991.2 Review in European Car Mag
08-30-2016, 07:14 PM
#16
Rennlist Member
I confess that, for me, part of it is knowing I have the thing. I like knowing I'm driving the most powerful NA convertible 911 there is - that I'm not maybe missing out on a better experience, however little I might actually be able to blind-distinguish my GTS from an S. This probably means I have unmet mental health needs, but hey it's my money 
....but it depends on your perception of what "the thing" is.
For me, it's an open air, mid-engine, NA, 6MT with PSE/SC, red 981 to really enjoy the weekend drive - thrashing it around in anger through the hills of South East PA. (PSE is necessary to drown out the screams of my spouse)
....and a Coupe 911 as a daily driver for the status symbol...but with GT comfort.
Life doesn't get much better.
08-30-2016, 08:19 PM
#17
08-31-2016, 12:42 AM
#19
08-31-2016, 03:00 AM
#20
I'm with you and I totally get it.
....but it depends on your perception of what "the thing" is.
For me, it's an open air, mid-engine, NA, 6MT with PSE/SC, red 981 to really enjoy the weekend drive - thrashing it around in anger through the hills of South East PA. (PSE is necessary to drown out the screams of my spouse)
....and a Coupe 911 as a daily driver for the status symbol...but with GT comfort.
Life doesn't get much better.
....but it depends on your perception of what "the thing" is.
For me, it's an open air, mid-engine, NA, 6MT with PSE/SC, red 981 to really enjoy the weekend drive - thrashing it around in anger through the hills of South East PA. (PSE is necessary to drown out the screams of my spouse)
....and a Coupe 911 as a daily driver for the status symbol...but with GT comfort.
Life doesn't get much better.
09-01-2016, 05:15 AM
#21
Three Wheelin'
09-01-2016, 09:07 AM
#22
Burning Brakes
09-01-2016, 09:43 AM
#23
Instructor
I'll admit that I ordered a C2S over a C2 because "more power", even if it wasn't overwhelmingly logical. My last fun car was a 2003 BMW Z4 2.5i and I regretted not getting the 3.0, and even more envious when the Z4M came out several years later.
Although either of these variations are in another league of power compared to my Z4, I didn't want to face that same regret in five years and I plan to keep this one almost as long as I did the Z4 (13 years).
To that point, here's my favorite quote about my car in an article that explains why it isn't the best choice in the lineup:
So I guess I'll need to rebadge my car to "911 Turbo Lite" 
Although either of these variations are in another league of power compared to my Z4, I didn't want to face that same regret in five years and I plan to keep this one almost as long as I did the Z4 (13 years).
To that point, here's my favorite quote about my car in an article that explains why it isn't the best choice in the lineup:
The new Carrera S, with the larger turbos, is now too close to the Turbo in terms of driving experience. The clarity of response we talked about earlier is no longer there. It hasn't "shrunk" like the base car, and it's just "too much" 911. It feels more like a Turbo-lite than a Carrera-plus.
Last edited by TAL2GK; 09-01-2016 at 10:48 AM. Reason: Added a quote
09-01-2016, 11:19 AM
#25
For me at least is not that I don't wish for more power but it's just that I'm satisfy with the power and performance level of the base .2 Carrera. After all, now it's a 3 second car.
09-01-2016, 11:55 AM
#26
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by rkwfxd
I can't recall ever wishing for less power in any of the 40-50 vehicles I've owned.
09-01-2016, 02:52 PM
#28
Burning Brakes
I had gotten used to a motorcycle that makes 165hp at the rear wheel and weighs 435 lbs with a full tank of gas. Big power to weight ratio for a street legal vehicle, so great acceleration. Also I had done a test drive in a 991.1 base C4. Loved the handling but disappointed with the power. Glad I went with the 991.2 S model.
09-01-2016, 03:07 PM
#29
Three Wheelin'
Wow, after reading this piece on this guy's argument for base motor being preferable to S I'm having one hell of a time deciding between a base and 4S. I don't have the time or patience to find all these variants to test drive so I'd love more input between the two. I'm like some of you who just want the most power and highest tech but don value that over driving feel. I also have a question which I'm sure has been answered a hundred times on this forum but couldn't find it easily. I don't value ability to drive in snow or rain because I have a truck for inclement weather. Does the 4 handle better than rear-wheel drive for twisty, dry back country road?
09-01-2016, 03:22 PM
#30
I purchased the 991.2 Base Carrera and I'm really happy with it. I guess with the past model it was worth it to upgrade to the S model but in this one, I don't know if the extra few HP is worth the extra cost.
At least in my country, the difference between the two models is quite a bit. In the future if I want some more HP, I can always tune the ECU: Right now, I'm very happy how the car performs. I'm not planning to track it so HP is enough for me (at least for now..).
My local dealer is bringing the Base fully loaded with options so the only real difference with the S they bring is the HP, the rear axle steering and Sport Chrono (which I don't really use). The rest is the same.
At least in my country, the difference between the two models is quite a bit. In the future if I want some more HP, I can always tune the ECU: Right now, I'm very happy how the car performs. I'm not planning to track it so HP is enough for me (at least for now..).
My local dealer is bringing the Base fully loaded with options so the only real difference with the S they bring is the HP, the rear axle steering and Sport Chrono (which I don't really use). The rest is the same.