My Comparison of the 991 C2S to the GT3
11-15-2014, 06:02 PM
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Matt your car is stunning, never sell it, but if you do ... PM me 1st!
enjoy!
- Larry
enjoy!
- Larry
11-15-2014, 06:27 PM
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Matt - I want to echo what others have posted, and thank you for your well thought out view of the two cars from the perspective of a non "track junkie."
I do have a question regarding your C2S. I currently own a 981S, but formerly owned a 997S. Moreover, I have driven my brother's 2014 991 C2s on many occasions. I have never experienced the conditions you describe in either my 997S or in my brother's 991S or if they do exist, I'm not perceptive enough to have noticed them.
So bottom line, did the SA ever acknowledge the problem you describe or did they just dismiss it as being normal?
I do have a question regarding your C2S. I currently own a 981S, but formerly owned a 997S. Moreover, I have driven my brother's 2014 991 C2s on many occasions. I have never experienced the conditions you describe in either my 997S or in my brother's 991S or if they do exist, I'm not perceptive enough to have noticed them.
So bottom line, did the SA ever acknowledge the problem you describe or did they just dismiss it as being normal?
+1 i agree. I test drove many 911's at the dealer during my shopping phase for this reason and tried to duplicate/confirm this particular concern and I never experienced at all in any of my test drives. And when I test drive I REALLY try test drive these cars based on performance, handling and at the same time an opportunity to confirm any concerns based on owner/car test reviews. The bottom line is even if the manufacturer issued a bulletin for this concern your probably looking at less than a 1% failure rate. So not all 991's will be affected.
I'm sure if the retailer was able to confirm issue in your car and compare to another car in the showroom not experiencing the issue then I would be asking for a new PDK under warranty at that point. Just my .02 cents. But that would have changed the outcome you probably would still have C2S and jumped to the GT3 RS. Actually what I'm planning to do but I may keep the c2s long term as my dd and GT3 RS as a weekend ride.
I'm sure if the retailer was able to confirm issue in your car and compare to another car in the showroom not experiencing the issue then I would be asking for a new PDK under warranty at that point. Just my .02 cents. But that would have changed the outcome you probably would still have C2S and jumped to the GT3 RS. Actually what I'm planning to do but I may keep the c2s long term as my dd and GT3 RS as a weekend ride.
You would think this is very simple. Go to the dealer, replicate the problem, and get it fixed. This problem however is not that simple. Some guys have been to the dealer a dozen times. I decided I wasn't interested in doing that.
If you don't have or notice it, I would avoid searching for it. Ignorance is bliss.
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11-18-2014, 03:43 PM
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As always, great read! Thanks for your time & efforts! You are appreciated...
Best/BB
As always, great read! Thanks for your time & efforts! You are appreciated...
Best/BB
11-18-2014, 08:00 PM
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Thanks for the write up and pictures. Nicely done.
The color of your GT3 is gorgeous--I need one at some point before I get too old. Will your wife speak with mine?
The color of your GT3 is gorgeous--I need one at some point before I get too old. Will your wife speak with mine?
11-19-2014, 02:07 AM
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11-19-2014, 09:30 AM
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Luckily for me, my wife doesn't quantify my ridiculous wants with her basic needs. For instance, she wanted me to get rid of the fancy HE washer and dryer I bought in favor of an old fashion hidious, earth killing version that actually works. So GT3 for me $1,500 washer and dryer for her. I think I dodged a bullet on that trade-off.
11-19-2014, 10:15 AM
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Its a great write-up and the GT3 is an epic car.
What caught my attention was how you can't use the car as a daily driver anymore due to its 'bling' factor. I will be curious in the next few months how you feel about that! I only ask, because I use my 991s as a daily driver .... train station during the week and kids sports on weekends. So the backseat is critical and being able to blend in at a train station is also important.
But, when I hit the track I do watch and drool over the GT3s ... such amazing cars. Maybe I can justify two Porsches in my future ....
What caught my attention was how you can't use the car as a daily driver anymore due to its 'bling' factor. I will be curious in the next few months how you feel about that! I only ask, because I use my 991s as a daily driver .... train station during the week and kids sports on weekends. So the backseat is critical and being able to blend in at a train station is also important.
But, when I hit the track I do watch and drool over the GT3s ... such amazing cars. Maybe I can justify two Porsches in my future ....
11-19-2014, 02:32 PM
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Super informative - thanks for taking the time to write it up and share with us! 