has an extended warranty, and will continue to get serviced at the official workshop. It doesn’t have PDCC, but it’s loaded with options like the GTS interior package, four-wheel steering, and front axle lift. Plus, it's over $15k cheaper than the 992 I'm considering. Seems like a pretty good deal to me.

Honestly, I kind of dig the more classic interior vibe of the 991/981 compared to the tech-heavy 992. There’s just something about turning a key, using physical buttons, and looking at an analog cluster that makes me feel more connected to the car, you know?

But I keep hearing, “newer is better,” and I’m torn. I’ll be using this car mostly for daily driving and road trips, so the comfort of the 8-speed PDK and all the new features of the 992 might make for a better experience than just having more power and a stiffer suspension...

What do you guys think? I plan to keep my car for around 10 years, so I’m really trying to make the right call here. Any advice would be super helpful!

timothymoffat

A 911 is an emotional purchase. Nobody needs a 911. You have to let your senses form a gut feeling and listen to that feeling. Make sure you drive both as well.

I've had my 991.2 T for close to two years now. It was supposed to be an "interim" car between my 993 and a new 992 (my first brand new 911). When my allocation came up, I decided to pass. There were multiple factors at play. Cost to change was a large factor, but not the only one....not in the least. I feel that I've yet to learn all there is to learn from the 991.2. I've found myself enjoying it a LOT more than anticipated and think that spending more time with the car is a wiser move for my circumstance and preferences. Much has to do with some of the points you've mentioned focusing on the inside of the car, the way it looks, and how things feel to the touch. I don't feel the 992 moves the game on enough from the equivalent 991.2 to justify the large price difference (much more than $15K in my circumstance). Changing from 993 to 991.2 was a far greater change obviously and one that I was far happier with than initially expected.

Try them both and trust your gut.

DR911s

I much agree with the previous post: A 911 is an emotional purchase. Nobody needs a 911. You have to let your senses form a gut feeling and listen to that feeling. Make sure you drive both as well.

I drove a base Carrera 991.2 on the street and another 991.1 on track in and a few Cayman S cars before I chose my car which was a CPO car. Zero regrets after more than 5 years and about 25k additional miles.

I much prefer the interior design and appearance of my 2017 Carrera 2S with PDK, Sport Package and more options to the 992 interior. I also prefer the front end design of the 991.2 over the 992.

I don't see the difference between an 8-spd PDK and a 7-spd PDK. I realize the performance numbers are different and indeed, the 992 model for model is faster in acceleration, but both cars are plenty quick in all driving situations. Perhaps when Porsche begins to build the entire 992 model lineup using the double-wishbone front suspension I might be persuaded that the difference is worth trading up. Or perhaps when the hybrid model is introduced and customers have confirmed that Porsche did their homework well My understanding is that will be in a higher priced model, the GTS. [I've been wrong before!]

tiiger

I'd guess most members of this subforum chose a 991 over a 992!

I sat in a 992 at the dealer and it felt scary, to be honest. Like, too much car. Intimidating. (Never driven one, tho. Only sat in it.)

The 991 interiors are soooo well outfitted, and the ergonomics are perfect.

Was never a question for me.

Ed99

Personally if money was not an issue I would get the latest tech 911 and the body lines I find in the 992 is far more better looking car over the 991.2.

However, you can score a really good price 991.2 as they have come down in price quite a bit. So it can be a good time to pick up a 991.2. I really like the 991.2 T if I was to get one.

Jim986

I mostly drive my car in manual mode using the gear selector ****. After many years of manual transmissions this just feels more natural to me than the paddle shifters. You do not have this option with the new gear selector on the 992. I also don’t like the cheap plastic. I’m not sure how it will hold up long term.

c1pher

I owned a 991.2 Targa and was offered an allocation for a 2021 Targa 4S which I took. I kept it a little over two years, selling it and taking the money. I replaced it with my 2017 991.2S. I just prefer the ergos, size and more compact look. It’s still modern without going overboard. The 992 is nicer but also worse in some areas. Small things that had nicer materials are now options or not available like the alcantara headliner. It’s no longer standard on the 992, but is a $1300ish option. If you don’t opt for the full leather, the plastics seem a little cheaper to me. Driving the 992 just seemed like a much larger vehicle than the 991.2 and took away from having something smaller and more nimble.

That’s not to say the 992 is a horrible car. It’s a phenomenal car but I feel like they diluted the essence of the 911 a little with the 992. Time will tell how the hybrid follows this philosophy.

ktnielsen

When I was Porsche shopping 4 years ago the mantra was get the newest one you can afford. I have a 991.2 S and consider it to be the last analog Porsche, but that has been said about the 997 and 991.1. I prefer the lighter weight and body style of 991.2. The 992 is more bulbous and heavier. If you want to save even more more you should test drive a 991.2 S!

vanlieremead

I-like both and the only reason for me ever to move to a 992 would be to option a standard. I’ve also been offered several allocations to replace my 991. Car plus 80k can get me into a similar optioned new one. The 991.2 runs perfect and the tech, at least the engine, isn’t that much different. For example, I had to reprogram the front gate to the Homelink. In the 992, it’s done by a screen wizard. On the 991, you point the clicker at the front bumper. Not fond of the razor.

My view is also newer is better - unless you find a low mileage car. Everything is there, why spend the 80k? Trust your gut.

Jack F

When the 992 was announced, many of us had a choice of buying the 19 991.2 or wait of the 992.1. After looking at the specs and interior, I decided the 991.2 was the better car for me. I would recommend driving both and deciding what works best for you. If you can’t decide then buy neither. I think you will have a clear preference after driving both though.

Tpup

Money is not an issue for me. I kept my 991.2; I just don’t like the looks of the 992. I’ve tracked one, amazing car but I prefer the looks of my old one.

Alc

Money is not an issue for me either tech is however and in the opposite way as society. The more tech the less enjoyable of a drive. In fact, I just bought a 987.2 Spyder. Drove a 992S PDK…it was powerful and super comfortable but also big and felt heavy, top heavy. It could be the vast difference between my 991.2T and the 992S with sunroof but something didn’t sit well with me, it just didn’t feel focused.

IMO the 992 felt like a sedan, like the ones that start as a practical 4-door then engineers modify the suspension and drop a very powerful engine in it. Yes, it’s bloody fast but that sedan didn’t start with its sole mission as a sports car, instead it was forced into one. please don’t get me wrong, those vehicles are spectacular in their own right but use an entirely different philosophy. I had a MT Vagon before my T and it was awesome but couldn’t touch the 991.2T as far as driving precision.

But then again, all of us suffer from “the Porsche I have is the best one ever” syndrome, me included.

MingusDew

I’ve toyed with the idea of replacing the RS3 with a base 992 Carrera, but I don’t think I could give go the 991.2T anytime soon. Driving experience wise I prefer the 991.2, but the 992 would make a fantastic daily driver around LA. One thing holding me back is the “stealth” factor the RS3 has, to most people it’s just a small Audi and probably a cheap one, and around here most people pay it zero attention as the bigger flashier stuff will always draw attention away from it. Except car guys, they love to talk about it lol. Any 911 will draw a bit more attention, and sometimes it’s nice having something that isn’t quite that expensive to drive around. So long story short, the 992 may be perfect for you, but for now I don’t really have room for one in my life and the 991.2 meets my needs just fine as a weekend fun car. Drive them both and decide what meets your needs the best.

dannyk304

I own and daily a base 991.1. I recently took a trip to Germany where I rented a 2024 992 for an entire week, I got to know it pretty well. My experience: I prefer my 991.1. There is no question that the 992 is faster than an NA 3.4 991, but I think it's maybe too fast for normal roads. And I much prefer the sound of my car. As to the interior - I really didn't love the 992 interior when compared to the 991, while I'll concede it's still much nicer than most other modern cars. I didn't like the little shifter nub, I didn't like the highly digital output and lack of tactile buttons, raising and lowering the wing was annoying, removing driver assists and auto start every single time I started the car was annoying. I didn't care of the dashboard. It's subjective but I just didn't love the interior and cockpit as much as I like mine. Also, maybe it's because it was a rental, the 992 had a lot more interior noises - rattles and buzzes.

th3blue

yes. I don't like the 992 interior. too many screens and haptic buttons. 991.2 is the right balance for me